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Street Fighter 6’s Lobbies Are Full Of Chaos Freaks, It Rules
20.6.2023
Every time I hop into a lobby in Street Fighter 6, it feels like I’m one of the only people who has an avatar that looks just like a regular guy. This game’s character creator is wild, folks. You can create near-perfect recreations of just about anyone, or you can make some weird little guy, and...
Today in Crypto: IMF Will 'Pursue Relentlessly' CBDC Development, France Supports Global DeFi Rules, Crypto.com Operating Internal Proprietary Trading & Market-Making Teams, Wyre Set to Shut Down
19.6.2023
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Today in Crypto: IMF Will 'Pursue Relentlessly' CBDC Development, France Supports Global DeFi Rules, Crypto.com Operating Internal Proprietary Trading & Market-Making Teams, Wyre Set to Shut Down
19.6.2023
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France's Markets Regulator Backs Global Rules for DeFi
19.6.2023
The AMF wants industry stakeholders to contribute to a discussion about its views on supervising DeFi, DAOs and associated risks
Crypto Conglomerates Should Be Regulated, MiCA 2 Needed, Bank of France Governor Says
19.6.2023
International cooperation is necessary to regulate crypto conglomerates, according to the head of the central bank of France. Speaking at a tech forum in Paris, Governor Villeroy de Galhau also suggested that a new version of the EU’s recently adopted crypto law may be needed to deal with...
Nigerian Currency Falls by More Than 30% After Central Bank Announced New Forex Market Rules
18.6.2023
The Nigerian currency’s official exchange rate versus the greenback recently plunged to NGN634 per dollar from just under NGN470 per dollar. The central bank’s decision to allow the naira to “float” came a few weeks after Nigerian president Bola Ahmed Tinubu pledged to end...
Binance Pulls Out of Netherlands, Seeks to Deregister Cyprus Unit
17.6.2023
The world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, said it’s exiting the Dutch market as it has been unable to obtain registration as a crypto service provider. The news comes after Binance’s entity in Cyprus applied to be removed from the country’s register of digital asset service providers. Binance...
Binance Seeks to Deregister Cyprus Entity Amid Upcoming EU MiCA Rules
15.6.2023
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, is seeking to delist itself from the register of authorized crypto asset service providers (CASPs) in Cyprus in order to focus its efforts on complying with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation....
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EU to Consult on Crypto Complaints, Conflict of Interest Rules in July
15.6.2023
The bloc’s securities-market authority ESMA is to fill in the details of the flagship crypto law MiCA
Judge Rules in Favor of Galaxy Digital in Case Against BitGo Over $1.2 Billion Deal Cancellation
13.6.2023
In a recent development, a federal judge in Delaware has ruled in favor of Galaxy Digital, the crypto merchant bank led by Mike Novogratz.
The case pertains to the termination of a $1.2 billion acquisition deal with BitGo. The court dismissed BitGo's lawsuit, stating that Galaxy had a valid basis...
'Near impossible to know' what is and isn't a security: Mark Cuban on SEC
12.6.2023
The billionaire is the latest to argue that the SEC hasn’t provided crypto firms with a registration process to follow
European Consumer Organization Calls for Curbing Crypto Promotion on Twitter, Tiktok
11.6.2023
BEUC, the European Consumer Organization, has urged Brussels to clamp down on the promotion of crypto assets on social media. The umbrella group calls for implementing stricter advertising rules on major platforms like Twitter and Tiktok as well as preventing influencers from misleading investors....
Custodia's Suit Against Fed Over Denial of Master Account Can Proceed, Court Rules
10.6.2023
Custodia's challenge of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's decision to deny the crypto-friendly bank access to the Fed banking services can continue, a U.S. district court ruled Thursday, rejecting a Fed motion to dismiss the case. The U.S. District Court of Wyoming, however, did reject...
UK Bans ‘Refer a Friend’ Bonuses With Tougher Crypto Marketing Rules
10.6.2023
Businesses marketing crypto assets to U.K. consumers will have to abide by stricter advertising rules presented by the country’s financial watchdog. These include prohibiting ‘refer a friend’ bonuses for the industry as well as introducing a cooling-off period for first time investors. Regulator...
Free Promotional NFTs, Crypto Airdrops Would Be Banned Under New UK Rules, Official Says
9.6.2023
Crypto airdrops and NFTs themselves will not be banned, but using such incentives alongside promotions that encourage people to invest would be, said FCA's Matthew Long
Pokémon Players Banned From Tourney For Using The Same Move In Protest
8.6.2023
Even if you don’t play competitive Pokémon, you may be familiar with the move Metronone, which sees a monster wave their fingers back and forth until they hit their enemy with a random attack from the wider compendium of moves. It’s a fun move in theory, but not a particularly effective...
Crypto ads face stricter rules including a referral bonus ban by FCA
8.6.2023
Crypto services in the U.K. will face stricter regulations, including a "cooling-off period" for first-time investors and a ban on "refer a friend" bonuses
UK FCA Proposes Ban on Crypto Incentives in Tough New Marketing Rules
8.6.2023
The Financial Conduct Authority said it will treat crypto like a high risk investment, and will consult on new guidance for its rules on promotions
Twitch Abandons Bad Ad Changes After Streamer Freak Out
8.6.2023
Earlier this week, Twitch set the streaming world ablaze with what appeared to be new guidelines that heavily impacted how streamers could monetize their channels. The rules appeared to dictate things like how much space logos could take up on the screen, and whether or not these sponsorships could...
U.S. Lawmakers Urge IRS, Treasury to Hurry Crypto Tax Rules
7.6.2023
Congressmen Brad Sherman and Stephen Lynch called the crypto industry "a major source of tax evasion" in a letter asking for the prompt release of proposed regulations