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Bank of Russia Rejects Idea of Using Cryptocurrency to Circumvent Sanctions
7.4.2022
The Central Bank of Russia has turned down a proposal to allow the use of digital currencies for the purpose of sanctions evasion. The monetary authority believes this is hardly an option as Western regulators are already taking steps to prevent such transactions. Employing Bitcoin to Evade...
Bitcoin Mining Startup Primeblock to Go Public via SPAC Merger as SEC Targets SPAC Deals
5.4.2022
The bitcoin mining startup Primeblock has announced plans to go public via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deal. Primeblock will merge with a blank-check firm 10X Capital Venture Acquisition Corp. II, and the company’s shares will be listed on Nasdaq. Primeblock Reveals SPAC...
Ertha’s Inter-Metaverse Portal NFTs Bought for $60K
4.4.2022
It’s now possible to travel between metaverses thanks to Ertha’s Portal NFTs. The game’s passionate community has already spent over $60,000 on these NFTs, despite their purpose being a mystery until now. Ertha’s players will travel instantly between their home planet...
Metametaverse Secures $2 Million — Aims to Achieve Metaverse Interoperability
20.3.2022
Metametaverse, a company whose purpose is the integration and interoperation of different metaverses, has already secured funding of $2 million for this idea. Joel Dietz, the founding father of this initiative and also from the uber-popular wallet Metamask, has stated this task might be achieved...
Argentinian Regulator to Propose Anti-Money Laundering Measures for Crypto Firms
18.3.2022
The Argentinian anti-money laundering regulator is reportedly working to force cryptocurrency firms to report their movements and take AML measures on Argentinian soil. The regulation for this purpose might be ready for approval this year, according to local media. This could be the consequence...
Global Regulators ‘Going Full Steam’ on Crypto — Official Says ‘Current Structure Is No Longer Fit for the Purpose’
11.2.2022
Global regulators are “going full steam” on cryptocurrency regulation. “The current structure is no longer fit for the purpose with the development of cross-border digital market activities,” said the chairman of France’s markets watchdog AMF. Global Regulators...
A Team of Experienced Crypto Enthusiasts Launch RIDGE Charity Token
4.2.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Podgorica, Montenegro – A group of crypto enthusiasts has announced the release of the RIDGE charity token. RIDGE is a community-driven charity token deployed on the Ethereum network (ERC-20) with the major purpose of donating to charities and developing other crypto...
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Defends Receiving Paycheck in Bitcoin as Price Crashes
26.1.2022
The mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, converted his first paycheck into bitcoin and ether before the price of the cryptocurrencies plummeted. However, the mayor said, “When you are a long-term investor, you don’t keep your eyes on your portfolio.” He added that the purpose...
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13.1.2022
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The Web is More Gooder, and Other Observations on Today’s Web Tech
30.12.2021
I’m actually working on a talk (whew! been a while! kinda feels good!) about just how good the world of building websites has gotten. I plan to cover a wide swath of web tech, on purpose, because I …
Bitcoin Mining Company Griid Plans for Public Listing on NYSE via SPAC Deal
30.11.2021
After the vertically integrated bitcoin self-mining company Griid revealed it secured a $525 million credit facility from Blockchain.com, the company revealed it plans to go public via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deal. Griid will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)...
Carbon neutral crypto spot ETFs to launch in Canada
9.11.2021
Purpose Investments will measure the carbon footprint associated with its portfolio and purchase carbon offsets accordingly
Animal Crossing: New Horizon's Endless Sea Bass Finally Have A Purpose
4.11.2021
Sure, there are lots of positive things to say about Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but there was one argument that could tale it all down: the Sea bass. But not any more! In the New Horizons 2.0 update, those sneaky people at Nintendo have made the floppy blighters useful. You can cook them!Read...
Coinbase Lets Customers Borrow up to $1 Million Using Bitcoin as Collateral
3.11.2021
The Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange Coinbase is now letting customers borrow up to $1 million using bitcoin as collateral. The company charges 8% APR but there is no credit check. The exchange said that the bitcoin used as collateral “remains safely held by Coinbase,” emphasizing...
Faze Clan Going Public In Deal That Is Somehow Worth $1 Billion
26.10.2021
Fresh off a big crypto scam involving a number of its members only four months ago, Faze Clan announced today that the group is about to become a publicly traded company, meaning fans will soon be able to buy shares. Their initial valuation? Oh, $1 billion.Read more
NFT Gaming Pioneer Vulcan Forged Launches New DEX for Gaming Tokens
13.10.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Vulcan Forged has launched a new and revolutionary decentralized exchange for gaming tokens following the success of its gaming metaverse, VulcanVerse. Cardiff, United Kingdom – Blockchain gaming platform, Vulcan Forged, is announcing the launch of the first-ever decentralized...
Dapper Labs Partners With Chainalysis to Curb NFT-Based Money Laundering
8.10.2021
Dapper Labs, one of the most successful companies in the NFT space, has partnered with Chainalysis, a blockchain intelligence company, to increase its compliance profile in the NFT business. The company will use Chainalysis insights to have a better understanding of each one of the transactions...
New Zealand central bank releases issue paper on digital currency
30.9.2021
The central bank of New Zealand has outlined the major benefits of CBDC designs based on blockchain technology
NFT-based Fixed Lending Protocol Pledge Backed by Stanford Alumni Announces Successful Fundraise
18.9.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Pledge Finance is launching a cross-chain decentralized finance ecosystem, purpose-built for the financial sector following a successful private round in which it raised more than $3 million. Hong Kong – Pledge Finance, an algorithm-driven, multi-chain decentralized finance...
Future of Digital Euro ‘Not Clear Yet,’ Former Eurogroup Official Says
22.7.2021
Europe’s digital currency project has made some progress recently, with the Eurozone’s central bank moving to its next stage. Critics point, however, to the continuing lack of clarity around the design and purpose of the digital euro after a decade-long delay, if cryptocurrency is taken...