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Crypto firms alleged to have faked execs using AI and actors: Cali regulator
21.4.2023
The regulator is cracking down on high-yield investment products saying the programs raise hype with the promise of high returns before going dark
Mythic Quest Star F. Murray Abraham Reportedly Left Show After Sexual Misconduct Complaints
17.4.2023
When Mythic Quest, the Apple TV+ series about a fictional video game company, announced star F. Murray Abraham was leaving the show back in April 2022, the details were scant. A spokesperson for producer Lionsgate simply said: “F. Murray Abraham will not be returning to season three of Mythic...
LeVar And Mica Burton Tell Us About The Games They Love
12.4.2023
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Keanu Reeves Celebrates John Wick Stunt Actor's Impressive Death Counts
31.3.2023
John Wick star Keanu Reeves is universally regarded as a pretty cool guy. Maybe it’s his infectious giggle, his flowing locks, or his handling of a litter of golden retriever puppies. His roles as a stoic hitman in John Wick, a stoic supernatural detective in Constantine, or a loveable asshole...
Netflix Scott Pilgrim Anime Will Reunite Entire Movie Cast
30.3.2023
On Thursday, the official Netflix Anime account announced that the cast of the live-action 2010 Scott Pilgrim movie will reprise their roles in the upcoming Scott Pilgrim anime.Read more
Biden Administration’s Economic Report Deems Crypto Assets ‘Mostly Speculative Investment Vehicles’
22.3.2023
On Monday, U.S. president Joe Biden published the administration’s economic report and addressed the subject of cryptocurrencies. The section titled “The Perceived Appeal of Crypto Assets” describes the currencies as “mostly speculative investment vehicles” that...
The Last Of Us Show Used A Real Giraffe To Recreate Its Iconic Game Scene
14.3.2023
The Last of Us show’s finale recreates some of the source material’s best moments, but one that stuck out to many was the scene where Joel and Ellie meet a giraffe in what remains of Salt Lake City.Read more
The Last Of Us' Merle Dandridge On How She’s Like Marlene
13.3.2023
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India Brings Crypto Transactions Under Prevention of Money Laundering Act
11.3.2023
India’s finance ministry has announced that crypto transactions will be covered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). Noting that the move “is a positive step in recognizing the sector,” a crypto insider explained that it will strengthen the industry’s...
RIP Tom Sizemore, 1961-2023
6.3.2023
Veteran actor Tom Sizemore has died at the age of 61.Read more
Russian Darknet Markets, Ransomware Groups Thrive Despite Sanctions, Report
27.2.2023
Russian marketplaces on the dark web have continued to operate despite Western sanctions and efforts to shut them down, according to a report accessing the illicit blockchain space amid the world’s “first crypto war.” Ransomware actors and high-risk crypto exchanges have also remained active....
Your Favorite Voice Actors Call Out AI Sites Copying Voices Without Consent
13.2.2023
Voice actors within the video game, cartoon, and anime industries have come out against the use of AI websites that copy and sell their voices without their permission. Read more
Bank of New York Mellon: ‘Clients Are Absolutely Interested in Digital Assets’
11.2.2023
Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) has revealed that its clients “are absolutely interested in digital assets.” Emphasizing the need for clear crypto regulation, the bank’s head of digital assets noted: “We need responsible actors who can offer reliable services that live...
North Korea Stole Record Amount of Crypto Assets in 2022, UN Report Unveils
8.2.2023
The regime in North Korea has managed to steal more cryptocurrency last year than in previous years, according to a draft U.N. report. Despite the difference between quoted estimates, the authors conclude that 2022 was a record-breaking year for crypto theft, to be blamed on the hermit state....
Crypto Long & Short: When Regulating Crypto, Please Target the Bad Actors, Not the Asset
1.2.2023
Here’s what’s on my mind as Washington gears up to respond to the disasters of 2022
AI-Generated Seinfeld-Like Twitch ‘TV Show’ Is Peak Absurdity
1.2.2023
There’s always something to watch on Twitch, whether that’s your fave musicians talking about video games or your fave streamers discussing politics. Now your choices include an absurd, often nonsensical Seinfeld-like show that runs 24/7/365 and is generated on the fly using artificial...
Where Are the Crypto OGs? — Taxation Is Theft, but Joe Biden Needs Ice Cream Money
26.1.2023
Bitcoin was once viewed as a means to opt out of violent, legacy financial systems. Now, it is being co-opted by the very same, and zealous newcomers to crypto think that’s a good thing, while still giving lip service to peer-to-peer values. Ignoring the problems with fiat money, they...
At Davos, Dutch Central Bank Chief Takes Aim at Jurisdictions That Attract Bad Crypto Actors
19.1.2023
Klaas Knot called the appealing localities with lax restrictions "sunny places for shady people."
World Economic Forum Believes Crypto Will Remain Key Technology
4.1.2023
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has reviewed what happened in 2022 in crypto, making several predictions about the future of the ecosystem. Dante Disparte, CSO of Circle, in an article published for the WEF, states that while 2022 has been a terrible year, the building blocks of the industry will...
Coinbase CEO: Regulate centralized actors but leave DeFi alone
20.12.2022
Armstrong said that because centralized exchanges and custodians have the most risk of causing consumer harm, regulators must focus there first and foremost