McDonald’s in the metaverse, pro players to try Web3: Nifty Newsletter
The creators of the popular NFT game Axie Infinity announced a partnership with NFT collection CyberKongz to migrate the Play & Kollect game to Ronin.
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Bitcoin traders eye Fed’s Powell as FOMC hikes rates to 22-year highs
BTC's price has yet to see real volatility kick in as the Fed hikes rates with Chair Powell yet to speak.
Chinese, Indian investment professionals show strong support for CBDC in new survey
The CFA Institute asked members around the world how they felt about CBDCs. Their responses might surprise the crypto community.
Canada proposes new capital rules for crypto holdings
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions is opening public consultations on two draft guidelines, updating its capital and liquidity approach to crypto assets.
US lawmakers invoke FTX and spar on direction of crypto bills
On July 26, six pieces of legislation were being considered by the House Financial Services Committee, including ones on regulatory clarity and consumer protection in the space.
EOS Foundation to sue Block.one on failure to honor $1B commitment
Potential plaintiffs in the new lawsuit by ENF may need to opt out of other suits against Block.one to be eligible to participate.
Italian central bank backs DeFi tokenization project with Polygon, Fireblocks
The Italian central bank’s Milano Hub has selected a project headed by Cetif Advisory and Polygon Labs in its second round of proposals.
SEC files charges against Quantstamp for $28M initial coin offering
Quantstamp agreed to settle charges and will repay proceeds from its 2017 ICO that raised $28 million.
‘Elegant and ass-backward’: Jameson Lopp’s first impression of Bitcoin
Jameson Lopp says none of the developers “deep into Bitcoin” think the protocol should be allowed to ossify: “There’s so much work to be done.”
Meta Platforms fined $14 million for Onavo privacy issues: Report
The decision in an Australian court was driven by increasing concerns about illicit activities in the crypto market and the desire to safeguard investors.
7 real-world IoT applications and examples
Discover seven real-world IoT applications transforming industries with innovative examples and their impact on efficiency and convenience.
Existential threat? Why some banks are anxious about CBDCs
The prospect of a retail CBDC has some major banks anxious over their revenue streams.
Welcome to the era of blocks and mortar: Learning from the past
So, the era of blocks and mortar is upon us. Grab your popcorn, because this is about to get really exciting.
South Korea strengthens crypto regulation with LEI adoption and crime unit
The decision was driven by the country's concern over illicit activities in the crypto market and the desire to safeguard investors.
Worldcoin struggles to find new users willing to scan iris for crypto
The controversial crypto project’s new sign-ups have dwindled and numbers pale in comparison to the 2 million sign-ups before the launch of the project.
Binance launches AI-powered NFT generator for KYC-verified users
Binance said it will provide ten free chances for users to generate artwork every day.
Bitcoin gets $28K ‘plunge protection’ with BTC price due new volatility
Bitcoin traders are predicting flash BTC price moves despite almost unanimous market predictions as to what the Fed will do next.
Binance withdraws crypto license application in Germany
The crypto exchange’s move to withdraw its license in Germany comes amid reports that the exchange faced rejection from regulators.
Google, OpenAI, Microsoft form ‘Frontier Model Forum’ to regulate AI development
The Big Tech giants came together to form the Frontier Model Forum in a joint effort to focus on “safe and responsible” development of frontier AI models.
Binance halts trading of FDUSD stablecoin due to ‘technical issues’
Ahead of the launch, Binance said it would offer zero maker fees for all FDUSD trading pairs.
Reddit prepares to drop Gen 4 collectible avatars on Polygon
Despite the downturn in the NFT industry, Reddit continues to attract new holders of digital collectibles issues on blockchain.
Alibaba to support Meta’s AI model Llama: Report
Alibaba’s cloud computing service taps Meta’s artificial intelligence model Llama to power new software development.
Singapore High Court rules crypto personal property, compares it to fiat money
The judge didn’t see any difference between crypto, fiat money or shells as long as all those objects, physical or not, share value created by mutual faith in them.
Ant Group reportedly plans IPO, blockchain firm discloses offer price on Nasdaq
Ant Group is reportedly cutting off its blockchain and database management businesses from its main entity to prepare for an upcoming public offering.
US Senate wants companies to report investments in Chinese technologies
The Senate overwhelmingly supported legislation requiring U.S. companies to report any outbound investments into Chinese technologies.
UK crime agency scouts for seasoned crypto investigators
The ideal candidate to join the National Crime Agency will be an existing member of the police staff who is a certified, accredited financial investigator.
SEC appeal could ‘amplify’ Ripple win, says Ripple Labs legal chief
Stuart Alderoty said that an appeal on behalf of the SEC could see Ripple consolidate its victory over the regulator even further.
PacWest stock flash crash recovers after rescue merger with Banc of Cali
PacWest shares crashed 27% before recovering on a rescue acquisition by the smaller Banc of California.
CFTC charges Tennessee couple over 'Blessings of God Thru Crypto’ scheme
Despite having no trading experience a Tennessee couple convinced 100 people to hand over their money for a uniquely named crypto investment pool.
Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler seeks dismissal from Binance promo class suit
Lawyers for the basketball star claim he did not mention any alleged securities but instead warned of celebrities promoting crypto investments.