In response to the increasing number of people using cryptocurrencies, Microsoft has quietly banned mining digital coins on its services. Also, its acquisition of Activision Blizzard was blocked earlier, citing unfair competition. An update to the cloud services policy On…
FTC blocks Microsoft’s acquisition of game developer Activision Blizzard
The move will give Microsoft direct control over Activision’s franchises like Call of Duty, Overwatch, and Diablo, and the Federal Trade Commission argues that it may hinder fair competition in the industry. […] Read More… The post FTC blocks Microsoft’s acquisition of game developer Activision Blizzard appeared first on CoinGeek.
MetaMask Partners With PayPal to Allow ETH Transfers for US Users
The Ethereum non-custodial wallet – MetaMask – joined forces with the payment provider PayPal to enable customers to purchase and transfer Ethereum (ETH). The service will initially be available only to US users. MetaMask announced on Twitter that its clients will be able to purchase and transfer Ethereum (ETH) via PayPal. The offering will reach […]
“Pro-crypto” France to push for tighter regulations, details inside
As per a recent Financial Times report, France may reconsider its easy licensing regime for digital asset providers, following recent market failures such as FTX’s demise. The development would call into question France’s efforts to position itself as one of Europe’s most pro-crypto nations. Hervé Maurey, a member of the French Senate’s finance commission, proposed […]
NFTs and Soulbound tokens define Web3 filmmaking, says director
As various mainstream industries adopt Web3 tools, the world of filmmaking can take a lesson from the offerings of NFTs and the newly appeared soulbound tokens to define a new age of cinema.
Metropoly Pre-Sale Raised 300k After Releasing Beta
The Metropoly presale for the METRO token has started successfully, with seven stages sold out and only three remaining. The METRO token presale started at $0.033 and will launch at a fixed price of $0.1. Metropoly has already managed to raise over $300,000 in its presale. The blockchain-based project aims to transform the real estate […]
Bitcoin and Ether Futures ETFs to Debut on Hong Kong Exchange Tomorrow
Two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track US-listed cryptocurrency futures will reportedly debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange this Friday (December 16). The products will have bitcoin and ether as underlying assets and will become the first futures ETFs listed in Asia. Crypto ETFs Amid the Recent Turmoil According to a Reuters coverage, the ETFs […]
Ethereum addresses with over 32 ETH hit ATH while participation rate drops
Glassnode data examined by CryptoSlate analysts revealed that the number of Ethereum (ETH) wallets that hold over 32 ETH hit an all-time high (ATH), even though the participation rate is lagging. Number of addresses The chart below demonstrates the changes in the number of ETH addresses that hold over 32 ETH since the beginning of […]
Alameda Research Attempts To Redeem 3K wBitcoin During FTX Saga
On November 11, FTX and its affiliates declared bankruptcy in the US state of Delaware. One of the most well-known crypto blowups, the company’s demise left customers and investors in a precarious situation. A complaint was recently brought by the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission [CFTC] against SBF, FTX, and Alameda Research. According to […]
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Falls From 5-Week High as Traders Continue to Digest Fed Decision
Bitcoin fell from a five-week high on Thursday, as markets continued to react to the latest Federal Reserve interest rate decision. The U.S. Fed moved to increase interest rates by 50 basis points as expected, whilst also laying the ground for a slower pace of hikes in coming months. Ethereum also retreated from recent highs, […]