In the vast and ever-evolving digital art landscape, few names shine as brightly as Erick Calderon, affectionately known as Snowfro. As the creator of Art Blocks, a groundbreaking platform for generative art, and the mind behind the iconic Chromie Squiggles, Snowfro has revolutionized the way artists and collectors engage with digital creativity. H
Reddit’s NFT Future in Doubt After Project Leader Departs
On January 6, Bianca Wyler, who managed the Reddit Collectible Avatars (RCA) project, announced her exit from the company.
Kazakhstan Blocks Over 3,500 ‘Illegal’ Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Authorities in Kazakhstan have blocked more than 3,500 cryptocurrency exchanges operating illegally, according to an announcement by the Kazakh regulator, AFM RK. The crackdown resulted from joint efforts by the National Security Committee and the Ministry of Culture and Information. In 2023, Kazakh authorities blocked access to Coinbase, citing al
Fallen Crypto Exchange FTX EU Has a New Owner, but License Remains Suspended
Remember FTX? The European branch of the once-popular cryptocurrency exchange that became the center of a major scandal in 2022 has just been acquired. Backpack has become the new owner of FTX EU. Although Backpack currently ranks only 200th in CoinMarketCap’s cryptocurrency exchange rankings by daily trading volume, it hopes to expand its op
Canadian Man Hunted by Kidnappers in Bitcoin Heist Attempt
A Canadian man moderating a cryptocurrency discussion group online claims he became the target of a kidnapping plot.
Vietnam Cracks Down on Crypto Mining Scam Group Targeting 200 Victims
Vietnam has recently cracked down on a crypto mining scam group that scammed more than 200 victims. Vietnamese…
Federal Reserve’s Crypto Critic Michael Barr Steps Down—What’s Next?
Michael Barr, the Federal Reserve Board Vice Chair for Supervision, announced in a January 6 letter to President Joe Biden that he will step down by February 28, or sooner if a successor is named.
Dennis Porter: Up to 20 Bitcoin Reserve Bills Expected at US State Level
Dennis Porter, co-founder of Satoshi Action Fund has revealed that up to 20 ‘Strategic Bitcoin Reserve’ bills will…
US Prosecutors: Do Kwon’s Terra Crash May Have 1 Million Victims
US prosecutors in the criminal case against Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, believe that the Terra ecosystem…
CFTC Charges Resolved: Crypto Exchange Gemini Strikes $5 Million Deal In Proposed Order
In a major advancement for the cryptocurrency sector, Gemini Trust, headed by the Winklevoss twins, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has consented to pay $5 million to resolve allegations made by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Gemini Addresses CFTC Claims Of Deception In Bitcoin Futures Launch According to a Bloomberg report, the ag