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Australia cracks down on online gambling with crypto, credit card ban
11.6.2024
The government warned betting companies that failing to comply with the new rules could result in a fine of up to 234,750 Australian dollars ($155,000)
Uniswap Labs Acquires Onchain Survival Experience Crypto: The Game
11.6.2024
Uniswap Labs has announced the acquisition of Crypto: The Game (CTG), an onchain experience mimicking mainstream TV shows like Survivor with a crypto element. The experience involves the participation of several contestants in a series of challenges to gain immunity and avoid being voted out. With...
Ethereum’s next upgrade: Prague-Electra (Pectra), explained
11.6.2024
Ethereum is gearing up for its next major upgrade in the first quarter of 2025, codenamed “Pectra,” which will combine the Prague and Electra upgrades
Solana Launches Mainnet Beta v1.18.15 Upgrade to Address Network Stability
11.6.2024
Solana has recommended validators in the network upgrade to the latest Mainnet Beta 1.18.15, which includes several fixes to address network performance and stability. The release includes a central scheduler functionality that can be turned on optionally, focused on solving performance issues...
Bitcoin dips as ETFs break 19-day green streak, rumble over US inflation
11.6.2024
Traders are seemingly going risk-off ahead of a U.S. CPI print and a Fed monetary policy meeting, with Bitcoin falling to a weekly low
Abu Dhabi Regulator, ADGM, Signs Digital Assets MoU With Bermuda Monetary Authority
11.6.2024
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) have signed a digital assets Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This MOU establishes a framework for collaboration between the two regulatory authorities to support...
Bitcoin Slips Below $68K as ETFs Bleed $64M, Asian Stocks Decline
11.6.2024
The U.S.-listed spot BTC ETFs registered a cumulative outflow of over $64 million on Monday
Metaplanet rallies 10% as it scoops Bitcoin for third time in 2 months
11.6.2024
The firm’s third Bitcoin purchase since April 23 brings its total holdings to 141.07 Bitcoin, worth over $9.6 million
Study: 14% of ‘Early Adopter’ Kiwis Own Cryptocurrency; Majority Favor It Over Real Estate
11.6.2024
At least 14% of New Zealanders surveyed said they have owned cryptocurrency or held digital assets in the past. The findings categorize New Zealanders as early adopters, indicating they were quick to recognize the potential of cryptocurrency. Survey data reveal that only 16% of respondents would...
Gold Production Struggles Despite 2024 Q1 Surge
11.6.2024
The gold mining industry struggles to sustain production growth due to declining new deposits, reports the World Gold Council (WGC). Despite a 4% increase in first-quarter production in 2024, overall growth has plateaued since 2016. In 2023, mine production rose by only 0.5%, following 1.35%...
Protocol Village: Wormhole Opens W Staking
11.6.2024
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For June 10 - June 17
FTC Warns of Crypto Scams From Online Love Interests
11.6.2024
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a warning about cryptocurrency romance scammers who offer investment advice. The FTC emphasizes the risks involved and urges immediate reporting and caution to protect others. “They establish an emotional connection with you so you’re more...
HSBC China Introduces Digital Yuan Services for Corporate Clients
11.6.2024
HSBC Bank (China) Ltd. announced on Friday the launch of digital yuan (e-CNY) services for corporate clients, becoming one of the first international banks to provide these services to both corporate and retail customers. The e-CNY, or digital yuan, is China’s central bank digital currency...
South Korean Regulator Excludes Certain NFTs From Crypto Regulations
11.6.2024
South Korea’s top financial regulator has issued guidelines clarifying when non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are considered virtual assets. This distinction aims to minimize the risk of widespread user harm. The guidelines will be part of the Virtual Asset User Protection Act, effective July...
Modi Reappoints Nirmala Sitharaman as India’s Finance Minister — Investors Remain Concerned Over High Crypto Taxes
11.6.2024
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reappointed Nirmala Sitharaman as Finance Minister. She remains instrumental in shaping India’s economic policies, including cryptocurrency regulation and taxation. Nirmala Sitharaman Reappointed as Finance Minister Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
DOJ and FBI Unveil Charges Against 3 UK Nationals in NFT Rug Pull Scam
11.6.2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have unveiled charges against three UK nationals for a fraudulent non-fungible token (NFT) scheme involving “Evolved Apes,” promising a game development. “They allegedly took investor funds, never...
Russia Set to Recognize Bitcoin Mining as Economic Activity
10.6.2024
According to Osman Kabaloev, the Deputy Director of the Financial Policy Department at Russia’s Ministry of Finance, the recognition of Bitcoin mining as an official economic activity is set to happen soon. Following the approval of a law regulating cryptocurrency mining, this activity would...
Surge in Digital Asset Investments Following SEC ETF Approvals, Coinshares Reports
10.6.2024
Digital asset investment products have witnessed significant inflows totaling $2 billion, marking a strong five-week streak that accumulates to $4.3 billion. As reported by Coinshares, this surge aligns with increased trading volumes and shifting monetary policy expectations. Record-Breaking Week...
Mexican Billionaire Ricardo Salinas Doubles Down on Bitcoin, Advises Using It as Inflation Hedge
10.6.2024
Ricardo Salinas, the third wealthiest man in Mexico, has recently doubled down on his proposal to use Bitcoin as a reserve asset. On social media, Salinas defended the role of Bitcoin as an inflation hedge, commenting on a post that presented inflation as a hidden tax on fiat money and advised...
DeFi Technologies adopts Bitcoin treasury strategy
10.6.2024
The publicly listed Canadian company announced the purchase of 110 BTC and repayment of $5 million in debt by its subsidiary, Valour