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Business Advisory Firm Expects Criminal Cryptocurrency Transactions to Fall by 30% by 2024
17.1.2022
Gartner, an advisory firm, has predicted that criminal cryptocurrency transactions or transfers will fall by 30% by 2024. The firm says factors such as the transparency of the blockchain, as well as the democratization of fraud prevention tools, will contribute to this decline in such transactions....
Bitfinex advises Ontario-based users to close accounts before March 1
14.1.2022
The Ontario Securities Commission has been responsible for cracking down on crypto exchanges operating in the region, including Binance, OKEx, Bybit, KuCoin and Polo Digital Assets
Going meta: Disney, Second Life and K-pop
14.1.2022
Second Life creator Philip Rosedale returns to the fold, Disney's patent for a "virtual-world simulator in a real-world venue” suggests an entry to the Metaverse, and Animal Concerts partners with South Korea-based Kakao’s Klaytn project
Despite Pandemic, Gaming CEOs Made An Obscene Amount Of Money In 2020
14.1.2022
In 2020, as the world grappled with a paradigmatic societal shift in the form of a globe-spanning pandemic, chief executives of the biggest gaming companies collectively brought home close to $1 billion. That’s according to a new report from market intelligence firm Games One, which collates...
Crypto-focused software firm Lukka raises $110M, reaches $1.3B valuation
14.1.2022
Lukka said it planned to use the funds for “aggressive growth and global expansion strategy” with its current customer base dealing in products related to the crypto space
But When Will Sony Kill Off The PS4? Let's Guess!
14.1.2022
One day, the PlayStation 4's time will end. It’s bound to happen! But earlier this week, Bloomberg claimed that Sony apparently planned to discontinue the PS4 at the end of 2021. Sony has once again denied this claim. So, when will the console’s lifespan end? Read more
Aside from Shark Tank, Mark Cuban says 80% of his new investments are in crypto
13.1.2022
Mark Cuban said he didn’t focus on the price speculation around cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Dogecoin, comparing it to “gamesmanship” akin to that of stocks
Japan-based crypto exchange DeCurret plans to sell to HK's Amber Group: report
13.1.2022
According to the Nikkei report, the crypto exchange was unable to compete with major companies including BitFlyer and Coincheck and “profits were tapering.”
GAIMIN Brings Blockchain and NFTs to Minecraft
13.1.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Zug, Switzerland, 13th January 2022: As part of its strategic business objective to become the leading gaming technology company, GAIMIN announces a plug-in and metaverse environment that enables blockchain technology and NFTs to be used within Minecraft. GAIMIN has developed...
Digital, Crypto Payments Key to Small Business Growth in 2022 - Visa
13.1.2022
As much as 73% of surveyed small businesses said accepting new forms of digital payments is a fundamental factor to their growth in 2022, with 24% eyeing enabling cryptocurrency payments, according to a survey by US payments giant Visa.
With this in mind, 59% of small businesses (SMBs) surveyed...
German Online Bank N26 to Launch Cryptocurrency Trading Business This Year
13.1.2022
N26, a German online neobank, has announced it will get into the cryptocurrency trading business this year. The announcement was made by Max Tayenthal, co-founder and a CEO of the company, who pondered whether focusing on cryptocurrency instead of going global may have been a better idea....
Today in Bitcoin history: 13-year anniversary of transaction between Satoshi and Hal Finney
12.1.2022
At the time the first BTC was sent, there wasn’t even a cash value associated with the crypto asset, compared to the more than $43,000 it is on Wednesday, Jan. 12
Northwest Arkansas offering $10K in Bitcoin to attract remote workers
12.1.2022
“Next-generation talent is essential to further transform our region into a hub for up-and-coming tech innovators and businesses,” said Blockchain Center of Excellence director Mary Lacity
Coinbase announces 'nearly the entire company will shut down' for four weeklong breaks in 2022 to allow workers to recharge
11.1.2022
"Given the intensity of our work throughout the year, we think this is the best way to ensure our pace is sustainable for the long term,” said chief people officer L.J. Brock
Bitfarms purchased more than $43M in Bitcoin to start the new year
10.1.2022
“Our guiding company strategy at Bitfarms is to accumulate the most Bitcoin for the lowest cost and in the fastest amount of time for the benefit of our shareholders,” said founder and CEO Emiliano Grodzki
GTA Publisher To Buy Farmville Maker Zynga For $12.7 Billion
10.1.2022
Take-Two, the publisher behind some of the biggest names in gaming like Grand Theft Auto and NBA 2K, today announced a deal to buy mobile game company Zynga for $12.7 billion. If the acquisition of the FarmVille creator goes through, it will mark the biggest sale in video game history.Read more
Report: GameStop Is Going Into Crypto And NFTs
7.1.2022
It’s not only game companies like Square Enix and Ubisoft who are getting into NFTs, game retailer GameStop is reportedly doing so, too. According to The Wall Street Journal reports, the Texas-based company is launching its own crypto division with plans to create an online NFT marketplace...
Sega will likely not introduce NFTs for play-to-earn if 'perceived as simple money-making'
6.1.2022
The company previously announced plans to expand into NFTs through a partnership with Japanese game developer double jump.tokyo
Comedian Stephen Colbert spoofs 'Colbert Coin' in response to rise in crypto scams
6.1.2022
“We’re busy turning your cash into future money — to the moon, apes!" said the Late Show host
Dacxi Announces Global Tokenized Crowdfunding Solution – the Dacxi Chain
5.1.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Dacxi has announced the Dacxi Chain – the world’s first tokenized crowdfunding system that demonstrates the revolutionary commercial potential of blockchain. Tokenization of digital assets will change how the world does business – in particular how new ventures...