Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
Hong Kong's government supports bitcoin infrastructure development. In 2023, Hong Kong's finance secretary Paul Chan said the government and authorities would work with crypto and fintech businesses. Many sector businesses want to develop in Hong Kon...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
At CES 2023, metaverse-focused startups showed VR with scent. OVR Technology exhibited a headgear with eight odors that can be blended to create different fragrances. The metaverse might be worth $5 trillion by 2030, according to McKinsey & Com...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
Mark Cuban will be deposed in a class-action lawsuit claiming that he supported Voyager Digital's Ponzi scam. Judge Lisette M. Reid ordered Cuban's complete deposition on February 2 in Dallas, Texas. Plaintiffs' attorneys applauded the judge's denial...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
CME Group and CF Benchmarks will launch reference rates for Axie Infinity Shards AXS, Chiliz (CHZ), and Decentraland's MANA. Sector-specific portfolios may be priced using reference rates and indices. CME Group introduced Bitcoin and Ether options la...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
For TRON DAO, 2022 was a year of historic growth. Here are 22 highlights from the fastest growing public blockchain’s record year (Read More)
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
Hong Kong authorities are currently considering issuing a CBDC as a government-backed stablecoin. Wu Jiezhuang, a Legislative Council member of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, thinks converting e-HKD into a stablecoin will mitigate Web3...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
Puerto Rico judge detained Mango Markets exploiter Avraham Eisenberg. Bail hearings might result in detention orders. If a court orders detention, the defendant will stay in jail until the case is over or they are freed through bail review. Eisenberg...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
The Southern District of New York U.S. Attorney's Office created the FTX Task Force. The exchange collapse task group will investigate and prosecute. It also seeks billions in consumer money. FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried denies all eight criminal al...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
In June 2022, Iran's energy usage reached 62,500 megawatts (MW). Iran currently holds 0.2% of the Bitcoin hash rate, up from 0.12%. Crypto-mining equipment confiscated to preserve energy was released by a judge. (Read More)
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
On January 4, Reuters reported that US investigators had told a court that they were taking assets tied to FTX and its former CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried. The document included 468 million dollars' worth of Robinhood shares, valued 56 million at the time....
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
Crypto platform intended before commodities to securities regulation transition. Didid Noordiatmoko, head of Bappebti, said a crypto exchange should be launched this year. Governor Perry Warjiyo released a digital rupiah idea in December. (Read More)
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
ISA proposes digital asset regulation. Over 150 firms operate in Israel, and more investors are exposed to digital assets. Over the years, the authority has formed many committees to control cryptocurrency supply and encourage digital markets. It als...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
Robinhood shares tied to FTX were confiscated by the U.S. Department of Justice for over $400 million. Sam Bankman-Fried denied eight felony charges, including wire, securities, and campaign financing offenses. Since December, the former FTX CEO has...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
Coolangatta has its first Lightning Network-enabled Bitcoin ATM. Bitcoin Lightning ATMs operate like regular Bitcoin ATMs but faster. Crypto ATMs number 38,602, with 6,071 added in 2022. (Read More)
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
The allegations made by FTX debtors have been rejected by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB), which also expresses worry over the fact that the inquiry has been hampered. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SCB) had to issue a stateme...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
Morocco may draft a crypto law soon. Industry stakeholders will debate the Central Bank's paper. Morocco has the fastest-growing crypto market in Northern Africa, rising from 2.4% to 3.1% in 2021. Soluna built the first blockchain wind farm in 2020....
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
The 34th Division of the Criminal Agreement of the Seoul Central District Court acquitted former Bithumb chair Lee Jung-hoon on Jan. 3. He was charged with fraud under the Act on Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes. Since October 2018,...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
In a Twitter discussion, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse expressed cautious optimism regarding US cryptocurrency regulation certainty in 2023. Ripple was sued by the SEC for selling unregistered XRP. Ripple refuted the charges, saying XRP is a money, no...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
Regional brokers and investment managers have sought licensing guidance ahead of new regulations. Retail investors may trade digital assets with high market capitalization and liquidity. Digital asset trading is confined to experienced investors and...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
The 118th Congress may prevent members from investing in stocks or cryptocurrency. 77 politicians violated disclosure obligations after the 2012 STOCK Act. Many see a conflict of interest in elected officials trading and holding assets. In 2022, Cong...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
Alameda lost over two-thirds of its assets owing to the XRP token price drop and was close to bankruptcy. Sam Bankman-Fried allegedly saved the trading company by promising lenders and investors 20% profits. Alameda funded his failed trading company...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
On Dec. 31, the Dogecoin Foundation unveiled a new fund that would be handled by its members in a multisignature wallet. The team disclosed the fund's wallet address for openness. Doge developers have dismissed allegations that the network is switchi...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
Turkey will employ blockchain-created digital identities to access public services. National blockchain infrastructure planning began in 2019. Mobile phones will store digital data. Turkey has launched several blockchain projects, however few have be...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
After the 2022 Midterms, Republicans will dominate the House of Representatives with a narrow majority on Jan. 3. In January 2022, Republican congressman Kevin McCarthy indicated he would explore banning legislators from possessing and trading equiti...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
Italy's Senate authorized a 26% capital gains tax on crypto-asset transactions above 2,000 euros (roughly $2,13 at publishing). Crypto assets may be transferred and kept digitally. Crypto assets were taxed less as foreign currency in the nation. (Rea...
