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Op-Ed: The fallacies of the Bitcoin energy debate

An increasingly common critique of crypto is the notion that Bitcoin mining accelerates climate change. This claim is inaccurate.

Donovan Choy · 1 day ago · 4 min read

FBI looks to return $190 million in Bitcoin seized from alleged Sony Life embezzler

An employee of Sony Group Corporation's insurance arm used the money he allegedly embezzled to buy 3,879 BTC on Coinbase.

Liam Frost · 4 weeks ago · 2 min read

Samsung’s new smart TVs will let users trade NFTs

Electronics giant Samsung plans to integrate NFT features into its new MICRO LED, Neo QLED, and The Frame smart TVs.

Liam Frost · 2 weeks ago · 2 min read

SEBI chief asks Indian mutual funds to avoid investing in crypto offerings

Ajay Tyagi, the chief of SEBI, urged Indian mutual funds to refrain from investing in crypto offerings until the government introduces a proper regulatory law.

Juhi Mirza · 3 weeks ago · 2 min read

Singapore prohibits crypto firms from advertising publicly

Singapore’s top financial regulator has barred public crypto advertisements and crypto ATMs from operations.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 3 days ago · 2 min read

Crypto traders to pay 15% of their gains as tax in Thailand

Thailand has revealed a new crypto tax regime that would see players in the space pay 15% of crypto tax gains.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 2 weeks ago · 2 min read

Europe

The Estonian government is not banning crypto, but drafts legislation to tighten regulation

The drafted regulation incorporates the updated international AML/CFT standards–affecting crypto service providers licensed in Estonia, without proposing any new measures for customers.

Ana Grabundzija · 2 weeks ago · 2 min read

Europe’s leading esports organization partners with Tezos

Team Vitality will represent the Tezos brand on the biggest stages in esports and gaming.

Andjela Radmilac · 2 weeks ago · 2 min read

Op-Ed: The fallacies of the Bitcoin energy debate

An increasingly common critique of crypto is the notion that Bitcoin mining accelerates climate change. This claim is inaccurate.

Donovan Choy · 1 day ago · 4 min read

Gibraltar announces integration of blockchain with public services, adoption is coming

Gibraltar demonstrates its innovative intentions by adopting blockchain technology in a trial scheme.

Samuel Wan · 1 month ago · 2 min read

First regulated Maltese project to integrate blockchain-based AI services with Belgian retail chain

The first Malta VFAA-regulated blockchain project VAIOT this week signed a deal with one of the leading retail shop networks in Belgium, SupraBazar, to use its blockchain-based AI voice commerce solution within the retail e-commerce platform.

News Desk · 11 months ago · 3 min read

Netherlands

Dutch club PSV to receive entire sponsorship in Bitcoin (BTC)

PSV Eindhoven has revealed that it would be receiving payment for a sponsorship deal only in Bitcoin.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 5 months ago · 2 min read

Spain

El Salvador effect: Spain considers allowing mortgage payments in crypto

Will Spain do an El Salvador and push the crypto agenda forward on the global stage?

Samuel Wan · 6 months ago · 2 min read

Switzerland

BBVA Switzerland becomes the first traditional bank in Europe to add Ethereum to its crypto offering

BBVA’s Swiss franchise announced adding Ethereum to its cryptocurrency custody and trading service.

Ana Grabundzija · 1 month ago · 2 min read

Russia

This is how the central bank can bar Russians from buying Bitcoin

The central bank of Russia is considering a ban on all crypto-related card payments, experts revealed.

Liam Frost · 4 weeks ago · 3 min read

U.K.

UK to impose strict restrictions on misleading crypto ads

The UK treasury is planning to curb misleading crypto ads to raise consumer awareness regarding crypto investments.

Juhi Mirza · 1 day ago · 2 min read

Middle East

Israel

Coinbase forays into Israel market with Unbound Security acquisition

Coinbase solidifies its presence in Israel by acquiring a cryptographic security company Unbound Security while establishing a new research facility in the nation.

Juhi Mirza · 2 months ago · 2 min read

Turkey

Turkey embraces Bitcoin and Tether as the lira keeps spiraling down

Crypto trading volumes using the lira reached a 15-month high as Turks race to get rid of their national currency.

Andjela Radmilac · 1 week ago · 2 min read

United Arab Emirates

Binance is embracing regulation as it eyes UAE for its next global hub

CZ is becoming a fixture in the UAE and wants to bring Binance into the country's booming crypto scene.

Andjela Radmilac · 1 week ago · 2 min read

North America

U.S.

Op-Ed: The fallacies of the Bitcoin energy debate

An increasingly common critique of crypto is the notion that Bitcoin mining accelerates climate change. This claim is inaccurate.

Donovan Choy · 1 day ago · 4 min read

Canada

WonderFi Technologies all set to acquire Canadian crypto platform Bitbuy in a $162 million deal

The acquisition is expected to close during the first half of 2022

Juhi Mirza · 2 weeks ago · 2 min read

New York

Why the New York mayor is in favor of crypto education

New York City mayor-elect, Eric Adams, has revealed that he would be receiving his salary in crypto alongside driving crypto education in schools.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 2 months ago · 2 min read

San Francisco

Early Ethereum designer to host DeFi Whiteboarding Weekend in the Bay Area

The event will mark a return to in-person collaboration for the DeFi community.

Atul Ajoy · 8 months ago · 2 min read

Seattle

Here’s how the SEC-registered robo-advisor platform Makara is simplifying crypto investing

Index trading is a relatively hands-off way of investing. And Makara’s waitlist is now open for those interested in crypto indices.

Shaurya Malwa · 10 months ago · 2 min read

Wyoming

Wyoming legally recognizes EOS-based DAO in historic move

The crypto ‘friendly’ state is pushing for several tech- and crypto-forward initiatives.

Shaurya Malwa · 7 months ago · 2 min read

Oceania

Australia

Animoca Brands raises $358 million to grow the open metaverse

Animoca Brands, metaverse developer and the company behind The Sandbox virtual reality game, raises over $358 million to continue product development and licenses for popular intellectual properties.

Laszlo Dobos · 2 days ago · 2 min read

South America

Venezuela

Venezuela cut off power to Bitcoin (BTC) mining plants despite legalization

Regional authorities suspended the power supply to Bitcoin miners, shutting down all registered operations in the industrial state.

Ana Grabundzija · 5 months ago · 2 min read

Cardano dApp ecosystem boosted by SundaeSwap mainnet launch

Web3 will break the Y Combinator business model, and Blockzero Labs is betting big on it

Watch out investors! These crypto projects have rug pull potential

Which cryptocurrencies made the biggest gains in 2021?

After Celo’s success, Polkastarter integrates Avalanche

Ethereum gas fee tokens poor performers, Ponzi accusations

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Asia

Op-Ed: The fallacies of the Bitcoin energy debate

FBI looks to return $190 million in Bitcoin seized from alleged Sony Life embezzler

Samsung’s new smart TVs will let users trade NFTs

SEBI chief asks Indian mutual funds to avoid investing in crypto offerings

Singapore prohibits crypto firms from advertising publicly

Crypto traders to pay 15% of their gains as tax in Thailand

Europe

The Estonian government is not banning crypto, but drafts legislation to tighten regulation

Europe’s leading esports organization partners with Tezos

Op-Ed: The fallacies of the Bitcoin energy debate

Gibraltar announces integration of blockchain with public services, adoption is coming

First regulated Maltese project to integrate blockchain-based AI services with Belgian retail chain

Dutch club PSV to receive entire sponsorship in Bitcoin (BTC)

El Salvador effect: Spain considers allowing mortgage payments in crypto

BBVA Switzerland becomes the first traditional bank in Europe to add Ethereum to its crypto offering

This is how the central bank can bar Russians from buying Bitcoin

UK to impose strict restrictions on misleading crypto ads

Middle East

Coinbase forays into Israel market with Unbound Security acquisition

Turkey embraces Bitcoin and Tether as the lira keeps spiraling down

Binance is embracing regulation as it eyes UAE for its next global hub

North America

Op-Ed: The fallacies of the Bitcoin energy debate

WonderFi Technologies all set to acquire Canadian crypto platform Bitbuy in a $162 million deal

Why the New York mayor is in favor of crypto education

Early Ethereum designer to host DeFi Whiteboarding Weekend in the Bay Area

Here’s how the SEC-registered robo-advisor platform Makara is simplifying crypto investing

Wyoming legally recognizes EOS-based DAO in historic move

Oceania

Animoca Brands raises $358 million to grow the open metaverse

South America

Venezuela cut off power to Bitcoin (BTC) mining plants despite legalization