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Microsoft Slashes 10K Jobs, Including At Xbox And Halo Studios
18.1.2023
Following rumors earlier this week from Sky News, tech giant Microsoft has announced a slew of layoffs affecting 10,000 workers, some within its game studios, blaming slowing e-commerce sales and a potential economic recession. Kotaku has confirmed that a number of developers at 343 Industries,...
Italy Wants to Tax Crypto Gains at 26% From 2023
1.12.2022
The new government of Italy plans to impose a 26% tax on capital gains from crypto trading, according to the draft budget for next year. The center-right coalition in power is also preparing to oblige Italians to declare their digital assets and pay 14% on their holdings. Government in Italy...
Climate Chain Coalition releases report on blockchain and emerging technologies at COP 27
11.11.2022
Cointelegraph is a member of the network of organizations committed to using blockchain technology for climate action
5,000 miles apart: Thailand and Hungary to jointly explore blockchain tech
31.10.2022
The pact between the two nations' financial technology associations will see cooperation on technology, including blockchain, to power their respective financial industries
Thailand and Hungary Partner to Promote Blockchain Tech in Financial Sector
30.10.2022
Industry associations from Hungary and Thailand plan to cooperate on implementing blockchain technologies in the financial services sector. The two sides hope to share experience and produce ideas for alternative services as part of their new partnership. Thailand and Hungary Announce Blockchain...
Bittrex, Merkle Science, Bitgo Join Crypto Market Integrity Coalition
30.9.2022
Following the introduction of the Crypto Market Integrity Coalition (CMIC) with 17 member firms last February, the organization has added eight new members. New coalition recruits include Bittrex, Merkle Science, Crystal Blockchain and Bitgo. 8 Crypto Market Firms Join Crypto Market Integrity...
Crypto Market Integrity Coalition inducts 8 new members, plans training
29.9.2022
The self-regulatory organization backed by Solidus Labs is known for its integrity pledge; BitGo, Bittrex and Merkle Science are among the new members
Bittrex, BitGo, 6 Other Firms Join Crypto Market Integrity Coalition
29.9.2022
Crypto exchange Bittrex, custodian BitPay and six other firms have joined the Crypto Market Integrity Coalition (CMIC) s self-regulatory organization aiming to prevent crypto market manipulation
WEF Launches Crypto Sustainability Coalition to Leverage Web3 Technologies in Climate Change Battle
26.9.2022
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has launched the Crypto Sustainability Coalition, an initiative dedicated to assessing the role of Web3 technologies in the fight against climate change. The organization, which is composed of 30 companies, educative groups, and other institutions, will research...
European Union to Launch Global Metaverse Regulation Initiative in 2023
16.9.2022
The European Union (EU) will present an initiative to address the metaverse and all the activities and interactions happening in it sometime in 2023. The proposal, which was qualified as ”key” in the State of the Union letter of intent authored by Ursula von der Leyen, President...
Gemini, Chainalysis and 11 others join Crypto Market Integrity Coalition
7.4.2022
The cryptocurrency industry is responding to the best-practices advocacy group’s call for a fair, stable and regulated market
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...
Major crypto firms and groups form coalition aimed at promoting 'market integrity'
7.2.2022
“Harmonizing a broad global approach to digital assets and competition in the digital currency space race, can improve U.S. competitiveness, security and lower fundamental costs for basic financial access,” said Dante Disparte of Circle
New German government cites crypto in coalition agreement
26.11.2021
The new German coalition is aiming to make the “European financial market supervisory law” fit for crypto-assets and businesses
Nigerian Crypto and Blockchain Advocacy Group: Freezing or Closure of Bank Accounts Not Supported by Law
23.11.2021
The Blockchain Industry Coordinating Committee of Nigeria (BICCON), has said it is not lawful for Nigerian financial institutions to arbitrarily freeze or close bank accounts belonging to individuals or entities accused of trading cryptocurrency. Affected Crypto Entities Told to Seek Legal Advice...
Climate Chain Coalition advocates for the creation of a green economy at COP26
9.11.2021
A number of representative and delegates supporting the Climate Chain Coalition group spoke at a dedicated panel on Tuesday at COP26
Epic Wins Big Fortnite Lawsuit Against Apple
10.9.2021
Today a U.S. District Court judge ruled in Epic Games’ favor in its lawsuit against Apple. As a result, Apple can no longer dictate that purchases made in apps on its own devices go through the App Store. Apple had previously collected 30% of the revenue for purchases made in Epic Games’...
GoodFi coalition adds 22 industry leaders to help attract 100M to DeFi
14.5.2021
The decentralized finance coalition has onboarded 22 leaders from 19 teams to help further its mission of bringing 100 million people into DeFi by 2025
Coalition of US Senators Press President Biden for a Fourth Round of Stimulus Checks
19.4.2021
While Americans are still getting their third stimulus payments, discussions of tacking on a fourth round of direct payments to Joe Biden’s trillion-dollar infrastructure proposal have started trending. Just recently, a coalition led by Senate Finance Chair Ron Wyden and over a dozen...
Arizona's Anti-Monopoly Bill Could Help Put Fortnite Back in the iOS App Store
4.3.2021
Arizona legislators just passed an anti-monopoly bill in a 31-29 vote, which could have big implications for Apple, Google, and, weirdly enough, Fortnite.Read more