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Final Fantasy 14 Benchmark Gives Fans A Taste Of Dawntrail’s New Features
16.4.2024
Dawntrail—the next expansion for Square Enix’s masterfully designed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV—doesn’t release until July 2, but fans can get a taste of what’s to come right now. The official benchmark for the game is available as of April 14, and will let players experience some of the expansion’s...
Paraguayan Senate Supports Selling Power to Crypto Mining Companies, Criticizes Subpar Energy Agreements With Brazil
13.4.2024
The Paraguayan Senate has approved a resolution supporting selling the country’s energy surplus to crypto mining companies, given the price and guarantees that these institutions offer. The declaration criticizes the subpar agreements that sell energy to Brazil for 25% of the fees collected...
Australian Crypto Mining Companies Collapse into Liquidation Owing 450 Investors
12.4.2024
ASIC launched civil proceedings against three crypto mining firms, collectively known as NGS Companies, including its directors.
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UK Competition and Markets Authority Raises Alarms Over Big Tech’s AI Dominance
12.4.2024
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) of the United Kingdom, under the direction of Sarah Cardell, has voiced its dissatisfaction with AI Foundation Models (FMs) that are owned by a small number of tech companies.
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Blockchain Engineer Salaries in Asia Drop by More Than 5%
8.4.2024
Salaries for blockchain engineers went down in 2023 due to tough times in the industry, like layoffs and companies not hiring as much.
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US Government Pledges $3.6M to Build Cybersecurity Workforce
4.4.2024
On April 3, the US government promised cooperative agreements worth roughly $3.6 million to build a workforce skilled in cybersecurity, shielding companies from potential cyberattacks.
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Lithuania’s Fintech Haven to Cull Crypto Firms Under New Licensing Rules
3.4.2024
Lithuania intends to implement a rigorous licensing process for crypto companies currently operating within its jurisdiction. This initiative, scheduled to commence next year, is expected to result in the removal of many digital asset companies.
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Crypto Organizations Rally for Bitcoin Emoji, Seek 50,000 Signatures to Convince Unicode
2.4.2024
Over 35 cryptocurrency entities, spearheaded by Nexo, have initiated a campaign to introduce a bitcoin emoji, uniting more than 170 million community members in the process. Campaign for Official Bitcoin Emoji Gains Momentum In a push for digital culture recognition, Nexo, alongside more than...
Breaking: Fetch.ai, SingularityNET and Ocean Protocol Discussing Possible Merger to Form ASI Token
27.3.2024
SingularityNET, Fetch.ai, and Ocean Protocol are reportedly engaged in discussions regarding a potential merger of their crypto tokens to establish a decentralized AI platform and foster collaboration among the three companies.
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UK Government-Backed Technology Group Encourages Tokenization Collaboration Among Firms
26.3.2024
A new report released on Tuesday outlines the recommendations of a technology working group supported by the UK government, which encourages companies to adopt tokenization strategies in collaboration with their industry peers.
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US Treasury Targets Russian Blockchain Companies for Sanctions Evasion
26.3.2024
The US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Monday sanctioned 13 entities and two individuals. They are accused of developing crypto-related services that could facilitate sanctions evasion on behalf of Russian nationals.
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EU Launches Probe into Tech Giants Apple, Google, Meta, and Amazon Over Digital Markets Act Violations
25.3.2024
The European Commission has begun an extensive investigation targeted at Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta over non-compliance practices under the new Digital Markets Act (DMA). The notice of the inquiry was disclosed by the commission on March 25, and it represents the EU’s first major attempt...
Japanese Telecoms Companies Go Crypto: NTT Subsidiary to Launch Crypto Wallet
22.3.2024
Japanese telecoms companies are moving into the web3 space, with a subsidiary of the communications giant NTT set to launch a crypto wallet.
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SEC Probing Crypto Firms to Classify Ethereum as a Security: Fortune Reports
20.3.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly served a number of key businesses in the crypto industry with subpoenas in relation to obtaining records about the Ethereum Foundation, a new report reveals. According to Fortune, SEC Chair Gary Gensler is leading the agency...
Enterprise Ethereum Use Cases Expected to Increase in 2024
20.3.2024
Investors are not the only ones interested in Ethereum (ETH). An increasing number of businesses also plan to leverage Ethereum this year. While large companies have previously dabbled in Ethereum, industry experts believe that enterprise Ethereum is finally gaining momentum. Data from layer-2...
US Crypto Sector Employees Boast 13% Higher Salaries Than Overseas Competitors
20.3.2024
US-based crypto companies tend to offer higher salaries across various positions and experience levels compared to their international counterparts, a survey published Tuesday showed.
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Microstrategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings: Acquires 9,245 BTC After Successful Convertible Note Sale
19.3.2024
On Tuesday, the business intelligence firm Microstrategy announced it completed a $603.75 million offering of convertible senior notes due 2031. After the announcement, Microstrategy’s founder Michael Saylor announced the company acquired 9,245 bitcoin for $623 million using the proceeds...
Over 93% of Bitcoin Mined Ahead of Fourth Halving, Signaling New Era of Scarcity
18.3.2024
As of the current moment, 93.6% of bitcoin’s total supply has already been mined, leaving only 1.34 million bitcoins remaining to be extracted. After the upcoming halving event, the issuance rate of the leading digital currency will decelerate, significantly reducing its availability more...
European Commission Grills Big Tech on AI Risks to Elections: Deepfakes, Misinformation in Focus
15.3.2024
On March 14, the European Commission formally enquired into strategies adopted by big tech companies to mitigate generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) risks capable of misleading voters. The commission has given the companies an April 3 deadline to provide documents and information.
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Microstrategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 205,000 BTC After $800 Million Capital Raise
11.3.2024
Microstrategy has bought 12,000 more bitcoins after completing a $800 million convertible note offering. The Nasdaq-listed company now holds a total of 205,000 bitcoins, acquired for an average of $33,706 per coin. The note offering “was well received in the marketplace and upsized to...