The blockchain gaming sector maintained its influential position in the third quarter of 2023 despite some decreases in momentum, according to Dappradar’s recent report. Although metrics such as unique active wallets and transactions dropped slightly, the report advises against viewing this as a sign of decreasing interest. Rather, it shows a changing landscape as other crypto sectors become…
Ripple's Legal Chief Calls for 'Rational' Crypto Regulation — Urges US to Stop Elevating Politics Over Sound Policy – Regulation Bitcoin News
October 15, 2023
Ripple’s chief legal officer says the U.S. needs to ”stop elevating politics over sound policy.” Noting that countries and regions outside of the U.S., such as Singapore, the U.K., the EU, and Japan, welcome crypto businesses, he emphasized: “I think we need a…
Microsoft completes its acquisition of Activision Blizzard King
October 15, 2023
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After several months of grappling with federal investigations, Microsoft has closed its deal…
Mario’s new voice actor is rising from the depth of obscurity
October 15, 2023
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Kevin Afghani has announced that he will be taking over as the voice of Mario and Luigi. Afghani will take over as the voice of Nintendo’s flagship mascot with Super Mario Bros. Wonder out October 20.
In August…
Microsoft owns Activision Blizzard — now what? | Kaser Focus
October 15, 2023
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In case you haven’t heard, Microsoft today finally completed its acquisition of Activision…
The edge of the network isn’t always where you find the most powerful computers. But it is the place where you can find the most ubiquitous technology.
The edge means things like smartphones, desktop PCs, laptops, tablets and other smart gadgets that operate on their own…
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Falls on Saturday, Following Brief Spell Above $27,000 – Market Updates Bitcoin News
October 15, 2023
Bitcoin retreated from a brief spell above $27,000 on Saturday, as uncertainty in the market remained high to start the weekend. The global cryptocurrency market was marginally higher to start the weekend, trading 0.42% higher as of writing. Ethereum continued to consolidate above a recent floor of $1,535.
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Bitcoin (BTC) retreated below the $27,000 level to start the weekend, after a late…
Sparta, a startup that provides live market intelligence and forecasting insight for commodity traders, has announced a series A funding round of $17.5 million. The funding round was led by technology venture capital firm FirstMark, alongside existing shareholder…
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) charged the former CEO of bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Voyager Digital with fraud. The regulator accused Stephen Ehrlich and the company of luring investors with promises of high-yield returns while breaking derivatives…
On October 3, U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres denied the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) interlocutory appeal of her July 13 decision. Judge Torres’ decision marked another public defeat for the SEC, and if you haven’t read about the case, check out our earlier article, “Ripple v. SEC — Respite for a Beleaguered Industry?”
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