Bitcoin Halving Party Unites Art And Tech At Warsaw Bitcoin FilmFest

Source: Forbes The 2nd Annual Bitcoin FilmFest in Warsaw coincided with the bitcoin halving at block 840,000, an important event where the rewards for mining bitcoin are cut in half. This European Halving Party celebrated cinematic achievements while illustrating the close ties between money, technology, and sustainability. Set against the historical backdrop of Warsaw, a… Continue reading Bitcoin Halving Party Unites Art And Tech At Warsaw Bitcoin FilmFest

Hedera’s HBAR Doubles on Misinterpretation of BlackRock Announcement, Then Falls 25%

Source: CoinDesk The market gave back some of its earlier gains after realizing BlackRock wasn’t directly involved in the tokenization on Hedera’s blockchain. Hedera’s HBAR token rallied Tuesday after a foundation supporting the project announced that BlackRock’s U.S. Treasury money market fund had been tokenized on the Hedera blockchain. The token gave back some of… Continue reading Hedera’s HBAR Doubles on Misinterpretation of BlackRock Announcement, Then Falls 25%

Blockchain Association and crypto activist group sue SEC over ‘Dealer Rule’

Source: Cointelegraph The Blockchain Association and a Texas-based crypto activist group are suing the SEC over its controversial “Dealer Rule” expansion, arguing it threatens the digital asset industry and innovation. The Blockchain Association (BA) and the Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas (CFAT) revealed a new lawsuit against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)… Continue reading Blockchain Association and crypto activist group sue SEC over ‘Dealer Rule’

Thailand to Block Access to ‘Unauthorized’ Crypto Platforms

Source: CoinDesk The Thai SEC cited earlier decisions by nations like India and the Philippines in blocking unauthorized platforms. Thai authorities have decided to block “unauthorized” crypto platforms. The authorities have not named the entities they see as unauthorized, but have asked users to quickly withdraw their assets. Authorities in Thailand have decided to block… Continue reading Thailand to Block Access to ‘Unauthorized’ Crypto Platforms

Crypto Exchange Woo X Claims a First With Tokenized Treasury Bills for Retail Investors

Source: CoinDesk The Woo X RWA Earn Vaults have been built in partnership with institutional tokenization firm OpenTrade. Crypto exchange Woo X says this is the first time tokenized T-Bills will be available to retail customers. The exchange recently began offering index-linked meme-coin perpetuals with market maker Wintermute. Woo X is claiming bragging rights for… Continue reading Crypto Exchange Woo X Claims a First With Tokenized Treasury Bills for Retail Investors

Billionaire Mark Cuban Issues Post-Halving Bitcoin Warning Amid ‘Unprecedented’ Crypto Fee Price ‘Chaos’

Source: Forbes BitcoinBTC 0.0% has successfully completed its fourth halving supply cut—coming as one legendary billionaire predicts “rapid, cataclysmic” U.S. collapse. The bitcoin price has so far defied warnings that the bitcoin halving could trigger a “raging fire sale,” bouncing back from under $60,000 per bitcoin this week to around $65,000. Now, bitcoin miners and… Continue reading Billionaire Mark Cuban Issues Post-Halving Bitcoin Warning Amid ‘Unprecedented’ Crypto Fee Price ‘Chaos’

Investors Fret Over Interest Rates: Digital Asset Outflows Hit $206M

Source: CryptoPotato Digital asset investment products recorded $206 million in the past week. Bitcoin halving concerns triggered the 11th consecutive week of outflows from the blockchain equities. According to data compiled by CoinShares, blockchain equities experienced $9 million in withdrawals as investors worried about halving the impact on mining companies because it can affect their… Continue reading Investors Fret Over Interest Rates: Digital Asset Outflows Hit $206M

IRS Releases Draft Tax Form for Digital Assets – Expert Raises ‘Major Privacy and Security Concerns’

Source: Bitcoin News The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released a draft tax Form 1099-DA for reporting digital asset proceeds from broker transactions. Brokers, including unhosted wallet providers, are required to report proceeds from digital asset dispositions to the IRS. A crypto tax expert has highlighted that the collection of certain data points, such… Continue reading IRS Releases Draft Tax Form for Digital Assets – Expert Raises ‘Major Privacy and Security Concerns’

Former Disney boss launches Web3 game publisher with Marvel, Star Wars talent

Source: Cointelegraph The team’s first game, PlanetQuest, has reportedly onboarded over 200,000 NFT holders. A team of Hollywood and gaming luminaries has joined forces to launch a AAA Web3 games publisher in the United Arab Emirates. Dubbed Galactic Entertainment Publishing, the recently launched venture represents the first arm of parent company Galactic Group. The firm’s… Continue reading Former Disney boss launches Web3 game publisher with Marvel, Star Wars talent

SDAX launches first-of-its-kind securitised gold tokens

Source: The Edge Singapore Singapore-based digital assets exchange SDAX has partnered with Oman’s Muscat Precious Metals Refining Company to launch a tokenised gold product on its platform. The MPMT Gold Token allows investors to acquire gold tokens in a securitised form, issued by an independent trust and backed by physical gold bullion held in vaults… Continue reading SDAX launches first-of-its-kind securitised gold tokens