The most critical companies building the metaverse will be focused on game engines, VR and digital assets
Opinion: While the metaverse is based on gaming and technology, there are too many broad technology and gaming stocks in existing metaverse indices to make them effective products. But what should be left out?
ETF will track the Solactive Metaverse Theme Index (SOMETAV) and hold Apple, Meta, Unity and Nvidia as its heaviest weightings
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced that a long-awaited bill regulating digital assets is ready, according to reports in local media. The contents of the bill have not been made public, but it’s expected to be hostile to digital assets, […]
Alibaba has a considerable portfolio of blockchain infrastructure patents, but this isn’t the same as supporting cryptocurrency
Binance has been approved for a license-in-principle in Bahrain as the exchange looks to expand its footprint in the Middle East
XRP is up almost 120% from the day prior to the SEC’s suit, despite many of the largest exchanges delisting the token
Ubisoft, along with other major game publishers, are pushing NFTs as a next-generation companion to games. But are gamers interested?
Twitter founder and Block CEO Jack Dorsey’s Bitcoin maximalism was on display in reply to a question from Cardi B, while sharing that he’s bearish on Web3
A tokenization platform from global law firm DLA Piper, hopes to change the equation by using its experience to meld together law and technology
Attorneys argue that neither Do Kwon nor his company were properly served by the SEC and, as non-US residents, they aren’t under the Commission’s jurisdiction
The company rejects a Bloomberg report that the license withdrawal was due to a lack of have sufficient anti-money laundering controls
While the Biden Administration explores options for Russia sanctions, should it invade the Ukraine, Moscow looks to ensure Ruble liquidity
Solana has had a wild week with the network freezing up on the backs of a popular IDO and announcements from Galaxy Digital and a Fed Decision
Joint venture would allow Binance access to the fast-growing Indonesian market, with institutional support from the nation’s largest bank
The DAO token of the Sushi decentralized exchange spiked 20% after CTO tweets resignation, then declined as US trading day began
Australia’s Treasurer Josh Frydenberg called this the biggest overhaul of the country’s payment infrastructure in 25 years
“In the interest of the Sushi Community I am resigning as CTO effective immediately,” Joseph Delong wrote in a tweet
Research firm estimates that by 2032, Web3 will add $1.1 trillion of economic value to India’s GDP.
In a note, cryptocurrency liquidity provider B2C2, which has significant operations in Japan, said this move was expected but the long term implications aren’t clear.
The Indian billionaire chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, endorsed blockchain technology and DeFi at a recent event as India’s parliament debates a crypto bill.
Arcane Research analyst Vetle Lunde explained to Blockworks that the market moves are largely due to de-risking amidst the uncertainty of the Omicron variant as well as signals from the Fed that tapering is about to begin.
Indian broadcaster NDTV obtained a draft of a bill being circulated throughout Cabinet, which suggests the Securities and Exchange Board of India will create an extensive regulatory framework for crypto in the country.
Proposed tax would levy a 20% capital gains on cryptocurrency transactions. Critics say this has driven a significant amount of volume offshore.
BadgerDAO token crashes 20% as users and security auditors suspect that the exploit came from the DAO’s web interface.
Facebook initially banned crypto ads in the January 2018 as the digital asset market imploded after the ICO bubble popped.
The CEO of Korea’s stock exchange, Sohn Byung-doo, says more rules are needed to institutionalize crypto.
A currency arms race is brewing in Asia. A Minister for Economic Security, and a former Bank of Japan governor say Tokyo must act faster to create a CBDC in light of China and Europe’s efforts.
Crypto.com follows in FTX’s footsteps, buying up regulated entities to expand its presence in the US.
While bitcoin and ether stalled on inflation, regulatory comments from US officials, investors in Asia continue to make moves as interest in DeFi grows.
Jump Crypto, Blockchain Capital, Alameda Research and Coinbase Ventures, are among marquee investors supporting Hxro’s strategic round.
With backing from Peter Thiel, Galaxy Digital and Block.one, the Gibraltar-based exchange could disrupt the institutional trading market. But it is not without controversy.
Fears of a People’s Bank of China crack down on WeChat Pay and AliPay to boost the eCNY — China’s central bank digital currency — may be overblown, for now.
Korea’s unique system of apartment rentals called Jeonse and a steep proposed capital gains tax are on a collision course.
Local media reports conclude the government will regulate crypto as a commodity, and prohibit its use as a payment mechanism, while building infrastructure for KYC/AML around fiat gateways.
Analysis of new India crypto bill shows that the government isn’t leaning towards a blanket ban, but rather creating a regulatory framework.
The Chairman of the Committee, Senator Sherrod Brown, has sent inquiry letters to stablecoin issuers and exchanges.
During Blockworks’ DAS London event, panelists agreed that governments are aware of the power of DeFi but are scared of it.
Binance has registered a new corporate entity, Binance Exchange (Ie), and seems to have abandoned plans to set up headquarters in Singapore.
Indonesia has more crypto than stock traders and a burgeoning DeFi industry. StraitsX also issues the SGD stablecoin in Singapore.
Bonds that fund El Salvador’s Bitcoin City to be issued on Blockstream’s Liquid Network and processed by iFinex, the controversial company behind Tether.
Private equity firm KKR to lead the Anchorage Series D investment round, signaling growing interest in digital asset custody.
Institutional investors might not be comfortable with investing in DeFi by holding tokens. New syndicated loan gives them an effective proxy.
Digital ownership is a key pillar of the metaverse, unlocking truly virtual experiences. But is Facebook’s move into the space the right ingredient for growth?
While the UK is home to a strong TradFi industry, and a number of key institutional crypto stakeholders, Peter McCormack, host of What Bitcoin Did, and Oliver von Landsberg-Sadie, CEO of BCB Group, wonder if it can keep up with the US in crypto adoption.
Taproot will bring smart contracts to bitcoin and fully unleash the power of the Lightning Network while enhancing privacy protections.
The fifth fund from ParaFi targets up to 30 early to mid-stage companies and is expected to close by mid-December.
If you want to see where the hundreds of millions of dollars of VC funds will be used next look away from where the marketing people and executives are speaking; developer tracks are the most interesting part of a conference.