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EU Parliament Passes Bill Requiring Smart Contracts to Include Kill Switch
14.3.2023
The new law has attracted controversy for endangering the immutable nature of blockchain-based conditional programs
SD Governor Urges 20 States to Block Legislation That Bans Crypto’s Use as Money — Says ‘Its a Threat to Our Freedom’
14.3.2023
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has vetoed a bill that bans the use of cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, as money. The bill, masquerading as a Universal Commercial Code (UCC) guidelines update, also paves the way for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Emphasizing that this bill...
The Last Of Us Show Tries To Change What The Game Told Us About Joel
13.3.2023
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Report: Silicon Valley Bank Under FDIC Auction as Calls for Bailout Grow
12.3.2023
The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) began an auction process for Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) late Saturday night, according to reports. Final bids are due by Sunday afternoon. Unnamed sources indicate that the FDIC is seeking to close the deal promptly after California regulators...
Revised Bill Suggests Prison Time for Russian Crypto Miners Evading Taxation
12.3.2023
A draft law designed to regulate crypto mining in Russia introduces harsh penalties for miners failing to report digital assets to the state. In its latest revision, the bill also threatens to punish those who organize illegal trading of cryptocurrencies with imprisonment and hefty fines. Forced...
Bill Ackman warns US gov't: Fix mistake in ‘48 hours’ or face ‘destruction’
12.3.2023
Billionaire Bill Ackman said that SVB’s senior management made a “basic mistake” but should be fired
Billionaire Warns of Imminent Bank Runs if Government Fails to Guarantee All SVB Deposits
12.3.2023
Billionaire Bill Ackman has warned of “vast and profound” consequences of the U.S. government letting Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) fail without protecting all depositors. “No company will take even a tiny chance of losing a dollar of deposits as there is no reward for this risk....
South Dakota gov vetoes bill excluding crypto from definition of 'money'
10.3.2023
The bill, criticized by many conservatives, proposed amending the state’s Uniform Commercial Code to specifically exclude digital assets — with the possible exception of CBDCs
Silicon Valley Bank Faces Financial Woes as Stock Is Halted, Sells $21 Billion Bond Portfolio at a $1.8 Billion Loss
10.3.2023
On March 10, 2023, market observers are discussing the troubles Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) faces, as the firm’s stock slid more than 60% in the last 24 hours. SVB was forced to sell a $21 billion bond portfolio at a $1.8 billion loss. CEO Greg Becker insists that the financial institution...
Crypto bill draft will be released in April, says Senator Gillibrand
8.3.2023
The Lummis-Gillibrand bill is expected to offer regulatory clarity for many crypto projects and determine whether they fall under the purview of the SEC or CFTC
US lawmakers planning to reintroduce bill aimed at fixing crypto reporting requirements: Report
7.3.2023
Representatives Patrick McHenry and Ritchie Torres reportedly plan to reintroduce the Keep Innovation in America Act to address reporting requirements in the infrastructure law
U.S. Lawmakers to Reintroduce Crypto Tax Reform Bill: Report
7.3.2023
The Keep Innovation in America Act was first introduced in March 2021
FTX Bankruptcy Special Counsel and Advisers Bill $38M for January
7.3.2023
FTX’s bankruptcy proceeding has teams of lawyers, investment bankers, consultants, and financial advisers working on the case
The Last Of Us Show Makes Its Most Horrific Character More Horrifying
6.3.2023
When I finished The Last of Us’ eighth episode “When We Are in Need,” which recounts the events of the game’s winter section, I had to go take a walk. I thought I was emotionally prepared to see a live-action version of the source material’s darkest moments, but I was once again surprised by...
Bill Gates byl závislý na Hledání min, i proto později pomohl prosadit Xbox
5.3.2023
I jeden z nejbohatších lidí na světě Bill Gates jednu dobu propadl kouzlu počítačových her. Vývojáři legendární hry Hledání min vzpomínají, jak se zakladatel Microsoftu dlouho do večera zavíral v kanceláři, aby překonal firemní rekord
U.S. Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Force Crypto Miners to Disclose Emissions
3.3.2023
U.S. Senator Edward Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) reintroduced a bill that would have crypto miners disclose their emissions and see the Environmental Protection Agency analyze the effect mining has
Anti-CBDC bill in the US, no algo stablecoins for Canada: Law Decoded, Feb. 20–27
27.2.2023
United States Representative Tom Emmer introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that could prevent the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency
The Last Of Us Show Made One Of The Best Game Moments Worse
27.2.2023
In retrospect, it was pretty clear HBO’s take on The Last of Us was going to do away with one of the source material’s best moments. Back in episode three, Joel and Ellie find a defunct Mortal Kombat II arcade cabinet, prompting the young girl to excitedly tell her grumpy guardian about Mileena’s...
Lawmakers to Resubmit Russia’s Crypto Mining Bill, Introduce Liability for ‘Gray’ Miners
26.2.2023
The draft law legalizing cryptocurrency mining will be resubmitted to Russian parliament which will postpone its adoption, one of its sponsors announced. Members of the lower house are also working on a separate bill that will introduce liability for those who mint digital coins illegally. Adoption...
The Fierce Microsoft Battle That Led To One Of The Biggest Video Games Of All Time
24.2.2023
The sixth season of Boss Fight Books is currently funding on Kickstarter. Among the books in this season’s offerings is Kyle Orland’s tome on Minesweeper. A gripping read that tells the wild story of how Minesweeper became one of the most ubiquitous games in history—a tale that saw Microsoft...