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13.12 / 18:45

Blockchain Crypto hotspots continue to thrive despite FTX collapse

The sudden failure of FTX has left many people questioning the impact this will have on the cryptocurrency ecosystem. For instance, it remains questionable whether or not crypto hotspots will continue to flourish or if there will be a decline in innovation.

30.07 / 03:39

UPS Litigation funder Therium hires from Slaughter and May, Wachtell as it embarks on record fundraise

Litigation funder Therium has tapped up elite law firms for four new investment managers as it prepares to raise its largest-ever fund, the firm’s chief investment officer said.

27.07 / 13:11

UPS Litigation funder Therium hires from Slaughter and May, Wachtell as it embarks on record fundraise

Litigation funder Therium has tapped up elite law firms for four new investment managers as it prepares to raise its largest-ever fund, the firm’s chief investment officer said.

29.03 / 04:21

Law Law Decoded: Crypto taxes and taxes on crypto, March 21–28.

It was relatively quiet in the digital asset policy department last week, as regulators and lawmakers in most key jurisdictions retreated to their offices to do the necessary homework. In the U.S., federal agencies got on with the various reports that President Joe Biden’s recent executive orders directed them to produce. Over in the United Kingdom, both the central bank and the Financial Conduct Authority also dropped position papers on crypto-related issues. After thorough deliberation, Thailand’s financial authorities spoke out against using crypto as a means of payment, while rumors of potential legal tender adoption of crypto emerged and died in Honduras.

28.03 / 00:35

Government Blockchain Is Austin the next US crypto hub? Officials approve blockchain resolutions

Innovative cities across America are racing to become the next hot spot for cryptocurrency and blockchain adoption. Miami was the first city to adopt its own part of CityCoins last year, allowing it to implement its own cryptocurrency called “MiamiCoin” to be used for civic engagement.

20.03 / 16:45

Blockchain Bitcoin SXSW 2022 showcased immersive NFT experiences, lacking crypto and Bitcoin sessions

South by Southwest — commonly referred to as “South By” or “SXSW” — has returned to Austin, Texas this year to showcase the latest trends in interactive media, music, art, film and technology. While SXSW runs through March 20, 2022, the entertainment and technology festival kicked off its first weekend with a large focus on Web3 and nonfungible tokens (NFTs).

19.03 / 01:15

event NFT community NFT collections brought to life at SXSW: Doodles and FLUF World

Cointelegraph journalists at South by Southwest, or SXSW, in Austin, Texas reported that NFTs were everywhere this year, marking a new phenomenon for what began as a music festival in 1987. Since evolving into a film, tech and general culture gathering, and after a two-year hiatus, SXSW added blockchain programming to the mix with crypto-related panels, blockchain company sponsors and NFT community interactive experiences.

15.03 / 23:33

Blockchain NFT transparency Co-founders of UkraineDAO and Friends With Benefits DAO talk autonomous organizations at SXSW

Kimbal Musk, Nadya Tolokonnikova and Alex Zhang took to the SXSW stage on Monday to participate in the "Move Over NFTs. Here Come the DAOs" panel at Austin's Convention Center. Tolokonnikova is a former member of the Russian protest punk rock group Pussy Riot, and the co-founder of UnicornDAO and UkraineDAO. Zhang co-founded the social club, DAO Friends With Benefits, and serves as its mayor, while Musk cofounded the philanthropic Big Green DAO. Journalist Michael Casey moderated.

14.03 / 22:33

business Texas Event recap Austin’s SXSW 2022: NFTs everywhere

South by Southwest, one of Austin’s biggest festivals with exhibits from tech industry leaders, films and musical acts, kicked off its first weekend — and the theme for many seemed to be nonfungible tokens, or NFTs.

14.03 / 07:49

Blockchain Adoption policies Austin mayor embraces Web3 tech and crypto payments

Mayor Steve Adler of Austin, Texas, has fully embraced the discovery of what blockchain technology and crypto payments can bring to his city by proposing two new initiatives.

17.02 / 17:49

cryptocurrency European Union NATO NATO accuses Russia of trying to 'stage pretext' to invade Ukraine

Russia has been accused of trying to manufacture a fake reason to invade Ukraine.

03.02 / 19:03

business Texas NFT project blankets Texas capital city in pro-crypto billboards

The founder of a website guiding readers through the digital asset market started a campaign in Austin to increase awareness of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

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