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Today in Crypto: $62M in Crypto Stolen in December, Gaming Giant Square Enix 'Most Focused' on Blockchain Entertainment
2.1.2023
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Read More: Today in Crypto: $62M in Crypto Stolen in December, Gaming Giant Square Enix 'Most Focused' on Blockchain Entertainment
Venezuelan Banks Have Blocked Over 75 Accounts Since the End of Last Year Due to Cryptocurrency-Related Activities
28.12.2022
Venezuelan Banks have started eyeing the accounts of customers with ties to cryptocurrency trading, principally related to peer-to-peer (P2P) transaction activity. According to Legalrocks, a crypto and blockchain-focused legal firm in Venezuela, more than 75 accounts have been blocked by Venezuelan...
Samsung Is Investing More Than $35 Million in Latam-Focused Metaverse Initiatives
24.12.2022
Samsung, the Korean electronics behemoth, has revealed it is currently investing more than $35 million dollars in metaverse initiatives for the Latam audience. The objective behind this move is to help the brand attract and connect with younger audiences, as part of its digital push and growth...
FTX Collapse Has Rekindled Security and Reliability Concerns for Web3 Projects Says Marketing Expert
17.12.2022
The fallout from the collapse of failed crypto exchange FTX is forcing Web3 brands, and projects previously focused on managing the public’s perception, to concentrate on fighting for their very legitimacy, Laura K. Inamedinova, a Web3 marketing expert, has said. Besides just trying...
Bitso Partners With Felix Pago to Offer Whatsapp-Based Remittance Services Between Mexico and US
14.12.2022
Bitso, a Latam-focused cryptocurrency exchange, has partnered with chat-based payments provider Felix Pagos in order to offer Whatsapp-integrated remittances. The objective of this partnership is to put nearly instant chat-based remittances in the hands of Mexican and US users that might...
FTC opposes Microsoft's metaverse-focused Activision Blizzard purchase
13.12.2022
Microsoft CEO and chairman Satya Nadella had previously stated that the acquisition of Activision Blizzard would “play a key role in the development of metaverse platforms.”
Privacy-Focused Gnosis Chain to Undergo Its Own Proof-of-Stake ‘Merge’
7.12.2022
This "Merge" will mark the second time in blockchain history that a chain swaps out its old model for proof-of-stake
CEO of Crypto-Focused Bank Silvergate Addresses Insolvency Concerns – Here’s What He Said
6.12.2022
The CEO of the crypto-friendly bank Silvergate, Alan Lane, has addressed concerns that the bank could be near insolvency, saying the bank has “a resilient balance sheet and ample liquidity.”
The statement from the CEO was made in a public letter published on Monday, where Lane made it clear that...
Animoca Brands Plans $2 Billion Metaverse Fund to Support Established Projects
2.12.2022
Animoca Brands, the parent company of metaverse projects like The Sandbox, has announced it plans to launch a $2 billion metaverse fund. The new fund, which would be focused on returns for potential investors wanting to get more Web3-related capital exposure, will focus its activities on companies...
Game7 Launches $100 Million Grants Program to Push Web3 Gaming Development
30.11.2022
Game7, a blockchain gaming-focused DAO (decentralized autonomous organization) has announced the launch of a $100 million grants program. The objective of this grants program is to support the Web3 gaming community in these times of market downturn and to advance the adoption of blockchain gaming...
Perpetuals-Focused Decentralized Exchange GMX Surpasses Uniswap in Daily Fees Earned
30.11.2022
On Monday, GMX earned $1.15 million in trading fees, surpassing Uniswap's $1.06 million for the first time on record
Mobile-Focused Blockchain Celo Partners with Ethereum-software Firm ConsenSys
21.11.2022
The partnership will allow for Celo to integrate with ConsenSys’ Infura infrastructure
Ripple Partners With Africa-Focused Remittances and Payments Firm MSF Africa
18.11.2022
Ripple, the United States-based tech firm, has said its crypto solution known as “on-demand liquidity” is set to help MSF Africa “streamline real-time mobile payments for customers in 35 countries.” The evolution of Ripple’s partnership with MSF Africa, which has...
SEC Enforcement Remains Focused on Crypto — Chair Gensler Says He’s ‘Impressed’ With Enforcement Results
17.11.2022
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says its Enforcement Division “remains focused on the rapidly evolving crypto asset securities space.” The securities regulator filed 760 enforcement actions in total this fiscal year. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler commented: “I...
FTX Collapse: Africa-Focused Payments Firm AZA Finance Slams ‘Erroneous Inclusion’ in FTX Bankruptcy Filing
13.11.2022
The founder and CEO of an Africa-focused payments firm, Elizabeth Rossiello, claimed on Nov. 11 that the beleaguered crypto exchange FTX had incorrectly included AZ Finance in its chapter 11 bankruptcy protection filing. The CEO insisted that her firm does not hold customer funds and is presently...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Extend Declines Following FTX Saga, Markets Now Look Towards US Inflation Report
10.11.2022
Cryptocurrencies continued to crash on Thursday, as market sentiment surrounding the FTX saga remained on the minds of traders. Bitcoin fell below $16,000 late on Wednesday, with prices remaining close to two-year lows today. Ethereum slipped below $1,100, with attention now focused...
Largest Japanese Bank MUFG Projects to Offer Financial Services in Metaverse by 2023
9.11.2022
MUFG, the biggest bank in Japan, is projecting to offer financial services through the metaverse in 2023. The financial giant has partnered with ANA Holdings, a holdings consortium focused on air transportation companies, to be part of ANA’s Granwhale metaverse, and explore the possibility...
Foundry Academy Launches Training Program to Produce Top Technicians for BTC Mining Industry
5.11.2022
Foundry Digital, a digital asset mining and a staking-focused subsidiary of Digital Asset Group, has announced the launch of a new bitcoin mining hardware training program. The training course, which is expected to commence on Nov. 7, is expected to help professionals and enthusiasts learn how...
Mapping out SevenX Ventures Investment Portfolio
4.11.2022
SevenX Ventures, a crypto investment fund focused on early-stage blockchain projects in Asia, has built over 80 public investment portfolios. The three co-founders, industry veterans, have built portfolios in DeFi, NFT, GameFi, and beyond. Since its launch in 2020, SevenX Ventures has advocated...
Cosmos Hub postpones vote date following white paper revision
29.10.2022
A revised vision of the Cosmos Hub is now expected to be on chain for voting on Oct. 31, after being originally scheduled for Oct. 3