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Russian Government Approves Plan to Regulate Cryptocurrency
9.2.2022
The federal government in Moscow has adopted a concept for regulating the Russian crypto space as early as this month. The new framework is expected to place cryptocurrency flows under state oversight, introduce strict obligations for market participants, and ensure investor protection. Russian...
Russian Government Eyes $13 Billion in Taxes From Crypto Economy
9.2.2022
Authorities in Moscow expect to collect more than $13 billion as tax payments from the Russian crypto market, according to a government document quoted by media. The estimate comes as Russian institutions are holding discussions on the future of cryptocurrencies in the country. One Trillion Rubles...
Indian Government ‘Constantly Monitoring’ Crypto Sector, Says Finance Minister
9.2.2022
India’s finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, has reportedly revealed that the government is “constantly monitoring” and “watching the crypto sector.” Referring to her budget speech, she noted that crypto taxation will be implemented before the central bank,...
Latest DeFi bridge exploit results in $4.4M losses for Meter
8.2.2022
Another token bridge suffered a malicious attack where tokens were minted by a hacker through a smart contract exploit, eventually leading to a cascade effect across other DeFi networks
Hashstack launches Open protocol testnet, offering under-collateralized loans
7.2.2022
Harmony's Ecosystem Fund financed Hashstack's solution to improving DeFi lending
Polygon Raises $450 Million From Sequoia Capital India, Softbank, Shark Tank’s Kevin O’leary
7.2.2022
The blockchain project Polygon announced it has raised $450 million on Monday in a fundraising round led by Sequoia Capital India with participation from more than 40 venture capital firms. Polygon says that the money will allow the team to help scale Ethereum and bolster the mass adoption of Web3...
17 Crypto Firms Form a Market Integrity Coalition Aimed at Bolstering a Sensibly-Regulated Industry
7.2.2022
On February 7, 2022, a group of 17 digital asset companies revealed they formed an organization called the Crypto Market Integrity Coalition (CMIC). The well-known firms include crypto companies like Coinbase, Circle Internet Financial, Huobi Tech, Bitmex, Cryptocompare, and Solidus Labs. The newly...
US Treasury Warns NFTs May Present New Illicit Finance Risks
6.2.2022
The U.S. treasury department has warned that non-fungible tokens (NFTs) may present new illicit finance risks. According to industry estimates, the NFT market could reach $35 billion in 2022 and more than $80 billion by 2025. NFTs May Present Illicit Finance Risks The U.S. Department of...
Sunday Comics: But Hey!
6.2.2022
Hello! It’s time for Kotaku’s Sunday Comics, your weekly roundup of the best webcomics. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon.Read more
Russian Government to Present Regulatory Scenarios for Cryptocurrencies Within a Week, Report
6.2.2022
The federal government of Russia should be ready with different regulatory scenarios for the country’s crypto market by the end of next working week, documents from a recent meeting have indicated. The executive power in Moscow favors regulation over the prohibition of cryptocurrencies...
Value Locked in Defi Climbs 13% Higher Since Last Week’s Low, SOL Price Jumps 25%, AVAX TVL Spikes
5.2.2022
The total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (defi) has jumped back above the $200 billion range, hovering around $216.49 billion on Saturday morning (EST). The TVL in defi has increased 13.60% since tapping a low of $190.57 billion 13 days ago on January 23. The decentralized exchange...
Government Official Discusses Indian Crypto Policy, Global Regulations, G20 Meeting
5.2.2022
India’s economic affairs secretary, Ajay Seth, has provided an update on what the Indian government is doing in terms of finalizing cryptocurrency legislation. He expects crypto regulation to be discussed at the upcoming G20 meeting for finance ministers and central bank governors. Economic...
Belarus Moves to Allow Investment Funds to Acquire Crypto Assets
5.2.2022
The crypto-friendly nation of Belarus is preparing to permit investment funds to put money into digital currencies. A proposal to do so is part of a package of necessary legal changes tailored to attract such institutions to the country. Finance Ministry Takes Steps to Facilitate Crypto Investments...
Finance Redefined: Wonderland reveal and Wormhole hacked, Jan. 28–Feb. 4
4.2.2022
Wonderland endured a turbulent week of revelations and risks closure, Wormhole was hacked for the second-highest ever DeFi sum, and the Ethereum hash rate hits a new high — all coming to you in this week’s Finance Redefined
60,000 Indians Petition Government to Lower Crypto Tax to Avoid ‘Devastating Impact’
4.2.2022
Many Indians have signed a petition for the government to introduce reasonable crypto tax policies. This week, India’s finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, proposed taxing crypto income at 30%. Indians Sign Petition Urging Government to Rethink Crypto Tax Proposal A petition has been...
Akropolis Partners With Clover Finance to Speed DeFi Expansion
4.2.2022
Akropolis is pleased to report that the Clover Wallet has been successfully integrated into their dApp. Akropolis consumers can now securely hold, barter, and exchange cryptos and NFTs on cell phone, plug – ins, and the web. Clover’s extension wallet claims to support most Ethereum...
Crypto Asset Manager Grayscale Launches ‘Future of Finance’ ETF in Partnership With Bloomberg
4.2.2022
Grayscale Investments has launched its first exchange-traded fund (ETF). The Grayscale Future of Finance ETF “seeks to invest in the companies and technologies shaping the ‘future of finance.'” Grayscale’s First ETF Grayscale Investments, the world’s largest...
SEC Commissioner: New Proposal Could Give SEC Expansive Power to Regulate Crypto, Defi Platforms
4.2.2022
A commissioner with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has voiced concerns regarding a new proposal that could give the securities regulator new powers to regulate cryptocurrency platforms and decentralized finance (defi) protocols. New SEC Proposal Could Hurt the Crypto Industry...
Jump Crypto Replaces $320 Million in Ethereum Taken From Wormhole Exploit
4.2.2022
On February 2, 2022, the Wormhole Network’s ethereum ↔ solana bridge was exploited for 120,000 WETH (wrapped ethereum) worth $320 million and the following day, the team explained that “all funds have been restored and Wormhole is back up.” The team has also said...
Sony Is Spending 1.2 Billion To Keep Destiny 2 Devs From Leaving
3.2.2022
When Sony revealed its surprise $3.6 billion deal to buy Bungie, it was clear the PS5 manufacturer was paying a premium for the original creators of Halo and now Destiny 2. Now the company has revealed roughly a third of that price tag is actually just to pay Bungie developers so they don’t...