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South Korea’s Biggest Supermarket Says Next-gen ATMs May Be Crypto Compatible
7.12.2023
Source: CravenA/Adobe Emart, South Korea’s largest retailer and supermarket chain, says its new next-generation ATMs could soon feature crypto and security token offering (STO) trading functions. The First reported that Emart’s convenience store brand Emart24 has installed new “digital ATMs” at...
US Lawmaker Blasts SEC for Deliberately Obfuscating Crypto Regulations — Questions Chair Gensler’s Personal Agenda
7.12.2023
A U.S. lawmaker has slammed the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for having a deliberate policy preference to provide less clarity to the crypto market. “The SEC is not adhering to the law. That’s why it keeps losing in court,” said Congressman Tom Emmer as he questioned...
New Jersey Bill Proposes Classifying All Crypto Tokens Sold to Institutional Investors as Securities
7.12.2023
A bill has been introduced in the U.S. state of New Jersey to classify all cryptocurrencies issued and sold directly to institutional investors as securities. In contrast, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has previously stated that bitcoin is not a security, but SEC Chairman Gary...
Jack Dorsey-Backed Bitcoin Mining Pool Refuses To Process Ordinals Transactions – What’s Going On?
7.12.2023
Jack Dorsey. Source: a video screenshot OCEAN – a newly launched Bitcoin (BTC) mining pool backed by Jack Dorsey – has updated its mining software to exclude Bitcoin ordinals transactions from the blocks that it generates. Ordinals is a protocol for issuing NFTs and alternative tokens on...
Blackrock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Filing Update Addresses Potential Classification of BTC as a Security by SEC
7.12.2023
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has warned in its latest spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) filing update of the potential for bitcoin to be classified as a security by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), state regulators, or court rulings. “If...
Brazilian Financial Regulator Co-launches Crypto Glossary
7.12.2023
Source: mizar_21984/Adobe The CVM, Brazil’s markets regulator, has co-launched a glossary of crypto-related terms in a bid to “standardize” terminology in the Latin American nation. The glossary was co-compiled and published by the Brazilian Cryptoeconomics Association (ABCripto), a crypto industry...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as Billionaire Michael Saylor’s BTC Holdings Surpass $2 Billion in Profit – Time to Buy?
7.12.2023
In the constantly evolving landscape of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin has recently hit a notable milestone, surging past $44,000 and marking a staggering 160% increase this year. This surge is primarily fueled by two pivotal factors: the growing optimism over the anticipated US approval of a Bitcoin...
Worldcoin Foundation Launches $5 Million Community Grants Program’ Wave0′
7.12.2023
The iris-scanning project Worldcoin (WLD) has unveiled an initiative aimed at supporting innovators working on resilient technology and fostering more equitable systems. On December 6, the Worldcoin Foundation unveiled a community funding initiative called “Wave0,” allocating $5 million...
TEAMZ WEB3/AI Summit 2024: Japan’s Tech Spectacle on April 13-14 at Toranomon Hills
7.12.2023
PRESS RELEASE. The TEAMZ WEB3 / AI SUMMIT represents an evolution from the TEAMZ WEB3 SUMMIT 2023, previously recognized as one the most significant and influential events in Japan’s Web3 landscape. For 2024, we’re expanding our focus to encompass both the burgeoning realms of Web3 and AI,...
India’s IEEE Taps Avalanche Blockchain for Issuance of Tamper-Proof Certificates
7.12.2023
Source: Pixabay The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has partnered with Avalanche Blockchain to issue immutable certificates for educational milestones in India. ???? The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) will issue certificates based on Avalanche...
Lugano Switzerland Now Accepts Bitcoin, USDT for Tax Payments
7.12.2023
Source: Pixabay / Michael Wuensch The city of Lugano, Switzerland announced on Wednesday that it is ready to start accepting tax payments in cryptocurrency – including Tether (USDT) and Bitcoin (BTC). That includes payments for any invoice issued by Lugano, such as municipal services and all other...
Elon Musk’s X Secures 12 Money Transmitter Licenses — X.AI to Raise $1 Billion in Equity Offering
6.12.2023
Elon Musk’s social media company, X, has obtained 12 money transmitter licenses across the United States. Furthermore, his artificial intelligence (AI) company, X.AI, stated in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) its intention to raise $1 billion in an equity...
BitMEX Announces Strategic Partnership with PowerTrade, a Crypto Options Platform
6.12.2023
Source: Adobe / Dennizn BitMEX, a prominent crypto derivatives exchange, has unveiled a strategic partnership with PowerTrade, a crypto options platform. On November 6, BitMEX announced that it will partner with PowerTrade, which is supported by industry heavyweights such as Ascend Ventures...
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Crypto: “If I was the government, I’d close it down”
6.12.2023
  JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon delivered scathing remarks about the crypto industry during testimony at a Senate Banking Hearing Wednesday. Dimon “deeply opposed” to crypto “I’ve always been deeply opposed to crypto, Bitcoin, etc.,” Dimon said while fielding questions from Senator Elizabeth...
Crypto Experts are Quitely Stacking This Launchpad Token Before it Lists on Exchanges – What Do They Know?
6.12.2023
Crypto enthusiasts are quietly stocking up on a new launchpad token ahead of planned exchange listings. Image by Pol Solé, Adobe Stock. The cryptocurrency market has seen its fair share of hype cycles and ‘next big things’. Seasoned crypto traders know how to spot truly promising...
Ethereum’s Decentralization Questioned as Block Builders Censor Transactions Tied to US Sanctions
6.12.2023
Censorship is on the rise in Ethereum as key players block transactions tied to US sanctions, undermining its decentralized ethos. Image by Kerem Goktug Kaya, DALL-E 3. A pillar of Ethereum’s original vision was decentralization—the idea that its blockchain would operate outside constraints...
Best Crypto to Buy Now December 6 – Helium, Celestia, Avalanche
6.12.2023
HNT, TIA, and AVAX outperform the broader cryptocurrency market as investors hunt for the best crypto to buy now. Image by cryptonews.com. The HNT price is surging over 42% so far today, positioning Helium’s native token as one of the best crypto to buy now amid the network’s launch...
Coinbase Wallet Launches Global Money Transfers With Link-Based Payments
6.12.2023
Coinbase has unveiled a new feature to its wallet service, streamlining international fund transfers. This new update aims to make the transfer of funds as effortless as sending a text. Coinbase Unveils Link-Based Money Transfer Service Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) has launched its latest wallet feature...
Binance Announces Compensation For Traders Who Bought AEUR Stablecoin During 200% Surge
6.12.2023
Source: Pixabay Binance will compensate users who bought the Euro-pegged AEUR stablecoin during a recent 200% surge, the company said. In a blog post published Wednesday, the company said it would create a compensation plan for users who bought the stablecoin after its value surged nearly 200%...
Nova Labs Releases Solana-based Unlimited Mobile Plan
6.12.2023
Source: Pixabay Nova Labs’ Helium Mobile service has launched a nationwide plan in the U.S. with unlimited data, text, and talk that costs $20 a month. In a blog post published Tuesday, Helium Mobile announced the launch of its unlimited mobile plan, which the company claims will be the “nation’s...