Web3 wallet Backpack to launch VASP-licensed crypto exchange in Dubai
The Backpack exchange has bagged operational licenses across several jurisdictions worldwide over the past five months, according to the company...
Month: October 2023
TikTok, Snapchat, OnlyFans and others to combat AI-generated child abuse content
Major social platforms, AI companies, governments and NGOs issued a joint statement pledging to combat AI-generated abusive content such as...
Bulgaria’s oldest football club adopts Bitcoin and Lightning, joins Nostr
Football meets finance: Bitcoin payments integration arrives at top-flight Bulgarian club, Botev Plovdiv FC. Bitcoin (BTC) has netted another adoption...
Crypto asset manager Valkyrie amends spot Bitcoin ETF filing
With the latest spot BTC ETF amendments by Valkyrie and VanEck joining at least six others to make similar changes,...
Kenya to introduce digital IDs for citizens by year-end
The Kenyan government plans to roll out its digital identification system in December 2023 after the testing period, which will...
Blockchain in charity, explained
Blockchain-based philanthropy involves transparent, efficient and secure transactions, ensuring accountable and impactful giving. Challenges and considerations while using cryptocurrencies in...
There are now nearly 40M Bitcoin addresses in profit — a new record
80% of Bitcoin addresses are "in the black" at $34,000, while BTC price still trades 50% below its own all-time...
Web3 gaming investors more ‘choosy’ in crypto winter — Animoca’s Robby Yung
Animoca Brands CEO Robby Yung says investors have been more discerning when allocating capital to Web3 gaming projects during crypto...
Spain to implement MiCA six months ahead of July 2026 deadline
The country said EU crypto rules will come into force in December 2025, ahead of the general deadline for implementing...
Unibot contract $560K exploit crashes token price by more than 40%
Amid ongoing investigations from Unibot and blockchain investigators, Scopescan advised users to revoke the approvals for the exploited contract and...
US judge deals blow to artists in copyright suit over AI generated art
A judge mostly sided with Midjourney, DeviantArt and Stability AI’s bid to dismiss the artists’ class action lawsuit that accused...
Hong Kong advances CBDC pilot, bringing e-HKD trials to Phase 2
e-HKD Phase 1 trial was dedicated to full-fledged payments, programmable payments, offline payments, tokenized deposits, settlement of Web3 transactions and...
Bitcoin white paper turns 15 as Satoshi Nakamoto’s legacy lives on
“I’ve been working on a new electronic cash system that’s fully peer-to-peer, with no trusted third party,” Satoshi said in...
Are Bitcoin ETFs headed for one epic Gensler ‘rugpull?’ Analysts weigh in
While unlikely, Bloomberg’s ETF analysts conceded that there’s always a possibility that SEC Chair Gary Gensler could be waiting until...
Bitcoin Casino vs. Traditional Casino: A Comparative Analysis
The evolution of the gambling industry has been vast and varied, influenced largely by technological leaps. Among these developments, the...
