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Hong Kong Regulators Restrict Retail Investor Access to ‘Complex’ Crypto Products
23.10.2023
The securities regulator and the central banking institution of Hong Kong have updated the region’s crypto policy in response to enquiries from the industry. In a circular on the virtual asset-related activities of intermediaries, the authorities introduced additional measures to protect retail...
FinCEN Targets Crypto Mixers Over Laundering and National Security Concerns
20.10.2023
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, this week proposed regulations aimed at increasing transparency around crypto mixing services. These services, the agency says, are used by terrorist organizations and state actors to obscure financial...
Metaverse tech gets US greenlight to use speedier 6GHz frequency
20.10.2023
The United States Federal Communications Commission made the decision amid a flurry of mixed reality devices that are hitting the market
BitPanda Secures Virtual Asset Service Provider License in Norway, Pioneering European Exchange
19.10.2023
Bitpanda, the largest European cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that it has secured a license to offer virtual asset services (VASP) in Norway, expanding its regulatory approvals.
On October 19, the Vienna-based cryptocurrency exchange, Bitpanda, announced the latest milestone on...
Ethereum layer 2 zkEVM ‘Scroll’ confirms mainnet launch
18.10.2023
Blockchain data from Etherscan suggest Scroll’s mainnet was live over a week ago
Worldcoin Unveils Enhanced State Bridge; Registers 2.35M Users as WLD Market Dynamics Shift
13.10.2023
This week, the iris-scanning Worldcoin project introduced a state bridge into its framework. This feature enables users to create and link their own bridge with the global identity, World ID, and any blockchain that’s Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible. Data further shows that...
BitVM’s goal is to scale Bitcoin, not be a pseudo-Ethereum, says dev
13.10.2023
Building a decentralized exchange on Bitcoin would be a “step backward,” for example, said Bitcoin developer Super Testnet
Bitcoin needs Ethereum VM to reach its full potential — Web3 exec
11.10.2023
Botanix Labs founder Willem Schroé argues a “huge amount of value” from real-world assets will be captured on Bitcoin, provided it connects to the Ethereum Virtual Machine
Popular Fantasy MMO Ditches Battle Pass After Players Revolt
10.10.2023
The just-introduced RuneScape battle pass has nowhere near the longevity of the 22-year-old game to which it belongs: after debuting the pass on September 4, developer Jagex plans to terminate it on December 3, it wrote in an October 6 update post. Read more
Dubai Regulator Blocks the Sale and Distribution of Islamic Coin
6.10.2023
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) recently said the company distributing and marketing islamic coin (ISLM) lacks the authority to do so. VARA said Bored Gen DMCC must cease marketing activity until it obtains the appropriate approvals. The steps taken by the regulator came...
South African Crypto Exchange Valr Receives ‘Initial Approval’ From Dubai Virtual Assets Regulator
5.10.2023
Valr, the South Africa-based crypto exchange, recently said it had won initial approval from the Dubai virtual assets regulator. The crypto exchange’s Head of Growth, Blake Player, said Valr has been attracted by the Middle East region’s significant crypto flows and in particular Dubai’s growing...
Eclipse Announces Solana-Powered Ethereum Rollup
22.9.2023
Eclipse, an organization that allows for the construction of customizable rollups, has announced the architecture of its Eclipse mainnet, a Solana-powered Ethereum layer two (L2) scaling rollup. The rollup will benefit from using the Solana Virtual Machine as an execution layer, leveraging this...
Fraud Investigation of Crypto Exchange JPEX Triggers Trading Halt, Arrests, Increased Regulatory Scrutiny
20.9.2023
A fraud investigation of cryptocurrency exchange JPEX in Hong Kong has led to the shutdown of some trading activities on the platform, the arrest of multiple people, and increased regulatory scrutiny of the entire crypto sector. “This incident highlights the importance that when investors want...
Canto, Astar blockchains plan migration to Ethereum ecoystem as layer 2s
19.9.2023
By inheriting Ethereum’s security, Canto will be more decentralized and will enable trustless guarantees when bridging assets over, Polygon Labs said
Taiwan Calls El Salvador Authorities to Establish Virtual Assets Bureau For Enhanced Crypto Regulations
18.9.2023
Taiwan’s Crypto Association has established talks with the El Salvador authorities – the Central Bank, the Virtual Assets Bureau, and the Presidential Palace – calling for enhanced crypto regulations.
According to a Wu Blockchain report, Taiwan regulators have communicated with El Salvador’s...
Virtual Currency Chief at NYSDFS Leaves to Pursue a Career in Private Sector
15.9.2023
Peter Marton, the deputy superintendent of virtual currency at the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS), will be stepping down from his position at the end of this month.
According to an internal memo seen by FOX Business, Marton will be leaving his job on September 29...
Report: More Than 50 Virtual Currency Platform Operators Want to Join the Taiwan Market
12.9.2023
About 52 virtual currency operators have shown interest in joining Taiwan’s financial market, the Financial Supervisory Commission has said. The commission also said that it is planning to announce the region’s first virtual asset management guiding principles sometime in September....
Taiwan Crypto Watchdog to Issue 10 Guiding Principles for Virtual Assets in September: Report
8.9.2023
The East Asian country plans on setting out that crypto businesses should keep customers payments separate from their own tokens and that unregistered overseas firms should not solicit business in the country
Flipkart introduces Virtual Worlds for a better shopping experience
6.9.2023
Flipkart, an eCommerce giant, has introduced Virtual Worlds. It is a metaverse that enables customers to shop from a shop without leaving the comfort of their homes. The platform currently displays a list of products from different sellers. However, that will change when Virtual Worlds goes live...
Sports Platform Sorare Unveils 3D Digital Football Player Cards with AR Integration, Launches Virtual Treasure Hunt
6.9.2023
Non-fungible token (NFT)-based fantasy game and marketplace Sorare has announced its 3D digital football player cards with integrated augmented reality (AR) capabilities.
The 2023–24 Sorare Football season will see the inaugural launch of the 3D digital player cards across the Sorare Football...