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Affichage des articles du octobre, 2023

Oasys: The Decentralized Blockchain Gaming Platform

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Global gaming is a huge industry worth hundreds of billions in revenue every year. Oasys have created a Web3 development environment for games. With more people looking for real ownership of Web3 assets, Oasys is well placed to thrive in the growing metaverse development space. Gaming is changing, and the Web3 revolution will impact every aspect of how people view digital assets. Gamers won’t be satisfied with a zero-ownership environment, as both blockchain and NFTs offer ownership at a new level. Oasys is a decentralized blockchain gaming platform that embodies the goals of Web3. It puts ownership in the hands of its players and devs. Once the metaverse ecosystem is up and running, it will become a DAO, and leave future development to the community. It could become the next standard for global gaming development. Unlike many Web3 gaming platforms, Oasys uses a multi-token model. The platform is purpose-built for gaming, and allows devs maximum flexibility when it comes to how to...

Kraken to Share More Than 42K Client Accounts With IRS

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U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Kraken will send user data to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in November under a court order in June. The exchange reportedly sent an email to affected users, notifying them that it is set to share user information “by the court’s order in early November 2023.” Kraken gave no further comment on the matter. In February this year, the IRS filed a petition with the District Court in the Northern District of California to order Kraken’s revelation concerning user data. The IRS claimed Kraken failed to comply with a John Doe summons issued by the federal agency in 2021. A John Doe summons is a type of subpoena that allows the IRS to obtain information about taxpayers whose identities are unknown. Kraken Set to Reveal User Database The IRS expects to launch an investigation into the tax affairs of users who made cryptocurrency transactions from 2016 until 2020. The purpose is to determine whether any exchange users had underreported their taxes. On J...

Roobet Celebrates Nippon Baseball Championship with $1,000,000 Free-to-Play Contest

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London, United Kingdom, October 27th, 2023, Chainwire   Fans Can Compete to Win a $1,000,000 Jackpot with Roobet.fun’s free NPB Pick’em Contest   Roobet , the pioneering entertainment company and next-generation crypto brand, is thrilled to announce its official launch in the Japanese market.  This exciting expansion coincides with the highly anticipated season opening of the Nippon Professional Baseball League (NPB) on October 28. As the season kicks off, Roobet is ready to bring a fresh wave of innovation and excitement to Japanese sports and esports enthusiasts. To celebrate, Roobet is hosting a $1,000,000 Pick’em contest on Roobet Picks, the company’s free-to-play platform. Baseball and esports fans can participate to test their sports knowledge, make predictions, and compete for life-changing prizes – at no cost, other than perhaps a bruised ego. The Roobet brand has a proven commitment to fostering crypto and web3 innovations, curating a strong sense of c...

Shiba Inu: SHIB Price Surges As Bullish Momentum Builds

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The meme-inspired cryptocurrency Shiba Inu (SHIB) has seen a remarkable resurgence over the past week, with the price hitting new 2-month highs. SHIB has increased 19% over the last 7 days and has spent 7 of the last 8 days trading in the green. Keypoints SHIB price increased 24% from its October 21 low and rebounded after validating key support. TD Sequential indicator flashed a major bullish signal for SHIB, which has preceded big surges of 118% and 71% in the past. If the bullish signal holds true, SHIB could potentially climb as high as 125% from current levels to $0.000018. For a full bullish breakout, SHIB needs to break past descending resistance at $0.0000092. Profitable SHIB addresses increased from 3% to 20% amid the positive price action. According to data from IntoTheBlock , the total number of SHIB addresses has now reached an all-time high of 3.63 million, pointing to growing adoption and interest in the token. The share of profitable SHIB addresses has also ...

SBF Blames Lawyers for FTX Collapse During Fraud Trial Testimony

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As we reported yesterday , Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried took the stand yesterday in his criminal fraud trial, claiming that lawyers approved the policies that ultimately led to the crypto exchange’s shocking collapse. Keypoints SBF took the stand in his criminal trial, claiming he acted in good faith based on legal approval of his decisions at FTX. He says lawyers blessed policies around document retention, auto-deletion of messages, and FTX’s banking arrangement with Alameda. However, SBF struggled during cross-examination by prosecutors, frequently saying he didn’t recall specifics or conversations with lawyers. The judge had to repeatedly urge him to directly answer questions posed to him. An FBI agent testified there were over 300 Signal groups SBF participated in, many with auto-delete enabled. This suggests extensive digital communications that may lack retention. Prosecutors aggressively questioned SBF about the alleged misuse of customer funds, pushing him to identi...

Circle Partners with Taiwanese C-Store Giant to Launch “Points-to-Crypto” Service

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Circle Internet Financial (Circle), the issuer of the digital stablecoin $USDC, has announced today an “enhanced Points-to-Crypto” program in partnership with Taiwanese convenience store giant FamilyMart and crypto exchange BitoGroup. According to Circle, the new service aims to allow users to conveniently convert their FamilyMart’s loyalty points into virtual currencies, including $USDC, and withdraw them to BitoPro wallet. The tech company said in an X post and an official post on its website that the collaborations could show how $USDC can revolutionize daily experiences, enhance the practicality of digital currencies in real-world contexts, and contribute to a more open and inclusive global financial system. More Uses Coming for Circle Circle noted the emergence of loyalty point programs in Taiwan based on insights from a report published by the Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute (MIC). One of the key findings of the 2021 report is the active engagement of 87% o...

SBF Hopes Testimony Will Reshape Trial Narrative When Trial Resumes

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The high-profile trial of Sam Bankman-Fried is set to resume on October 27th, with the fallen crypto billionaire expected to take the stand to testify in his own defense. The prosecution was previously confident that their case would conclude by October 30th. However, SBF’s decision to testify has complicated matters and will likely extend the trial’s duration according to both sides. Keypoints Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial is set to resume on Oct 27, with SBF expected to testify in his own defense. The prosecution previously expected the case to conclude by Oct 30, but now believes it will take longer due to complications from SBF’s testimony. The prosecution will present its final witness, FBI agent Mark Troiano, who will testify about FTX’s use of auto-delete features. SBF’s defense aims to re-examine Gary Wang and Nishad Singh about alleged inconsistencies in their testimonies. Speculation surrounds why SBF chose to testify, with some believing it’s a last ditch effort to red...

Kraken Review: Complete Guide to This Crypto Exchange

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Kraken , founded in 2011, is one of the oldest and largest cryptocurrency exchanges in operation today. With over 8 million clients, Kraken provides access to a wide selection of digital assets and trading pairs while also offering industry-leading security features. In this review, we’ll take an in-depth look at Kraken to see how it stacks up against competitors like Coinbase and Binance . We’ll examine Kraken’s offerings, including its selection of supported cryptos, trading features, fees, security, customer support, and more. By evaluating Kraken across these key categories, we’ll get a sense of how it performs as a crypto trading platform and whether it’s a good fit for different types of users, from beginners to advanced traders. Our goal is to provide an objective assessment of Kraken’s strengths and weaknesses so readers can determine if it is the right exchange to suit their cryptocurrency trading and investing needs. Visit Kraken Quick Verdict: Kraken is a versatile a...

3Commas Review: Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Trading Bot Platform

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As the cryptocurrency world continues to mature, crypto traders are being presented with an ever increasing range of services designed to help simplify the trading process, and help traders of all experience levels to record consistent gains. 3Commas is a comprehensive cryptocurrency trading platform that allows its users to make use of automated trading bots as well as follow and copy the actions of successful traders and to create and track top portfolios. In addition, users are able to engage in smart trading and customize their own trading strategies, and set up stop loss and take profit commands. Visit 3Commas 3Commas at Glance  Price Free Trial / $29 / $49 / $99 Per Month Payment Options PayPal / Apple Pay / Credit or Debit Card / Crypto Exchange Support Binance / Binance Jersey / Binance US / BitMex Bittrex / Bybit / Coinbase Pro / Huobi / OKEX Cloud Based Yes  Signals Marketplace of Free & Paid Signals Strategies 30+ Indicators /...

Mastercard Eyes Self-Custody Wallet Collaborations To Boost Web3 Adoption

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Mastercard, the global card issuer and payment giant, is looking to team up with self-custody wallet providers to expand Web3’s reach. The two leading wallets, MetaMask and Ledger are among its strategic partners. According to reports, Mastercard said that the collaborations could bring benefits to the card issuer and the cryptocurrency wallets. Data shows that Mastercard has over 1 billion credit cards in circulation worldwide. That said, working with Mastercard helps wallet partners gain access to its large and established customer base while Mastercard could improve customers’ experience by offering them more crypto-related payment options. Apart from these advantages, collaborations can also help to accelerate the adoption of Web3 and cryptocurrencies. MasterCard and its issuance partners can help crypto wallet firms overcome resource constraints by providing essential infrastructure and expertise. Mastercard Looks to The Future of Finance The payments giant is also explo...