Web3 is reshaping the music industry as platforms like Audius enable direct stablecoin payouts, offering artists more control over pricing and fan engagement. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/audius-stablecoin-payments-web3-music-industry?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Month: September 2024
Russian Republic Dagestan Battles Underground Crypto Mining Amid Power Outages
Dagestan, a republic in Russia, is stepping up efforts to tackle illegal cryptocurrency mining due to its impact on the power grid and public safety. Underground mining operations have caused recent infrastructure damage, including a substation fire. Officials call for stricter measures to address these issues as miners bypass regulations. Dagestan Cracks Down on Illegal […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/russian-republic-dagestan-battles-underground-crypto-mining-amid-power-outages/
Binance continues to serve Russian users despite 2023 exit
A spokesperson confirmed that Binance continues to serve a “limited number of existing Russian users” a year after announcing its full exit from Russia. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-confirms-russia-presence-after-exit?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
TON blockchain validators prepare for Hamster Kombat coin minting
TON blockchain warns validators to anticipate increased demand as Hamster Kombat expands its user base and introduces HMSTR coin minting. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ton-blockchain-prepares-millions-hamster-kombat-users?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Lightning Wallet Osmo Brings Financial Services to Puerto Rico
Piero Coen, co-founder and CEO of Osmo, a Latam-focused bitcoin and lightning network wallet, has announced that they are now bringing their full suite of financial services for customers in Costa Rica. Costa Ricans can top up their wallet using Sinpemovil, a quick cellphone-linked fiat payment method, debit and credit cards. In addition, wallet users […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/lightning-wallet-osmo-brings-financial-services-to-puerto-rico/
Taurus, Aktionariat partner to enable trading of tokenized shares
Taurus and Aktionariat’s collaboration will allow Swiss SMEs to tokenize shares, offering new trading possibilities for investors on the TDX platform. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/taurus-aktionariat-tokenize-sme-shares-tdx?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Crypto-Friendly New York Mayor Eric Adams Indicted in Corruption Probe
On Wednesday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on federal criminal charges following a lengthy corruption probe that started over two years ago. The indictment, which remains sealed, makes Adams the first sitting city mayor to face such charges, according to a New York Times report. The federal probe, launched in 2021 by the FBI and federal prosecutors…
Experts Say P2E Games ‘Normalize’ Crypto in Emerging Markets
Play-to-earn blockchain games are driving crypto adoption in emerging markets, particularly in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Experts attribute this growth to their accessibility, economic opportunities, and community-building benefits. One expert believes play-to-earn games can serve as a bridge to mass crypto adoption by leveraging the popularity of gaming and introducing users to the […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/experts-say-p2e-games-normalize-crypto-in-emerging-markets/
FTC cracks down on ‘deceptive’ AI projects, including an AI lawyer
“Operation AI Comply” is part of the US federal agency’s latest round of enforcement actions against companies it claims used AI to harm consumers. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ftc-deceptive-ai-project-crackdown-inclues-ai-lawyer?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Zuckerberg shows off new ‘Orion’ smart glasses at Meta Connect
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg teased its “most advanced” smart glasses, a new AR headset and its AI model voiced by Judy Dench. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/meta-smart-glasses-orion-connect-event?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound