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Belgium Introduces Registration for Crypto Exchange and Wallet Service Providers – Regulation Bitcoin News

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Authorities in Belgium have obliged providers of some crypto exchange and wallet services to register with the country’s financial watchdog. Targeted platforms that fail to comply with the new regulations will face fines, among other penalties, including prohibition to carry out their respective activities. Financial Regulator Imposes Mandatory Registration for Crypto Exchange Service Providers in Belgium Starting from May 1, 2022, any legal entities established and operating in Belgium that want to provide exchange services between “virtual currencies and legal currencies” are required to register with the Financial Services and…

Cryptovoxels Is Rebranding to Voxels – Press release Bitcoin News

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press release PRESS RELEASE. Cryptovoxels, one of the most significant players in the metaverse space, is rebranding to Voxels. The rebrand will happen on May 3rd at 8pm EDT (May 4th at noon New Zealand time). One of Web 3’s most popular communities, Cryptovoxels is a metaverse on the Ethereum blockchain where players can own land, and build and develop online experiences. The user-owned virtual world already hosts a number of art galleries, stores, and party spaces. Far from a mere name change, the rebranding to Voxels represents a pivot…

ALGO Boosted by FIFA Partnership News, as AVAX and Near Rise Higher – Market Updates Bitcoin News

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ALGO was up by nearly 20% during today’s trading session, following the news of a partnership with football’s governing body, FIFA. NEAR and AVAX were also higher on Tuesday, with AVAX extending a recent bullish run. Algorand (ALGO) ALGO was one of Tuesday’s big gainers, as it was announced that FIFA would be partnering up with Algorand for the upcoming 2022 world cup. The partnership will also see Algorand serve as an official sponsor for next year’s Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. As a result of the…

SEC Nearly Doubles Crypto Enforcement Unit — Regulator Says ‘Crypto Markets Have Exploded in Recent Years’ – Regulation Bitcoin News

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has nearly doubled the size of its Enforcement Division’s crypto unit. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler said the regulator “will be better equipped to police wrongdoing in the crypto markets while continuing to identify disclosure and controls issues with respect to cybersecurity.” SEC Strengthens Enforcement Division’s Crypto Unit The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced Tuesday that it has nearly doubled the size of the Division of Enforcement’s unit “responsible for protecting investors in crypto markets and from cyber-related threats.” Citing “the allocation of…

BTC Below $40,000 Prior to Wednesday’s Fed Meeting – Market Updates Bitcoin News

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BTC continued to trade below $40,000 prior to Wednesday’s FOMC meeting, as crypto markets anticipated a potential rate hike. ETH was also trading close to its long-term support level, with many hoping for an end to current bearish sentiment, after tomorrow’s announcement. Bitcoin BTC was trading below $40,000 on Tuesday, as the world’s largest cryptocurrency was marginally above its long-term price floor. Earlier today, BTC/USD fell to an intraday low of $38,156.56, which is just over $600 away from its recent support level of $37,500. This comes following a bearish…

Ethereum Name Service Domains Surpass 1 Million Registered Names – Bitcoin News

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Ethereum Name Service, or ENS, surpassed a million created names this week, according to statistics from the crypto metrics dashboard Dune Analytics. Data shows that there’s been a significant spike in ENS names registered during the last 30 days, and 24-hour statistics indicate ENS has been a top burner in terms of protocols burning the most ethereum. Over a Million ENS Domain Names Registered — ENS Burns $3.6 Million in Ether The number of registered ENS names created has surpassed 1 million total. Metrics indicate that the number of Ethereum-based…

Spanish Cryptocurrency Exchange Bit2me Expands Operations to Brazil – Exchanges Bitcoin News

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The Spanish cryptocurrency exchange Bit2me is taking interest in getting into the Latam market. The company has launched its operations in Brazil by introducing an office in the country that will deal with compliance issues to make the exchange a safe option for Brazilians. The exchange aims to successfully tackle the 20-million-customer market in the country. Bit2me Expands to Brazil With Latam as Target Bit2me, one of the most recognized Spain-based exchanges, is taking steps to expand to Latam. The exchange announced the establishment of a new office in Brazil,…

Bitcoin of America Launches New Website and Blog – Press release Bitcoin News

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press release PRESS RELEASE. Bitcoin of America has officially launched a newly redesigned website and blog. The popular operator has created an all-new modern design that features their services. Bitcoin of America is a popular virtual currency exchange, registered as a money services business with the United States Department of Treasury (FinCEN)(RegNum). Apart from ensuring a fast and hassle-free transaction, they are known for their customer support. The popular operator has made a lot of exciting changes this year. They recently announced their addition of dogecoin to their Bitcoin ATMs.…

Global Asset Manager Vaneck Launches Community NFT Project — 1,000 NFTs to Be Airdropped This Week – Featured Bitcoin News

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Vaneck, a global asset management firm with $85.5 billion in assets, is releasing 1,000 non-fungible tokens (NFTs) this week. “We’ve designed the Vaneck Community NFT to function like a digital membership card,” said Vaneck. NFTs by Asset Management Firm Vaneck, a global asset management firm with approximately $85.5 billion in assets, announced Monday the launch of the Vaneck Community NFT (non-fungible token), which the company described as an innovative way for investors to join the Vaneck crypto community and “the first-ever NFT offered by a global asset manager.” The announcement…

Former Nintendo President Believes Gaming Experiences Could Benefit From Blockchain And ‘Play to Earn’ Models – News Bitcoin News

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Reggie Fils-Aimé, the former president of Nintendo of America, has offered his take on blockchain and play to earn models when applied to the gaming industry. The executive declared that he was a big believer in blockchain technology, and that players investing their time in games should be able to monetize whatever items they had gained. Former Nintendo President Believes Blockchain Elements Can Be Used in Gaming While the opinion of blockchain and play-to-earn technologies is still negative among traditional gamers, some veterans of the gaming industry seem to be…