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Video Game Giant Square Enix Plans to Drop a Final Fantasy VII NFT Collection in 2023
21.7.2022
According to the non-fungible token (NFT) company Enjin, the firm has inked a deal with the Japanese entertainment conglomerate and leading video game developer Square Enix. The partnership will produce the launch of Final Fantasy VII 25th Anniversary cards and figures on the cross-chain network...
Reserve Bank of India Is Working on ‘Phased Implementation’ of Central Bank Digital Currency
21.7.2022
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), is working on a “phased implementation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in both wholesale and retail segments.” Necessary amendments have been made to the RBI Act, 1934 to allow the central bank to pilot and issue...
Digital Token Issued In Russia to Facilitate Investments in Palladium
20.7.2022
Transactions with digital assets backed by precious metals are beginning in Russia with the launch of a token for palladium. The rare metal, which is used in jewelry and has some high-tech applications, is not a publicly available asset in the Russian Federation. Atomyze and Rosbank Issue Digital...
Itau Unibanco Mulls Offering Crypto Services, Opens Tokenization Unit in Brazil
16.7.2022
Itaú Unibanco, one of the largest holding companies in Brazil, has announced it is considering offering cryptocurrency trading services to its customers. The company informed that it will also offer tokenization services through a digital assets unit, that will allow customers to issue tokens...
Give Us Our Money Back: The Issue With Custodial Wallets and the Implications of Halting Withdrawals on Crypto's Reputation
16.7.2022
Julian Liniger is the co-founder and CEO of Relai, a bitcoin-only exchange founded in Switzerland in 2020.
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Having been involved in the crypto and bitcoin (BTC) space for more than five years, I’ve seen how the ups and downs of the market have become the norm.
But recently, things have...
BIS committee and IOSCO issue guidance for regulation of stablecoin arrangements
13.7.2022
The international organizations affirm the "same risk, same regulation" principle by extending decade-old rules to the rapidly expanding new financial technology
Spain to Offer Grants for Metaverse Companies
12.7.2022
The government of Spain has announced it will issue a series of grants and aid for metaverse-related developments. The individuals and companies interested in receiving these grants will have to be based in the European Union or Spain and present a plan, and meet a series of requirements, to...
Colombia to Use Ripple Ledger to Issue Land Registry Certificates
4.7.2022
The government of Colombia announced a new system that will allow it to use the Ripple Ledger to store and authenticate property titles. The system, which was developed by a third-party company called Peersyst Technology, aims to allow the National Land Agency to issue a record number of land...
Indian Central Bank RBI: Cryptocurrencies Are a Clear Danger — Financial Stability Risks Likely to Grow
4.7.2022
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), sees cryptocurrencies as “a clear danger.” However, the financial stability risks posed by crypto assets currently appear to be “limited.” RBI on Crypto’s Danger and Financial Stability Risks...
Financial Companies Report First Deal With Digital Assets Under Russian Law
1.7.2022
Two companies have carried out Russia’s first transactions with digital financial assets as defined by the country’s current legislation. The deal involved the tokenization of debt issued by a third party and its subsequent acquisition. Russian Companies Conduct Issue and Placement...
Cryptoys Raises $23 Million to Mix NFTs, Gaming, and Virtual Toys
28.6.2022
Cryptoys, an NFT-based startup, announced it has raised $23 million in a Series A funding round led by a16z. The company, which seeks to mix NFTs with the world of gaming and virtual toys, will create what it calls a “cryptoyverse,” in which it will also implement play-to-earn...
Bank of Russia Accelerates Schedule for Digital Ruble Project
26.6.2022
The Central Bank of Russia continues to step up efforts to test and issue the digital ruble, with a roadmap for the full implementation of the new form of the national fiat now expected by the end of 2023. Trials with real transactions and users are scheduled to begin next April, earlier than...
Chinese State-Run Media Warns About Bitcoin’s Price Falling to Zero as Regulators Issue Fresh Crypto Warning
25.6.2022
A Chinese state-run newspaper has published an article warning about bitcoin’s price falling to zero amid the crypto market sell-off. Meanwhile, financial regulators in Shenzhen have issued a new warning about cryptocurrency. State-Run Newspaper Warns About Bitcoin Becoming Worthless...
Bill Imposing Fines for Illegal Issuance and Exchange of Digital Assets Proposed in Russia
24.6.2022
A bill introducing financial penalties for those who illegally issue or exchange digital financial assets has been filed in the Russian parliament. The legislation has been submitted by the sponsor of another draft law banning their use as a means of payment. New Bill Targets Russian Platforms...
Tether to Issue Sterling-Pegged Stablecoin, GBPT
22.6.2022
Stablecoin issuer Tether plans to launch a new coin that is pegged to the British pound in July
Sberbank to Conduct First Digital Asset Transaction on Own Platform
19.6.2022
Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, is going to carry out the first transfer of digital assets on its own dedicated platform within a month, a top executive revealed this week. The announcement comes after earlier this year, the bank was authorized to issue digital financial assets. Sberbank...
Bear market no issue for Binance Labs’ DeFi incubation program
17.6.2022
Binance Labs’ parent firm Binance is also looking to hire 2,000 employees amid the latest market decline as the firm sees bear markets as a “great time to bring on top talent.”
Colombian Financial Superintendence Prepares Norms for Crypto Transactions
17.6.2022
The Colombian Financial Superintendence, the securities and financial watchdog of the country, is working on a document to regulate the transactions and operations made using cryptocurrency assets in the country. The organization announced that it will present the document in the coming weeks...
Bitcoin of America Is Working to Solve the Gender Problem in the Cryptocurrency Industry
16.6.2022
The cryptocurrency industry has a big gender problem when it comes to female involvement. Bitcoin of America (BOA), a popular virtual currency exchange, is looking to solve this major issue. BOA has been very open about their female involvement at conferences, expos, and even within their...
GAIMIN Launches the World’s First Interoperable, Cross-Game, Utility NFT – GAIMIN’s NFTxg
16.6.2022
PRESS RELEASE. GAIMIN has solved a key issue for gamers – re-usable, purchased in-game assets that are not lost when a game closes or the gamer wants to play a different game. With GAIMIN’s world first NFTxg, a gamer can now securely invest in their gaming experience and retain...