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Italian Government to Increase Crypto Market Surveillance
Italy is preparing to intensify its oversight of the cryptocurrency markets in compliance with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework. This move aims to crack down on…
Mirror World CEO on Building Solana Game Engine After $12M Raise
Despite the surging popularity of blockchain technology, Chris Zhu, CEO of Mirror World, points out significant infrastructure challenges for game developers on Solana. In an interview with Cointelegraph, Zhu highlighted…
Japanese Exchange BitFlyer Acquires FTX Japan
BitFlyer Holdings has announced its acquisition of FTX Japan, the Japanese arm of the defunct crypto trading platform FTX, with plans to rebrand it as New Custody Company. This move…
U.S. Imposes Ban on Kaspersky Software
The U.S. government, through the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security, has issued a ban on the sale of Kaspersky antivirus software, effective from July 20. This measure is…
Farmers Profit from Water Savings with Kilimo’s Help
Kilimo, a startup focused on optimizing water usage in agriculture, has developed a method that not only conserves water but also financially rewards farmers who reduce their water consumption. According…
New York Implements Ban on ‘Addictive Feeds’ for Teens
New York has enacted new legislation aimed at curbing the potential harms associated with social media usage among minors. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for…
California Governor Aims to Ban Smartphones in Schools
California Governor Gavin Newsom has committed to implementing restrictions on smartphone use in schools, with the goal of enhancing educational focus by reducing digital distractions. In a statement on Tuesday,…
Apple’s Vision Pro Team Reportedly Working on Lower-Cost Headset
Apple’s current strategic direction appears to pivot from its high-end Vision Pro VR headset towards the development of a more cost-effective model, in response to underwhelming sales figures for the…
Fisker Joins Growing List of Bankrupt Electric Vehicle Companies
Fisker, the US-based electric vehicle (EV) startup, has declared bankruptcy, joining the growing list of EV companies grappling with financial difficulties. The company filed for Chapter 11 protections on June…
Binance Executive’s Legal Battle Amid US-Nigeria Tug of War
The legal saga involving Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive, has intensified as Nigerian authorities press ahead with money laundering charges despite recent developments in related tax evasion cases. The unfolding…
Bitwise’s Ethereum Ad: A Milestone in NFT and Crypto Advertising
Bitwise, a digital asset manager, recently made headlines with the release of its first national TV spot for an Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF), which can be minted as a non-fungible…
Tether and Taipei Tech: A New Era in Blockchain and Digital Asset Education
The National Taipei University of Technology (NTUT), known colloquially as Taipei Tech, has embarked on a groundbreaking collaboration with Tether, a prominent cryptocurrency firm. This partnership, announced on June 19,…
Singapore Identifies Digital Payment Tokens as High-Risk in Anti-Money Laundering Efforts
Singapore‘s latest update to its Money Laundering National Risk Assessment (MLNRA) brings to light significant risks and vulnerabilities within the nation’s financial landscape, particularly those posed by digital payment token…
Nigerian High Court Rejects Binance Executive’s Lawsuit Over Detention
In a recent ruling on June 19, the Nigerian High Court dismissed the lawsuit filed by Nadeem Anjarwalla, a regional manager at Binance. Anjarwalla’s case revolved around allegations that Nigerian…
Netflix House to Open in Texas and Pennsylvania in 2025
Netflix announced plans to open two “Netflix House” entertainment complexes in 2025, located in Dallas, Texas, and King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The announcement was made on Netflix’s official Tudum blog,…
Stablecoin Transfer Volume Surges 16-Fold Over Past Four Years
The use of stablecoins has surged dramatically over the past four years, marking a significant milestone in the adoption of cryptocurrencies and their integration into the global financial ecosystem. Surge…
The language learning app Speak raises a huge $20 million and doubles its valuation.
San Francisco, CA – Speak, an AI-powered language learning app, has seen remarkable growth since its launch in South Korea in 2019. The app, designed to enhance language proficiency through…
Meta Opens Threads API to All Developers
Meta has officially made the Threads API available to all developers, marking a significant expansion in the tools accessible to those looking to integrate with Meta’s platforms. Initially introduced in…
Bitwise Amends Ethereum ETF Filing; Pantera Signals Potential $100M Investment
Bitwise Asset Management has revised its Form S-1 registration statement for a spot Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF), highlighting a potential substantial investment from Pantera Capital Management. According to the filing…
PayPal Ventures leads a $20M investment in Gynger, facilitating ‘buy now, pay later’ options for tech purchases.
New York – Gynger, a platform specializing in providing capital to companies for technology purchases, has secured $20 million in a Series A funding round led by PayPal Ventures, as…