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Thailand Bans Crypto as Means of Payment
23.3.2022
The Thai SEC stressed that it is only banning the use of crypto for payments and is not banning crypto trading and digital assets
Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchange Coincheck to Go Public on Nasdaq in $1.25 Billion Deal
23.3.2022
A major crypto exchange in Japan is going public in the U.S. in a $1.25 billion merger deal. Coincheck is regulated by the Financial Sevices Agency (FSA). It will be listed on Nasdaq under the symbol “CNCK.” Japanese Crypto Exchange Coincheck to List on Nasdaq Japanese cryptocurrency...
Falcon Business Research Announces Blockchain Conference & Awards 2022 on 4-5 July 2022 in Singapore
23.3.2022
Blockchain in Singapore conference to discuss blockchain, DeFi, NFT, metaverse, gaming & web 3. Singapore—21 March 2022—The Blockchain in Singapore conference and awards is the leading crypto and blockchain conference in the APAC since 2018, there is nothing like interacting with a live speaker...
Indian Superstar Amitabh Bachchan Pays Up After Tax Authorities' Action On Platform Hosting His NFTs
23.3.2022
The platform featuring Amitabh Bachchan's NFTs was sent a follow up notice by an Indian tax agency
Paris Saint-Germain Soccer Club Files Trademark Application to Get Into the Metaverse and NFTs
23.3.2022
The PSG (Paris Saint-Germain) FC, a soccer club in Europe, has taken its first steps to building an online presence in the metaverse. The club has filed a series of trademark applications to register its name in order to offer a number of services, including software, memorabilia, and articles...
BitYard Officially Partners With Mercuryo to Enhance Crypto Payment Solutions
23.3.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Mercuryo is an international fintech company based in London founded in 2018, focused on providing cryptocurrency payment solutions. The company’s cryptocurrency infrastructure provides global access to fast and cheap money transfers with a bank-level oversight and it’s...
DBS CEO Sees Crypto as an Alternative to Gold — Says Central Banks Globally Should Regulate Cryptocurrencies
23.3.2022
The CEO of Southeast Asia’s largest bank, DBS, says cryptocurrency “can be an alternative to gold.” He added that regulating crypto “out of the formal banking system is an unwise thing to do.” DBS’ CEO on Cryptocurrency and Regulation DBS Bank Group...
ECB Chief: Cryptocurrencies Are ‘Certainly’ Being Used to Circumvent Russian Sanctions
23.3.2022
The European Central Bank (ECB) warns cryptocurrencies are being used to evade sanctions by Russians. ECB President Christine Lagarde warns crypto firms against becoming “accomplices” in the crime. ECB President Lagarde Is Certain About Crypto Being Used to Evade Russian Sanctions...
Worldcoin to Raise $100M at $3B Token Valuation: Report
23.3.2022
The list of investors for Worldcoin's latest funding includes a16z, Khosla Ventures
UK Regulator Issues Crypto Ads Notice to 50 Firms — Says ‘This Is a Red Alert Priority’
23.3.2022
The U.K.’s advertising authority has sent an enforcement notice to more than 50 companies that advertise cryptocurrencies. “We will monitor for compliance and implement sanctions if we do not see improvements,” said the regulator. British Advertising Regulator’s...
First Mover Asia: Part of Singapore’s Crypto Allure Is a Sheen of Transparency. Is the City-State Changing?
22.3.2022
There was no apparent, clear explanation about a Singapore regulatory agency's decision to place crypto fund DeFiance Capital on an "Investor Alert List.”
El Salvador Postpones Planned Bitcoin Bond: Report
22.3.2022
The country's finance minister said the launch could be postponed to as late as September, according to Reuters
Kazakhstan Police Shut Down Another Crypto Farm Amid Ongoing Crackdown on Mining
22.3.2022
Law enforcement officers in Kazakhstan have busted another mining facility as they continue to crack down on illegal activities in the sector. The crypto farm, located at a railway station, is the latest targeted mining operation in the country which has been struggling with its power deficit....
ARV Gets Listed on Huobi as Groundbreaking Blockchain and Tourism Event in Dubai Approaches
22.3.2022
PRESS RELEASE. The World Tourism Forum Institute’s (WTFI) centrepiece, the Global Tourism Forum, or GTF, is a worldwide collaborative platform focused on tackling the tourism industry’s difficulties. WTFI wants to be at the forefront of this change by giving new alternatives to...
Fed Chair Powell’s Hawkish Stance on Inflation Could Hurt Crypto
22.3.2022
On Monday, the Fed Chair gave what was seen as one of the most hawkish speeches yet, announcing more rate increases this year. For crypto, this could mean falling prices
Bored Apes Owner Yuga Labs Raises $450M Led by A16z
22.3.2022
The Bored Ape Yacht Club creator will use the funds to build out its NFT-based metaverse
Market Wrap: Bitcoin in Recovery Mode, Crypto Stocks Outperform
22.3.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) held above $42K, while ether (ETH) reached $3K for the first time in two weeks. Some indicators suggest its too early to confirm "altcoin season," although risk appetite is improving. Meanwhile, BITQ crypto stocks ETF is outperforming BTC
Mango DAO Embraces SOL, Rejects BTC With $1M Treasury Investment
22.3.2022
The governing body behind Solana’s Mango Markets overwhelmingly rejected calls to invest even a sliver of its nearly $700 million treasury in bitcoin
A16z Alum Katie Haun Raises $1.5B for 2 New Crypto Venture Funds
22.3.2022
The money is being split between an early-stage fund and an “acceleration” fund
Terra’s Founder Do Kwon ‘Looks Forward to Building With Bitcoin’ — Project Reportedly Acquires $125M in BTC
22.3.2022
Just recently, Terra founder Do Kwon hinted at purchasing $3 billion in bitcoin to bolster the protocol’s reserves and according to a number of reports and blockchain analysis, Terra purchased $125 million worth of bitcoin on March 21. The following day, bitcoin’s fiat value jumped...