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Canada should ‘plant a flag’ in crypto, Says Co-founder of Trading Platform Wealthsimple
Mike Katchen, CEO and co-founder of crypto&stock trading platform Wealthsimple, said the Canadian government should work on growing cryptocurrency and blockchain companies in Canada.During a discussion at the Canada Club in Toronto…
Sandbox Launches Metaverse Accelerator Program, Offering $50M for 100 Startups
Virtual Metaverse gaming platform Sandbox has launched the Metaverse accelerator program, which will provide 100 startups with $50 million in start-up capital to promote the development of the Metaverse field.Sandbox, a subsidiary of…
Thailand’s Market Watchdogs Suggest to Regulate Crypto, Avoid Threatening from Financial…
With the year newly shaping up, more regulators are beginning to explore avenues to regulate the digital currency ecosystem. Accordingly, Thailand’s top regulators have issued a statement to regulate cryptocurrencies as a means of payment.…
Thailand’s Market Watchdogs Suggest Crypto Regulation to Avoid Threatening Financial Stability
With the year newly shaping up, more regulators are beginning to explore avenues to regulate the digital currency ecosystem. Accordingly, Thailand’s top regulators have issued a statement to regulate cryptocurrencies as a means of payment.…
Crypto-Related Cybercrime Saw 30% Increase in 2021: Chainalysis
Blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis said a 30% increase in cryptocurrency-related cybercrime last year from 2020.In a report, Chainalysis stated that cybercriminals laundered $8.6 billion in cryptocurrencies last year, and overall they…
President Erdoğan of Turkey Intends to Host Virtual Forum in the Metaverse
The whole excitement around the metaverse, a virtual world that is projected to be the centre of attraction for social interactions in the future, is arguably not dying down soon, as Turkey’s President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has been…
ADB Launches Blockchain Project for Cross-Border Securities Transactions in APAC
To make cross-border securities transactions more secure and efficient in Asia and the Pacific region, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is going a notch higher by deploying a blockchain-powered project to connect securities depositories…
Bitcoin Needs to Hold $36K for Sustainable Upward Momentum
After plummeting the lows of $33,000, Bitcoin (BTC) has gained momentum by regaining the $37,000 level. The leading cryptocurrency was up by 3.65% in the last 24 hours to reach $37,323 during intraday trading, according to CoinMarketCap.…
Former Goldman Sachs Marcus Head Launches Crypto Investing App with $33M
American venture capitalist Adam Dell, brother of Michael Dell, the founder of computer manufacturing company Dell Inc Component investment team backed the former head of product at “Goldman Sachs Marcus” crypto investment app “Domain…
South Carolina to Play Home for Greenidge’s 175 Acre Crypto Mining Farm
With the United States growing as the dominant region for Bitcoin mining globally, Nasdaq-listed Greenidge Holdings has announced its plans to establish a new data centre for mining cryptocurrencies in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.…
