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EBA and ESMA Release Consultation Paper on Assessing Suitability for Crypto-Asset Service Providers
20.10.2023
The European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published a joint consultation paper on two draft guidelines.
On October 19, the European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published joint guidelines that...
Blockchain improves charity transparency — But is it right for everyone?
20.10.2023
Can blockchain technology actually help to improve transparency within charities?
LBank Labs Demo Day Marks a Notable Collaboration in Web3 In Partnership With Collab+Currency and Blockchain Builders Fund
20.10.2023
PRESS RELEASE. On October 19, 20, and 23, the blockchain community converged for LBank Labs’ Demo Day, a collaborative effort with Collab+Currency and the Blockchain Builders Fund. The event garnered significant attention, with over 200+ registrants and a turnout of more than 150+ attendees...
Today in Crypto: Bitget Q3 Report Finds BGB Trading Volume Exceeded $1.3 Billion, US Doctor Pleaded Guilty to Hiring Hitman With BTC, Beluga Raises $4 Million
20.10.2023
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Tokenization of RWAs Gets Boost with DTCC Deal to Buy Blockchain Startup Securrency
20.10.2023
Securrency provides institutions with blockchain-based regulatory technology on top of existing legacy systems to enable digital asset adoption in a compliant manner
Epic Game Store Launches New Crypto Game by Creator of 'Magic: The Gathering' – Adoption on the Rise?
20.10.2023
The creator of the popular card game "Magic: The Gathering," Richard Garfield, is now delving into the world of blockchain gaming with a new digital card game called "Brawlers," co-designed by Garfield himself.
The game is already available free of charge on the Epic Game Store, offering a large...
Google Cloud teams up with MultiversX amid blockchain firm’s focus on metaverse
20.10.2023
MultiversX announced an array of new features on its xPortal super-app with tools to build next-gen metaverse features on the same day of the Google Cloud partnership
Japanese Gaming Giant Bandai Namco Halts Gundam Metaverse Downloads – What's Going On?
20.10.2023
Japanese game publisher Bandai Namco has suspended downloads of its recently launched Gundam Metaverse amid rumors of a major leak.
"We are sorry that downloading the client files has been temporarily suspended," an October 18 announcement said.
"We will inform you on this website when...
Crypto’s Role in Terrorism Financing Overestimated, Chainalysis Shows
20.10.2023
Inaccurate methodologies have resulted in overstated metrics about the use of cryptocurrency by terror groups fighting Israel, according to Chainalysis. The analytics company has tried to “correct the record” on crypto’s role in terrorism financing amid ongoing hostilities in the Middle East....
Base Code Becomes Open-Source, Coinbase Stresses on Transparency and Partnerships
20.10.2023
Layer 2 network Base has announced its decision to build in the open allowing public access to smart contract codes citing transparency, accountability, and partnerships.
On Oct 19, Base released a statement explaining the decision to go open-source for both developers and the community adding...
How decentralization can mitigate 'dystopic' artificial intelligence risks: SingularityNET exec
20.10.2023
Janet Adams, the COO of SingularityNET, said that AGIs falling into the hands of military could pose existential threats to humanity
Binance Announces Alliance With Fiat Partners to Offer EUR Services – Here’s the Latest
20.10.2023
Crypto behemoth Binance has introduced new fiat alliances to provide Euro transactions. The exchange confirmed that the initiative has commenced and users have already migrated to the new services.
The new partnership promises to usher in various fiat services, including Euro (EUR) deposit...
‘This will be our last post’ — LBRY throws in towel against the SEC
20.10.2023
“Thank you to everyone who fought with us for online freedom,” the LBRY Inc team said
Former ConsenSys Employees Sue CEO Joseph Lubin Over Alleged Equity Dilution
20.10.2023
Former employees of ConsenSys have filed a lawsuit against the company's founder CEO, Joseph Lubin, alleging that he breached a "no-dilution promise" made in 2015.
The lawsuit filed in New York Supreme Court on October 19, claims that Lubin diluted the equity shares of former staff, contrary...
DEX Platform SynFutures Secures $22M in Series B Funding Round Led By Pantera Capital
20.10.2023
Permissionless perpetual trading platform SynFutures has recently secured $22 million in a Series B funding round.
Dan Morehead’s Pantera Capital led the investment round. But other participants include Hashkey Capital, SIG DT Investments (a subsidiary of Susquehanna International Group)....
Settlements giant DTTC acquires blockchain infrastructure developer Securrency
19.10.2023
Securrency will help DTTC increase its role in developing digital asset clearance options. DTTC settled $2.5 quadrillion worth of securities transactions in 2022
Atomic Wallet and Chainalysis Join Hands to Seize $2M Following Suspicious Deposits
19.10.2023
Atomic Wallet has frozen over $2 million after detecting suspicious deposits in a partnership with prominent exchanges.
According to an announcement on October 18, 2023, Atomic Wallet has sought the assistance of blockchain intelligence firms Chainalysis and Crystal in its effort to identify...
Circle USDC Issuer Releases Two New Beta Tools for Developers
19.10.2023
USDC Issuer Circle has launched a smart contract platform and gas station, a major push to streamline Web3 services.
The stablecoin firm, in its blog post on October 19, revealed that the new product releases are systematic to the broader decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape.
The smart...
Largest Clearing House in the US Acquires Digital Asset Firm Securrency
19.10.2023
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corp., known as DTCC, has acquired digital asset infrastructure company Securrency, according to a Thursday announcement. Securrency will soon rebrand as “DTCC Digital Assets.” Looking ahead, DTCC said it plans to use blockchain technology to integrate digital...
US Clearinghouse DTCC Acquires Blockchain Startup Securrency in $50 Million Deal
19.10.2023
Today, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) agreed to acquire blockchain startup Securrency Inc. in a deal worth around $50 million, according to a Bloomberg report.
The acquisition is part of DTCC's broader push into blockchain technology and services for functions like post-trade...