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Bolivia lifts ban on Bitcoin, authorizes crypto transactions via banks
28.6.2024
The change in regulatory stance marks the end of a ban on crypto use in the country that began in 2014
North Carolina’s CBDC ban bill heads to governor’s desk
27.6.2024
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper will now either sign or veto the law that bars the state’s government from accepting a Federal Reserve CBDC, potentially joining Louisiana
UAE regulations may ban crypto payments, warns lawyer
26.6.2024
UAE lawyer Irina Heaver told Cointelegraph that the policy shift could signal a “less favorable environment” for crypto in the UAE
Dr Disrespect Breaks Silence On Allegations About 'Sexting' Minor: 'No Pictures Were Shared'
25.6.2024
Guy “Dr Disrespect” Beahm has broken his silence on allegations that he was banned from Twitch in 2020 for “sexting” a minor. The famous streamer admitted to the incident but said there were no “real intentions behind these messages” and claimed nothing illegal happened. “No pictures were shared...
Sponsor Drops Dr Disrespect Amid Reports He Allegedly 'Sexted' A Minor On Twitch
25.6.2024
Gaming headset maker Turtle Beach is the latest company to cut ties with Guy “Dr Disrespect” Beahm amid allegations he was banned from Twitch back in 2020 for sexting a minor. The company’s decision arrived alongside a new report by Bloomberg corroborating claims that Beahm, who has denied...
Dr Disrespect Abruptly Ends Elden Ring DLC Stream, Says He's Going On An 'Extended' Vacation
25.6.2024
Guy “Dr Disrespect” Beahm launched his first Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree livestream on Monday with a glitzy intro and lots of theatrics. Just a few hours later he decided to call it quits, however, saying he was burnt out on streaming and would be logging off indefinitely. The sudden shift...
Dr Disrespect's Own Game Studio Cuts Ties With Him After Investigating New Twitch Ban Allegations
24.6.2024
Guy “Dr Disrespect” Beahm co-founded Midnight Society in 2021 to make the types of online shooters he got famous for playing on Twitch. Now the game studio is moving on without him following new allegations about why the streamer was banned from the Amazon-owned platform back in 2020. Read more
Louisiana’s new crypto law protects node operators, bans CBDC
24.6.2024
The U.S. state of Louisiana has updated its legislation to ban the use of central bank digital currencies and to establish rules for digital asset miners and node operators
The Latest Twist In Dr Disrespect's Infamous Twitch Ban Saga, Explained
24.6.2024
Herschel “Dr Disrespect” Beahm was one of the biggest streamers on Twitch when the Amazon-owned streaming platform permanently banned him in mid-2020. The suddenness of the high-profile ejection, coupled with both Beahm and Twitch staying silent over what had actually happened and why, turned...
Musk promises ban on Apple, Greenpeace calls for Bitcoin’s PoS, and other news: Hodler’s Digest, June 9-15
15.6.2024
Elon Musk threatens to ban Apple devices if they integrate with ChatGPT, Greenpeace calls for a shift in Bitcoin’s consensus mechanism, and more
Elon Musk threatens Apple ban across his tech empire
11.6.2024
Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, has made a bold statement that highlights the growing tensions between major players in the tech industry. He has declared his intention to prohibit the use of Apple products within his companies due to concerns over security. Apple’s recent decision to integrate...
Australia cracks down on online gambling with crypto, credit card ban
11.6.2024
The government warned betting companies that failing to comply with the new rules could result in a fine of up to 234,750 Australian dollars ($155,000)
Ethereum’s next upgrade: Prague-Electra (Pectra), explained
11.6.2024
Ethereum is gearing up for its next major upgrade in the first quarter of 2025, codenamed “Pectra,” which will combine the Prague and Electra upgrades
Elon Musk to ban Apple devices if OpenAI is integrated in OS
11.6.2024
Musk called it an “unacceptable security violation” and even said the Apple block could extend to visitors to his company’s headquarters
Crypto enthusiasts warn against naira trade ban on exchanges
8.6.2024
Due to the rapid decline of the naira and the resulting almost three-decade-high inflation rate of 29.9%, the government turned its focus to platforms providing cryptocurrency services
Bybit opens registration to Chinese nationals overseas
6.6.2024
Data suggested that more than ten million Chinese nationals lived outside the country, giving Bybit access to a larger pool of crypto users
E-Trade intends to ban Roaring Kitty for GameStop manipulation
4.6.2024
E-Trade is contemplating the complete prohibition of Roaring Kitty for its involvement in malpractices related to GameStop stocks, which resulted in a substantial 30% increase in shares. The brokerage, which is owned by Morgan Stanley, is contemplating this course of action in light of Gill’s...
Celebrity memecoin promoter Sahil Arora banned by X
4.6.2024
Despite mounting scam allegations and social media bans, Arora continues to promote celebrity memecoins and partnerships
Paraguay seizes 2,738 ASICs as power theft crackdown continues
31.5.2024
Power-intensive crypto mining is controversial in Paraguay, where an attempt at crypto regulation was vetoed because of it
Hong Kong officially kicks out all unlicensed crypto exchanges
31.5.2024
This regulatory crackdown underscores the SFC's commitment to fostering a secure and transparent environment for virtual asset trading