The government warned betting companies that failing to comply with the new rules could result in a fine of up to 234,750 Australian dollars ($155,000). Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/australia-bans-crypto-credit-cards-online-gambling
Month: June 2024
Ethereum’s next upgrade: Prague-Electra (Pectra), explained
Ethereum is gearing up for its next major upgrade in the first quarter of 2025, codenamed “Pectra,” which will combine the Prague and Electra upgrades. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/explained/ethereums-next-upgrade-prague-electra-pectra-explained
Uniswap Labs Acquires Onchain Survival Experience Crypto: The Game
Uniswap Labs has announced the acquisition of Crypto: The Game (CTG), an onchain experience mimicking mainstream TV shows like Survivor with a crypto element. The experience involves the participation of several contestants in a series of challenges to gain immunity and avoid being voted out. With the acquisition, completed for an undisclosed amount, CTG’s team […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/uniswap-labs-acquires-onchain-survival-experience-crypto-the-game/
ZkSync says 695K wallets eligible for next week’s ZK token airdrop
The Ethereum scaling blockchain set aside two-thirds of its 21 billion ZK token supply to give to its community, with select users the first to get a share. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/zksync-zk-token-airdrop-announced-wallets-eligible
Solana Launches Mainnet Beta v1.18.15 Upgrade to Address Network Stability
Solana has recommended validators in the network upgrade to the latest Mainnet Beta 1.18.15, which includes several fixes to address network performance and stability. The release includes a central scheduler functionality that can be turned on optionally, focused on solving performance issues identified when there is network congestion. According to Solana Beach, a validator statistics […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/solana-launches-mainnet-beta-v1-18-15-upgrade-to-address-network-stability/
Bitcoin dips as ETFs break 19-day green streak, rumble over US inflation
Traders are seemingly going risk-off ahead of a U.S. CPI print and a Fed monetary policy meeting, with Bitcoin falling to a weekly low. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-drops-etfs-lose-inflow-steak-us-inflation-fed-meeting
Abu Dhabi Regulator, ADGM, Signs Digital Assets MoU With Bermuda Monetary Authority
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) have signed a digital assets Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This MOU establishes a framework for collaboration between the two regulatory authorities to support the creation and effective supervision of digital assets entities across their jurisdictions. It […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/abu-dhabi-regulator-adgm-signs-digital-assets-mou-with-bermuda-monetary-authority/
Metaplanet rallies 10% as it scoops Bitcoin for third time in 2 months
The firm’s third Bitcoin purchase since April 23 brings its total holdings to 141.07 Bitcoin, worth over $9.6 million. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/metaplanet-stock-soars-after-latest-bitcoin-purchase
Study: 14% of ‘Early Adopter’ Kiwis Own Cryptocurrency; Majority Favor It Over Real Estate
At least 14% of New Zealanders surveyed said they have owned cryptocurrency or held digital assets in the past. The findings categorize New Zealanders as early adopters, indicating they were quick to recognize the potential of cryptocurrency. Survey data reveal that only 16% of respondents would invest in real estate, compared to 60% who plan […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/study-14-of-early-adopter-kiwis-own-cryptocurrency-majority-favor-it-over-real-estate/
Australia’s peak crypto lobby group drops ‘blockchain’ from name
Blockchain Australia is now the Digital Economic Council of Australia (DECA) with a membership category for banks, most of which have blocked crypto exchanges. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/blockchain-australia-drops-term-from-name-in-rebrand-banks