Thailand’s digital minister said he would seek a court order to shut Facebook in the country unless it takes action on the alleged scams.
OpenSea launches advanced NFT marketplace aggregator
The launch of OpenSea Pro is the result of OpenSea’s acquisition of NFT aggregator Gem in April 2022.
Web3 Domain Alliance expands with 51 new members
The Alliance said it aims to focus on consumer protection, preventing naming collisions, fair and open use of intellectual property in the industry, and interoperability of blockchain naming systems, among other topics.
Japan Will Launch Pilot for Issuing Digital Yen In April
Japan will launch a pilot programme in April to test the use of its version of the central bank digital currency (CBDC) known as the digital yen, its central bank said on Friday. The move comes after more than two years of proof-of-concept experiments by the BoJ around the digital yen.
Siemens issues €60M digital bond on a public blockchain
Siemens shared that the process of issuing digital bonds is much faster and more efficient than traditional bond-issuing methods.
Hermès wins case against Mason Rothschild’s Metabirkins
A nine-member jury found Rothschild liable for trademark infringement, trademark dilution, and “cybersquatting,” awarding Hermès $133,000 in damages.
Reinventing yourself in the Metaverse through digital identity
Metaverse users can reinvent themselves with a digital identity built upon avatars and digital assets, but there are challenges to consider.
Philippines’ fintech achieves unicorn status after embracing crypto payments
Voyager reportedly plans to integrate cryptocurrencies, micro investments and insurance products into PayMaya, which already includes a digital wallet.
NFT fashion hits the runway as designers launch in the Metaverse
Mainstream designers are debuting NFT collections in the Metaverse this year, demonstrating the future of fashion.
True Tickets powers blockchain-based Broadway tickets sales
The global events industry is a $800 billion market, and True Tickets CEO argues that on-chain tickets are the key to its growth.
Renewed interest in the Metaverse sends Decentraland (MANA) price 75% higher
MANA price booked a 75% bounce off its swing low as interest in the Metaverse is rekindled.
Over 140 million people have digital yuan accounts, says PBoC head
China’s CBDC hit 62 billion yuan in total transactions processed, according to PBoC’s digital currency head.
Aavegotchi (GHST) gains 50% as ‘Gotchiverse’ auctions set a path to the Metaverse
Investments from gaming guilds, partnerships with crypto-investment firms and the success of the ongoing Gotchiverse auctions all back GHST’s 50% rally.
Buyers shell out $7M for unseen NFT collection
Participants piled $7 million into a dutch auction to win one of 50 Golden Tokens granting ownership to unminted NFTs from artist Tyler Hobbs.
‘We are at war’ with crypto, says Turkish President Erdoğan
The Turkish government’s plans for cryptocurrencies draw a stark contrast to its central bank digital currency intentions.
Despite Bitcoin price crash, BTC is the internet of value transfer: Novogratz
Retail investors had good reasons to overextend in the crypto market, says billionaire Bitcoin bull Mike Novogratz.
Microsoft wants to use Ethereum blockchain to fight piracy
The major software developer’s new plan to combat piracy relies on the transparency of blockchain technology.
Amazon seeks new exec to oversee digital currency strategy
The new Amazon position requires a deep understanding of the digital currency and cryptocurrency ecosystems and related technologies.
China wants US senators to ‘stop making trouble’ out of digital yuan
China’s Foreign Ministry responded to U.S. senators’ claim regarding the digital yuan’s function as a tracking and tracing tool during the 2022 Beijing Winter Games.
Majority of institutional investors ready to buy digital assets, study says
A new study found that institutional investors’ appetite for digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, is growing.