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Chinese blockchain project BSN expands to Turkey and Uzbekistan
11.10.2021
Chinese blockchain project BSN comes to Turkey and Uzbekistan after launching the BSN Hong Kong and Macau portal
Refinable Authenticates Fine Jewelry Sale on Sotheby’s
10.10.2021
PRESS RELEASE. HONG KONG – 10th October 2021 – Refinable, a leading decentralized NFT marketplace, is taking a step forward in realizing advanced use cases for NFT applications. In a keystone partnership with high-end jewelry maker NALAS, and the support of Sotheby’s, Refinable...
Bitmain stops shipment of Antminer crypto mining rigs into China
10.10.2021
Bitmain plans to identify green energy mining opportunities from power generation projects in Chinese provinces
Powercrypto Holdings to launch BTC & ETH mining in Hong Kong
8.10.2021
The venture seeks to utilize sustainable energy practises throughout the operation process
Hong Kong exploring CBDC as part of fintech strategy
4.10.2021
A new study from Hong Kong regulators is expected to present initial thoughts and findings on CBDCs during the summer of 2022
‘Faster and Cheaper Cross-Border Transfers’ — Banking Report Led by BIS Highlights the Benefits of Cryptocurrency
30.9.2021
According to a report published by the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) and a group of central banks, digital currencies can lead to faster settlement and cheaper transfers. Moreover, the banking group leveraged a prototype that shows how money transfers can be done in seconds with very...
China’s Great Firewall Censors Crypto Websites Coingecko, Coinmarketcap, Tradingview
29.9.2021
On September 28, reports stemming from social media and crypto-focused forums detailed that China has been blocking a number of cryptocurrency websites. The Twitter handle for 8btc News tweeted that the web portals coinmarketcap.com and coingecko.com have been blocked from mainland China....
Multiple CBDC Platform May Cut Int Payment Costs By Up To Half - BIS
28.9.2021
Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Bank of Thailand, the Digital Currency Institute of the People's Bank of China, and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates.“The prototype is part of our efforts to design
Universal Studios Japan Is Adding A New Donkey Kong Themed Area
28.9.2021
Super Nintendo World first opened at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka earlier this March. The theme park area is already set to get its first expansion. Openning in 2024, it’s Donkey Kong themed and will increase the size of Super Nintendo World by a whopping 70 percent. “Super Nintendo World...
The Super Mario Movie Coming In 2022 Has Quite The Cast
24.9.2021
During the Nintendo Direct, Shigeru Miyamoto made a surprise appearance to announce that he and Chris Meledandri, CEO of Illumination studios, is working on a Mario movie. Miyamoto announced the star-studded Hollywood cast that will be voicing the iconic Mario characters.Read more
Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Calls Evergrande a ‘House of Cards’ While China’s Officials Prep for Firm’s Demise
23.9.2021
The world is still focused on the financial downfall of China’s real estate giant Evergrande and according to Chinese authorities have told the private sector to get “ready for the possible storm.” Reports show that even though the People’s Bank of China already provided...
Billy Mitchell’s Old Website Now Debunks His Controversial Pac-Man High Scores
21.9.2021
If nothing else, you’ve gotta respect the bit. Billy Mitchell, the so-called “video game player of the century,” appears to have let ownership over his old website, perfectpacman.com, lapse some years ago. Now someone else has commandeered the domain, and is using it to publish a multipart...
Evergrande Losses Sparks Fear of Looming Credit Contagion, Janet Yellen Asks to Raise US Debt Ceiling
20.9.2021
Global investors have their eyes peeled on the Evergrande Group or the Evergrande Real Estate Group, China’s second-largest property developer by sales. Evergrande Group shares nosedived on Monday dropping to 11-year lows and many analysts and economists are concerned about a possible credit...
Thai SEC issues license to Ethereum-based real estate project
20.9.2021
The firm uses the Ethereum blockchain to allow traders to invest as little as $150 in expensive real estate properties
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...
The Best GameCube Games
16.9.2021
Ah, the GameCube. It might be my favourite console of all time. The tiny discs, its cute little handle, the Wavebird...yeah, we had some good times together. But the best times we had were with these games in particular.Read more
Hong Kong landlords lease to crypto exchanges following regulatory clarity
15.9.2021
Crypto businesses in Hong Kong need to have a local license and are restricted to offer services only to professional investors
That Time Miyamoto Helped A Game By Crouching In It For 20 Mins
8.9.2021
A former Retro Studios developer’s anecdote about working with legendary Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto is too good not to share. It will surprise no one that the Mario creator knows exactly what he’s doing (most of the time) but hearing about how he works in practice adds a whole other layer...
Hong Kong securities official proposes stricter oversight of crypto trading
7.9.2021
Investing in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies could become more restrictive for residents of Hong Kong as local regulators look to clamp down on the asset class for various reasons
The DK Rap Was Unfairly Mean To Lanky Kong
4.9.2021
Donkey Kong 64 is a classic and beloved platformer that features a weird rap song and way too many collectibles. While these days, all those pesky collectibles aren’t fondly remembered, the odd rap song found at the start of DK64 is a fan favorite. Sure it’s terrible, but in a loveable sort of way....