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Russian Central Bank Attributes Recent Ruble Depreciation to Lower Forex Sales by Exporters
12.4.2023
The Russian central bank has attributed the ruble’s latest plunge against the U.S. dollar to the temporary reduction “in sales of foreign currency earnings by exporters.” The central bank also revealed that the Chinese yuan accounted for 39% of the Russian forex market’s...
Australian 'Big 4' bank ANZ halts cash withdrawals from many branches
31.3.2023
The move comes as Australians continue to reduce their usage of cash and bank branches, but has sparked fears that the death of cash is near
Crypto Seen as Investment Opportunity in the MENA Region Says Iceberg Capital Executive Chairman
7.3.2023
While interest in digital assets has waned in some parts of the world, in the Middle East and Northern Africa adoption of crypto has been skyrocketing according to Mustafa Kheriba, the executive chairman of the asset management firm Iceberg Capital Limited. According to Kheriba, factors such...
HSBC, Nationwide Impose New Restrictions on Cryptocurrency Purchases in UK
3.3.2023
HSBC and Nationwide have imposed new restrictions on cryptocurrency purchases in the U.K. The two financial institutions cited a warning from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the British regulator overseeing the financial services industry, regarding the risks involved in purchasing...
Edogawa Ward in Tokyo to Use Metaverse Tech to Solve ‘Hikikomori’ Problem
21.2.2023
Edogawa Ward in Tokyo plans to use metaverse tech to help social recluses, also known as “hikikomori,” begin to integrate with society again. The ward will organize a series of hybrid (virtual and in-person) meetings this year with the objective of reuniting people with social reclusion...
Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui to issue soulbound tokens to explore Web3
8.12.2022
Japan’s financial giant Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is experimenting with soulbond tokens to satisfy new social needs
Billionaire Bill Ackman: Crypto Enables Creation of Useful Businesses and ‘Is Here to Stay’
22.11.2022
According to Bill Ackman, billionaire and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, while crypto tokens are used by unethical promoters to perpetuate fraud, they “can enable the formation of useful businesses.” A previous critic of digital assets, Ackman insists that “crypto...
What Musk’s Twitter acquisition could mean for social media crypto adoption
7.11.2022
A growing number of social media platforms have been integrating crypto and Web3 support, but opinions are divided on whether they are in it for the ethos or profit
Legendary Rocker Ozzy Osbourne’s Ozzfest Festival Is Coming to the Metaverse
28.10.2022
Following the drop of Ozzy Osbourne’s Cryptobatz non-fungible token (NFT) collection that consists of 9,666 unique bats designed by the legendary rocker, Ozzy and his wife Sharon Osbourne announced Ozzfest is coming to the metaverse. This annual hard rock music festival will take place...
Tech’s good intentions and why Satoshi’s new ‘social order’ foundered
18.10.2022
Bitcoin’s creator seemed to succeed where others failed — initially. What did he do differently? He rotated record-keepers
Princess Charlene of Monaco: ‘Web3 Allows Us to Create Assets Worth Collecting’
12.10.2022
In the age in which contactless interactions are encouraged or where society is adopting new ways of making payments, it is thought by some to be imperative for progressive organizations and institutions to move with the times. As history has shown us, organizations quick to learn or embrace...
Social tokens will be the engine of Web3 from fanbases to incentivization
9.10.2022
Social tokens are increasingly being used in online blockchain communities. They offer numerous benefits to users
SuperRare Partnered 0x Society for Artist Education
29.9.2022
SuperRare recently elevated its value proposition by entering a year-long partnership with 0x Society. The collaboration will result in artists and collectors learning more about the cryptoart space. The partnership was announced on SuperRare’s official Twitter account. The platform shared a string...
From Shiba Inu to Squidgrow
9.9.2022
When society looks at the crypto industry today, one cannot deny that Dogecoin (Doge) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) are just as widely known as Bitcoin (BTC). SHIB to date has the highest percentage gain est. Thirty million per cent from launch to an all-time high; no other cryptocurrency has come close...
Law Society of England and Wales Tells Members to Be Wary of Bitcoin Use in Transactions
24.8.2022
The professional association compared bitcoin to cash in response to a query from one of its members and flagged the possibility of it being used for money laundering
How Central Banks and CBDCs Could End Democracy
7.8.2022
Ori Freiman, Postdoctoral Fellow, Centre for Ethics, the University of Toronto._____
In recent years, we have witnessed a growing interest in the idea of central bank digital currencies. Similar to cash, central bank digital currencies are a form of money issued by central banks. ...
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Nifty News: Dr Disrespect unveils NFT game to mixed reaction, FC Barcelona's first NFT sells for $700K and more…
2.8.2022
Shib Eternity unveiled as the name of Shiba Inu’s upcoming mobile NFT game, and Funko will launch sets of NFT packs depicting Avatar character collectibles
Here's The Shooter That Dr. Disrespect Says Will Blow Away Call Of Duty
1.8.2022
So, gameplay footage of the debut project being developed by contentious streamer Dr. Disrespect’s recently formed studio is now floating around online. Dubbed a “vertical extraction shooter” that the Doc has claimed will blow Call of Duty’s engine outta the water, the NFT game, titled Deadrop...
UK Law Commission Publishes Proposals to Reform Laws Relating to Digital Assets — Says Reforms Must Not ‘Stifle Development’
28.7.2022
According to the Law Commission, the United Kingdom statutory body, digital assets play an increasingly important role in modern society and as such, the law relating to these must be reviewed. Reforming the laws will not only protect the rights of users and maximize the potential of digital assets...
Crypto CEO Appeals 25-year Prison Term for Pushing Girlfriend out of 19th-floor Window
20.7.2022
A 33-year-old South Korean crypto company chief has appealed a 25-year prison sentence after allegedly pushing his live-in girlfriend to her death from a 19th-storey window.
Per Asia Today and Newsis (via Fn News), the man, referred to for legal reasons by his surname Kim, was the CEO of...