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09.01 / 09:27

movie Scams Nifty News: Fake Pokémon NFT game spreads malware, ‘Jai Ho’ singer to launch metaverse and more

A phishing website purporting to offer a Pokémon-branded nonfungible token (NFT) card game has been spreading malware to unsuspecting gamers, a cybersecurity firm has warned.

08.01 / 01:19

business FTX Bankruptcy FTX asset sales challenged by U.S. Trustee: Report

Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX's plans to sell its digital currency futures and clearinghouse LedgerX, among other businesses, were challenged by the U.S. Trustee on Jan. 7, according to Reuters.

06.01 / 14:49

business exchanges Mt. Gox Bitcoin Mt.Gox repayment registration deadline moved to March 2023

Mt. Gox creditors will have more time to decide on which repayment method they want to be paid in and register their payee information at the defunct crypto exchange.

06.01 / 08:43

CFTC SEC LedgerX Customers FTX customers want more info on FTX's plans to sell subsidiaries

A group of FTX customers has filed a limited objection to FTX’s plan to sell four independently-operated subsidiaries, arguing that they should be privy to the sales process to ensure customer interests are represented.

05.01 / 16:43

Blockchain Adoption wallet Podcast Future MyEtherWallet CEO talks about the future of crypto self-custody

In the third episode of Hashing It Out podcast series, Cointelegraph’s Elisha Owusu Akyaw discusses the future of noncustodial cryptocurrency wallets with Kosala Hemachandra, CEO of MyEtherWallet.

05.01 / 01:15

Blockchain Ethereum Binance Bitcoin Celebs who got burned endorsing crypto and those that got away with it

Celebrities had a shaky year promoting crypto firms and projects throughout 2022.

04.01 / 10:05

Binance coinbase Research Bitcoin 'Binance is the crypto market': Arcane crowns the exchange 2022's winner

During a year plagued by crises such as the collapse of FTX and Celsius, data shows that crypto exchange Binance has emerged as the clear “winner” of 2022 according to Arcane Research.

04.01 / 03:59

business Government Blockchain Ripple regulatory Ripple CEO optimistic about US 'regulatory clarity for crypto'

Ripple's CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, shared in a Jan. 3 Twitter thread he's “cautiously optimistic” about the United States gaining "breakthrough" regulatory clarity for the cryptocurrency industry in 2023.

03.01 / 23:01

business Government Adoption Binance Tribulations and triumphs: The biggest surprises in crypto of 2022

2022 saw the fall of many linchpin crypto and blockchain firms as the May market drawdown shook the industry. It caused many cryptocurrencies to lose value and many investors to pull their money from the market. Furthermore, the unprecedented knock-on effects of the meltdown exposed many blockchain and cryptocurrency firms that were ill-prepared for turbulent times.

03.01 / 16:27

Death POPE China criticises 'unacceptable' new Covid rules for passengers flying in from territory

Beijing has slammed the recent decisions of 12 countries requiring passengers flying in from China to have a negative Covid test 48 hours before thier flight.

03.01 / 13:53

Adoption NFT Major Game Publisher Square Enix Continues to Invest in Blockchain Games Despite Bear Market

Prominent Japanese video game developer and publisher Square Enix has revealed that it will continue to invest in blockchain games despite the recent turbulence in the crypto market.

03.01 / 03:49

Adoption NFT Mobile Games Blockchain Game Final Fantasy creator reveals ‘aggressive investment’ in blockchain games

Final Fantasy creator Square Enix is set to double down on blockchain game development despite turbulence in the crypto market, according to a Jan. 1 letter from the Japanese company's president, Yosuke Matsuda.

03.01 / 02:45

Japan Inflation Hits Four-Decade High, Pressuring Central Bank in 2023

TOKYO—Japan’s core inflation rose at the fastest pace in nearly 41 years in November, fueling market speculation that the Bank of Japan would look to tighten monetary policy in 2023.

03.01 / 00:57

regulation saga New year, same old troubles — The FTX saga continues in 2023: Law Decoded, Dec. 26-Jan. 2

Although having been granted the opportunity to enjoy Christmas and the New Year with his family, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has very few reasons for optimism in 2023. The United States Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the whereabouts of approximately $372 million in missing digital assets from FTX and its U.S.-based subsidiary, FTX US. According to SBF, the incident was perpetrated by either a former FTX employee or someone who had unauthorized access to a former employee’s computer.

02.01 / 13:51

Japan Inflation Hits Four-Decade High, Pressuring Central Bank in 2023

TOKYO—Japan’s core inflation rose at the fastest pace in nearly 41 years in November, fueling market speculation that the Bank of Japan would look to tighten monetary policy in 2023.

02.01 / 00:01

BTC Platform Bitcoin Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Ends 2022 in the Red, but History Shows it Has Never Had 2 Consecutive Red Years in a Row

Bitcoin price prediction is neutral during the US session, but BTC has shown a slight bullish recovery, having bounced off above the $16,430 level. Yet, the narrow trading range of $16,400 to $16,750 is still intact.

01.01 / 16:17

Hawaii Is Still Waiting for Big-Spending Japanese Tourists to Return

Armando Dinong used to count on buses coming like clockwork every December to bring crowds of high-spending Japanese tourists to the Waikele Premium Outlets in Hawaii, where he manages a luxury luggage shop.

01.01 / 16:03

Japan Inflation Hits Four-Decade High, Pressuring Central Bank in 2023

TOKYO—Japan’s core inflation rose at the fastest pace in nearly 41 years in November, fueling market speculation that the Bank of Japan would look to tighten monetary policy in 2023.

31.12 / 20:07

Hawaii Is Still Waiting for Big-Spending Japanese Tourists to Return

31.12 / 18:17

Japan Inflation Hits Four-Decade High, Pressuring Central Bank in 2023

TOKYO—Japan’s core inflation rose at the fastest pace in nearly 41 years in November, fueling market speculation that the Bank of Japan would look to tighten monetary policy in 2023.

30.12 / 19:03

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