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Oscar-Winner Shane Boris to Produce Crypto Film Funded by Arbitrum Foundation
22.2.2024
The foundation supporting Ethereum scaling solution Arbitrum is financing a feature film about crypto by Oscar winner Shane Norris. The film, dubbed “New Here” will be produced by crypto-friendly emerging media company Dpop studios. It will examine digital art from the perspective of...
Disney Movie Club Is Closing In Another Blow To Physical Media
20.2.2024
Securing physical copies of a number of Disney classics is about to get a lot harder. Disney has announced today that after 23 years of service, it will be shuttering the Disney Movie Club later this year. Disney Movie Club is a subscription service for diehard fans that, since 2001, has provided...
What To Expect From This Year's Pokémon Presents Stream
20.2.2024
It’s that time of year again, Pokémon fans. The Pokémon Company is hosting its annual Pokémon Day showcase, which will offer a glimpse into what fans can expect throughout 2024.Read more
Stormgate's Ex-Blizzard Devs Want Players To Invest In The Company
19.2.2024
As 2024's big bad—Late Stage Capitalism—continues its grim rampage, some developers are looking to more innovative approaches to avoid the publishing industry’s self-sabotaging need for impossibly endless growth. Stormgate creator Frost Giant—a studio created by former StarCraft 2 devs—is following...
Bitcoin Price Below $80,000 At Halving Could Trigger Miner Losses – Fidelity
16.2.2024
Fidelity Digital Assets speculates losses for some miners if the Bitcoin price remains under $80,000 after the upcoming halving in April. The company released its 2024 market outlook, highlighting the growth recorded so far in Bitcoin, the state of miners, and possible perspectives for the near...
Bitcoin ETFs May Hurt Coinbase’s Bottom Line In 2024: Analyst
15.2.2024
Senior Researcher at Leverage Shares, Sandeep Rao, believes that Coinbase’s dominant market position as “the dominant venue for all things crypto” faces a new challenge. In a recent interview with Cryptonews, Rao warned that the company’s medium-to-long-term performance could suffer...
MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Holdings Now Worth Over $10 Billion
15.2.2024
MicroStrategy, the largest corporate owner of bitcoins, possesses over $10 billion worth of the cryptocurrency as of Thursday morning. According to MicroStrategy’s Q4 2023 Financial Results presentation, published on February 6, the company has made a profit of over $4 billion on its Bitcoin...
Rockwallet Steps in to Adopt Wyre’s Customers Following Shutdown
15.2.2024
According to the crypto payments company Wyre, based in San Francisco, which ceased operations in June 2023, the multi-currency self-custodial wallet platform Rockwallet has taken over Wyre’s entire customer base. On Thursday, Rockwallet announced it has been reaching out to customers...
Telefónica Partners with Chainlink to Enhance Web3 Security Through GSMA Open Gateway
15.2.2024
Spanish Telco company Telefonica has announced a partnership with Chainlink to provide secure connections for web3 smart contracts. In a recent press release, the company highlighted plans focused on GSMA Open Gateway API security with blockchain technology at the forefront. According to...
Over 1 Million Telegram Users Sign Up on NEAR Protocol’s Self-Custodial Wallet in 10 Days
15.2.2024
Over 1 million Telegram users have created wallets using HERE, the self-custodial wallet designed for the NEAR Protocol (NEAR), within a span of just 10 days. In a recent note shared with Cryptonews.com, NEAR said users had already created 300,000 wallets within the first 48 hours of its launch...
Bitcoin Mining Company Phoenix Group Reports 50% Net Income Increase and 20% Sales Growth
14.2.2024
After its oversubscribed initial public offering (IPO), Phoenix Group, a Dubai-based company specializing in bitcoin mining and blockchain infrastructure, has announced a significant 50% increase in net income. The firm further revealed a 20% increase in its annual sales compared to the previous...
Maker of Oreo and Cadbury Chocolates Joins Hedera Council to Accelerate Blockchain Adoption
14.2.2024
On February 14 the company behind Oreo and Cadbury Chocolate, Mondelēz International, announced that it’s joining the Hedera Council, the entity that governs the Hedera Network, “a sustainable public ledger for the decentralized economy.” This partnership, along with the 30 other...
Robinhood’s Strong Crypto Performance Sets Positive Tone for Coinbase Earnings
14.2.2024
Coinbase shares rose 10% today after Robinhood’s Q4 2023 earnings report yesterday said that the popular trading app made a tidy profit from its crypto trading business. Robinhood declared its transactions-based revenues in Q4 2023 rose 8% compared to the same quarter the preceding year. In...
Food Company Mondelēz International Joins Hedera Council to Experiment With DLT
14.2.2024
The company will use the Hedera Hashgraph technology to improve business efficiencies
Ripple to take over Standard Custody & Trust Company
14.2.2024
Ripple, a market leader in enterprise blockchain and cryptocurrency services, will acquire the certified platform for digital assets Standard Custody & Trust Company. This exemplifies Ripple’s commitment to regulatory compliance, enabling the organization to expand its existing product...
Crypto.com Applies For Crypto Exchange License With Hong Kong SFC
14.2.2024
Crypto.com, the US-based cryptocurrency exchange, has thrown its hat into the ring for a license to operate in Hong Kong. The company submitted an application to the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) on February 9th, seeking approval to operate as a virtual asset trading platform...
D8X Launches on Polygon zkEVM, Targets Institutional Grade Investors
14.2.2024
D8X, a cryptocurrency decentralized exchange (DEX) for derivatives has launched on Polygon’s zkEVM in a bid to provide an institutional-grade platform for investors in decentralized finance (DeFi). In a recent press release, the company announced its launch on Polygon’s zkEVM, rolling out plans...
Binance Payments Partner Banxa Makes Debut on UK Crypto Register
13.2.2024
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) added another crypto-focused firm to its famous crypto register on February 9. This time, it’s Banxa (BNXA)—the international fiat-processing payment company. Here’s what you need to know: Banxa UK Gets Greenlight from FCA for Crypto Activities...
Ripple Aims to Expand Regulatory Reach With Standard Custody Acquisition
13.2.2024
In a strategic move to bolster its regulatory credentials, Ripple has announced its plan to acquire Standard Custody & Trust Company. This acquisition, pending regulatory approval, is set to enhance Ripple’s portfolio of digital asset solutions and regulatory licenses, marking...
Chamber of Digital Commerce Backs Hermés in Landmark “MetaBirkins” Case
13.2.2024
Blockchain and digital asset trade association, the Chamber of Digital Commerce (CDC), filed an amicus curiae brief on February 9 in support of French design house Hermès in the company’s landmark MetaBirkins case. Here’s why it matters: Hermés, designer of the legendary Birkin bag,...