Regina never thought she’d be writing about games again, let alone Web3 games. But she was given the opportunity to lead a new recurring Web3 gaming segment. She is live streaming her adventure For her first game, Regina became fully immersed in the world of Spellborne — a Web3 game that has reignited her love […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/reginas-web3-gaming-odyssey-my-first-web3-quest/
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has sentenced 12 individuals for a series of violent home invasions aimed at stealing over $3.5 million in cryptocurrency. The group’s leader received 47 years in prison, while his accomplice was sentenced to 20 years. “The victims were held at gunpoint in their home,” the DOJ stated, adding that […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/us-sentences-12-in-3-5-million-cryptocurrency-heist-involving-violent-home-invasions/
Swift has unveiled a plan to enable the movement of digital assets and currencies on its global payment network. The initiative aims to integrate regulated digital currencies into Swift’s platform, building on past experiments. “We’re paving the way towards real-world solutions that will enable our members to access and transact with regulated digital assets and […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/swift-unveils-plan-to-integrate-digital-assets-and-currencies-into-global-payment-network/
Seven Senate Democrats have called on the 10 largest bitcoin ATM operators in the U.S. to address growing crypto fraud that targets elderly Americans. The lawmakers explained that scammers are reportedly exploiting the anonymity of cryptocurrency transactions to steal from seniors through bitcoin ATMs. The senators urged companies to implement stronger measures to combat the […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/lawmakers-call-on-top-10-bitcoin-atm-firms-to-address-crypto-fraud-concerns/
In the interview, Rey Fernando Verboonen, co-founder and CEO of Curioinvest, recounted his journey from speculator to builder in the digital asset space. We covered the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) using blockchain, the importance of regulatory compliance, and his optimistic vision for blockchain’s societal impact. Pioneering the Future: How Curio Invest Is Bringing Real-World […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/tokenizing-supercars-to-commodities/
Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, is seeking leniency in her sentencing for her role in the FTX fraud. Her lawyers have filed a sentencing memorandum emphasizing her extensive cooperation with authorities and personal acceptance of responsibility for her actions. Caroline Ellison’s Lawyers Push for No Jail Time in FTX Fraud Case In […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/former-alameda-ceo-caroline-ellison-requests-leniency-asks-for-no-prison-sentence/
Meta announced it will resume training its artificial intelligence (AI) models using U.K. adult user data to better reflect British culture. This follows a delay due to privacy concerns. Despite initial opposition, Meta has now engaged with U.K. regulators and is nearing the launch of its AI products in the U.K. The company clarified that […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/meta-to-resume-training-ai-with-data-from-uk-facebook-instagram-users/
Rives, a blockchain gaming project, has announced the launch of its Doom Olympics, a unique competition built on the Cartesi platform. The tournament will feature seven distinct challenges inspired by the classic video game Doom, rewarding top players with over $15,000 in prizes. Rives Combines Blockchain and Classic Gaming With Doom Olympics Rives has structured […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/rives-launches-doom-olympics-a-competitive-onchain-gaming-event/
Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder of FTX, has filed an appeal against his conviction, arguing that key evidence was improperly excluded from his trial. His attorneys claim that legal errors denied him a fair trial and seek a retrial with a different judge. Sam Bankman-Fried’s Appeal Targets Conviction Over Alleged Legal Missteps In an appeal filed with […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/ftx-co-founder-sam-bankman-fried-seeks-retrial-alleges-legal-errors/
The Stakeholders in Blockchain Association of Nigeria (SIBAN) expelled its president, Obinna Iwuno, for allegedly registering an illegal body and misusing his position. Iwuno denied these allegations and accused the SIBAN board of trustees of acting unlawfully. Despite the expulsion, Iwuno claimed to remain SIBAN’s president. The SIBAN board warned others to avoid dealing with […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/nigerian-blockchain-group-ousts-president-who-remains-defiant/
Superfast founder Martin Tromp has launched a Solana validator in one of Teraco’s Johannesburg data centers. Solana is a fast, scalable blockchain platform competing with Ethereum. As a proof-of-stake system, validators like Tromp’s play a crucial role in maintaining network security and verifying transactions. Tromp initially launched the validator in Cape Town but moved to […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/network-latency-drives-solana-validator-to-south-africas-commercial-hub/
Openai, the company at the center of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, is reportedly seeking to raise $6.5 billion from investors, reaching a valuation of $150 billion. According to Bloomberg, the funds would be used to support the need for computing power and other expenses, as stated in a memo sent to employees last month. […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/ai-powerhouse-openai-reportedly-seeking-to-raise-6-5-billion-at-a-150-billion-valuation/
Onedegree, an Asian digital assets insurer, and its UAE partner, Dubai Insurance, have started offering digital asset custodial risk insurance to clients in the UAE. This new product, approved by the Central Bank of UAE, expands both companies’ product portfolio and offers a comprehensive solution to UAE digital asset companies. The launch of this insurance […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/onedegree-dubai-insurance-launch-digital-asset-custodial-insurance-for-uae-clients/
The Nigerian government has filed criminal charges against four individuals and several firms for allegedly conducting illegal crypto transactions, including USDT to naira conversions, without a banking license. The four are Ejiogu A. Chinedu, Nnamdi F. Okereke, Oty Ugochukwu Stanley, and Chukwuebuka F. Ogumba. The defendants are accused of violating the Banks and Other Financial […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/nigeria-accuses-four-crypto-traders-of-forex-regulations-violations/
Moonpay has successfully registered with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) to provide digital currency exchange services in Australia. This registration will enable Moonpay to establish local payment processing relationships and offer Australian users alternative payment methods such as Osko and Pay ID. As a registered entity, Moonpay will comply with Australia’s AML/CTF […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/moonpay-secures-registration-to-offer-digital-currency-exchange-services-in-australia/
The UK’s crypto community has a reason for optimism with the new Labour government, according to Harry Horsfall. Backed by a large parliamentary majority, the Labour government is seen as potentially more decisive in pushing policies favourable to the Web3 industry. Horsfall, CEO of Flight3, which will host the Zebu Live Conference in October, also […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/web3-innovator-uk-crypto-community-sees-brighter-future-under-labour-government/
A bitcoin investor has pleaded guilty to underreporting his cryptocurrency gains, including $3.7 million from BTC sales, resulting in a tax loss to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of over $550,000. The Department of Justice emphasized that taxpayers must accurately report crypto transactions to the IRS. The bitcoin investor now faces up to three years […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-investor-faces-prison-time-for-underreporting-crypto-gains/
Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has criticized the debate over whether bitcoin or gold is better. He stressed that the only facts that matter are how much gold and bitcoin you own, pointing to the $35 trillion U.S. debt as the real issue. Cautioning that the bond market is crashing, Kiyosaki opined: […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/robert-kiyosaki-advises-investing-in-bitcoin-as-us-dollar-becomes-trash/
Kenyan President William Ruto announced measures to prevent artificial intelligence (AI) from spreading disinformation, alongside the launch of the Fifth National Action Plan on Open Government Partnership. The initiative aims to foster international cooperation for ethical AI use. This comes after AI-fueled social unrest incidents in 2021 and 2023, and mass protests earlier this year. […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/kenya-acting-to-curb-ai-disinformation-president-ruto-says/
China is moving to update its legislation to tackle new money and cryptocurrency money laundering crimes. The Chinese Congress is set to introduce new money laundering concepts in the second review of the money laundering law draft revision, which will establish additional requirements for monitoring tech-related new money laundering risks. China to Address Crypto Money […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/china-moves-to-address-crypto-money-laundering-activities-with-new-law-draft-revision/
Rives has officially launched its innovative "Doom Olympics," a competitive onchain gaming event powered by the Cartesi platform. This unique competition promises a blend of thrilling gameplay and decentralized verification, offering participants exciting prizes and leaderboards.
Читать полностью…PRESS RELEASE. Web3 technology is leading a global technological revolution, propelling the internet industry into a new era of profound transformation and reconstruction. In this digital revolution, innovation is not only the driving force for the development of the Web3 industry, but also a crucial strategy for its future layout. In response to this trend, […]
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Two days ago, former President Donald Trump made headlines by announcing his family’s decentralized finance (defi) platform, World Liberty Financial, boldly claiming the initiative is “embracing the future with crypto.” Meanwhile, over on Polymarket, a blockchain-powered predictions platform, a new bet has emerged. People are now speculating on the chances of Trump launching a cryptocurrency […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/bettors-on-polymarket-see-69-chance-of-trump-launching-a-token-before-election/
Over the past seven days, non-fungible token (NFT) sales have dipped once again, sliding 7.91% compared to the previous week. The number of NFT buyers has taken a notable hit, plummeting 73.46%, and sellers are following suit, down 61.18% from last week. NFT Sales Total $74.86M in a Week Marked by Buyer Decline In the […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/nft-sales-drop-7-91-as-buyers-and-sellers-pull-back-sharply/
Five U.S. states have reached a settlement with GSB Group over unregistered securities sales tied to digital assets. Residents of the states will receive refunds for all fiat and cryptocurrency deposits. GSB chairman Josip Heit agreed to cease selling unregistered securities without admitting or denying violations. 5 States Reach Settlement With GSB Group Over Unregistered […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/5-us-states-settle-with-gsb-group-over-unregistered-crypto-sales/
Uniswap Labs CEO Hayden Abrams has refuted claims that the platform charges $20 million for protocol deployments, calling them “completely false.” Abrams, who said he rarely engages with individuals seeking attention, explained that protocol deployments typically follow a governance vote. He added that deployments are prioritized based on the activity and effort involved, but efforts […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/uniswap-labs-ceo-denies-protocol-deployment-extortion-claims/
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has partnered with several organizations, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to educate the public about cryptocurrency scams, especially those involving fake romantic relationships. These partnerships aim to help consumers recognize and avoid these “pig butchering” scams, which defraud victims by building false trust and promoting fake cryptocurrency […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/cftc-teams-up-with-sec-to-fight-cryptocurrency-scams/
As digital economies evolve, stablecoins emerge not just as mere facilitators for crypto trading but as pivotal tools in global financial systems. A comprehensive report by Castle Island Ventures and Brevan Howard Digital, sponsored by Visa, unveils the profound impact of stablecoins on monetary dynamics worldwide. Transforming Global Finance: The Rising Influence of Stablecoins According […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/in-depth-study-reveals-stablecoins-as-pivotal-players-in-global-finance/
The U.S. is urging Nigeria to release Tigran Gambaryan, a jailed Binance employee, due to humanitarian concerns. This has become a major point of tension in U.S.-Nigeria relations. U.S. officials say Gambaryan’s health issues warrant his release, while his family claims he’s denied proper medical care. Nigeria denies these claims and insists the courts will […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/us-urges-nigeria-to-release-jailed-binance-employee-considers-wrongfully-detained-designation/
Hamster Kombat, one of the world’s most successful Web3 games, has announced that Binance will list its HMSTR token and will include the project as the 58th initiative part of its Launchpool structure. Hamster Kombat’s team also stated that HMSTR would have a total supply of 100 billion tokens instead of the already announced 10 […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/hamster-kombat-scores-binance-listing-updates-hmstr-supply-before-airdrop/