Blockchain

Co-Branding im Metaverse: Gemeinsame Welt von Smile und QoQa There has been renewed interest in the virtual reality space since Apple released its Vision Pro headset. This is the $2.9 trillion company’s first major foray into the metaverse: a mixed reality headset that combines virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). A recent survey by Paypal showed that an estimated 38 million people now spend $28 billion a year on metaverse gaming....

Après avoir chaleureusement accueilli Changpeng Zhao [1] à Bercy en novembre 2021, nos autorités nationales révèlent aujourd’hui, dans le sillage de la SEC [2], une enquête contre Binance, accusé notamment d’avoir illégalement exercé en France sans avoir préalablement été enregistré en tant que PSAN [3] auprès de l’AMF [4]. 3 novembre 2021 : Lors d’une discussion publique avec Cédric O, alors secrétaire d’Etat au numérique, CZ annonce...

UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has given a go-ahead to the deal noting that Amazon is not violating any competition concerns. Earlier today on Friday, June 16, Britain’s competition regulator gave a go-ahead to Amazon for its planned acquisition of the Roomba vacuum cleaner maker – iRobot Corporation. UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said that they have cleared the deal which would not lead to any competition concerns in the country. Earlier in April 2023, the...

The official Binance exit from the Netherlands follows the exchange’s inability to secure an official license with Dutch regulators. Binance has announced its exit from the Netherlands. According to an official publication, the world’s largest crypto is leaving the Dutch market as it has been unable to secure a license as a virtual asset service provider (VASP). In the exit announcement, Binance notes it will no longer accept new users in the Netherlands with immediate effect. Also, apart...

Instead of accepting or acknowledging the license return, the commission insists that BlockFi undergo administrative proceedings. The bankrupt crypto exchange was left with no option but to sue Jorge Perez, the Connecticut banking commissioner. BlockFi’s attempts to return its Connecticut money transmitter license have been futile, as the state regulator has repeatedly refused to respond. Instead of accepting or acknowledging the license return, the commission insists that BlockFi undergo...

Following a successful Project Rosalind CBDC test, the BoE is making progress with developing and launching a digital pound. The Bank of England (BoE) is moving closer to launching its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) after its long test project on the potential benefits of the technology. The BoE launched Project Rosalind last year to help decide whether to float a CBDC. The BoE undertook the CBDC project in collaboration with the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) to...

Chancer has entered the fast-paced worlds of blockchain and online betting with an innovative new project that recently launched its presale. The uptake of tokens has been so fast among online betting fans and crypto investors that the first 24 hours of the CHANCER presale raised an impressive $214K. Hoping to raise $15 million during the 12-stage presale event, Chancer has gotten off to an impressive start. Investors are flocking in droves to take advantage. The Chancer...

While announcing Coinbase and Cash App as the new partners, Bitkey referred to some information it passed in March. Bitkey, a self-custody Bitcoin wallet app by Jack Dorsey’s Block, is partnering with Cash App and crypto exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN). The Bitcoin wallet application announced its first two global partners on June 15, noting that it aims to make self-custody more accessible. In addition to enabling customers to purchase, the alliance assures control over private keys....

It remains uncertain how the upcoming halving will affect Bitcoin’s price behavior, especially with global liquidity appearing to have peaked in the near term. With the next Bitcoin (BTC) halving anticipated in the second quarter of 2024, there is considerable speculation about its potential impact on the performance of the leading crypto asset and the market in general. However, according to reports, a new  Coinbase publication suggests that while halving is often seen as a positive event...

OKX Middle East had been offering certain products and services in the region since last July. Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has granted crypto exchange OKX a minimal viable product (MVP) preparatory license. This implies that the exchange is now cleared to fulfill all requirements to bag a full operational license in the region. According to a Thursday statement by OKX Middle East, once it receives this license, it will be able to extend its “approved suite of duly...