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Ethereum’s Path Forward: Vitalik Buterin Unveils Roadmap Enhancements
31.12.2023
In a recent update, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin released an updated 2023 roadmap for the blockchain platform, detailing notable improvements and steadfast progress. Despite similarities to the previous year’s roadmap, the updated version underscores Ethereum’s evolving...
PM of Singapore Alerts Residents to Deepfake Crypto Scam Using His Image
30.12.2023
Source: Pixabay / David Mark Lee Hsien Loong, the prime minister of Singapore, has warned his social media followers regarding the use of deepfake videos that use his voice and image to promote cryptocurrency scams. In posts made across various platforms including X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn...
Indonesian Authorities Raid Ten Crypto Mining Facilities for Energy Theft
29.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Photocreo Bednarek Indonesian authorities crack down on ten Bitcoin (BTC) mining sites for stealing energy from the national grid to power mining operations in the country. According to reports from local media outlets, the government moved in on ten crypto mining sites whose...
Kyrgyzstan Raises $1m from Crypto Mining Taxes in 2023
29.12.2023
Source: chekart/Adobe Kyrgyzstan is quietly becoming a force in crypto mining, with its government set to raise over $1 million this year from taxing the industry. According to the media outlet 24KG, the nation’s finance ministry reported that it had raised $900,000 worth of tax revenue from crypto...
Hong Kong-Based Value Partners Plans to Tokenize 3 Tons of Gold and Roll Out Cryptocurrency ETFs
28.12.2023
Source: iStock/Onfokus Value Partners, a Hong Kong-based company says it has plans to tokenize gold assets and also make an entry to the much anticipated Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) market. According to a report from local media sources, Zhao Shande, a senior strategist of the firm’s ETF business...
South Korean Biz Exec Bailed as ‘Bithumb Market Manipulation’ Probe Continues
28.12.2023
Source: Global Image Archive/Adobe A South Korean court has released a media mogul and business executive on bail as a probe into market manipulation and insider trading at the crypto exchange Bithumb continues. The executive, Won Young-sik, is the former CEO of Chorokbaem Group, the parent firm...
$2.2 Billion Illegal Forex Operation Busted by Chinese Authorities Using Crypto Platforms
27.12.2023
Source: Adobe / Alen Chinese authorities have reportedly dismantled an illegal underground banking operation that moved some $2.2 billion between China and other countries using overseas “virtual currency trading platforms.” On December 24, an account on social media app WeChat run...
Cogwise AI News Aggregator: Revolutionizing Decision-Making in Real Time!
27.12.2023
In a groundbreaking leap for financial technology, Cogwise AI unveils its state-of-the-art “AI News Aggregator,” reshaping how traders approach decision-making. This cutting-edge feature integrates advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms, providing real-time...
Mt. Gox Creditors Report Receiving Compensation Payments via PayPal in Japanese Yen
26.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / 24K-Production Creditors of now-defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox have reported receiving fiat repayments for their trapped Bitcoin on the social media platform Reddit. According to recent posts on the Reddit page r/mtgoxinsolvency, Mt. Gox has begun sending Japanese...
MEXC Quells Fears Over Possible Issues After CEO Account Deactivation
25.12.2023
Pixabay Digital asset exchange, MEXC has addressed user fears over a deleted social media account believed to be its CEO, stating that the firm has no official connection with the account. In a Dec 24 post on X (formerly Twitter), the exchange watered down community fears addressing all issues...
SEC Meets with Seven Bitcoin ETF Applicants as 29 December Deadline Approaches: Reuters
25.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Backcountry Media Representatives from at least seven companies seeking to launch exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to spot Bitcoin (BTC) have met with officials from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to a report by Reuters, the discussions, based...
The Week In Gaming Opinions, From 2023's Best To 2024's Most Anticipated
24.12.2023
In the immortal words of Future Islands, “Seasons change.” It’s that bittersweet time when we savor the memories of the past and prepare for what the future will bring, and this week, we here at Kotaku asked you to chime in on what games you loved most in 2023, and what you can’t wait to play...
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Flounders But Doesn't Quite Sink
23.12.2023
At one moment in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, characters are running through a mutated jungle, chased by lion-sized cockroaches while avoiding violent, human-eating plants. In another moment, multiple characters are standing around, their hair flowing wildly, delivering wooden dialogue that’s...
The Week's Best Gaming Roundups On The Highs And Lows Of 2023
23.12.2023
As the air turns increasingly cold and families gather to celebrate the holidays, it’s time to get comfy and reminisce about the year that was. 2023 had more than its fair share of highs and lows, so join us for one last look back as we remember our favorite games, as well as the most crushing...
Média mění program kvůli střelbě na univerzitě a státnímu smutku
22.12.2023
Vláda vyhlásila na sobotu 23. prosince den státního smutku k uctění památky obětí střeleckého útoku na Filozofické fakultě Univerzity Karlovy. Média se rozhodla z pietních důvodů upravit program
Nerozumíme, proč média šíří myšlenky vraha, píší v otevřeném dopise studenti žurnalistiky
22.12.2023
„Jako studenti žurnalistiky a budoucí generace novinářů jsme zděšeni přístupem některých redakcí. Domníváme se, že v řadě z nich došlo k porušení etického kodexu a k prokázání, že média jsou pouhým zdrojem příjmů, nikoliv informační službou,“ napsali v otevřeném dopise českým redakcím studenti...
‘If You Want to Understand Bitcoin’s Value, Look at Politicians’ Hate Toward It,’ Says Sean Ono Lennon
22.12.2023
Sean Ono Lennon, the acclaimed American-British musician and son of Beatles icon John Lennon, revisited the subject of bitcoin on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. He poignantly observed, “If you want to understand how valuable bitcoin truly is, look how much...
Russia’s Digital Ruble ‘Will Affect Banks’ Liquidity’ – Report
22.12.2023
Source: Yevgeniy Vershinin/Adobe Russia’s digital ruble will affect the commercial banking sector’s liquidity, experts have claimed as the nation prepares for a CBDC rollout. Per the media outlet Comnews, Russian financial industry experts expressed mixed feelings about the CBDC at a banking...
Bank of China Completes First Precious Metal Digital Yuan Settlement
22.12.2023
The Shanghai branch of the Bank of China has completed the first settlement of precious metals using the digital yuan. The transaction, finalized on December 19, allowed the Shanghai Gold Exchange to close a $14 million precious metal trade after receiving the funds overseas, according to local...
Bitcoin Dominance Reaches 2-Year High, Exceeding 53%
21.12.2023
Source: Adobe / AMERO MEDIA Bitcoin’s share of the overall crypto market capitalization, known as the Bitcoin dominance, has reached a 2-year high at over 53%. According to data from TradingView, the Bitcoin (BTC) dominance has risen from 52% to over 53% over the past week, after having traded...