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US senators urge Fidelity to reconsider its Bitcoin offerings after FTX blow-up
22.11.2022
The crypto-skeptic senators suggested the FTX collapse made it “abundantly clear” that the digital asset industry has "serious problems."
Binance-FTX Deal Will Bring Regulatory 'Scrutiny’ on Crypto Exchanges: Blockchain Association’s Kristin Smith
9.11.2022
The executive director discusses why Bahamas-based crypto exchange FTX’s fall from grace is likely to “open up a more robust” debate surrounding regulation for exchanges going forward. U.S. Rep. Jim Himes also weighs in
Blockchain.com Launches Crypto Visa Card With 1% Cashback Crypto Rewards
27.10.2022
Crypto firm Blockchain.com has announced the launch of a new crypto-centric pre-paid Visa card and so far, 50,000 users have registered for the waitlist signup. In addition to launching its crypto Visa card powered by the card issuing platform Marqeta, Blockchain.com Visa users will earn 1% back...
Almost 50% of Gen Z and Millennials want crypto in retirement funds: Survey
26.10.2022
Nearly half of Gen Z and Millennials are also already invested in digital assets outside of their retirement funds and cited “inflation” as the biggest obstacle to early retirement
While the US Dollar Tramples the Euro, Pound and Yen, Russia’s Ruble Skyrockets Against the Greenback
25.9.2022
While the U.S. dollar has soared in value against a basket of worldwide fiat currencies, Russia’s ruble climbed 4.5% against the greenback this week. During the first week of September, Russia told the press China would pay for natural gas with rubles and yuan. Moreover, Switzerland’s...
Nifty News: Bill Murray’s wallet hacked, FIFA’s tokenized highlights, Muse tops charts, and more…
5.9.2022
The Bill Murray 1,000 NFT drop generated 119.2 ETH worth of sales as part of a charity fundraiser, but hackers managed to steal a hefty 110 ETH from that total
Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Discusses Bitcoin’s Long-Term Security
4.9.2022
On September 1, Vitalik Buterin conducted an interview with the economics author Noah Smith and the co-founder of Ethereum spoke an awful lot about Bitcoin and the network’s long-term security. Buterin also discussed the crypto economy’s crash and he insisted he was “surprised...
Report: Blockchain.com CEO Reveals Company Lost $270 Million From 3AC Exposure
8.7.2022
According to a report published on July 8, the cryptocurrency firm Blockchain.com lost $270 million from exposure to the crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC). The news was shared in a recent letter to shareholders written by the company’s CEO Peter Smith. The Blockchain.com executive...
Bethesda Really Wants Y’all To Know That Redfall Ain’t Left 4 Dead
14.6.2022
Redfall is the next big game from Bethesda and Arkane, makers of immersive sims like Prey and Dishonored. It opened last weekend’s Xbox showcase event. And a lot of the trailers and footage shown so far make it look a lot like Left 4 Dead. Bethesda, it seems, is not pleased about those comparisons...
Hey, It's Time To Show Some Love To Dwarf Fortress
9.6.2022
It’s time to pay the piper. Dwarf Fortress, the extraordinary, free roguelike that has blossomed into a total fantasy life simulator, was an inspiration for monoliths like Minecraft and Rimworld. It’s twenty years old this year, and due to come to Steam sometime soon. However, right now,...
Even The Morbius Memes Couldn’t Stop It From Flopping In Theaters (Again)
6.6.2022
After weeks of Morbius memes dominating the internet, Sony had the strange idea to bring Jared Leto’s living vampire back to more than 1,000 theaters this past weekend. Maybe the PlayStation maker was hoping for Morbius to reveal itself as a The Room-style cult classic here, but the bloodsucking...
Misery Game Elden Ring Is Actually A Rom-Com, Gamer Girl Memes Agree
3.6.2022
Being a woman who likes video games can be…limiting. But the stringency might be why seeing the tabloid-esque Elden Ring memes actor and director Emily Faris has been posting on r/GirlGamers feels so exhilarating.Read more
CoinDesk Confidential: Kristin Smith
31.5.2022
CoinDesk Confidential: Kristin Smith
31.5.2022
Washington, D.C.'s crypto whisperer answers our special questionnaire ahead of Consensus 2022
Gaming Gets Its First Union At A Major U.S. Studio
23.5.2022
Despite months of negative talking points by Call of Duty publisher Activision Blizzard, quality assurance staff at its Raven Software studio voted to unionize Monday, becoming the first union at a big studio in the U.S. The successful vote comes with talk of labor organizing picking up across...
Gaming’s Best Character Creators, From Demon’s Souls To Final Fantasy
19.5.2022
Sometimes I think I like sliding into a character creator sandbox more than the game it’s attached to. Character creators let me play a benevolent god that only creates hot people—like Abercrombie in the 2010s, except I’m a socialist. I feel powerful and clever until I run smack into a wall:...
Senator Elizabeth Warren Demands Answers From Fidelity for Allowing Bitcoin in Retirement Plans
7.5.2022
Two U.S. senators, including Elizabeth Warren, have sent a letter to Fidelity Investments demanding answers regarding the company’s decision to allow bitcoin investments in 401(k) retirement plans. “Investing in cryptocurrencies is a risky and speculative gamble, and we are concerned...
Elden Ring Invader Finds Jesus, Satan Hangin’ Out Together
25.4.2022
There’s no shortage of bizarre players to encounter in Elden Ring. From ”Will Smith” invading just to slap people to nightmarish multiplayer confrontations, the Lands Between is full of curious and strange discoveries. But I wasn’t expecting to stumble upon the most blasphemous run-in yet:...
Nike's Official Hello Kitty Sneakers Are Perfect
22.4.2022
I’ve written before how I’m a huge fan of Nike’s subtle “tributes” to things they don’t actually hold the license for, the latest example being a line of Prestos based on Star Wars characters like Boba Fett. These upcoming Hello Kitty sneakers, though, are the real deal.Read more
Agent Smith says Secret Service seized $102M in crypto in 254 cases since 2015
20.4.2022
The U.S. Secret Service says the immutable and transparent aspect of the blockchain ledger allows the agency to track transactions made by criminals easier than cash in some cases