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NFT Platforms Should Be Caught by EU Money-Laundering Overhaul, Lawmakers Say
4.7.2022
Unhosted wallets and decentralized finance were left largely unscathed by two landmark crypto laws agreed to last week, but left-wing lawmakers may seek another go as they discuss dirty-money rules
Every Single English-Language SNES Manual Is Now Available Online
4.7.2022
Back in October 2020 I did a feature on a project that was trying to find every Super Nintendo manual in existence, scan them and upload them onto the internet. I’m happy to report that, as of July 2022, the project has now completed a significant—and for many of you reading this it’s...
Meta Ending Crypto Project Novi After Mark Zuckerberg Unveiled Metaverse Digital Wallet
3.7.2022
Meta Platforms, formerly Facebook, has announced the end of its crypto project Novi. Users are advised to withdraw funds as soon as possible. The announcement followed the introduction of a digital wallet for the metaverse, announced by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Crypto Project Novi Ending Facebook...
Core Everscale Developers Broxus to Host Elysium Hackathon in Belgrade and Online
1.7.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Broxus, the core development team behind many of the platforms that make up the Everscale network ecosystem, will be hosting its first-ever hackathon in Belgrade, Serbia from July 14-17. The hackathon is the latest development in what has been a remarkable 2022 for the Everscale...
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...
Crypto Platforms Kick Off New Wave of Recruitment
30.6.2022
Several major crypto companies have commenced a new wave of recruitment amid sour market conditions.
Major crypto exchange Kraken is leading the crypto recruitment charge with 650 new positions added over the past week in the US and the UK. The positions are all full-time and remote, according...
Warren Buffett-Backed Nubank Now Offers Crypto Trading to 54 Million Customers
30.6.2022
Warren Buffett-backed Nubank, one of the world’s largest digital banking platforms, is now offering cryptocurrency trading to all of its 54 million customers. Nubank also holds bitcoin on its balance sheet. Nubank’s Crypto Service Now Available to All Customers Nubank, one of...
Opaque Platforms and Intertwined Protocols Pose Big Risk to Crypto
26.6.2022
Second article in a series about risks we’re thinking about during these crypto down days
5 Risks to Know Before Using Centralized Crypto Lending Platforms
25.6.2022
Crypto lending has been one of the most prominent activities in crypto markets. The activity has developed over the years with several crypto lenders emerging to meet the demand for crypto loans. ...
Read More: 5 Risks to Know Before Using Centralized Crypto Lending Platforms
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...
Canadian Regulator OSC Takes Action Against Crypto Trading Platforms Kucoin and Bybit
24.6.2022
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has taken action against two cryptocurrency trading platforms. Kucoin is permanently banned from participating in Ontario’s capital markets. Bybit has promised to take steps to comply with regulations and register with the OSC. OSC Sanctions 2 Crypto...
Xbox Game Pass Summer Releases Are Heating Up
21.6.2022
Xbox Game Pass has had a rocky few months, seeing it lose major games and failing to add marquee additions to plug the gaps. But on the heels of Xbox’s big marketing blitz—including a promise that 50 games will hit Xbox over the next year, many on Game Pass—the popular games-on-demand service...
Plus: FFVII, Chivalry, Turtles top big Steam week!
17.6.2022
Also: a look at the other PC, console and VR platforms for trends
NFT platforms in China grow 5X in four months despite government warnings
17.6.2022
NFTs are still a gray area in China where unlike cryptocurrencies, there’s no official ban on its use, but the authorities have warned investors against the risks from time to time
Kazakhstan Allows Registered Crypto Exchanges to Open Accounts at Local Banks
17.6.2022
Government officials in Kazakhstan have approved regulations that will govern interactions between authorized coin trading platforms and traditional financial institutions. The new rules will allow registered cryptocurrency exchanges to have bank accounts in the country. Pilot Project to Develop...
Crypto Payments Possible if They Don’t Penetrate Russia’s Financial System, Central Bank Says
17.6.2022
Cryptocurrencies can be used for international payments if they don’t penetrate the Russian financial system, the head of Bank of Russia has stated. The governor also insisted that the digital assets should not be traded on platforms operating inside the country. Bank of Russia Chair Ready...
Self-Custody Is More Than a Feature – Dennis Jarvis, CEO of Bitcoin.com
16.6.2022
While markets are going up, people get more comfortable putting their cryptoassets into trusted third parties such as centralized exchanges and centralized lending platforms that promise increasingly enticing returns. The good times never last, though. As markets peak and monetary policy tightens...
Liquidity provider asks platforms to freeze 3AC funds to recover assets after litigation
16.6.2022
Danny Yuan said that their team detected that $1 million was missing from their company's funds at Three Arrows Capital (3AC)
Crypto Lending Platforms 'Should Be Regulated': Former CFTC Chairman
15.6.2022
“A lot of people have losses who didn't understand the risks they were taking,” former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Timothy Massad said on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover,” following the freezing of account withdrawals on crypto trading platform Celsius
4 big discovery takeaways from 'not-E3'
13.6.2022
We examine how the platforms - and the games - fared