Month: April 2026

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Cointelegraph and TheBlock announce strategic media partnership to strengthen global Web3 and virtual asset collaboration

TheBlock, a Dubai-based International Chamber of Virtual Assets, and Cointelegraph, a leading Web3 media platform, have announced a strategic partnership to boost global tokenization adoption, advance regulatory discussions, and support businesses entering the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This collaboration, formalized during Token2049 Dubai, underscores Cointelegraph’s expanding presence in the UAE. The partnership […]

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Nasdaq-listed GDC plans to buy Bitcoin and TRUMP memecoin for $300M

GD Culture Group (GDC), a Nasdaq-listed company specializing in livestreaming, e-commerce, and AI-powered digital humans, plans a significant investment in cryptocurrency. They aim to raise up to $300 million through a common stock sale to fund a crypto treasury reserve, primarily investing in Bitcoin (BTC) and the Official Trump (TRUMP) token. This strategy reflects GDC’s […]

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Tether Gold enters Thailand with listing on Maxbit exchange

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, USDt, expands its reach into the Thai cryptocurrency market. Their gold-backed token, Tether Gold (XAUt), has been listed on Maxbit, a licensed digital asset exchange in Thailand. This marks a significant milestone, as Maxbit becomes the first exchange in the country to offer a tokenized gold pair […]

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From Netflix series to crypto game: Black Mirror’s AI reputation system, explained

The Black Mirror Experience: A Blockchain-Based Reputation System Inspired by Charlie Brooker’s dystopian series, Black Mirror, this game brings the show’s AI-driven social scoring system to life. Built on the KOR Protocol and utilizing the capabilities of Animoca, Niantic, and Avalanche, the game uses an AI, Iris, to analyze users’ online behavior across social media […]

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Arizona governor kills two crypto bills, cracks down on Bitcoin ATMs

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs recently made key decisions regarding cryptocurrency legislation, demonstrating a cautious approach to integrating digital assets into the state’s financial system. While she vetoed several bills aimed at expanding Arizona’s involvement in cryptocurrencies, she also signed a measure designed to enhance consumer protection within the industry. Hobbs vetoed Senate Bill 1373, which […]

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Caitlyn Jenner memecoin buyers to regroup after judge tosses suit

A California court dismissed a class-action lawsuit against Caitlyn Jenner and her manager, Sophia Hutchins, regarding their Caitlyn Jenner (JENNER) memecoin. Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr. found the plaintiffs’ claims deficient, citing inadequate support for securities and fraud allegations. While dismissing the suit, the judge allowed the plaintiffs to amend their complaint by May 23rd, urging […]

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Crypto execs cheer as Australia appoints pro-crypto assistant minister

Australia’s crypto industry welcomes the appointment of Andrew Charlton as Assistant Minister for the Digital Economy, Artificial Intelligence, and other Emerging Technologies. Charlton, known for his pro-crypto stance, will work alongside Minister for Industry and Innovation, Tim Ayres, to implement policies promoting advancements in these sectors. This appointment follows a May 12th press conference by […]

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Animoca eyes New York listing, cites Trump’s crypto-friendly stance

Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based company, is planning a New York Stock Exchange listing, capitalizing on what it sees as a more favorable regulatory environment under President Trump’s administration. Executive chair Yat Siu cited Trump’s relaxed stance on digital assets as a key factor in this decision, presenting a prime opportunity to access the world’s […]

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SEC Chair: Blockchain ‘holds promise’ of new kinds of market activity

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is charting a new course in its approach to regulating crypto assets and tokenized securities, signaling a shift away from the previous administration’s enforcement-focused strategy. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins envisions a future where blockchain technology facilitates innovative securities use cases and market activities not currently contemplated by existing regulations. […]