Thailand SEC Issues Regulations for Crypto Custody Providers
The regulations offer policy guidance regarding the management of digital wallets and keys.
Month: January 2023
Will Bitcoin price crack $22K? Dollar weakness, Bank of Japan easing boost hopes
No change in central bank policy from Japan caused ruffled feathers in forex markets, but Bitcoin remains tied to a trading zone near two-month highs.
TikTok is expanding its state-controlled media label to more countries
Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge TikTok is adding labels to state-affiliated media outlets in more markets following an initial pilot program announced last March. The company first announced the labels in response to the war in Ukraine, saying it was “expediting” the rollout of the program with the pilot in Russia, Ukraine, and … Read more
EU postpones final vote on MiCA for the second time in two months
The final vote was delayed due to issues in the translation of the 400-page legal document.
Coinbase Confirms it is Halting Operations in Japan
Customers have until Feb. 16 to withdraw their fiat and crypto holdings from the exchange.
BBC apologizes after live broadcast sabotaged by X-rated Brazilian meme
The BBC Sport hosts struggled to remain composed while audio from a Brazillian meme played repeatidly from a concealed mobile device in the studio. | Image: BBC Sport BBC Sport’s coverage of an FA Cup soccer match was interrupted yesterday after distorted audio from a porn video was played during a live broadcast. Studio staff … Read more
What are perpetual futures contracts in cryptocurrency?
A perpetual futures contract does not have an expiration date and aims to profit from the non-delivery of the actual commodity.
DeFi Protocol Thena Sees Total Value Surge to $90M in a Week
Thena, a liquidity layer and decentralized exchange (DEX) on the BNB chain, has experienced an uptick in total value locked (TVL) from $5 million to $90 million since its launch last week.
Coinbase stops Japan operations amid trading slump
Coinbase crypto exchange originally started planning its Japanese expansion during the bear market in 2018.
Galaxy S23 spec leak leaves few surprises ahead of February launch
A leaked image of the Galaxy S23 Plus (left) and Galaxy S23. | Image: WinFuture Spec sheets for all three devices in Samsung’s upcoming flagship smartphone lineup, the Galaxy S23 series, appear to have leaked online. If legitimate (which they appear to be) they give a more or less complete picture of what we should … Read more
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Crypto Observers Maintain Risk On Bias as US Debt Ceiling Nears
The debt ceiling refers to the maximum amount of money the U.S. government can borrow by issuing bonds.
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Wednesday’s top tech news: layoffs come for Microsoft
Illustration: The Verge Plus good news if you want to repair a Galaxy S22, but bad news if you’re counting down the days to Apple’s AR glasses. Continue reading…
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CFTC commissioner calls for global industry standards in crypto regulation
CFTC commissioner Caroline Pham said that there are advanced discussions on global standards happening outside of the United States.
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Uber, Bolt drivers hope for increased earnings foiled as Tanzania reinstates 25% commission
Barely a year after Tanzania capped the commissions that e-hailing firms like Uber and Bolt charge their partners at 15%, the authority in charge has backtracked on the order, taking away drivers’ prospects of increased earnings. The fee was increased to 25% effective last Sunday after the Land and Transport Regulatory Authority (Latra) issued a … Read more
Good Meat approved to sell serum-free cultivated meat in Singapore
Good Meat announced today it has received regulatory approval from the Singapore Food Agency to use serum-free media for the production of its cultivated meat. The brand, which is the cultivated meat division of U.S.-based food startup Eat Just, says it is the only cultivated meat producer in the world with the ability to sell … Read more
Dogecoin carbon emissions down by 25% following Elon Musk collaboration
When Musk backtracked on accepting Bitcoin payments for Tesla, he believed that Dogecoin — “even though it was created as a silly joke” — was better suited for transactions.
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Logitech’s new $69.99 webcam is a stylish alternative to its aging C920s
Logitech’s new Brio 300 webcam. | Image: Logitech Logitech is adding a new webcam to its Brio lineup in the form of the Brio 300. At $69.99 (£74.99), it’s at the low end of Logitech’s Brio lineup and only offers up to 1080p / 30fps capture rather than 4K / 30fps or 1080 / 60fps … Read more
Kate is a new car maker focused on micro-cars for everyday use
Meet Kate, a French company that wants to create a tiny car that you can use for your daily commute and various errands. In addition to CEO Matthias Goldenberg and CTO Pierre Escrieut, Kate is also co-founded by Thibaud Elzière, the serial entrepreneur behind Hexa, the startup studio formerly known as eFounders. While Kate is … Read more