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The Perverse Impacts of the Anti-Money-Laundering System
31.8.2022
Itau Unibanco Selected by Central Bank of Brazil to Build Real-Pegged Stablecoin Solution
29.8.2022
Itau Unibanco, one of the biggest bank conglomerates in Brazil, has been selected by the country’s central bank to develop a system with a stablecoin pegged to the value of the Brazilian real. Itau’s system was one of the eight proposals selected by the Central Bank of Brazil as part...
Argentinian Province Mendoza Starts Accepting Tax Payments in Crypto
29.8.2022
Mendoza, an Argentinian province, has implemented a system that allows taxpayers to pay their taxes fully with cryptocurrencies. The system, which was launched this week, is part of a strategic push for the modernization and digitalization of payments carried by the tax authority of Mendoza...
Zugacoin Controversy: Supposed Poverty Eradicating Cryptocurrency Criticized as Just Another Complex Nigerian Ponzi Scheme
27.8.2022
After reports that merchants and holders of “Zugacoin” cryptocurrency are unable to make withdrawals, the founder of the Nigerian crypto, Sam Zuga responded by accusing unnamed “ignorant people” of working to tarnish the project. One Nigerian expert has advised...
Scrublord Guilty Gear Strive Player Spreads Misinformation About Bridget’s Gender
27.8.2022
Transphobic gamers seem to be getting stunned by facts again as one seems to have impersonated an Arc System Works representative and sent out a fake email to players, insisting that popular, returning Guilty Gear Strive character Bridget isn’t transgender. Read more
China Introduces Digital Yuan Payments in Ningbo Subway, Guangzhou Buses
26.8.2022
Authorities in two Chinese cities are promoting the digital yuan as a payment method in the public transportation system. Commuters on the subway of Ningbo and those taking the bus in Guangzhou will be able to purchase their tickets using the state-issued digital currency. Residents and Visitors...
Řízení protivzdušné obrany Velké Británie: Brilantní systém pana Dowdinga
25.8.2022
Ve vzdušném souboji dvou pilotů na srovnatelných strojích pravděpodobně vyhraje ten lepší. Chce-li však kdokoliv vyhrát vzdušnou bitvu proti přesile zkušenějších nepřátel, potřebuje mít trumf ukrytý v rukávě. A tím se pro Anglii stal první integrovaný systém protivzdušné obrany na světě
Report: East African Single Currency Unlikely to Be Introduced by 2024
25.8.2022
There are growing doubts about the regional economic bloc known as the East African Community’s ability to successfully launch a single currency by 2024, a report has said. One of the reasons for this is member states’ delays in meeting targets as set out in the roadmap. Attainment...
To nejlepší z Future Games Show 2022: System Shock, Layers of Fears, Devil in Me a další
25.8.2022
Po úvodním večeru GamesComu tu máme první pořádnou tiskovku, která se zaměřila především na PC hry
Bitcoin and the Banking system: slammed doors and legacy flaws
24.8.2022
It’s no secret the banking system doesn’t like Bitcoin — but does that stance challenge Bitcoin-first companies? Cointelegraph investigates
Metaverse Startup Ready Player Me Raises $56 Million in Series B Led by Andreessen Horowitz
23.8.2022
The AI-generated avatar creation cross-platform for the metaverse, Ready Player Me, has raised $56 million in a Series B funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). The startup’s co-founder and CEO Timmu Tõke says the funding will be used to scale the cross-platform metaverse...
US Federal Reserve Board Unveils Final Guidelines Used When Reviewing Requests for Access to Master Accounts
18.8.2022
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board has said it has released the final guidelines which are set to be used by Reserve Banks when “reviewing requests to access Federal Reserve accounts and payment services.” According to the board, the final guidelines will become effective as soon as they...
CBDCs only solution to 'smooth continuation' of the monetary system: ECB
18.8.2022
The European Central Bank working paper sought to identify issues and consensus regarding CBDCs, as well as to identify gaps in the research — such as what users want
Android 12L. Na kolik zařízení vlastně tento systém dorazil, a jak zjistíte, zda jej máte i ve svém telefonu?
15.8.2022
Od představní Androidu 12L už brzy uběhne 10 měsíců • Systém se distribuuje od března, a zatím se příliš nerozšířil • Jak poznat, že běží i u vašeho telefonu? Je to trochu oříšek
US Fed Opens Pathway for Crypto Banks to Tap Central Banking System
15.8.2022
The Federal Reserve announced it was publishing its final guidance for novel financial institutions, such as Wyoming trust entities, to access its "master accounts," something these firms need to participate in the global payment system
Systém na online žádost jednorázového příspěvku na dítě má výpadky
15.8.2022
Ministerstvo práce a sociálních věcí spustilo žádosti o jednorázový příspěvek pěti tisíc korun na dítě. Žádat lze přes CzechPOINT nebo online formulář. Ten má od začátku problémy s výpadky
Proposed Ethereum PoW Fork Token Loses Half Its Market Value in Less Than 6 Days
14.8.2022
In 32 days, Ethereum is expected to upgrade from a proof-of-work (PoW) consensus algorithm to a proof-of-stake (PoS) system after the network used PoW for seven years. While the testnets have implemented the new rules, most people envision a relatively smooth mainnet transition. However, another...
FTX Pay Integrates With Reddit’s Arbitrum Nova-Powered Community Points System
9.8.2022
FTX has announced that FTX Pay’s infrastructure has integrated with the social media and news aggregation forum Reddit’s Community Points system. The integration has been rolled out in the U.S., EU, Australia, and other countries worldwide. FTX Pay will also join Infura, P2P, Google...
It’s Skyrim, But With Shadow Of Mordor’s Brilliant Nemesis System
9.8.2022
It’s come back with a vengeance. Yes, Shadow of Mordor’s brilliant Nemesis system has languished for half a decade. But one enterprising modder recently resurrected the tech (kinda) by adding it to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Bethesda’s decade-old fantasy RPG.Read more
F2Pool co-founder responds to allegations it's cheating the Ethereum POW system
9.8.2022
The response comes after researchers in Israel alleged the mining pool has been manipulating Ethereum block timestamps to obtain higher mining rewards