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Google Cloud Becomes Tezos Validator
Tezos’ will add Google Cloud to its list of node validators to draw in more app developers to the web3 ecosystem by granting Google Cloud credits.
Hong Kong Earmarks $6.4M for Web3 Ecosystem
Hong Kong’s financial secretary is committing $6.4M to develop a web3 infrastructure to lure blockchain businesses and investors.
ANKR Begins New Partnership with Microsoft
ANKR announced a new partnership with Microsoft that will bring the blockchain to Azure for businesses using Microsoft's cloud solutions.
‘Crypto Queen’ Allegedly Murdered in Greece: Report
Sources in Europe telegraphed late Monday that Ruja Ignatova, the notorious founder of OneCoin, was murdered on a yacht in Greece in Nov. 2018.
MATIC Drops 6% As Polygon Labs Cuts Jobs
Polygon slashed 100 jobs on Tuesday, reducing its headcount by 20% after reconsolidating Polygon Studios into Polygon Labs, causing MATIC to lose 6%.
FTX Japan Customers Can Withdraw Fiat Feb. 21
FTX Japan will open withdrawal services for customers on Tuesday, becoming the first country to allow FTX customers to receive back funds.
Hong Kong to Regulate Crypto Trading Platforms
Crypto trading platforms have until June 1, 2023, to apply for a license to operate in Hong Kong and will be subject to a variety of monitoring measures.
Moonbirds Cancels Their PROOF of Conference Event
The Moonbirds team has decided to cancel their upcoming PROOF of Conference event because of the current NFT market conditions.
Japan to Launch Initial Phase of CBDC
The Bank of Japan will launch the first phase of its CBDC digital Yen program in April to the soundness and feasibility of a potential full-adoption.
Stably Ramp & VeRocket Partner for VeUSD Purchases
A new partnership between Stably and VeRocket simplifies VeUSD stablecoin exchange, creating exciting DeFi opportunities on VeChain.
Riots Erupt in Nigeria Over CBDC, Cash Scarcity
Protests have erupted across Nigeria as citizens are in an uproar over the country’s CBDC policy, shortage of cash, and businesses refusing banknotes.
AAVE and Ledger Begin a New Partnership in DeFi
Ledger is taming up with AAVE to bring their DeFi protocol direct to Ledger users in their Enterprise platform.
Siemens Issues First Digital Bond Worth $64M
Siemens has launched its first digital bond on the Polygon network making the company a pioneer in the transformation of securities markets.
Andreessen Horowitz Finalizes Crypto Start-Up School
Andreessen Horowitz announced that they have finalized their selections for the cohort at their new crypto start-up school.
FTX Moved $7.7B Days Before Bankruptcy Filing
FTX transferred $7.7 billion from its Bahamian estate to its U.S. counterparts just days before filing for bankruptcy, raising jurisdictional questions.
SBF Uses VPN, Prosecutors Concerned
After SBF used a VPN to watch the Super Bowl, U.S. attorneys are concerned he might be using it to access international crypto exchanges.
IPFS Goes to the Moon with Lockheed Martin
IPFS is going to the moon with Lockheed Martin to test the capabilities of web3 data retrieval and enhance space travel.
UK Watchdog Targets Crypto ATM Operators
Britain’s FCA has partnered with West Yorkshire Police to crack down on operators of unregistered crypto ATMs that could be used for money-laundering.