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How blockchain can address Austria’s energy crisis
25.7.2022
In the future, energy communities should make a greater contribution to the energy transition
Targeting the US Dollar’s Hegemony: Russia, China, and BRICS Nations Plan to Craft a New International Reserve Currency
24.7.2022
While inflation data in Europe and the U.S. has risen significantly higher last month, Russia and members of the BRICS countries revealed leaders in the five major emerging economies are in the midst of “creating an international reserve currency.” Analysts believe the BRICS reserve...
Korean crypto startup Uprise to compensate investors after disastrous LUNC short trade
21.7.2022
The investment startup made a short bet on LUNC in May using client funds. The trade blew up and wiped out 99% of its assets
Regulators across the ocean discuss stablecoins and MiCa at joint forum
21.7.2022
The representatives of key regulatory bodies on both sides of the Atlantic have met to exchange their experiences
Byznys ze dne na den na nule aneb Jak cestovatelský startup s českým vedením přežil covid
21.7.2022
Německý jednorožec se silným zázemím v Česku v covidu přišel o veškerý byznys. Dokázal se ale postavit zpět na nohy
Demand for widely used euro stablecoin is huge, says DeFi expert
20.7.2022
The U.S. company Circle is launching a regulated stablecoin that is pegged to the euro, but what does this mean for the eurozone?
AI-Based Startup Optic Raises $11M to Put the ‘NF’ in NFTs
20.7.2022
Kleiner Perkins and Pantera Capital co-led the round for the AI-backed NFT authentication startup
21Shares launches S&P risk controlled Bitcoin and Ether ETPs
20.7.2022
Despite crypto markets tanking this year, the Swiss crypto ETP firm 21Shares has seen its new crypto inflows hitting new all-time highs YTD
Fintech and Bitcoin Payments Firm Zebedee Raises $35 Million From Kingsway Capital, Square Enix
19.7.2022
On Tuesday, the fintech and payment processor Zebedee announced the company has raised $35 million from Kingsway Capital, Raine Group, and video game giant Square Enix. Zebedee detailed that the Series B funding will help the startup “scale company-wide to meet the needs of the biggest names...
Dragonfly Capital Leads $13M Round for DeFi Infrastructure Startup XLD Finance
19.7.2022
XLD Finance offers cross-border financial tools for emerging markets
Coinbase Obtains Regulatory Approval to Provide Crypto Services in Italy
19.7.2022
Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has obtained regulatory approval to offer crypto services in Italy. “Coinbase is committed to bringing the power of our full product suite to customers across Europe,” the company said. Coinbase Approved in Italy Cryptocurrency exchange...
Coinbase secures crypto asset service provider approval in Italy
18.7.2022
Coinbase started providing its cryptocurrency services in Italy a while ago, offering Coinbase card services in the country as of June 2019
The Dollar Prowls Below Highs as Fear Arises Surrounding Europe’s Gas Supply
18.7.2022
The combination of wobbling economics in China and Europe and the rising interest rates in the United States has led the greenback to soar this year. It pushed the numbers above parity for the first time in around 20 years before it eased back. Euro was last bought at $1.00955, whereas the...
Binance fined $3M over illegal operations in the Netherlands
18.7.2022
The Dutch central bank said that the Binance crypto exchange had a “very large number of customers in the Netherlands."
Sweden Needs Power for More Useful Things Than Bitcoin Mining, Energy Minister Says
18.7.2022
Concerned about projected increase in electricity demand, the government in Sweden may turn its back on crypto mining, the country’s energy minister has indicated. Swedish bitcoin minting industry, a leader in Europe, is likely to soon lose the preferential treatment it has been taking...
Burdensome but not a threat: How new EU law can affect stablecoins
18.7.2022
Apart from the stringent requirements for stablecoin issuers, there are other areas of concern in the upcoming EU regulation
Andorra green lights Bitcoin and Blockchain with Digital Assets Act
16.7.2022
An analysis of Andorra’s Digital Assets Act and the potential confusion surrounding Bitcoin, blockchain and crypto according to crypto business owners
MiCA and ToFR: The EU moves to regulate the crypto-asset market
16.7.2022
The EU crypto regulation: With the main topics approved, who is affected and what are the possible impacts on the crypto industry?
Funko Plans to Launch Jay and Silent Bob NFT Collection via the Digital Collectibles Platform Droppp
16.7.2022
Three months ago, Funko Inc., disclosed that it was entering the non-fungible token (NFT) industry when it announced it acquired a majority ownership stake in the NFT startup Tokenwave. At the time, Funko’s CEO Brian Mariotti explained that “Funko Pop digital NFTs” have...
Opensea Cuts 20% of the NFT Market’s Staff, Citing ‘Crypto Winter’ and ‘Macroeconomic Instability’
15.7.2022
The largest non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace by trade volume, Opensea, has announced the company has let 20% of its staff go after CEO Devin Finzer said the layoffs were due to a combination of “crypto winter and broad macroeconomic instability.” Opensea’s decision follows...