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How Are Uniswap’s UNI Governance Tokens Taxed?
Uniswap the popular decentralized exchange recently awarded members its UNI tokens. But what do holders need to know about paying tax on UNI governance tokens?
Ethereum and DeFi Tokens Plummet Amid High Selling Pressure
Popular DeFi tokens, including Yearn.finance (YFI), and Uniswap (UNI) have also witnessed strong corrections in the past few days.
Reddit $MOON Tokens Can Now Be Sold For Fiat
This weekend, a Reddit user posted instructions on how to withdraw $MOON tokens and turn them into cash.
Fusion Hacked? CEO Says That 10M FSN Tokens are Gone
The blockchain-based financial platform, Fusion Network has announced a compromised wallet on Sept. 28. The Fusion swap wallet compromise resulted in a theft of 10 million native FSN tokens.
SushiSwap Receives 130,000 UNI Tokens from Uniswap, Crypto Community Outraged
Decentralized exchange platform Uniswap just launched its own governance token UNI today, and 130,000 UNI tokens were gifted to its hard fork SushiSwap.
Amid The Ongoing Crypto Market Dip, DeFi Tokens BAT, CELO, and HEDG Remain Resilient
The market correction though encompassing has some resilient tokens including BAT, CELO, HEDG.
DeFi Tokens Surge as Bitcoin and Ethereum Hover Around Support Levels due to the Coinbase Effect
Following Coinbase’s announcement, AAVE, BNT, and SNT tokens all surged, rallying from 10% to 24%.
Compound Protocol Halts Supply of Four Tokens Due To Low Liquidity
Decentralized lending protocol Compound has decided to pause the supply of four tokens used as lending assets for collateral on the platform, including ncZRX, cBAT, cMKR, and cYFI.
Magic Eden Halts BRC-20 Trading Temporarily Amid Ordinals Expansion
Magic Eden temporarily suspended BRC-20 trading on October 22, 2023, to ensure user protection until certain BRC-20 regulations were agreed upon. Earlier in June, the platform had extended support for BRC-20 tokens, diving deeper into the Bitcoin ecosystem. Following the halt, trading resumed on July 13, 2023, with a promotional reduction in listing fees to 0.1% for new BRC-20 tokens for a month.
End of Chainlink’s Bull Run? LINK Developers and Whales Dump Tokens
Chainlink (LINK) recently hit $20 on Binance and has surpassed Bitcoin Cash (BCH) by market capitalization before taking a dive.
Blockchain-Focused Fund COSIMO X Acquires Seven-Figure Funding from RIT
COSIMO Ventures, an investment firm situated in Boston and Dublin, recently announced that the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) has endorsed them with a seven-figure investment.
Understanding the Rise of Non-Fungible Tokens
Non-fungible tokens are currently garnering attention in the digital market. To verify their ownership and authenticity, NFTs use blockchain technology. They represent a wide variety of things, such as art, music, games, and even real estate. The concept of NFTs has gained popularity and acceptance. This article details the rise of NFTs and the potential benefits of investing in them.
Animoca Brands Announces Plan to Buy More EDU Tokens
Animoca Brands discloses its intent to acquire more EDU tokens from the open market.
Chiliz (CHZ): Italy and Argentina Launch Exclusive Digital Collectibles to Celebrate Championship Legacies
Italy and Argentina unveil digital collectibles to celebrate their championship legacies.
Binance Launches Promotion to Share 20,000 USDC in Token Vouchers
Binance introduces a new promotion where users can share 20,000 USDC in token vouchers by depositing and trading selected AI tokens.
Binance Updates Monitoring Tag for Multiple Tokens Including BAL, CTXC, and CVX
Binance will extend the Monitoring Tag to include 11 new tokens and remove it from two tokens effective July 1, 2024.
Understanding Closed-Loop Tokens: Enhanced Security and Customization
Closed-Loop Tokens (CLTs) offer enhanced security, compliance, and tailored functionality for specific applications, according to The Sui Blog.
Alchemy Pay Expands Support to Chiliz (CHZ) Chain and Fan Tokens
Alchemy Pay extends its fiat-crypto gateway support to Chiliz (CHZ) Chain and various Fan Tokens, enhancing fan engagement in sports and entertainment.
Understanding Tokens and the Vision Behind Mocaverse
Explore the purpose of tokens and how Mocaverse aims to revolutionize network effects in the Web3 ecosystem.
Comprehensive Guide to Token Design, Launch, and Rights Management
a16z crypto provides an in-depth guide on designing, launching, and managing token rights, covering essential strategies and best practices.
a16z Crypto Explores Token Best Practices and Emerging Trends
a16z crypto offers guidance on token best practices, financial models, and innovation ecosystems, while highlighting recent blockchain advancements in California.
Innovative Economic Model Introduced for App Tokens by a16z Crypto
a16z Crypto unveils a new model for cash flows in app tokens, aiming to enhance compliance and maximize protocol value.
Exploring GalaChain's Expanding Reward Token Ecosystem
GalaChain introduces a diverse range of reward tokens across its ecosystem, enhancing user engagement and offering various avenues for earning tokens through gameplay and platform interactions.
Bitcoin NFTs to Hit $4.5B Market Cap
Galaxy Digital's research unit predicts that the Bitcoin nonfungible token (NFT) market could reach a $4.5 billion market cap by March 2025 based on conservative estimations. The report also outlines bear and bull case scenarios for the market.
INX to Tokenize and List Casper Labs Equity on Regulated ATS Platform
INX Digital Company, Inc., a US-regulated broker-dealer, ATS, and transfer agent, announced on July 19, 2023, that it will tokenize and list the equity of Casper Labs, a leading enterprise blockchain software provider.
Constellation Network’s $DAG and $LTX Tokens Launch at LCX Exchange
LCX will provide a legal framework package for additional L_0 tokens and businesses.
Crypto Alert: Revolutionary DGT Token Community Presale
Tallinn, Estonia, 8 January 2021 DGBLabs OÜ, announces it Community Presale of the DataGrid Token (DGT) for 22nd- 26th January offering a 5% bonus, which is reduced 1% a each day during the sale, on a minimum of one quarter ETH at the price of $.005. Higher Bonus levels available for purchases over 80 ETH. Participants will be required to complete WhiteListing on Blockpass prior to the sale date.
Crypto Art Sales are Soaring as Non-Fungible Token (NFT) Market Gains Traction
Crypto art being bought and sold as ERC-721 non-fungible tokens (NFT) has been making headlines based on the record-breaking sales being witnessed.
LINE Messaging App Launches Digital Asset Wallet and Blockchain Platform to Run Dapps and Tokens
LINE communications app recently launched a new blockchain digital wallet that can be used to manage various crypto assets.
KPMG Study Confirms US Consumers Are Ready to Use Blockchain Digital Tokens
Data don’t lie. New research from KPMG investigated how consumers feel about the application of blockchain digital tokens. It turned out that consumers believe that the blockchain-baked tokenization could significantly transform the way businesses interact with the public. But it emerged that most businesses have not embraced the new technology. Now, you can guess the implications.
FC Barcelona Fan Tokens Worth $1.3 Million Sold Out in Two Hours
FC Barcelona Fan Tokens (BAR) got sold out barely 2 hours after it went live on sale. With BAR, fans all over the world will be more engaged in the decision at the club.
Christie’s Auction House Sells NFT Crypto Art ‘Block 21’ for Over $130K
One of the most prestigious auction houses in the world, Christie’s has sold a digital portrait of the Bitcoin (BTC) code “Block 21” for over $130,000.
Tokens.com Corp Launches Hulk Labs, Focusing on GamFi and NFT
Toronto-based publicly-traded Blockchain technology company Tokens.com Corp has launched Hulk Labs, a platform focusing on Crypto gamefi and NFT investment.
Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Unaffected Despite $150M Hack Suffered by KuCoin
Bitcoin and Ethereum prices have been reported to be unaffected by the security breach that impacted coin exchange KuCoin and that resulted in a loss of $150M.
Winklevoss Backs Ethereum DeFi Craze, Despite Crypto Downtrend and Market Experts' Concerns
With speculations that the decentralized finance (DeFi) industry is rapidly approaching bubble territory, the Winklevoss twins have vouched for the contrary, saying that the current DeFi craze is a revolution in the making.
Donald Trump's NFT Success Unveils Former President's Crypto Ventures
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has made significant strides in the NFT market, as revealed in a recent financial disclosure form submitted to the Office of Government Ethics.
All You Need to Know About the Silicon Valley Cryptocurrency
The rising popularity of cryptocurrency has contributed to a revolution in the digital currency industry. Currently, a U.S based venture capital firm, Andra Capital, has announced its desire to introduce its own Silicon Valley cryptocurrency to leverage its business. It is interesting to see that the company has joined the list of other enterprises like JPMorgan Chase, Arias Intel Corp, Facebook, and others that have created or in the process of creating cryptocurrencies they call their own.
UEFA Champions League Winners FC Bayern Munich Embrace Ethereum Blockchain for Tokenization
FC Bayern Munich, is the latest entrant in the Ethereum-based fantasy soccer game platform called Sorare, which leverages non-fungible tokens.
Hedera Mainnet Exploited, Leading to Theft of Liquidity Pool Tokens
Hedera Hashgraph has confirmed a smart contract exploit on its mainnet, resulting in the theft of liquidity pool tokens from decentralized exchanges (DEXs) that use code derived from Uniswap v2 on Ethereum. The suspicious activity was detected when the attacker attempted to move the stolen tokens across the Hashport bridge, leading operators to temporarily pause the bridge. The exact amount of tokens stolen is unknown, and the Hedera team is working on a solution to remove the vulnerability.
Curve Founder Michael Egorov Withdraws Near 12 Million CRV Tokens
Michael Egorov, the founder of Curve Finance, withdrew nearly 12 million CRV tokens, equivalent to $5.08 million, from the platform's vesting contracts on October 12, 2023. This move aligns with the vesting schedule of CRV, enabling Egorov to claim $235,000 worth of CRV daily.
UNICEF to Commemorate its 75th Anniversary of Changing Children’s Lives by Selling 1,000 NFTs
To celebrate efforts of saving children's lives and defending their rights for seventy-five years, UNICEF intends to sell 1,000 data-driven NFTs.
How Triffic is Gamifying Advertising for Local Businesses
Entering the world of cryptocurrency can be a daunting prospect for newcomers, with several practical and psychological barriers to overcome. Most people who’ve heard of Bitcoin are aware of its notorious volatility, and in some cases, of negative headlines associated with cryptocurrencies, such as the risk of hacks and losing private keys.
To Criminalize or Not to Criminalize Bitcoin and Crypto? Moscow Reconsiders
The State Duma is discussing its legislative plans regarding Bitcoin and cryptocurrency usage and has been reported to seemingly have a change of heart regarding digital assets adoption in Russia.
Spanish LaLiga League Joins Hands With Sorare to Launch NFTs for all Players
Spanish LaLiga league has teamed up with Ethereum-based fantasy soccer game platform Sorare to establish non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for all its players.
Women in Blockchain: Sam Shrager of BCB Group
The Women in Blockchain Series describes the journeys of some of the pioneer women driving initiatives and changing the nature of work by leveraging this revolutionary technology.
Ripple Gains Major Payments Institution License from Singapore's Monetary Authority
Ripple, a leading enterprise in blockchain and crypto solutions, has secured a Major Payments Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This follows the in-principle approval granted to Ripple in June 2023. The license will enable Ripple to continue offering regulated digital payment token services in Singapore, a key market for the company.
Singapore High Court Approves iSanctuary's Use of NFTs for Financial Investigations
In a legal first for Singapore, the High Court has granted permission to UK-based financial investigation firm Intelligent Sanctuary (iSanctuary) to use nonfungible tokens (NFTs) in tracking and freezing assets related to a hack. The NFTs, created in partnership with Mintable, will serve as a warning to counterparties and exchanges and enable real-time tracking of transactions from the compromised wallets.
Ethereum PoW Fork Token Price Drops Over 60% A Day after Mainnet Launch
ETHPoW was trading as high as $60.68 on Thursday morning after the merge, but on Friday the new token experienced a huge plunge.
Ethereum’s Perpetual Swaps Open Interest Hit a Two-Month High
The latest surge in the crypto market has made Ethereum’s perpetual swaps open interest to hit a record-high.
Binance to Cease Support for Leveraged Tokens by April 2024
Binance announces the cessation of support for leveraged tokens by April 2024, urging users to adjust their holdings and trading strategies in light of the upcoming changes.
Arbitrum Foundation Proposes Control of $1 Billion in ARB Tokens
The proposed "special grants" program on the Arbitrum blockchain, which would allocate 750 million ARB tokens worth nearly $1 billion to the centralized Arbitrum Foundation without input from token holders, has caused community concerns.
US SEC Commissioner Proposes 3 Year Securities Law Exemption for Crypto Projects
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce has doubled down on her recent suggestion to provide decentralized network developers a safe harbor and has now submitted a formal proposal.
Bringing Bitcoin to Ethereum: Wrapped Bitcoin Surpasses $1 Billion in Total Value Locked
Decentralized finance (DeFi) keeps booming as one of its Bitcoin tokenization protocols recently skyrocketed by 900% in a span of two months.
Arbitrum's Governance Token Return Proposal Rejected
A proposal to return 700 million ARB governance tokens to Arbitrum's DAO Treasury was rejected by 84% of the total votes received. The proposal was introduced after the Arbitrum Foundation transferred funds without community approval in March.
$2 Million Worth of Cryptocurrency Lost in Dexible Hack
One of Dexible's founders lost $50,000 in bitcoin.
Emirates Airline to Roll Out Bitcoin Payment and Enter the Metaverse
To optimize customer satisfaction rates, Emirates Airline has revealed plans to adopt advanced digital solutions, such as cryptocurrency, metaverse, and blockchain.
KuCoin Becomes the First Centralized Exchange to Start Offering NFT ETFs
KuCoin said the launch of its ‘NFT ETF Trading Zone’ aims to improve the liquidity of NFT assets and lower the investment threshold of major NFTs to its over 20 million users.
NFT Surpasses Crypto and Ethereum in Google Searches
To show their trendiness, NFT Google searches have surpassed those of Ethereum and crypto, according to Google Trends.
BRC-20 Bitcoin Tokens Surpass $1 Billion Market Cap
BRC-20 Bitcoin tokens reached a market capitalization of $1 billion, with notable tokens like ORDI, NALS, VMPX, PEPE, and MEME experiencing price variance of between +11% and -55%. The token standard uses Ordinals and Inscriptions to manage token contracts, minting, and transfers on the Bitcoin blockchain.
Binance Stops Trading Of Stock Tokens amid increasing Global Regulatory Scrutiny
Binance has announced that it will suspend providing digital versions of stocks such as Coinbase, Apple, and Tesla, a time when the exchange faces rising pressure from regulators across the globe.
BRC-20 Tokens Surge in Popularity as Traders Flock to Bitcoin's Latest Token Standard
BRC-20 tokens, the latest token standard on the Bitcoin blockchain, have seen a surge in popularity as traders and investors embrace the novel fungible token. With a market capitalization of over $1 billion and a total trading volume of $207.7 million in the past 24 hours, BRC-20 tokens like ORDI, NALS, VMPX, PEPE, and MEME have experienced significant price variance.
Steamboat Willie Enters Public Domain, Inspires NFT and Meme Coin Craze
The public domain's "Steamboat Willie" Mickey Mouse version has sparked the creation of popular NFTs and meme coins, marking a new era in digital art and copyright freedom.
Ethereum Miner Balances Hit a 50-Month High as ETH Leads in NFT Sales
Ethereum (ETH) miners have seen their holdings go through the roof to the tune of $1.85 billion.
South Korean Car Dealer Launches NFTs to Reduce Paperwork Costs
Han Sung Motor, a South Korean imported car dealer, has rolled out non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to offer customers a secure and convenient experience because they can check car details using their smartphones.
Cardano's Goguen Rollout Could Directly Compete with Ethereum with its New Smart Contract Implementation
Cardano’s Goguen era, which marks the next period after Shelley, will be the era of implementing smart contracts and enabling decentralized applications (Dapps) on the network. The Goguen era is Cardano’s third development phase, which is expected to start in the third quarter of 2020 with the release of its testnet.
China's Supreme People's Procuratorate Examines Legal Issues of NFTs Amid Booming Digital Economy
China's Supreme People's Procuratorate has turned its attention to the legal challenges associated with non-fungible tokens (NFTs), amidst the booming digital economy, according to an announcement made on its website.
Embattled Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb May Be Acquired by Huobi
As interest mounts up toward the acquisition of Bithumb, Huobi Global is named as one of the favorite candidates to take up ownership of the exchange.
Ethereum-Based Wallet MetaMask Adds Token Swaps to Its Features
MetaMask recently announced a new add-on to its browser which can facilitate decentralized finance (DeFi) transactions for Ethereum-based tokens.
Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Teases "Soulbound Tokens" for Decentralized Society
In projecting what the future holds, Vitalik Buterin, the face of the project has teased about the emergence of “Soulbound Tokens (SBTs).”
Hong Kong Regulator SFC Warns ICOs as Unauthorized Investment Schemes
The Hong Kong Securities and Financial Commission have issued a warning to the public to beware of unregulated investment schemes, such as digital tokens and initial coin offerings (ICO).
NFT Sales Slide to a 12-Month Low Amid Crypto Meltdown
The bloodbath in the crypto market has contributed to sales in the non-fungible token (NFT) sector slipping to a 12-month low, according to crypto analytic firm Chainalysis.
Enjin Launches NFT-Focused Blockchain, Migrates Native Token and Merges Efinity Token
Singapore-based Enjin, a pioneer in the blockchain ecosystem for Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and digital assets, has launched the Enjin Blockchain.
iFinex Proposes $150 Million Share Buyback from Bitfinex Hack Victims
iFinex, Bitfinex's parent company, plans a $150 million share buyback to re-acquire shares given as compensation for a 2016 hack. The offer follows a valuation surge from $120 million in 2016 to $1.7 billion, providing an exit route for investors. Shareholders have until October 24 to respond to the buyback offer.
Arbitrum Community Seeks Return of 700 Million ARB Tokens
The Arbitrum community has proposed the return of 700 million ARB tokens to its DAO Treasury after the Arbitrum Foundation transferred the funds without community approval. The proposal requires the foundation to return the tokens before proceeding with its budget plan, and voting ends on April 14.
Leading Sneaker MarketPlace Sets Foot in the Metaverse to Spur Innovations
The Edit LDN, a global sneaker marketplace based in London, has entered the metaverse by developing a premium store to drive its innovation a notch higher.
Ripple Whale Moves 40 Million XRP to Bitstamp Crypto Exchange After Being Dormant for Years
Blockchain analytics picked up an unusual Ripple transfer of 40 million XRP.
Bancor 3 Integrates Over 100 Tokens to Enhance DeFi Liquidity
Bancor 3, a DeFi liquidity solution by decentralized trading protocol Bancor, has incorporated more than 100 tokens, such as USD Coin (USDC), Polygon (MATIC), and Enjin (ENJ), for more sustainable and safer DeFi yields through community sourcing.
Nifty Launches First USD-Based NFT Exchange Backed By Winklevoss Twins
Nifty, a centralized USD-based exchange for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), has announced that the Nifty Gateway 2.0 upgrade is live as of March 17.
WWE Plans to Release the Undertaker NFTs Ahead of WrestleMania 37
The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has announced that it will release non-fungible tokens (NFTs) featuring the Undertaker ahead of WrestleMania 37, which will run today and tomorrow at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida.
Binance's BNB Chain Fusion: Merging BEP-2 and BEP-20 for Enhanced Efficiency and Security
Binance's BNB Chain Fusion plans to unify BEP-2 and BEP-20 chains by April 2024, enhancing security and efficiency. Users must transfer BEP-2 and BEP-8 tokens to BEP-20 to preserve assets.
DekaBank to Launch Blockchain-Based Tokenization Platform
German asset management DekaBank is cooperating with Metaco to build a tokenization platform but won't trade Bitcoin.
Arbitrum Foundation Under Fire for Selling ARB Tokens Before Budget Ratification
The Arbitrum Foundation sold ARB tokens before the community ratified the organization's budget, leading to a governance crisis. The Foundation used the tokens for the DAO's operational purposes. The situation calls into question the efficacy of the community governance model and the power dynamics of centralized organizations in decentralized ecosystems.
Klaytn's Governance Council: Bringing Enterprises and Institutions Together on Blockchain
In part 1 of our interview with Zachary Keats of Klaytn, Kakao’s blockchain development arm, we explored Klaytn and Kakao’s dominance in the online and digital community in South Korea. Although Kakao gives Klaytn a large audience and participant pool in South Korea, what other attributes does Klaytn have that makes it an exceptional blockchain?
Visa Rolls Out Creator Program to Empower Artists with NFTs
Payment giant Visa has launched an initiative dubbed Visa Creator Program intended to help filmmakers, artists, fashion designers, and musicians revamp their businesses through non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
Australian Taxation Office Clarifies CGT on DeFi and Crypto Wrapping
The Australian Taxation Office has issued guidelines on the capital gains tax implications for decentralized finance activities and crypto token wrapping, following a recent security breach.
Uniswap v4 Aims to Dominate Long Tail Asset Market
Uniswap plans to deploy version 4 of its decentralized exchange, aiming to capture long tail assets and small capitalization tokens, enhancing its current offering.
Wrapped Tokens Issued by FTX or Alameda Slumps, No Longer Redeemable
Following the filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy from FTX, the wrapped tokens issued by the crypto exchange or its sister trading shop Alameda Research have now undergone a price decline.
Russian Banking Giant Sberbank to Tokenize Financial Assets Using Stablecoins
Sberbank, Russia’s biggest bank, has disclosed the possibility of issuing tokens to be utilized in digital financial assets (DFA) settlements. The token will be in the form of a stablecoin to be pegged to the nation’s currency, the Russian ruble.
Coca-Cola to Launch First-Ever NFT Collectibles to Honor International Friendship Day
Coca-Cola has partnered with Tafi, a leading designer of avatars and digital wearables, for the company’s first-ever non-fungible token (NFT) to celebrate International Friendship Day to be held on July 30.
THORChain (RUNE) Price Soars After Multicoin Capital’s Heavy Investment
Multicoin Capital has made an unusual move by betting big on THORChain (RUNE), a digital currency that is not widely acclaimed like BTC
Grayscale Pairs with Coindesk Index to Launch DeFi Fund and Index
Grayscale Investments has made a move to launch a new DeFi fund and index with Coindesk Index. Grayscale said that the new DeFi fund would give investors the ability to invest in the DeFi protocol.
tZERO Partners With Alliance Investments to Tokenize $25M Real Estate Project in UK
tZERO has announced that it has collaborated with Alliance Investments for the sole aim of tokenising River Plaza worth around $25 million.
Team behind Friendsies NFT project refutes claims
NFTs Friendsies denies departing NFT after being called a "hard rug."
BNB Chain's Red Alert Flags 191 High-Risk Projects
Binance's BNB Chain has added 191 new high-risk projects and decentralized applications (DApps) to its weekly red alarm list. The list is based on smart contract assessment and includes projects suspected of issuing fake tokens, having high tax fees, or malfunctioning websites or Twitter handles. The alert is aimed at helping users research before investing, and does not represent the risk level of the underlying DApp projects.
HSBC to Initiate Institutional Digital Assets Custody Service in 2024
HSBC plans to launch a digital assets custody service for institutional clients in 2024, partnering with Metaco to expand its digital offerings to include tokenised securities.
Proposal to Return ARB Tokens to Arbitrum DAO Treasury Rejected
A proposal seeking the return of 700 million ARB governance tokens to Arbitrum's DAO treasury was rejected after receiving only 14.5% of the total votes. The proposal called for the foundation to return the tokens as a symbolic gesture to demonstrate the DAO's control over the governance holders. The rejection comes amid a dispute between Arbitrum's community and foundation over its governance proposal AIP-1.
Blockchain Platform Owned by Russia’s Richest Man Gets Greenlight to Tokenize Air Tickets
Vladimir Potanin, arguably the richest man in Russia, has been granted permission to offer digital tokens to book air tickets, purchase metals, and transfer ski passes using his blockchain platform dubbed Atomyze. The much-needed go-ahead was given by the nation’s central bank last week based on Potanin’s urge to tokenize commodities from a consumer perspective.
FC Barcelona Enters the Crypto Space with Blockchain-Propelled Fan Engagement Platform
FC Barcelona, one of the most successful and envied football clubs in the world, has joined hands with Chiliz, a fintech firm, in the provision of a blockchain-powered fan-engagement platform.
How Blockchain is Prompting Innovations in Waste Management
Blockchain can come in handy in the realization of efficient waste management measures through the creation of a trustworthy, transparent, and immutable supply chain network for a plethora of different records. This technology can aid in the digital tracking of information, allowing an in-depth analysis of supply chains.
38 Million XRP Tokens Dumped by Ripple Co-Founder Jed McCaleb, When Will His Supply Run Out?
Amid the SEC lawsuit, Ripple’s former Chief of Technology Officer (CTO) and co-founder Jed McCaleb has been getting rid of his XRP stash at a steady rate.
KuCoin Hacker Scrambles to Dump Stolen Chainlink Tokens, Crypto Exchanges Collaborate for Clamp Down
The KuCoin hacker has begun dumping his stolen funds, after having made off with over $150 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC), ERC-20 tokens, and Ether (ETH).
SushiSwap (SUSHI) Slashes Rewards and Total Value Locked Takes a Plunge—What Does This Say About LPs?
SushiSwap (SUSHI) recently cut its rewards from 1,000 SUSHI tokens per block for liquidity providers, to 100 SUSHI tokens as of Ethereum block 10850000.
Sui Foundation Reallocates 117M SUI to Bolster Network Growth
Sui Foundation announces the reallocation of 117 million SUI tokens from external market makers to support the growth of its Layer 1 blockchain network, Sui. The move aims to bolster the network's DeFi ecosystem, which recently recorded its highest-ever total value locked (TVL) at approximately $37 million. The reallocation will not impact the circulating supply of SUI tokens.
BNB, HT, and FTT Experience a Surge Ahead of Coinbase Listing
Since Coinbase announced its listing, its valuation has gone from 70 billion U.S. dollars to its current value of 91.5 billion U.S. dollars. The direct listing of the exchange had made investors re-examine the future potential of digital currency exchanges and cryptocurrencies. In the past few weeks, the three major platform-derived currencies BNB, HT, and FTT have risen several times.
Kia America Deploys NFTs in New Creative Campaign Debuting the New 2023 KIA Soul Model
Kia America, a leading automotive brand, has launched a new creative campaign featuring non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for its iconic 2023 Kia Soul model.
Partnership to Tokenize Artifacts Recovered from the Titanic
To support Titanic study, recovery, and preservation, artifacts will be tokenized as NFTs.
Investment Funds for 2020 | Index Funds Centralized Decentralized and the Blockchain
On the outset, this article has been written to put in perspective Index Funds as we know them, which new kind of Index Funds are developing with Cryptocurrencies (Digital Assets) and what developments are taking place in the Global Capital Markets with Blockchain developments.
Thailand Waives Taxes on Investment Tokens
Thailand's cabinet has agreed to waive corporate income tax and VAT for companies issuing investment tokens, encouraging alternative capital raising in addition to conventional methods. The government hopes to generate 128 billion Thai baht from investment token offerings over the next two years.
Elizabeth Warren Wants SEC to Double Down on Crypto Enforcement
Warren wants the SEC to "double down" on crypto enforcement. The U.S. senator said that the previous SEC administration "basically gave the green light" to a cryptocurrency market "full with trash tokens".
MUFG Seeks Seamless Automatic Securities Settlement via Blockchain
MUFG (Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group), one of Japan’s biggest banking institutions, has announced the establishment of an ST (Security Token) Research Consortium intended at protecting investors’ rights, as well as offering fund settlement and seamless automatic securities settlement via blockchain.
EBA Opens Consultation on Liquidity Stress Test Guidelines for Crypto Assets
The EBA is requesting input on draft guidelines for liquidity stress tests for crypto assets, aiming to improve market resilience and comply with data protection regulations until February 8, 2024.
Ernst & Young’s Blockchain Technology to Create NFTs for Award-Winning Italian Film
Big-four accounting and auditing firm Ernst & Young’s blockchain-as-a-service dubbed EY OpsChain will create NFTs for the award-winning Italian film La Leggenda Di Kaspar Hauser.
Aave DAO Passes Proposal to Recover Lost Tokens
Aave DAO has passed a proposal called “Rescue Mission Phase 1 Long Executor” to recover lost AAVE, LEND, Tether, UNI, and staked AAVE tokens that were mistakenly sent to certain token contracts in the past. This proposal authorizes Aave developers to upgrade the smart contracts and send the lost tokens back to their original owners automatically. The new implementations for these contracts will only include extra logic during initialization, implying that future tokens mistakenly sent to these addresses may not be recoverable.
Chiliz Launches Layer-1 Blockchain to Support Growth
EVM-compatible Chiliz Chiliz 2.0 Blockchain as fan tokens rise.
Chinese Police Seize $14M in Crypto from Scammers Posing as Huobi Officials
The Chinese police arrested a crypto scammer gang in Wenzhou that reportedly swindled $14.3M in cryptocurrencies.
How Casinos Are Using Digital Tokens to Enhance Player Loyalty Programmes
Uncover how digital tokens revolutionise online casino loyalty, enhancing benefits and engagement. Explore innovative strategies reshaping gambling.
POSA Publishes Two White Papers
The nonprofit cryptocurrency industry group Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA) has produced papers on receipt token legality.
Coinbase Says it Will List Potential Forked Tokens Following Post-Ethereum Merge
Ethereum's merge is drawing nearer. Coinbase has said it will evaluate potential fork tokens that might emerge after the merge.
Kraken Has No Plan to Delist Tokens Labeled as Securities by the SEC - Incoming CEO
Kraken said it won’t remove such tokens from its exchange because it does not offer securities to users.
Kim Kardashian Charged $1.2M by the SEC For EthereumMax Promotion
American TV reality superstar, Kim Kardashian has been charged by the United States Securities Commission (SEC) for the promotion of EMAX Token, the native coin of the EthereumMax protocol
Exchange Tokens Recovers as Investors Focus on Utility
The cryptocurrency ecosystem is gradually seeing a comprehensive recovery, and while there is still a bit of volatility in the market, exchange tokens are on a bullish tear as investors return back to trading actions
DeFi and Exchange Tokens Participate in Crypto Bull Run
As the broader market sees a continuous run in price and valuation, DeFi and exchange tokens are also catching up on the growth.
SEC Alleges Fraud Against SafeMoon Amidst System Flaw Exploit
The US SEC has accused decentralized finance project SafeMoon of fraud following a system flaw in March that resulted in a loss of 8.9 million BNB. The breach was linked to a vulnerability in SafeMoon's smart contract, allowing malicious transfers of 32 billion SFM tokens. Insider involvement is suspected.
Animoca Brands-Backed Lympo Protocol Suffers Hack With Over $162M Loss
According to a statement shared by Lympo Network with its community members, the protocol suffered a cyberattack that duly impacted its hot wallets, leading to a loss of approximately 165.2 million LMT tokens.
Samsung Adds New Crypto Feature to Their Devices with “Stellar” Blockchain
Samsung device users can now securely store the private keys of their cryptocurrency wallet on their phone, with a recent add-on feature by the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF).
Australia Opens Public Consultation on National Taxonomy of Crypto Assets
A crypto licence and custody document will be released in mid-2023.
Terraform Labs CEO Asks for Dismissal of SEC Charges
Do Kwon, CEO of Terraform Labs, has requested the dismissal of charges filed by the SEC, arguing that the claims are invalid and that the agency lacked proper jurisdiction. Kwon's counsel stated that Terra's tokens and projects were not specifically targeted at U.S. investors. The South Korean district court previously dismissed security violation charges against the co-founder of Terraform Labs, Hyun-seong Shin, deeming LUNA as non-security under Korea’s Capital Markets Act.
HSBC is looking for a top executive to work with asset tokenization
The Tokenisation Director would "create and execute" a worldwide tokenization proposal.
Dozens of AI-Powered Chatbot Tokens Found to Be Part of honeypot schemes
Blockchain security company PeckShield has warned about "dozens" of BingChatGPT pump-and-dump tokens.
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The Bahamas Regulator Denies Requesting FTX To Manufacture New Tokens
The allegations made by FTX debtors have been rejected by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB), which also expresses worry over the fact that the inquiry has been hampered. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SCB) had to issue a statement on January 3 clarifying that it had to address significant misstatements made by John J. Ray III. According to the attorneys for FTX, the government of the Bahamas is said to have demanded that Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX, launch a new cryptocurrency that would be controlled by local authorities.
Binance Launches New Update to Fan Token Platform
Lisa Binance He believed the fan club concept might connect people to their teams.
Thailand's Mystic Valley Music Festival To Receive Payment Via its Minted MYST Tokens
Thailand's Mystic Valley music festival will be accepting payment for tickets from attendees through its own native MYST tokens.
Has the DeFi Bubble Burst? Top DeFi Tokens Crash by 50%
The decentralized finance (DeFi) industry appears to be crashing, with DeFi tokens plummeting and dropping by 50% and more over the past seven days.
Is NEO About To Crash? Developers Unleash 1.6 Million Tokens
Launched in 2014 as Antshares and later rebranded as NEO in 2017, the leading Chinese-based technology platform could now witness a massive price fluctuation in the market as its developers have unleashed 1.6 million NEO tokens which represent 2.3% of its total circulating supply.
Ripple Releases One Billion Tokens from Escrow Again, Does This Influence XRP's Price Movement?
Ripple released a total of 1 billion XRP from its Ripple escrow account in two separate transactions of 500 million tokens each. Will XRP price plummet?
Kraken Newly Announces to XRP Holders Its Support for Spark Tokens’ Upcoming Airdrop, XRP Climbs Higher
After Kraken signaled that it was not planning on supporting the upcoming Spark tokens’ airdrop, the cryptocurrency exchange appears to have changed its mind.