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Nigerian Blockchain Advocacy Group Says ‘Crypto Is Legit’ — Calls for Regulation of Industry
7.2.2022
The Nigerian blockchain advocacy group, the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SIBAN), has said crypto is legit and must be regulated. The group adds that any such regulation should on one hand encourage innovation, but discourage bad actors on the other. Equal Access...
Meta-Marriage: Decentraland hosts first Metaverse wedding
7.2.2022
The Arizona couple’s big day didn’t quite go to plan, showing that the Metaverse still has a while to go before it can reliably host a wedding with all the bells and whistles of the real world
A DAO Created to Free Julian Assange Has Raised $7.5 Million in Ethereum
5.2.2022
A group of cypherpunks recently initiated a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) in order to try and free the incarcerated Wikileaks founder and activist Julian Assange. So far, the DAO has raised $7.5 million in ether and the funds will be used to help with Assange’s legal fees...
A Team of Experienced Crypto Enthusiasts Launch RIDGE Charity Token
4.2.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Podgorica, Montenegro – A group of crypto enthusiasts has announced the release of the RIDGE charity token. RIDGE is a community-driven charity token deployed on the Ethereum network (ERC-20) with the major purpose of donating to charities and developing other crypto...
FTX Enters Japanese Crypto Market With Acquisition of Regulated Crypto Exchange
2.2.2022
Cryptocurrency exchange FTX has announced the acquisition of Liquid, which operates a regulated Japanese exchange, Quoine. The two companies “expect to work together to provide products and liquidity to clients in the Japanese and global markets.” FTX Acquiring Liquid to Provide...
Progressive group adopts Bitcoin as ING and PayPal block donations
2.2.2022
Progressive International made another case for Bitcoin as a tool for circumventing the traditional financial system
FTX to Enter Japan via Liquid Group Acquisition
2.2.2022
Major crypto exchange FTX is readying to set up shop in the land of the rising sun via the acquisition of the Liquid group, the owner of a licensed Japanese crypto exchange, Quoine.
“FTX is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Liquid group of companies, including an [Financial Services...
NES Zelda Map Recreated By One Person Using 25,000 Lego Bricks
30.1.2022
If I dumped 25,000 Lego bricks and pieces in front of you and gave you a few months to build something with them, what would you make? You’d probably be more concerned that I dumped all that plastic on you. But one Zelda fan and Lego builder took all those blocks and created a marvelous looking...
IG Group Sees 16% Net Trading Revenue Climb in H1 FY2022
28.1.2022
IG Group Holdings, the renowned financial services provider, recently released its financial report for 2022 H1. The report comprised data for six months ending on 30th November 2021, showing key metrics and statistics related to IG Group’s performance. The service provider noted a whopping 471.9...
Technical Analysis: DAI Overtakes Cosmos, as Warner Deal Sends the Sandbox Higher
27.1.2022
The price of cosmos (ATOM) continued to decline on Thursday, while sandbox rallied following its partnership with Warner Music Group. Overall, crypto prices were trading 3% lower in today’s session, after yesterday’s FOMC announcement. Biggest gainers The token sandbox (SAND) was...
The Sandbox and Warner Music Group to create music-themed LAND
27.1.2022
The subsidiary of Animoca brands and the global music company open their doors to a new arena for musical entertainment in the metaverse
Crypto policy advocacy group warns of 'disastrous' provision in a new US bill
26.1.2022
According to Coin Center director, the proposed bill would essentially bypass existing checks and balances on the Treasury Secretary’s authority in surveilling financial institutions, including crypto firms
Trump Family Threatens Legal Action Over Trumpcoin Crypto — Says ‘We Do Not Authorize the Use’
26.1.2022
The Trump family has threatened legal action over trumpcoin, a cryptocurrency created in 2016 “to honor Donald J. Trump.” Eric Trump said that the crypto has nothing to do with the Trump family. “We do not authorize the use and we are in no way affiliated with this group. Legal...
Report: Google Launches Blockchain Division
25.1.2022
The software behemoth Google has reportedly started a new blockchain-based division inside its Labs group. The division will also deal with other distributed computing and data storage technologies. While the company has been wary of associating with any form of cryptocurrency, Bill Ready...
Saudi-Backed Company Buys ESL For $1 Billion
24.1.2022
It’s being reported by multiple outlets that ESL, one of the world’s oldest and biggest esports companies, has been bought for $1 billion by Savvy Gaming, an esports investment company that is backed by the Saudi Arabian Government’s wealthy and controversial Public Investment Fund.Read more
Crypto-loving anti-vax group seeks like-minded talent to live in African 'paradise'
21.1.2022
It's unclear what role crypto may play in the community, given Tanzania's central bank banned digital assets in November 2019
Prada & Adidas Launch NFTs on Polygon, USD 140B Man Group Mulls Crypto Fund + More News
20.1.2022
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Spellfire Oversubscribed Twice, a Staggering $3.8M Raised
20.1.2022
Spellfire Re-Master the Magic, a modern take on classic collectible card games, has completed its private funding round, raising a staggering $3.8 million. Leading investors DAO Maker and Shima capital, are joined by Genblock, IBC group, Faculty group, IBA, Maven Capital, Autonomy Capital...
9th Global Blockchain Congress by Agora Group & TDeFi on February 21st and 22nd in Dubai
18.1.2022
The 9th edition of the world-renowned flagship Global Blockchain Congress by Agora Group is taking place on February 21st and 22nd 2022, in Dubai, the UAE & co-hosted by TDeFi. This edition’s theme is “The Decentralized Digital Reality: A gateway to the Metaverse, GameFi & DeFi” and will...
Russia Busts Revil Ransomware Group on US Request, Arrests 14 Members
15.1.2022
Russian law enforcement agencies have dismantled the notorious hacking group Revil, believed to be behind ransomware attacks in the U.S. involving cryptocurrency. Although Moscow is unlikely to hand over Russian citizens to Washington, the operation has been carried out on request from the United...