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Georgians Sell Russian Regions as NFTs to Raise Money for Ukraine
25.4.2022
A tech innovations firm based in Georgia’s capital Tbilisi is now “selling Russia piece by piece” in the form of NFTs. The money from the collectibles, representing almost 2,500 Russian regions, will be used to help rebuild Ukraine, which was invaded by the Russian army...
US Lawmakers Call for More Oversight of Cryptocurrency’s Environmental Impacts
24.4.2022
Twenty-three U.S. lawmakers have called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to increase oversight of cryptocurrency’s environmental impacts. “We request that the EPA evaluate ‘Proof-of-Work’ mining facilities’ compliance with environmental...
FBI Issues Alert Concerning Malicious State-Sponsored North Korean Hackers Targeting Crypto Firms
19.4.2022
On April 18, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the U.S. Treasury Department, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published a Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) report concerning malicious North Korean state-sponsored cryptocurrency activity. According to the U.S....
Animoca Brands buys major stake in Aussie digital services agency
19.4.2022
Be Media has begun an aggressive hiring process in the fields of blockchain development and project management following the acquisition
Advertising Agency Launches Campaign to Free Jailed Egyptian Women With NFT Sales
13.4.2022
An advertising agency from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and a non-governmental organization have launched a campaign that seeks to raise funds for jailed Egyptian women via the sale of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The funds raised are already being used to pay off their debts, allowing...
The Chinese Gaming Industry Is About To Start Moving Again After Devastating Nine-Month Freeze
11.4.2022
After a nine-month hiatus that put the Chinese games industry on edge, China’s culture regulators have finally started issuing new approvals for domestic games so they can be published within the country.Read more
FDIC Asks Thousands of Banks to Disclose Crypto Plans
11.4.2022
The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has asked thousands of banks and other financial institutions it supervises to declare existing crypto activities and any plans they have to engage in crypto activities in the future. Banks to Disclose Crypto Plans to FDIC The Federal Deposit...
South Korean Intelligence Service Informs Crypto Exchanges About Cyberthreats
8.4.2022
The South Korean state intelligence agency is now providing crypto trading platforms with information about attempts to breach their cybersecurity. The help for the country’s digital asset exchanges comes amid growing threats, local media reported. Intelligence Service Offers Cybersecurity...
How the Crypto Community Supports the People of Ukraine – Head of Binance Charity Helen Hai Explains
7.4.2022
In response to the military crisis in Ukraine, Binance Charity has committed $10 million to major Intergovernmental Organizations and local NGOs, including UNICEF, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, iSans and People in Need. They also launched a crypto-first crowdfunding site, Ukraine Emergency Relief...
UN agency accepts first stablecoin donations worth $2.5M to help Ukrainian refugees
6.4.2022
Crypto donations have proven vital for Ukraine and its people, as the country has received over $100 million in crypto donations since the conflict broke out
Colombian Tax Authority Warns About Consequences of Not Declaring Crypto Related Taxes
3.4.2022
The Colombian tax authority, DIAN, has reminded taxpayers that they need to start registering cryptocurrencies in their statements starting this year. The director of the DIAN, Lisandro Junco, reminded cryptocurrency users that this kind of asset is taxed as any other asset held by citizens....
Polygon ID platform seeks to enhance self-agency and privacy in the Web3 space
30.3.2022
The zero-knowledge-based platform is expected to be fully operational in Q3 of 2022
Argentinian Tax Agency Amps Up Scrutiny for Crypto Traders and Holders With New Requirements
30.3.2022
The Argentinian Tax Agency (AFIP) is watching the movements of cryptocurrency traders and holders, to tighten its control over their transactions. The institution is now sending emails to Argentinian citizens asking for a series of data regarding supposed cryptocurrency operations made in their...
US Congress agency recommends 4 key policy options for blockchain
28.3.2022
GAO aims to help policymakers, including Congress, federal agencies, state and local governments, observe seamless blockchain implementation
Creators of the Cool Cats NFT Collection Sign With Leading Talent Agency CAA
26.3.2022
According to a report released on Friday, the creators of the non-fungible token (NFT) collection Cool Cats have signed a deal with the American talent and sports agency based in Los Angeles, CAA (Creative Artists Agency). Cool Cats is one of the top 20 NFT projects in terms of all-time sales...
Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchange Coincheck to Go Public on Nasdaq in $1.25 Billion Deal
23.3.2022
A major crypto exchange in Japan is going public in the U.S. in a $1.25 billion merger deal. Coincheck is regulated by the Financial Sevices Agency (FSA). It will be listed on Nasdaq under the symbol “CNCK.” Japanese Crypto Exchange Coincheck to List on Nasdaq Japanese cryptocurrency...
Bored Ape DJ Duo Escape Plan Signed by the WME Talent Agency
22.3.2022
Hollywood’s reach into non-fiction continues to grow! WME, one of Hollywood’s major talent agencies, has signed Escape Plan, the Bored Ape DJ duo. “Stoked announced that we’ve signed with @WME for all bookings!” the duo tweeted. Thank you, @THR, for spreading...
This Carmen Sandiago-Inspired Detective Game Requires Real-World Sleuthing
18.3.2022
If playing a cyberpunk detective game that asks you to find clues to solve cases both in the game and in real-life tickles your fancy, then Chinatown Detective Agency might be your jam. Read more
8 US Lawmakers Urge SEC to Stop Crippling Crypto, Stifling Innovation
17.3.2022
Eight U.S. lawmakers have sent a letter to the chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding how the agency collects information from crypto companies. According to the crypto community, the SEC’s “requests” for information “are overburdensome...
UK Crime Agency Calls For Crypto Mixing Regulation Amid Clampdown On Criminals
15.3.2022
The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has called on the country’s authorities to regulate decentralized crypto mixers that enable multiparty bitcoin (BTC) transactions, claiming that the process can be used by criminals to launder money from illicit sources and to avoid detection.
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