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Binance says FT is ‘dramatically mischaracterizing events’

Binance says it does not operate in China, nor does it have any technology — including servers or data — based in the Asian country.

1 day ago · 2 min read

Binance says FT is ‘dramatically mischaracterizing events’

Sony Interactive Entertainment files for NFT patent

The gaming and console giant releases patent filing for an NFT framework for transferring digital assets between devices.

1 week ago · 2 min read

Sony Interactive Entertainment files for NFT patent

XRP Perpetual Futures Open Interest skyrockets to $610 million

The XRP derivative market indicates strong positive sentiment, some expect the SEC lawsuit to conclude soon.

3 hours ago · 2 min read

XRP Perpetual Futures Open Interest skyrockets to $610 million

Algorand price surges over 12%

Algorand's price surged over 12% on March 29 — reaching a total market capitalization of roughly $1.6 billion.

2 days ago · 1 min read

Quantum Temple enters NFT partnership with Indonesian Ministry of Tourism

Quantum Temple founder and CEO Linda Adami told CryptoSlate she hopes to change the dynamics of cultural heritage protection through Web3.

4 weeks ago · 2 min read

Quantum Temple enters NFT partnership with Indonesian Ministry of Tourism

Binance, Kazakhstan agree on ‘wait-and-see’ approach in regulating DeFi

The report suggests increasing collaboration between regulators, closing the knowledge gap, and creating a regulatory sandbox.

2 months ago · 3 min read

Binance, Kazakhstan agree on ‘wait-and-see’ approach in regulating DeFi

Potential crypto ban: Coin Center raises the alarm on the RESTRICT Act

Coin Center warns of the potential for US authorities to block, restrict, and ban entire asset classes — including cryptocurrency.

2 days ago · 2 min read

Potential crypto ban: Coin Center raises the alarm on the RESTRICT Act

Do Kwon’s Terraform Labs under investigation in Singapore

Terraform Labs is headquartered and registered in Singapore and this is the first time the country has publicly taken action against Do Kwon and his firm.

4 weeks ago · 2 min read

Do Kwon’s Terraform Labs under investigation in Singapore

Zipmex acquisition faces challenges as buyer misses $1.2M payment

Zipmex reportedly said the failed payment could force it to liquidate its technology unit and suspend its payroll.

1 week ago · 1 min read

Zipmex acquisition faces challenges as buyer misses $1.2M payment

Africa

Metamask, Moonpay partner to allow Nigerians buy crypto directly

In 2021, the central bank of Nigeria ordered banks to stop facilitating cryptocurrency transactions and close all crypto-related accounts.

1 week ago · 1 min read

Metamask, Moonpay partner to allow Nigerians buy crypto directly

Europe

Key takeaways from BlockDown Croatia 2022

Here's what you should know from Blockdown Croatia 2022, encompassing topics from DAOs and DeFi, to Metaverse and NFT's

11 months ago · 5 min read

Key takeaways from BlockDown Croatia 2022

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.

1 year ago · 2 min read

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

Denmark Supreme Court rules that Bitcoin gains are taxable

Denmark's apex court highlighted that Bitcoin was speculative in nature and as such was subject to the country's tax law.

1 day ago · 1 min read

Denmark Supreme Court rules that Bitcoin gains are taxable

Crypto investment products record $160M inflows – breaking six-week negative strike

The six-consecutive-week outflows totaled $408 million, as this week's inflows mark the largest positive movement since July 2022.

4 days ago · 2 min read

Crypto investment products record $160M inflows – breaking six-week negative strike

The six-consecutive-week outflows totaled $408 million, as this week's inflows mark the largest positive movement since July 2022.

4 days ago · 2 min read

FTX creditors include Google, Meta, Circle, Genesis, govt. agencies

The impact of the FTX meltdown has outstripped the crypto ecosystem and leeched into the mainstream tech industry and beyond.

2 months ago · 2 min read

FTX creditors include Google, Meta, Circle, Genesis, govt. agencies

Bitstamp backtracks on ‘inactivity fee’ charges

Bitstamp CEO said the community reaction to the inactivity fees charges forced a rethink of the decision.

9 months ago · 1 min read

Bitstamp backtracks on ‘inactivity fee’ charges

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.

2 years ago · 3 min read

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

Netherlands

Netherlands ranked as most crypto-curious European country

Slovenia and Switzerland follow as second and third, while DOGE becomes the second most preferred crypto in the region, pushing ETH to fourth.

4 weeks ago · 2 min read

Netherlands ranked as most crypto-curious European country

Portugal

BlockDown Festival announces Portugal as its next location for huge Web3 culture festival

The Web3 experience of BlockDown Festival is back and continues across Europe to Algarve, Portugal, on July 10-12, 2023, leading the way in merging the physical and virtual worlds.

2 weeks ago · 2 min read

BlockDown Festival announces Portugal as its next location for huge Web3 culture festival

Spain

Spain has highest number of properties available to buy via crypto

Thailand and Portugal rank second and third globally by offering 227 and 130 properties, respectively.

4 weeks ago · 2 min read

Spain has highest number of properties available to buy via crypto

Switzerland

Crypto investment products record $160M inflows – breaking six-week negative strike

The six-consecutive-week outflows totaled $408 million, as this week's inflows mark the largest positive movement since July 2022.

4 days ago · 2 min read

Russia

Russian lawmakers approve first reading of draft laws establishing CBDC regulation, issuance

The draft laws establish the central bank as the sole issuer of the digital ruble and grant the regulator additional powers to ensure appropriate supervision.

2 weeks ago · 2 min read

Russian lawmakers approve first reading of draft laws establishing CBDC regulation, issuance

U.K.

NEAR launches $11M grassroots community trust registered in Guernsey

NEAR Foundation and Governance Working Group jointly select trustees for community purpose trust.

2 days ago · 3 min read

NEAR launches $11M grassroots community trust registered in Guernsey

Middle East

Iran

Iran to launch CBDC on Sept. 22

The digital currency — dubbed "Crypto-Rial" — will leverage blockchain technology to turn the Iranian Rial banknotes into cryptocurrency.

6 months ago · 1 min read

Israel

Israeli duo found guilty of large NFT tax evasion scheme worth $2.2M

The two were said to have made money from a sale of an NFT based on a 3D scan of the Western Wall, on of Jerusalem's holiest sites.

4 weeks ago · 2 min read

Israeli duo found guilty of large NFT tax evasion scheme worth $2.2M

Turkey

Crypto aid for Turkey exceeds $4.5M in one week

Turkish financial watchdog stretched rules to allow crypto donations to help with disaster relief on Feb. 7.

1 month ago · 1 min read

Crypto aid for Turkey exceeds $4.5M in one week

U.A.E.

UAE to create exclusive free zone for digital, virtual asset companies

The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah will establish a specialized economic 'free zone' for companies dealing with digital and virtual assets.

1 month ago · 2 min read

UAE to create exclusive free zone for digital, virtual asset companies

North America

U.S.

XRP Perpetual Futures Open Interest skyrockets to $610 million

The XRP derivative market indicates strong positive sentiment, some expect the SEC lawsuit to conclude soon.

3 hours ago · 2 min read

Canada

Coinbase, Kraken plan to continue operating in Canada as regulatory rules change

Kraken and Coinbase are among the first exchanges to officially declare their intent to remain in Canada.

19 hours ago · 2 min read

Coinbase, Kraken plan to continue operating in Canada as regulatory rules change

Mexico

Mexico CBDC likely delayed beyond 2024

The digital peso will seemingly not be ready by a previously stated deadline.

3 months ago · 2 min read

Miami

MiamiCoin raises regulatory concerns after value nosedives more than 90%

MiamiCoin was developed by CityCoins — which is also working on creating cryptocurrencies for other cities in the U.S. like New York.

11 months ago · 2 min read

MiamiCoin raises regulatory concerns after value nosedives more than 90%

New York

NY regulators say Signature Bank closure unrelated to cryptocurrency

The New York State Department of Financial Services said that its closure of Signature Bank was unrelated to the bank's crypto ties.

2 weeks ago · 2 min read

NY regulators say Signature Bank closure unrelated to cryptocurrency

Puerto Rico

How the crypto wealthy are gentrifying Puerto Rico

Crypto wealthy U.S. citizens are driving up property prices and the cost of living for native Puerto Ricans, much to their anger.

11 months ago · 2 min read

How the crypto wealthy are gentrifying Puerto Rico

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.

2 years ago · 2 min read

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

Seattle

US prosecutors subpoenaed hedge funds for records of Binance dealings

The subpoenas were issued as part of an on-going investigation into potential violations of US anti-money laundering laws by Binance.

3 months ago · 2 min read

US prosecutors subpoenaed hedge funds for records of Binance dealings

Wyoming

Wyoming legally recognizes EOS-based DAO in historic move

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

2 years ago · 2 min read

Wyoming legally recognizes EOS-based DAO in historic move

Oceania

Australia

OKX eyes Australia expansion as it returns bankrupt FTX’s $157M

OKX has continued its global expansion efforts with recent revelations that it wants to open an office in Australia.

1 day ago · 2 min read

OKX eyes Australia expansion as it returns bankrupt FTX’s $157M

South America

Brazil

Crypto investment products record $160M inflows – breaking six-week negative strike

The six-consecutive-week outflows totaled $408 million, as this week's inflows mark the largest positive movement since July 2022.

4 days ago · 2 min read

El Salvador

El Salvador’s Bitcoin President receives 91% approval rating: La Pensa Grafia

The poll came from one of El Salvador's leading opposition newspapers, prompting a self-congratulatory Tweet from the 'Bitcoin President'.

2 weeks ago · 1 min read

El Salvador’s Bitcoin President receives 91% approval rating: La Pensa Grafia

Venezuela

Venezuela arrests 21 people in crypto-related oil corruption scheme

An investigation started in October resulted in the arrest of 10 officials, 11 businessmen, and arrest warrants for 11 other individuals.

5 days ago · 2 min read

Potential crypto ban: Coin Center raises the alarm on the RESTRICT Act

ECB president warns central banks could “losing control” without CBDCs

Elizabeth Warren says she’s building an anti-crypto army in new campaign

SafeMoon’s liquidity pool compromised; public burn bug to blame

Binance temporarily suspends BSC deposits and withdrawals

Nvidia says ‘crypto adds nothing useful to society’ after billions in mining sales

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao admits to using company products but says employee trading is limited

Citigroup believes CBDCs will lead the way to mass adoption

Dormant Bitfinex whales cash out 12K BTC

Zero-knowledge proofs now live on Bitcoin

Binance Fan Token Platform Launches Alpine Race Collectibles for Unique F1 Experiences

Unizen and DWF Labs Strategic Partnership to Revolutionise Web3 User Experience

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Asia

Binance says FT is ‘dramatically mischaracterizing events’

Sony Interactive Entertainment files for NFT patent

XRP Perpetual Futures Open Interest skyrockets to $610 million

Algorand price surges over 12%

Quantum Temple enters NFT partnership with Indonesian Ministry of Tourism

Binance, Kazakhstan agree on ‘wait-and-see’ approach in regulating DeFi

Potential crypto ban: Coin Center raises the alarm on the RESTRICT Act

Do Kwon’s Terraform Labs under investigation in Singapore

Zipmex acquisition faces challenges as buyer misses $1.2M payment

Africa

Metamask, Moonpay partner to allow Nigerians buy crypto directly

Europe

Key takeaways from BlockDown Croatia 2022

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

Denmark Supreme Court rules that Bitcoin gains are taxable

Crypto investment products record $160M inflows – breaking six-week negative strike

Crypto investment products record $160M inflows – breaking six-week negative strike

FTX creditors include Google, Meta, Circle, Genesis, govt. agencies

Bitstamp backtracks on ‘inactivity fee’ charges

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

Netherlands ranked as most crypto-curious European country

BlockDown Festival announces Portugal as its next location for huge Web3 culture festival

Spain has highest number of properties available to buy via crypto

Crypto investment products record $160M inflows – breaking six-week negative strike

Russian lawmakers approve first reading of draft laws establishing CBDC regulation, issuance

NEAR launches $11M grassroots community trust registered in Guernsey

Middle East

Iran to launch CBDC on Sept. 22

Israeli duo found guilty of large NFT tax evasion scheme worth $2.2M

Crypto aid for Turkey exceeds $4.5M in one week

UAE to create exclusive free zone for digital, virtual asset companies

North America

XRP Perpetual Futures Open Interest skyrockets to $610 million