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U.S. Treasury Department Highlights Increasing Use of Crypto by Criminals in 2024
7.2.2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released its 2024 National Risk Assessments on Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Proliferation Financing, outlining the most significant threats facing the United States in illicit finance. The reports detail updates to the anti-money laundering...
COPA Trial: Craig Wright Claims Documents Were Forged, Lawyers Cross-Examine
7.2.2024
The ongoing legal issues between Bitcoin Satoshi Vision (BSV) founder Craig Wright and Bitcoin developers have turned even more sour. According to a February 4 court filing by the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) legal team, several documents Wright submitted as evidence of his ownership of...
Hong Kong Securities Regulator Issues Warning to Unlicensed Virtual Asset Trading Platforms
6.2.2024
The region’s securities regulator has said that Hong Kong crypto investors must only use or trade on approved virtual asset trading platforms. The regulator urged crypto investors using platforms not featured on its two lists to close accounts or transfer funds to licensed entities. Verifying...
Taproot Wizards’ Quantum Cats NFTs Leap Past Technical Glitches to Amass $11.3M in Bitcoin
6.2.2024
The sale of Taproot Wizards’ Quantum Cats non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has so far successfully amassed 268.3 bitcoin, equating to $11.3 million at the current market value. This achievement comes despite earlier hurdles that delayed the sale due to technical issues, resulting in 2,681 Quantum...
The Week In Games: Co-Op Bug Blasting And More New Releases
5.2.2024
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I Played TLOU 2 and Ragnarok With PlayStation's Access Controller
5.2.2024
I have a strange relationship with The Last of Us Part II. During its launch in 2020, I was part of a publication dedicated exclusively to highlighting accessible innovations and disabled perspectives in the games industry. As the Mobility Editor of Can I Play That, I edited plenty of features...
AltLayer’s Executive Quells Community Backlash Over $100 Million Airdrop Distribution
5.2.2024
AltLayer’s Head of Growth has described events leading up to gains by a few non-fungible token (NFT) holders as a coincidence. Additionally, Dorothy called for more community support in the future. In a reaction to widespread criticism of handling a recent airdrop, the executive took to X (formerly...
Reserve Bank of India Furthers CBDC Efforts: Report
2.2.2024
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is now exploring tech solution for privacy concerns of central bank digital currency (CBDC). According to an insider who is familiar with the government’s CBDC moves, India is making progress in CBDCs with caution. The unnamed source told CoinDesk that the central...
Here’s How Useful AI Can Be for Web3 Applications
2.2.2024
Blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) together have the potential to boost each other, making the two fiels more exciting and diverse. A new report from TenSquared Capital highlights the ways AI can enhance speed and efficiency in the Web3 arena. Essentially, AI joining forces with Web3...
Silent Hill: The Short Message Has Me Worried For The Franchise’s Future
1.2.2024
The announcement during last night’s State of Play that a new entry in the Silent Hill franchise was out now and available for free immediately brought to mind the legendary P.T. demo. Sadly, the intrigue Silent Hill: The Short Message stoked during its trailer never pays off after playing through...
‘Quantum Cats’ Launch Faces Technical Glitches, Taproot Wizards Postpones NFT Sale
30.1.2024
“Quantum Cats” Bitcoin NFTs was marred by technical issues, forcing the company to postpone the sale. Despite an initially successful minting of nearly 1,000 cats, server overload led to an unexpected delay, causing frustration among eager buyers. ‘Quantum Cats’ Bitcoin...
Liquidity and Regulatory Issues Are Obstacles to Tokenization of Real World Assets, Says Van Eck CEO
30.1.2024
In a January 28 interview with Real Vision co-founder Raoul Pal, Van Eck CEO Jan van Eck noted that a couple of major challenges are hindering the tokenization of real-world assets. According to van Eck liquidity and regulatory issues are still blocking the progress of asset tokenization. “Who...
New York’s Bar Association Seeks Law Reform to Keep Crypto Market Lead
30.1.2024
New York City’s Bar Association has pitched an amendment to the law relating to emerging technologies aiming to see the city maintain its crypto market lead. The proposals on several issues were contained in its New York’s state Legislative Agenda released on Jan 29. The Bar seeks to amend lawsuits...
Hong Kong’s SFC Issues Warning on Floki’s ‘Highly Risky’ Staking Programs
29.1.2024
A Hong Kong watchdog, the SFC, has cautioned investors about the enticing yet potentially risky ‘Floki Staking Program’ and ‘Tokenfi Staking Program,’ which offer high annualized returns without the required regulatory green light. SFC Warns Against Unregulated Floki...
Taproot Wizards Debut Sale of Bitcoin NFTs 'Quantum Cats' Marred by Tech Issues
29.1.2024
Bank of Japan Holds First CBDC Meeting with Key Finance Officials
29.1.2024
Japan’s central bank and the Finance Ministry reportedly had their first meeting to discuss a potential central bank digital currency (CBDC) on Friday. Local outlet NHK News reported that executives from relevant ministries and central bank directors discussed issues regarding a CBDC. The Ministry...
Chinese Company Issues First $350 Million Tech Innovation Bond Raised in Digital Yuan
29.1.2024
A Chinese infrastructure company has successfully raised $350 million in digital yuan for its new technology innovation bond. According to Shanghai Securities News, the Shandong Hi-Speed Group issued the “Shandong Hi-Speed Group Co., Ltd. 2024 Public Offering to Institutional Investors...
Trezor Issues Urgent Alert on New Phishing Scam
26.1.2024
Trezor has confirmed a series of deceptive phishing emails targeting its users, coming just days after a security breach at their support portal. The company has issued an urgent security alert, advising users to be extra cautious. Trezor Alerts Users to Phishing Danger Amidst Ongoing Security...
PUBG Publisher Sued For Sexual Assault, Wrongful Termination
26.1.2024
PUBG publisher Krafton Inc. has been named in a wrongful termination and sexual assault lawsuit, which was filed in Los Angeles on December 7, 2023 by a 31-year-old unnamed former employee who alleges she was fired shortly after reporting the incident to upper management at the company.Read more
FSB Reveals 2024 Roadmap for Crypto Regulations and Cross-Border Payments
25.1.2024
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has released its 2024 roadmap with plans to steer crypto regulations, cross-border payments, and broader issues in global finance. The international financial body created by the G20 revealed its plans for the current year. The main focus revolves around...