What is cyberpunk: A beginner’s guide to the sci-fi genre
Cyberpunk is a subgenre of sci-fi that explores a dystopian future with advanced technology, where the line between man and machine is blurred.
Month: February 2023
Hong Kong securities regulator adds crypto personnel for industry supervision
Regulators in Hong Kong plan for the addition of personnel to “better supervise” the activities of local virtual asset providers.
Italy Setting Up Crypto Environment That Meets EU’s New Laws, Central Bank Governor Says
Local regulators have begun setting up “authorization and supervision” activities mandated by the bloc’s forthcoming MiCA rules.
Chainlink oracle, data feeds coming to StarkNet ecosystem
StarkWare is set to partner with Chainlink Labs to integrate oracle services and data feeds to the StarkNet testnet.
It’s time to own your digital identity
As we emerge into the world of Web3 and the metaverse, we are starting to see methods of data retention where the web user has full visibility and control of this — specifically through digital identities.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin in the Red for Fifth Day Straight Day
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 6, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
The Rise of Crypto’s Brand of Regenerative Finance
Solar Punk Manuel Alzuru says “a social awakening is happening” and the future of crypto will be tied closely to ReFi. “This is the very beginning,” he says.
Stablecoin adoption could lead to DeFi growth, says Aave founder
Stani Kulechov said that one of the challenges in the ecosystem is that there’s less backing in decentralized stablecoins compared to centralized ones.
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UK Financial Regulator Warns Crypto Firms of Jail Time for Unauthorized Ads
Rules aren’t set in stone but will mirror those for other high-risk investment, the Financial Conduct Authority said
Hodlnaut works with potential buyers to sell firm and FTX claims: Report
Hodlnaut’s court-appointed judicial managers are reportedly in the process of signing non-disclosure agreements with the potential buyers.
Crypto Exchange Binance Introduces Tool for Calculating Taxes on Transactions
The tool, initially available to users in Canada and France, supports reporting of up to 100,000 transactions.
South Korea Issues Guidelines for Regulating Security Tokens as Legislation Looms
Financial regulators in South Korea are working to bring security tokens into the scope of the country’s capital markets rules.
Bitcoin price over $20K creates FOMO with 620K new BTC wallets
The growth of small BTC addresses was very limited in 2022 and slumped to new lows post-FTX, but a significant surge in January suggests trader optimism is high.
Rivian is working on an e-bike
Would you buy a Rivian e-bike? | Photo by Nilay Patel / The Verge Electric automaker Rivian is developing an electric bike, according to sources speaking to Bloomberg. CEO RJ Scaringe apparently told staff about the e-bike effort during a company meeting on Friday, noting that a small team is currently working on it. Bloomberg … Read more
Monday’s top tech news: an ultra year for tech?
Last year’s iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Apple is reportedly thinking about introducing a higher tier iPhone this year Continue reading…
Interpol wants to police metaverse crimes, reveals secretary general
According to Stock, criminals have started targeting users on platforms similar to the metaverse, adding that “We need to sufficiently respond to that.”