This week, we dive into the world of Blockchain to explore the latest trends and developments. From the newest regulations to cutting-edge projects, get ready to stay up to date.
Technology
UAE central bank issues AML/CTF guidance for dealing with virtual assets
https://www.reuters.com/technology/uae-central-bank-issues-amlctf-guidance-dealing-with-virtual-assets-2023-05-31/
Binance Australia customers seen selling bitcoin at a discount
https://www.reuters.com/technology/binance-australia-customers-seen-selling-bitcoin-discount-rival-exchanges-2023-05-30/
USDT Issuer Tether Ventures Into Payment Processing With Georgia Investment
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/usdt-issuer-tether-ventures-payment-150017970.html
‘Mittaria: Genesis NFT’ Collection to Kickstart an Animation Revolution
https://nftplazas.com/mittaria-genesis-nft-collection/
Epic Games adds 20 NFT Titles to Level up its Roster
https://nftplazas.com/epic-games-nft/
Popular NFT collections take massive price hit in 2023
https://cointelegraph.com/news/popular-nft-investments-take-a-massive-hit-in-2023
BNB NFT marketplace Tabi raises $10M in angel funding
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bnb-nft-marketplace-tabi-raises-10m-in-angel-funding
Crypto
Elon Musk is accused of insider trading by investors in Dogecoin lawsuit
https://www.reuters.com/legal/elon-musk-is-accused-insider-trading-by-investors-dogecoin-lawsuit-2023-06-01/
Kenya central bank says digital currency not a ‘compelling priority’
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/kenya-central-bank-says-digital-currency-not-compelling-priority-2023-06-02/
Crypto exchange Gemini to soon operate in the UAE
https://www.reuters.com/technology/crypto-exchange-gemini-soon-operate-uae-2023-06-01/
Crypto insurer Evertas authorized to offer largest single crypto insurance policy
https://www.reuters.com/markets/currencies/crypto-insurer-evertas-authorized-offer-largest-single-crypto-insurance-policy-2023-06-02/
Sam Bankman-Fried Could Have Some Charges Dropped if Bahamas Objects
https://www.wsj.com/articles/sam-bankman-fried-could-have-some-charges-dropped-if-bahamas-objects-f3c22fce
Mercado Bitcoin, Brazil’s Largest Crypto Exchange, Receives License as a Payment Institution
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mercado-bitcoin-brazils-largest-crypto-202257593.html
First Digital Unveils USD Stablecoin as Hong Kong Crypto Rules Kick In
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/first-digital-unveils-usd-stablecoin-020000277.html
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin on Track for First Monthly Loss of the Year
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/first-mover-americas-bitcoin-track-121704450.html
NFT
Pixel Penguins, an NFT Charity Scam, Shows Dangers Of NFT Influencer Culture
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/pixel-penguins-nft-charity-scam-220341722.html
Sotheby’s Second 3AC NFT Auction Includes Landmark Dmitri Cherniak Work
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sothebys-second-3ac-nft-auction-140234935.html
BRC-721E Token Standard Converts Ethereum NFTs to Bitcoin NFTs
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/brc-721e-token-standard-converts-171907019.html
Japan’s Largest Airline Takes Flight with Travel-Inspired NFTs
https://nftplazas.com/travel-inspired-nfts/
The Best NFT Makers for Creating NFTs in 2023
https://nftplazas.com/best-nft-makers-2023/
Mercedes Benz Web3 Venture Spins Up ‘Maschine’ NFTs
https://nftplazas.com/mercedes-benz-web3-nft/
Ubisoft ‘Rabbids’ NFTs Help Reddit Avatars Hit 10 Million Holders
https://nftplazas.com/rabbids-reddit-avatars-nfts/
Formula 1 Races into the Game-Changing Realm of NFT Ticketing
https://nftplazas.com/formula-1-nft-ticketing/
Cyber Crimes
Crypto Tracking Firm Elliptic Is Now Using AI to Catch Hackers
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/crypto-tracking-firm-elliptic-now-130102053.html
Crypto Investors Lost $54M to Rugpulls, Scams in May: Blockchain Security Firm De.Fi
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/crypto-investors-lost-54m-rugpulls-121319679.html
US and Korean Agencies Issue Warning on North Korean Cyber-Attacks
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/us-korean-agencies-issue-warning/
HMRC in New Tax Credits Scam Warning
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/hmrc-in-new-tax-credits-scam/
SpinOk Trojan Compromises 421 Million Android Devices
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/spinok-trojan-compromises-421m/
Metaverse
Japan’s ANA airline launches NFT marketplace, sees future in metaverse projects
https://forkast.news/headlines/japans-ana-airline-launches-nft-marketplace-sees-future-in-metaverse-projects/
Metaverse and blockchain boost North American digital gaming markets
https://crypto.news/metaverse-and-blockchain-boost-north-american-digital-gaming-markets/
Virtual land NFT prices crater as crypto winter bites
https://crypto.news/virtual-land-nft-prices-crater-as-crypto-winter-bites/
Kellogg’s files for 12 trademarks that may connect to metaverse tech
https://crypto.news/kelloggs-files-for-12-trademarks-that-may-connect-to-metaverse-tech/
Web3 News
Headlines of the Week:
- Why Did Bitcoin’s Price Rise? BTC Hovers Over $27K as Investors Shrug Off Hot Jobs Data (YahooFinance)
- Indian Crypto Exchanges Are in Survival Mode, Trying to Extend Their Runways (YahooFinance)
- FC Barcelona NFTs Open Eco-Friendly Grounds for Football Fans (NFTPlazas)
- NFT Gaming Goes Big Time as Nike Integrates .SWOOSH NFTs into EA Sports (NFTPlazas)
- Sony Launches Incubator Program to Bring Web3 Initiatives to Japan (NFTPlazas)
- Web3 adds semantic layer to Ethereum for a decentralized society (CoinTelegraph)
- Beijing releases Web3 white paper, highlights challenges in talent, rules (Forkast)
This Week in the Market: (CoinMarketcap)
- The global crypto market cap is $1.15T, a 0.52% Increase over the last Day
- Bitcoin is at $27,219.26 and is Down 1.34% over the last 7 days
- Ethereum is at $1,904.43 and is Up 3.07% over the last 7 days
- BNB is at $306.11 and is Down 0.98% over the last 7 days
Key Dates/Events
- 09 June – 09 June – Epic Web3
- 10 June – 10 June – FANS LOVE IT! Web3 Football and Sports Conference
- 28 June – 29 June – Polkadot Decoded 2023
Accounts to Follow
This week we have @MessariCrypto, Andreas has arguably provided greater fee to the Bitcoin atmosphere than anybody. Andreas is one of the maximum outstanding Bitcoin ambassadors on the earth and provides that message month-to-month from levels internationally and day by day on Twitter.
