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Kiss Is Retiring (Again) But This Time They’re Being Replaced With Metaverse Avatars
5.12.2023
On December 2, rock legends Kiss played a final live show as part of their farewell tour. But before they called it a day, the make-up-wearing rockers made one final, vague announcement: They said they would live on forever as digital avatars…somewhere. Probably. Read more
Paul Sztorc: Scaling Bitcoin With Sidechains
4.12.2023
The developer’s proposal (BIP 300) for “Drive Chains” (sidechains) on Bitcoin – meant to allow greater collaboration with other chains – was met with fierce opposition from some Bitcoiners this year. Sztorc says the community hasn’t been innovating fast enough
Hong Kong Securities Association is Considering an ‘ICO’ Issuance Mechanism
30.11.2023
Source: iStock/Onfokus The Hong Kong Securities & Futures Professionals Association, an influential industry trade group, has proposed the establishment of an initial coin offering (ICO) portal in the city. The suggestion was included in the group’s comments on the Hong...
EU Parliament Tasks Members to Take Leading Role in Metaverse-Tech Implementation
28.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Grecaud Paul The European Union (EU) parliament has called on member-states to take the lead in the creation of digital worlds in terms of strategy and technology implementation. In a Nov 29 press release, the body urged relevant parties in the jurisdiction to take charge...
Embattled Shooter Destiny 2 Gets Witcher 3 Armor
21.11.2023
The white wolf is coming to Destiny 2 by way of some new cosmetics. Bungie teased a crossover with CD Projekt Red’s beloved RPG The Witcher 3 that will add three new armor sets to make players look like protagonist Geralt of Rivia, at least if they’re willing to shell out $20 or more for a single...
Accused Pelosi Hammer Attacker Confirms In Court He Was A Gamergater
15.11.2023
On November 14, the man accused of a 2022 hammer attack on former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband pleaded not guilty, apologized in court for his actions, and explained that Gamergate first exposed him to right-wing conspiracies. Read more
RoboCop: Rogue City: The Kotaku Review
8.11.2023
For years and years, video games—especially shooters—have gotten faster and faster. RoboCop: Rogue City, out now on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, bucks this trend and puts you in the clunky, lumbering metal boots of RoboCop himself. But the real surprise isn’t how much fun it is to be a slow-walking...
Senator Rand Paul: Out-of-Control Government Spending Threatens ‘the Very Existence’ of US Dollar
2.11.2023
U.S. Senator Rand Paul has cautioned that the government’s “out-of-control spending” is threatening the very existence of the U.S. dollar and even the country. Commenting on the government spending billions of dollars to help multiple countries, Paul warned: “They’ll...
Report: Bungie Blames 100 Layoffs On Players Leaving Destiny 2
31.10.2023
Bungie employees knew the Destiny 2 studio was struggling, but might not have expected a recent mass layoff of roughly 100 staff. That’s according to a new report by Bloomberg which details a meeting earlier this month in which studio leadership blamed poor player retention following 2023's...
Ubisoft Using AI-Generated Assassin’s Creed Art Amid Cost Cutting
31.10.2023
Happy Halloween! Ubisoft Netherlands invites you to celebrate the spooky festivities with AI-generated Assassin’s Creed art. Terrifying indeed!Read more
'I don't own Bitcoin, but I should' — legendary investor Druckenmiller
31.10.2023
Veteran investor Stanley Druckenmiller praised Bitcoin for establishing its own “brand” during an interview with hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones
Coinbase disputes SEC’s crypto authority in final bid to toss regulator’s suit
25.10.2023
Coinbase says the SEC’s definition of an investment contract isn’t in line with U.S. securities laws
Coinbase Says SEC is Attempting to ‘Redefine Definition of an Investment Contract’
25.10.2023
Coinbase argues in a new filing that the Securities and Exchange Commission is attempting to control all investment activity and define its own regulatory ambit
Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Says the SEC Will Approve a Bitcoin ETF Soon
20.10.2023
Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal believes that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will soon approve a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF).
In a recent interview with CNBC, Grewal expressed optimism regarding the approval of ETF applications.
"I'm quite hopeful...
Pokémon Has A Reseller Problem, And It’s Only Getting Worse
16.10.2023
On September 28, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam opened its doors with an exciting new display inside. That day, visitors would delight in new, featured artwork based on Vincent Van Gogh’s iconic paintings, but with a Pokémon twist. Or at least, that was the idea. However, rather than fans happily...
Coinbase continues push to compel SEC to act on crypto rulemaking petition
14.10.2023
Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal has once again called for a mandamus to compel the SEC to respond to the firm’s crypto rulemaking petition
Billionaire Investor Paul Tudor Jones Backs Bitcoin and Gold Amid Market Challenges
12.10.2023
Renowned investor Paul Tudor Jones has shared his bearish outlook on stocks while expressing optimism for gold and Bitcoin (BTC).
In a recent interview with CNBC, Jones cited two main reasons for his cautious stance, including the potential escalation of the conflict between Israel and Hamas...
Inflation and war impact markets, but Paul Tudor Jones says, ‘I love Bitcoin and gold’
11.10.2023
Billionaire investor Paul Tudor Jones says he is bearish on U.S. stocks, and bullish on Bitcoin and gold
Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones Sees ‘Most Threatening’ Geopolitical Environment — Warns of China, Russia, Iran
11.10.2023
Billionaire investor Paul Tudor Jones has warned of the effects of the geopolitical uncertainty around four nuclear powers, including China, Russia, and Iran. “It might be the most threatening and challenging geopolitical environment that I’ve ever seen,” Jones stressed. “It...
Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones Backs Bitcoin and Gold as Geopolitical Risks Rise
10.10.2023
Jones said the U.S. in moving towards an “untenable fiscal position.”