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09.08 / 17:01

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With play-to-earn (P2E) gaming rising in 2021 through Axie Infinity (AXS) and an offshoot called move-to-earn (M2E) gaining fame through STEPN (GMT), another variation of the “to-earn” model launches in an attempt to bring Web3 elements to existing Web2 frameworks.

09.08 / 15:01

Blockchain Platform Action Tornado Cash U.S. Sanctions Crypto Platform Tornado Cash, Says It Laundered Billions

The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on a major cryptocurrency platform, accusing it of laundering billions of dollars in virtual currency, including $455 million allegedly stolen by North Korean hackers.

09.08 / 12:59

Citizens Platform Action Assurant OFAC Tornado Cash Now Placed Under US OFAC Sanctions

The United States Treasury Department has sanctioned one of the world's most popular crypto mixing platforms, Tornado Cash.

09.08 / 12:52

business event Blockchain Adoption Sky Mavis week Korea Blockchain Week, Aug. 9: Second-day takeaways from the Cointelegraph team

Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) 2022 wrapped up its two-day mainstage events this evening, which again saw a number of influential speakers take to the podium including Janine Yorio of Everyrealm, Yat Siu of Animoca Brands and Sky Mavis’ Jeffrey Zirlin.

09.08 / 12:51

Blockchain defi GameFi and crypto 'natural fit' for game publishers: KBW 2022

South Korea is considered the fourth biggest gaming market and one of the biggest blockchain adopters. However, the country has banned play-to-earn (P2E) blockchain games due to the crypto integration. The new pro-crypto president Yoon Suk-yeol had hinted at lifting the ban, but the government has yet to show any significant effort.

09.08 / 10:43

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US imposes sanctions on virtual currency mixer Tornado Cash

09.08 / 09:31

Blockchain Adoption NFT Metaverse rights KBW 2022: Digital property rights key to thriving Web3 economy — Animoca’s Yat Siu

Yat Siu, co-founder of Hong Kong-based venture firm Animoca Brands has argued that on-chain digital property rights are the main aspects of blockchain technology that will drive a more decentralized society.

09.08 / 09:31

Blockchain CEO Platform Metaverse Ready Player One gave us the misconception that the Metaverse is VR — Everyrealm CEO, KBW 2022

Everyrealm CEO Janine Yorio has dispelled misconceptions that the Metaverse can only be presented “exclusively in VR.”

09.08 / 09:05

business Blockchain Sky Mavis Axie Infinity looking to 'double-down' on Korean market: KBW

Sky Mavis, the firm behind Play-to-Earn (P2E) heavyweight Axie Infinity is looking to “double down” in South Korea and ramp up adoption despite the regulatory hurdles.

08.08 / 18:41

Government regulation Cybercrime US Treasury sanctions USDC and ETH addresses connected to Tornado Cash

The United States Treasury Department has added more than 40 cryptocurrency addresses allegedly connected to controversial mixer Tornado Cash to the Specially Designated Nationals list of the Office of Foreign Asset Control, or OFAC.

08.08 / 12:57

Blockchain Hackers Bitcoin phishing attack lazarus Cross chains, beware! deBridge flags attempted phishing attack, suspects Lazarus Group

Cross-chain protocols and Web3 firms continue to be targeted by hacking groups as deBridge Finance unpacks a failed attack that bears the hallmarks of North Korea’s Lazarus Group hackers.

08.08 / 09:45

defi Asia partnerships DeFi market has room for growth in Korea: 1inch co-founder — KBW 2022

Decentralized-finance (DeFi) aggregator 1inch Network has revealed plans to expand within the Asian market, according to its co-founder Sergej Kunz.

04.08 / 16:57

business Adoption Africa Middle east Cointelegraph expands to Middle East and North Africa with a new franchise

Cointelegraph, the premier blockchain- and crypto-focused media outlet, is expanding its presence into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with the help of a new franchise owner, Luna Media Corporation.

03.08 / 18:23

Ethereum XRP Cardano Bitcoin The US Gets Another Crypto Regulation Idea, USD 9M Returned to Nomad, Zipmex 'Stabilizes' + More News

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02.08 / 14:45

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Nomad said in a tweet that it was "aware of the incident" and was currently investigating.

02.08 / 09:49

Climate change Research United Nations World one step from 'nuclear annihilation', says UN chief

The head of the United Nations (UN) has warned that the world is one step away from "nuclear annihilation" and faces dangers not seen since the Cold War.

29.07 / 12:55

Platform Luna raid Do Kwon's Fate Remains Uncertain, Prosecutors Completed 'Search and Seizure' Raid

Do Kwon is still under the lens of South Korean regulators as investigations into Terraform Labs and the collapse of the firm’s first tokens, LUNA and UST.

27.07 / 13:17

BLOCK Digital Platform Kraken us sanctions Kraken Under Probe for Allegedly Violating US Sanctions on Iran

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is under federal investigation for potential violation of U.S. sanctions by allowing users in Iran and elsewhere to purchase and sell digital tokens, the New York Times reported citing sources familiar with the matter.

25.07 / 18:25

Blockchain Adoption Tether Bitfinex crypto donations Tether & Bitfinex Enter New Project, Ex-Meta Team Raised USD 150M, Investor Eyes Zipmex, Crypto Donations + More News

Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.

23.07 / 16:35

cryptocurrency crypto news North Korea Condemns US Over Washington's Remarks On Crypto Stealing

North Korea denounces U.S. over Washington's remarks on cryptocurrency stealing

22.07 / 13:17

business Blockchain Cybersecurity interview Blockchain and cybersecurity awareness on the rise: PolySwarm CEO

As the blockchain space becomes more extensive, cybersecurity becomes a more crucial requirement for many. Because of this, PolySwarm CEO Steve Bassi argued that there is a need to leverage blockchain for cybersecurity.

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