Crypto lobby spending in U.S. set to beat 2022 record: Report
With more than a month left before the end of 2023, the United States crypto industry has already spent $20 million on lobbying efforts.
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Canada flags concern on AI-generated deepfake disinformation campaigns
The Canadian agency also noted privacy violations, social manipulation and bias among the concerns that AI raises.
Sushi taps into ZetaChain to begin testing native Bitcoin DeFi swaps
Decentralized exchange Sushi will test native Bitcoin DeFi functionality that promises to allow users to swap BTC across 30 blockchain networks.
Singapore central bank to trial live wholesale CBDC for settlements
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has unveiled its plan to launch a live wholesale CBDC used for settlements by local banks.
CoinShares gets buying rights to Valkyrie’s crypto ETF unit
The deal comes as Bitcoin ETF applications in the U.S. are seemingly inching closer toward regulatory approval.
Web3 should draw newcomers, not be a ‘money grab from brands’ — Tech CEO
Using Web3 and NFTs to create another slate of millionaires isn’t a good use of the technology, says EndeavourXR CEO Amy Peck.
Polygon gas fees spike 1000% amid Ordinals-inspired token craze
Gas fees on the Polygon network reached as high as $0.10 during a mad rush to mint an Ordinals-inspired token called POLS.
No civil protection for crypto in China, $300K to list coins in Hong Kong? Asia Express
Chinese court knocks back civil lawsuit over “illegal” crypto, Hong Kong exchanges gain momentum, The Block gets $60M from Singapore firm.
Public needs to know blockchain use cases, AI needs regulation now — Andrew Yang
The former presidential candidate spoke at NABS about opportunities the United States may be missing to blockchain and AI for public good.
Failed '$175M' real estate token raise draws ire of Texas regulators
"GS Partners promoted the products through a multilevel marketing scheme paying lavish commissions," regulators say.
Meta introduces AI models for video generation, image editing
Social media company Meta is developing new AI-based tools for Facebook and Instagram users
Vivek Ramaswamy unveils crypto policy platform criticizing mixer sanctions
The Republican candidate claimed that mixers are protected by the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment.
Tether plans major expansion into BTC mining with $500M investment: Report
Tether has ambitions to reach 1% of BTC mining computing power under new CEO Paolo Ardoino. New facilities in South America will be part of the push.
Brazil's crypto regulatory environment is driving competitiveness — CEO of Coinext
Bitcoin maximalist José Ribeiro, CEO of crypto exchange Coinext, spoke with Cointelegraph at the Web Summit about Brazil's cryptocurrency landscape.
Aave Companies rebrands to Avara, acquires Ethereum self-custody ‘Family Wallet’
Liquidity protocol Aave’s parent company has been rebranded to Avara as it looks to streamline its suite of infrastructure products to attract a broader Web3 user base.
BTC price dips 4% as Bitcoin analysis reveals low liquidity above $33K
Bitcoin remains prone to volatility, while further downside offers the "path of least resistance" for BTC price next, analysis warns.
Boosting blockchain adoption by keeping tech on the back end
Builders are increasingly looking to streamline their applications with more familiar interfaces to onboard new users.
AI identity platform combats ownership and deep fakes
The new AI identity platform Hollo.AI takes on key topics of transparency, ethical use and content sovereignty in the age of rampant AI-generated deep fakes.
Dubai’s crypto regulator VARA switches leadership as it ramps up operations
Outgoing head Henson Orser will remain a consultant after Matthew White takes over as the new CEO of Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority.
German parliament member ’staunch opponent’ of digital euro, all in on Bitcoin
European Union lawmakers anticipate the arrival of the digital euro, but German politician Joana Cotar is pushing back against the currency and fighting in favor of Bitcoin.
3AC co-founder Kyle Davies spotted in Bali, sources claim
Sources claim that 3AC co-founder Kyle Davies has been based in Bali for months as he continues to evade Singaporean authorities over the collapse of his failed hedge fund.
Hashing It Out: How Web3 is causing an evolution of traditional finance
Sarah Clark, the CEO of E-Gates, believes that traditional finance needs to adopt features of decentralized finance as part of an evolution instead of seeing it as a revolution.
Blockchains are becoming dollarized: Now what?
The merit of stablecoins is that they create demand for the blockchain — driving fees that are necessary to pay for mining, and hence security.
Game distributor G2A opens gaming-focused NFT marketplace
G2A Capital Group CEO Bartosz Skwarczek said that the marketplace will help gamers find information on Web3 games and buy and sell assets associated with the games.
US Congress members urge financial authorities to invalidate SEC’s SAB 121
In a memo, Congress members state that Federal banking agencies should not require financial institutions providing custody services for digital assets to maintain capital against the assets.
BlackRock files S-1 form for spot Ether ETF with SEC
BlackRock filed a Form S-1 with the U.S. SEC a week after registering its iShares Ethereum Trust with Delaware’s Division of Corporations.
Bitcoin enters make-or-break zone after BTC price snaps back to $38K
Bitcoin returns to 18-month highs as whipsaw BTC price action manages to avoid another open interest blowout.
Ferrari’s Bitcoin acceptance is major market win, says CoinFlip CEO
It’s not a question of if big-name companies follow Ferrari’s lead to adopt Bitcoin, but when, according to CoinFlip CEO Ben Weiss.
Ethereum L2 Starknet aims to decentralize core components of its scaling network
Starknet has laid out its roadmap to begin decentralizing core components of its Ethereum L2 scaling network to defend against censorship and improve robustness.
Blockdaemon among founders of BSN Spartan Network governing body
The BSN Foundation’s “non-cryptocurrency” approach aims to create a stable network that would not be as volatile as traditional cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.