Binance defies calls to block Russian users from crypto exchange March 2, 2022 The chief executive of Binance has defied calls to freeze the accounts of Russian users amid conflict with Ukraine.
Billboard teams up with Universal Music to create NFT digital collectibles March 2, 2022 Music big names Billboard and Universal Music Group have teamed up to launch ChartStars, a non-fungible token (NFT) based project of curated digital collectibles that will leverage the environmentally friendly Flow Blockchain. The launch of ChartStars marks Billboard’s first scalable NFT product geared toward music fans. It will be a collection of artist-focused digital artwork that commemorates achievements and milestones [...]
Are NFTs crypto assets, and why does it matter? March 2, 2022 Crypto AM's Jonny Fry examines whether or not NFTs can be regarded as crypto assets, and why it should matter.
Why the blockchain community needs ethics March 2, 2022 Crypto AM's Dr Jane Thomason explores the ethics of blockchain, and how the industry must get it right.
Bitcoin steady at $44k as crypto continues to decouple from stocks March 2, 2022 The crypto markets have steadied since Monday's buying spree, with the price of Bitcoin hitting a wall yesterday at $44,000.
Crypto exchanges refuse to ban Russian users as rouble trading surges March 1, 2022 Crypto exchanges are resisting calls for a blanket ban on Russian users despite a surge in rouble trading volumes.
Premier League takes slow road to first NFT deal March 1, 2022 Driven by the extraordinary early success of the NBA’s Top Shot digital collectibles, NFTs were the talk of the sports industry when the Premier League dipped its toe into the market last year. It launched a tender process, inviting bidders to submit proposals for a range of officially licensed Premier League NFTs, which was due [...]
Venture firm Electric Capital raises $1bn to fund crypto startups March 1, 2022 Electric Capital has closed a $1bn (£749m) capital raise to fund crypto networks, Web3 protocols and blockchain-based businesses.
Ukraine war boosts Bitcoin and green stocks as crypto helps Russians and oligarchs to get funds out March 1, 2022 Talks in Belarus between the Ukrainian and Russian committees yesterday were overshadowed by the intensifying military fight in Ukraine. Putin, who seems frustrated with the Ukrainian resistance, and the Westerns sanctions imposed sanctions to the West on his turn by closing its airspace to 36 countries and banning its residents from transferring hard currency abroad. [...]
JP Morgan invests in TRM Labs amid blockchain push March 1, 2022 JP Morgan has become the latest banking giant to signal support for blockchain technology with an investment in TRM Labs.