Samsung, the Korean electronics company, has revealed it is working to build its own metaverse and extended reality devices, hinting at the possibility of the launch of a VR headset in the near future. TM Roh, head of Samsung mobile experiences business, stated that the device will be built in partnership with Google and Qualcomm.… Continue reading Samsung Is Preparing Its Own Metaverse Hardware in Partnership With Google and Qualcomm
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Meta Calls 2023 a ‘Year of Efficiency;’ Anticipates More Losses in Its Metaverse Division
Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp, has shared its fourth quarter results, reporting better numbers than expected. While the company beat revenue estimates, CEO Mark Zuckerberg declared 2023 a “Year of Efficiency,” hinting at a further restructuration of the company to focus on its AI (artificial intelligence) and metaverse projects in the… Continue reading Meta Calls 2023 a ‘Year of Efficiency;’ Anticipates More Losses in Its Metaverse Division
Binance Says Indian Crypto Exchange Wazirx Can No Longer Use Its Wallet Services
Binance has announced that Indian crypto exchange Wazirx can no longer use Binance wallet services. Zanmai, the operator of Wazirx, has until Feb. 3 “to remove the funds from the accounts that they used for Wazirx’s operations.” The move followed a public dispute regarding the relationship between Binance and Wazirx. Binance Ends Wallet Services to… Continue reading Binance Says Indian Crypto Exchange Wazirx Can No Longer Use Its Wallet Services
Hackers Stole $3.8 Billion From Crypto Firms in 2022, Says Chainalysis
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis says 2022 was “the biggest year ever for crypto hacking,” with $3.8 billion stolen from cryptocurrency businesses. The firm added that decentralized finance (defi) protocol hacks accounted for 82.1% of all cryptocurrency stolen by hackers during the year. Crypto Hacking Hit Record High in 2022 Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis published a… Continue reading Hackers Stole $3.8 Billion From Crypto Firms in 2022, Says Chainalysis
Binance Returns to Korean Crypto Market — Invests in Troubled Exchange Gopax
Binance has returned to the South Korean cryptocurrency market after two years with a “meaningful” investment in a local, licensed crypto exchange. Gopax fell into trouble following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX and the bankruptcy filing of crypto lender Genesis Global. Binance Invests in Troubled Korean Crypto Exchange Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced Friday that… Continue reading Binance Returns to Korean Crypto Market — Invests in Troubled Exchange Gopax
Uzbekistan Collects Over $300,000 From Crypto Sector
While operations with digital assets are not taxed in Uzbekistan, the government is receiving a growing amount of revenues from the industry. The increase in budget receipts has been attributed to the licensing regime and the introduction of fees for crypto companies. Crypto Exchange in Uzbekistan Pays Over $10,000 a Month to the State Coffer… Continue reading Uzbekistan Collects Over $300,000 From Crypto Sector
Experts Predict Future Regulation of Crypto Exchanges by 2025, With Split Opinion on Similarity to Traditional Finance
Following finder.com’s reports on bitcoin and ethereum predictions, the product comparison site polled 56 specialists in the fintech and cryptocurrency industry to gauge their thoughts on future regulation of crypto exchanges. The experts predict that virtual currency trading platforms will be regulated, but not until 2025 or 2030. When regulation does occur, 76% of Finder’s… Continue reading Experts Predict Future Regulation of Crypto Exchanges by 2025, With Split Opinion on Similarity to Traditional Finance
Sberbank Set to Launch Decentralized Finance Platform Based on Ethereum
A recent report details that Russia’s largest financial institution, Sberbank, plans to launch a decentralized finance (defi) platform in May. Konstantin Klimenko, product director of Sberbank’s blockchain laboratory, said that open testing will begin in March. Sberbank’s Defi Platform to Enable Large-Scale Commercial Operations According to a report published by the news outlet Interfax, state-owned… Continue reading Sberbank Set to Launch Decentralized Finance Platform Based on Ethereum
DOJ-Appointed US Trustee Objects to Subpoena Request in FTX Bankruptcy Case
Following a request from FTX lawyers to subpoena FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) and members of his family, the U.S. Trustee appointed by the Department of Justice has filed an opposition to the request. The U.S. Trustee explained that the motion would duplicate the efforts of the federally appointed independent examiner. U.S. Trustee Argues for… Continue reading DOJ-Appointed US Trustee Objects to Subpoena Request in FTX Bankruptcy Case
Foxify Announce Partnership with Tyson Fury
PRESS RELEASE. Foxify have just confirmed a brand partnership with Tyson Fury in an industry leading move. It comes following the hype of the brand reveal in January. The two-time world heavyweight champion is undefeated, with a legion of fans that follow his extraordinary career. What is Foxify? From the founding team of MDB (Make… Continue reading Foxify Announce Partnership with Tyson Fury