Kraken expands European footprint with new virtual asset licenses in Ireland and Spain

Crypto exchange Kraken has successfully secured licenses across two European countries, furthering its regional expansion plan. In a Sept. 26 statement to CryptoSlate, a Kraken spokesperson said it secured the European Union E-Money Institution (EMI) license from the Central Bank of Ireland, which would broaden its EUR fiat services across all 27 European Union member states and […] The post Kraken expands European footprint with new virtual asset licenses in Ireland and Spain appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Taiwan releases new guidelines for crypto exchanges

Taiwan’s regulator, the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has announced new guidelines for virtual asset service providers (VASPs). The agency published the VASP guidelines on Tuesday, which includes exchange registration, segregation of customer funds and prohibition of certain products. дальше »

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Bitcoin gains legal recognition as digital currency in Shanghai, China

A similar report from another Chinese court in September recognized cryptocurrencies as virtual properties protected by law.

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How Blockchain Technology And AR Could Transform The Social Media Industry

While AR has been around for years, it is still confused with virtual reality (VR) – despite the two technologies offering quite different utilities and experiences. While VR refers to creating a whole new virtual world, which simulates the real world, AR takes the real world and augments computer-generated images, figures and landscapes onto it […] дальше »

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Opportunities for Artists and Creators at Decentraland Music Festival 2023

Decentraland’s Music Festival '23 offers artists and creators an opportunity to showcase their talent with grants and virtual land. The post Opportunities for Artists and Creators at Decentraland Music Festival 2023 appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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Hong Kong’s Crypto Future Uncertain After JPEX Scandal, Analysts Warn

Hong Kong’s aspiration to become a global virtual asset hub has suffered a significant setback with the unraveling of the JPEX scandal. This controversy has not only shaken investor confidence in cryptocurrencies but has also cast a pall over the city’s ambitions in the digital asset arena. дальше »

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Hong Kong ramps up crypto business transparency after JPEX blowup

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has introduced new measures to enhance investors’ education following the JPEX debacle. In a Sept. 25 statement, the financial regulator announced its intention to publish a comprehensive list of licensed Virtual Asset Trading Platforms (VATPs) on its website. дальше »

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Hong Kong to name all crypto license applicants following JPEX scandal

Hong Kong’s Securities & Futures Commission (SFC) continues to scrutinize the crypto market to fight unregistered virtual asset trading platforms in the region. On Monday, 25 September, the watchdog vowed to reveal all certified trading platforms to help users identify unregistered cryptocurrency firms in Hong Kong. дальше »

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Bitcoin Bulls Set Sight On $28,000 Price With Investors Adopting A Wait-And-See Approach

As Bitcoin (BTC) continues to hover around the $27K mark, investors are brimming with optimism that the largest virtual currency can break the $28K mark despite the unsavoury remarks from the Feds. дальше »

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Coding for Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality

Explore the evolving world of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality development. Learn the key programming languages, the tools, and understand the technologies The post Coding for Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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Learn How Solana, XRP, and Bitcoin Spark Could Be At The Perfect By Levels 

The digital currency ecosystem is rapidly gaining massive adoption to an extent where institutional and retail investors are joining the bandwagon. The niche faces huge developments and emerging virtual currencies such as XRP and Solana. дальше »

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China’s Trademark Office Approves NFT and Virtual Assets Marks

China's Trademark Office approves marks for NFTs and metaverse assets, bolstering the virtual economy's legal framework and protecting stakeholders. The post China’s Trademark Office Approves NFT and Virtual Assets Marks appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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CoinScan emerges from stealth with $6.3m in funding

The Shalom MecKenzie-backed digital asset analytics platform CoinScan aims to save crypto traders from millions in losses by providing free unbiased token data and scam prevention tools for investing in virtual currencies. дальше »

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Robbie Williams to debut in metaverse with LightCycle

The popular British pop singer Robbie Williams is scheduled to appear in the virtual city dubbed LightCycle. Williams has become the latest celebrity to join the metaverse hype train via LightCycle, a virtual city built using Unreal Engine 5. According… дальше »

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UK Government Officials Address Blockchain and Web3 in Virtual Event

UK politicians discuss their national priorities for blockchain and web3 technologies at the British Blockchain Association's annual summit. The post UK Government Officials Address Blockchain and Web3 in Virtual Event appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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Bitcoin vs Ethereum: A Culture War Rooted in First Principles

Willem Schroe, founder of Botanix Labs, discusses the reasons why his company is working on a decentralized second layer to bring the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) to Bitcoin. дальше »

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Algorand Foundation Announces Build-A-Bull Hackathon in collaboration with AWS

Singapore, Singapore, September 20th, 2023, Chainwire Registration is now open for global hackathon with $200,000 in prizes across five tracks The Algorand Foundation, the organization focused on growing the ecosystem for the world’s most advanced, secure and reliable layer-1 blockchain, announces the opening of registration for Build-A-Bull, a global virtual hackathon with $200,000 (USD) in […] The post Algorand Foundation Announces Build-A-Bull Hackathon in collaboration with AWS appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »

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UK Just Passed an Online Safety Bill That Will Apply to the Metaverse

The bill requires companies to assess the likelihood that children will encounter harmful content in virtual worlds and have measures in place to mitigate such risks. дальше »

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BNB.WIN ecosystem introduces its first RWA product BNB.WIN

This year has seen a series of shifts in the global macroeconomic landscape coupled with evolving regulatory frameworks for virtual assets. Amidst this backdrop, the crypto world continues to evolve bThe post BNB. дальше »

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Filecoin FVM DeFi TVL surges to record as FIL price recoils

Filecoin ecosystem is doing well, even as the crypto winter continues. The most recent data shows that Filecoin Virtual Machine (FVM) inflows have jumped to a record high in the past few months. дальше »

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Walmart Expands into the Metaverse with Dual Retail Experiences

Walmart embraces the metaverse, merging physical shopping with virtual engagements to redefine the retail experience in the digital age. The post Walmart Expands into the Metaverse with Dual Retail Experiences appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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Kangamoon (KANG) Projected to Grow 220% as MANA Hosts New Events, Floki to Recover

Decentraland (MANA) is expanding its ecosystem and activities. It consistently hosts virtual events with some of the best DJs, increasing interest in its token. However, Floki (FLOKI) is also expanding its ecosystem with Valhalla, and analysts are intrigued by its performance. дальше »

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XRP, Dogecoin And Litecoin Removed From New York’s Crypto Greenlist

In a notable development, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has undertaken a substantial revision of its virtual currency framework, resulting in XRP, Dogecoin, Litecoin, among others being removed from the state’s “greenlist”. дальше »

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New York Department of Financial Services updates crypto listing rules with immediate effect

The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) outlined new requirements for virtual currency business entities in the state on Sept. 18. According to the Wall Street Journal, the new rules focus largely on cryptocurrency delistings. дальше »

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South Korean regulators focus on OTC crypto market

South Korean regulators are currently monitoring the trading in the OTC crypto market to avoid its criminal use. The South Korean Supreme Prosecutors’ Office Criminal Law Academy held a session focusing on virtual currencies’ challenges and issues in light of… дальше »

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Taiwan and El Salvador join forces to enrich crypto regulation

Wu Blockchain’s X post reveals that the Taiwan Crypto Association communicated with El Salvador’s Virtual Assets Bureau, Presidential Office, and central bank, calling for enhanced regulatory capabilities. дальше »

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NFTs In Metaverse Expansion

The recent surge in Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has created a seismic shift in how we perceive and interact with the digital world, particularly within the emerging metaverse. NFTs, unique digital assets built on blockchain technology, have found applications in various metaverse sectors, including virtual worlds, gaming, art, and entertainment. NFTs Influence On Virtual Worlds In […] дальше »

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NYDFS’s Crypto Chief Resigns, What’s Next For New York’s Digital Currency Rules?

According to a recent report, Peter Marton, a pivotal player in crypto regulations and Deputy Superintendent of Virtual Currency at the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS), has resigned from Marton’s esteemed role. дальше »

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Metaverse taxation: integrating virtual world into current tax policies

With the metaverse booming to 400 million users, the challenge arises: how do we tax this burgeoning virtual world? дальше »

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Metaverse land sales update a year-low at $4.1m

DappRadar analysts say the industry and observers need to internalize the evolving utility of metaverses. Blockchain-based virtual worlds are struggling to weather the storm as on-chain data indicate a continued trade decline. дальше »

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Meta brings Horizon Worlds to mobile devices and web

Meta is bringing Horizon Worlds beyond virtual reality headsets after more than a year and a half in development. In a blog post on Sept. 14, Meta announced that Horizon Worlds, a collaborative virtual reality (VR) platform built by Meta,… дальше »

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Meta’s Horizon Worlds launches on mobile and web in early access

Mark Zuckerberg’s Horizon Worlds is extending past virtual reality in a bid to bring more users to its 3D virtual world.

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BNB Chain’s Layer 2 Network opBNB Goes Live

The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible L2 chain scalability solution based on Optimism OP Stack expands the BNB Chain ecosystem to provide cheaper gas fees for projects. дальше »

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TOKO Network secures operating licence from Dubai’s VARA

In crypto news today, TOKO Network, a Web3 fintech platform of the DLA Piper law firm, has been granted an operating licence by Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA). A press release from the digital asset creation platform on Monday noted that the approval allows it to operate as a broker-dealer and exchange. дальше »

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Coinbase Steels Itself After US Court Kicks Out Class Action Lawsuit Against Uniswap

A US District Court in New York has thrown out a class action lawsuit instituted against decentralized virtual currency exchange Uniswap on the grounds that the plaintiffs failed to submit evidence that it had broken securities rules. дальше »

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Taiwan Crypto Watchdog to Issue 10 Guiding Principles for Virtual Assets in September: Report

The East Asian country plans on setting out that crypto businesses should keep customers payments separate from their own tokens and that unregistered overseas firms should not solicit business in the country. дальше »

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Taiwan plans ban on unregistered offshore crypto exchanges

Taiwan plans to restrict access to offshore cryptocurrency exchanges that are not registered with the local regulators. According to a Sept. 7 report by Taiwan’s semi-official Central News Agency, the country’s Financial Supervisory Commission recently drafted ten virtual asset service… дальше »

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Pionew Ireland Acquires VASP Licence and Partners with Fiat Republic for European Crypto-Fiat Expansion

Pionew has acquired their Irish VASP (Virtual Asset Service Provider) licence and partnered with Fiat Republic. дальше »

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Taiwan takes center stage with new crypto regulations. Assessing...

Taiwan's guidelines have a strong focus on fostering self-regulation within the virtual asset services industry. Internal control and audit systems are also a part of the regulatory framework. дальше »

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Taiwan to restrict unregistered, noncompliant foreign crypto exchanges

Taiwan’s crypto watchdog has drafted 10 guiding principles for virtual asset service providers operating in the country.

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Bitcoin network faces severe congestion with over 550K unconfirmed transactions

Mempool data shows the Bitcoin network facing severe congestion, with more than 550K transactions awaiting confirmation. Further, transaction fees climbed to above 20 sat/Vb (satoshis per virtual byte). дальше »

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The Future of Workspaces: Clockwise’s Metaverse Campus Unveiled

Discover Clockwise's innovative leap into the metaverse with a virtual office space, blending digital connection and productivity this autumn. The post The Future of Workspaces: Clockwise’s Metaverse Campus Unveiled appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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Casio to launch virtual G-SHOCK watch via Polygon

Casio is partnering with Polygon Labs to launch a virtual G-SHOCK watch project. 15,000 G-SHOCK creator pass NFTs will be distributed beginning September 23. Casio is set to debut a virtual version of its G-SHOCK watch on Ethereum scaling platform Polygon, a development that will bring the iconic watch to the metaverse. дальше »

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Casio to unveil G-SHOCK NFT collection on Polygon

Casio is teaming up with Polygon Labs to unveil its virtual G-SHOCK watch on Polygon's protocols, starting with an NFT community access pass series. дальше »

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Casio Partners With Polygon (MATIC) To Release G-Shock NFT Watches

Polygon (MATIC) has once again landed a big name. Casio Computer Co. , Ltd. has unveiled its plans to launch the virtual G-SHOCK project, an interactive user community aimed at bridging the gap between the iconic G-SHOCK line of shock-resistant watches and its global user base. дальше »

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Cupra’s DarkRebel Concept Car: From Metaverse Unveiling to Real-World Design

Cupra's DarkRebel concept shifts from Metaverse to Munich's IAA Mobility show. User input from virtual platforms will shape the final design, affecting the automotive industry's future. The post Cupra’s DarkRebel Concept Car: From Metaverse Unveiling to Real-World Design appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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Robinhood Embraces Bitcoin And Dogecoin For Its Wallet As It Set Sights Outside Ethereum’s Ecosystem

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China’s Cryptocurrency Verdict: Legal Property Or Trouble Ahead?

Cryptocurrency has long been a contentious subject in China, with the government imposing strict regulations and outright bans on various aspects of the industry. However, a recent report from China’s People’s Court challenges this historical stance, offering newfound recognition to virtual assets as legal property. дальше »

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China's courts recognize virtual assets as legal property

The report affirms that existing Chinese law legally recognizes virtual assets as property. This recognition is particularly noteworthy considering China's prior stance on foreign digital assetThe post China's courts recognize virtual assets as legal property appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Chinese court contradicts government’s stance on virtual currencies, declares them to be legal property

A Chinese court has reportedly ruled that virtual currency should not be immediately treated as illegal under the nation’s legal framework, in apparent contravention to prevailing CCP policy. дальше »

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