Less than 100 Bitcoin ATMs added worldwide in the second half of 2022: Data
Over the last six months, between July to the end of 2022, just 94 Bitcoin ATMs were added to the global network.
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BTC price 3-week highs greet US CPI — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin charges above the $17,000 mark but misgivings remain among traders ahead of CPI, Fed comments and amid a brewing storm at Digital Currency Group.
Touch, smell become the next big thing for the metaverse at CES 2023
A firm called OVR Technology showcased a virtual reality headset that contained eight aromas that can be combined to generate various scents.
DeFi-type projects received the highest number of attacks in 2022: Report
A new Web3 security report from Beosin revealed that of the 167 major security exploits DeFi projects saw the most, at 113 attacks.
Nifty News: Fake Pokémon NFT game spreads malware, ‘Jai Ho’ singer to launch metaverse and more
Software used to access computers remotely has been inserted in a phishing website fronting as an NFT card game for the popular Pokémon franchise.
Swyftx to chop its ‘Earn’ program this week, citing murky regulations
Australian crypto exchange Swyftx has decided to close its Earn program due to a lack of clarity around crypto products regulation.
FTX spent $40M on food, flights, and hotels in just 9 months: Court filings
FTX did not hold back on company expenses in the Bahamas, according to court documents.
Logan Paul backflips on defamation lawsuit against Coffeezilla, apologizes
Logan Paul has deleted his response video aimed at Coffeezilla and has apologized in a surprise u-turn.
Why DeFi should expect more hacks this year: Blockchain security execs
One reason is that “hackers have gotten smarter, gained more experience, and learned how to look for bugs,” according to the founder of a crypto auditing firm.
Mexico’s digital peso delayed, unclear launch date
Mexico’s central bank is working on legal, administrative and technological requirements for the peso’s digital version.
Digital Currency Group under investigation by U.S. authorities: Report
U.S. authorities are reportedly investigating internal transfers from Digital Currency Group to its subsidiary Genesis.
Bitcoin, Sango Coin and the Central African Republic
The Central African Republic adopted Bitcoin and swiftly created its own token, Sango Coin. But where did Sango Coin come from, and why is it necessary?
Wyre imposes up to a 90% withdrawal limit for all users
Wyre imposed a daily withdrawal limit on its platform subject, citing “the best interest of our community.”
Ferrari cuts ties with crypto sponsor ahead of 2023 Formula One season
The Ferrari-Velas partnership from 2021 — set at $30 million a year — was aimed at increasing fan engagement through nonfungible tokens (NFTs) and other shared initiatives.
FTX asset sales challenged by U.S. Trustee: Report
A U.S. Trustee filed an objection to plans by FTX to sell its units in Europe and Japan, among other businesses.
Hedge funds subpoenaed by U.S. prosecutors as Binance probe unfolds: Report
United States prosecutors are investigating hedge funds' relationships with cryptocurrency exchange Binance for money-laundering violations.
Sam Bankman-Fried's charitable donations sought by FTX: Report
FTX's new management is seeking to recover millions of dollars donated by Future Fund and SBF.
Using blockchain technology to combat retail theft
Blockchain technology may be a solution when it comes to anti-theft measures for retailers.
OpenAI will lead to better art and narration in Web3 games — Immutable exec
Alex Connelly says the technology provides “very cool storytelling opportunities.”
Bitcoin price nears 3-week high as trader says sub-7% CPI may see $19K
Bets are increasing on a push higher for Bitcoin and on BTC price action defining the current range as its macro bottom.
Metaverse to possibly create $5T in value by 2030: McKinsey report
The success of Metaverse will rely on a greater focus on maximizing the human experience aimed at delivering positive experiences for consumers, end-users, and citizens.
Bluechip NFT project Moonbirds signs with Hollywood talent agents UTA
PROOF Co-founder Kevin Rose announced the deal via Twitter on Jan. 6, noting that the aim is to get the Moonbirds brand recognized on a global scale and not just in the Web3 space.
SuperRare cuts 30% of staff as growth slows during crypto winter
Despite only being a week into the new year, SuperRare adds to a number of firms announcing staff cuts such as Huobi and Genesis.
Mastercard partners with Polygon to launch Web3 musician accelerator program
The program will help five emerging artists set up and manage their brands in the Web3 space, and is also aimed at educating people in the music scene on what avenues Web3 tech can offer them.
NFT project accepted $3M to move its collection to Polygon
The team had previously announced the move, but had not revealed the cash deal.
$3.9 billion lost in the cryptocurrency market in 2022: Report
The report from Immunefi revealed hacks to have been the main cause of related losses.
FTX collapse may boost 'further trust' in crypto ecosystem — Nomura exec
Jez Mohideen, co-founder and CEO at Laser Digital, argued that traditional financial companies entering the crypto space will help to regulate the industry.
Silvergate gets more bad news as Moody’s slashes its ratings
The beleaguered bank was allegedly moving money between FTX and Alameda; then it sold debt at a discount and sacked employees after a bank run.
FTX, Bahamian FTX DM reach agreement on info sharing, disposition of property, assets
The sides had been at odds over numerous issues and have agreed to keep working on the remaining open questions they face.