NFT gaming studio Sky Mavis plans to pursue further expansions in the emerging play-to-earn arena.
DeFi security project ‘Lossless’ helps recover $16.7M from Cream Finance hack
Lossless also plans to ship a security tool that will reportedly aid DeFi projects in preventing hacks and exploits on their platforms.
Bitcoin got stronger despite government crackdowns, says Edward Snowden
The famous whistle-blower referenced his statement about Bitcoin from March 2020 during the events of “Black Thursday.”
Polkadot Web3 wallet Talisman closes $2.35M seed funding round
Talisman plans to release an early version of its Polkadot wallet extension before the end of November.
Copernic Space and Lunar Outpost target space commercialization via NFTs
Both companies are offering companies and individuals the chance to buy space on a lunar lander in the form of nonfungible tokens.
CBDCs could cut cross border remittance costs by half: BIS report
The BIS report based on a multi-CBDC pilot also showed significant improvements in international remittance speed.
Binance blocks fiat deposits and spot crypto trading for Singapore users
The crypto exchange giant has announced further restrictions to its operations in Singapore amid regulatory scrutiny.
Ukraine joins the comity of crypto-friendly nations with new regulation
Unlike Russia, Ukraine has passed laws that will ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies within the country.
Fed still undecided about digital dollar, says Chair Jerome Powell
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says there is no pressure to rush any central bank digital currency development plans.
Ohio to host BIT Mining’s new 85 MW Bitcoin mining facility
BIT Mining Limited has entered into a joint venture agreement with Viking Data Centers to develop a Bitcoin mining site in Ohio.
10% of early-stage startups working on blockchain: GSER 2021
Blockchain-based startups continue to account for a significant proportion of newly established business entities across the globe.
PayPal releases new consumer app for crypto, savings and direct deposits
The app offers customers the ability to manage all PayPal-related transactions from a single dashboard.
BBA pushes for crypto regulatory clarity in Massachusetts
The Boston Blockchain Association has published crypto regulatory advisory guidelines for lawmakers in Massachusetts to consider.
NFT gaming company Animoca Brands acquires majority stake in Bondly
The blockchain game developer is looking to improve cross-chain utilization of nonfungible token assets via its investment in Bondly.
Cuba’s cryptocurrency regulations take effect
Crypto is now a legal method of payment for commercial transactions in the Island nation.
AMC adds Ether and Litecoin to year-end crypto adoption plans
The cinema operator has expanded its plans to accept crypto payments for movie tickets with the inclusion of Ether and Litecoin.
EU set to invest $177B in blockchain and other novel technologies
EU officials have set their sights on significant direct funding for emerging technologies including blockchain.
Bitcoin miner maker Canaan records highest quarterly profit since 2019 IPO
Chinese Bitcoin miner manufacturer Canaan Inc. has reported significant revenue figures for the second quarter of 2021.
Hebei is the latest China province to wield the crypto crackdown hammer
Authorities in the province say crypto mining is inimical to China’s environmental conservation efforts.
MicroStrategy doles out $240M on additional Bitcoin purchase
The company’s Q3 Bitcoin spend now stands at almost $420 million following this latest BTC acquisition.