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Brussels to Spur Rollout of Instant Payments in Euro, Proposes Legislation
29.10.2022
The European Commission has approved a proposal to accelerate the introduction of euro instant payments. The technology is there and Europeans should be able to send and receive money immediately, the executive body said, revealing its intentions to push the industry toward wide adoption. EU Moves...
Binance still serving Russians while seeking clarity on EU crypto sanctions
28.10.2022
There is a challenge of not overdoing EU sanctions against Russia, according to Binance head of sanctions Chagri Poyraz
Google za 2,5 miliardy korun kupuje český avatarový startup Alter
28.10.2022
Google koupil startup s českými kořeny Alter (Omnipresence Inc.), dříve známý jako Facemoji. TechCrunch uvádí, že se cena pohybovala kolem sta milionů dolarů, tedy asi 2,5 miliardy korun
ECB Raises Benchmark Rate by 75bps and Tones Down Long-Term Refinancing Operations
27.10.2022
On Thursday, the European Central Bank (ECB) announced the central bank’s third consecutive benchmark bank rate increase this year, raising the rate by 75 basis points (bps). In addition to the rate hike, the ECB changed the central bank’s targeted longer-term refinancing operations terms...
Crypto Investing Startup Started by Goldman Alum Changes Strategy
27.10.2022
Domain Money, launched just before the start of the crypto bear market, is moving from actively-managed investments to a robo-adviser model
Asset management firm launches BTC Lightning Network startup accelerator
27.10.2022
The startup accelerator will consist of four yearly 8-week programs, with successful applicants receiving $250,000 and one receiving an additional $500,000 at the end of the program
Bitcoin Miner Compass to Host 27MW Worth of Mining Rigs at Solar-Powered Startup
26.10.2022
Startup miner Aspen Creek Digital has 30MW worth of capacity at its Texas facility, making Compass one of its largest customers
Bitcoin Technology Startup Synota Raises $3M in Seed Round
25.10.2022
The startup wants to connect software and hardware from the energy industry to Bitcoin’s Lightning Network
Report: Billionaire Says Britain May Be Forced to Seek Bailout From IMF if It Does Not Renegotiate Brexit Deal
25.10.2022
British billionaire investor Guy Hands has reckoned that Britain will become “the sick man of Europe” and may be forced to seek a bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) if it does not renegotiate its Brexit deal. The billionaire insisted the United Kingdom’s current...
OSCE Trains Uzbekistan Law Enforcement to Track and Seize Crypto, Search Dark Web
22.10.2022
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has set out to teach law enforcement officers in Uzbekistan how to conduct crypto and dark web investigations. The regional body recently organized a training course for employees of the country’s security agencies in Tashkent....
Spain overtakes El Salvador to become third largest crypto ATM hub
22.10.2022
Spain currently hosts 215 crypto ATMs, pushing El Salvador — home to 212 crypto ATMs — down to the fourth position after surpassing the country by 3 crypto ATMs
Low hash price, soaring energy costs spell tough Q3 for Bitcoin miners
21.10.2022
The third quarter of 2022 has not been any kinder to Bitcoin mining operators in North America and Europe
Multicoin-Backed Sports Startup Pitches NFTs as Ticket to Fan Experiences
20.10.2022
Russian users are welcomed by crypto exchanges in Kazakhstan, but there’s a catch
20.10.2022
Non-sanctioned foreigners are “more than welcome” at Intebix, but they need to set up a local bank card for crypto-to-fiat transactions, the CEO said
Euro Area Annual Inflation Jumps to 9.9% in September, Cost of Bread Skyrockets, Protests Erupt
19.10.2022
According to the European Union’s statistics office Eurostat on Wednesday, Euro area annual inflation is up to 9.9% in September, up from 9.1% in August. The inflation rate in September tapped a 40-year high, and investors suspect that the eurozone is “at risk of a financial meltdown.”...
Where Are Web3 Users Coming From? Startup Spindl Aims to Help Companies Find Out
19.10.2022
Author and Silicon Valley AdTech veteran Antonio Garcia Martinez is building infrastructure for Web3
Europe moves toward regulatory action on crypto’s environmental impact, energy use
18.10.2022
After rejecting a proposal to ban crypto mining, the EU is looking at disclosure and mitigation measures to make crypto assets more sustainable in the coming years
OpenSea Ventures Among Backers for $7M Round for Crypto Security Startup
18.10.2022
Web3 Builders also launched the free TrustCheck tool to verify the safety of smart contract and NFT transactions
EU Commissioner urges lawmakers to hurry up with crypto regulations
18.10.2022
During her visit to the United States, the official highlighted the importance of a truly global regulatory effort
What new EU sanctions mean for crypto exchanges and their Russian client
17.10.2022
Despite many popular exchanges curtailing their operations within Russia, many platforms continue to service the region as usual