PRESS RELEASE. GIGATONS, HEARST, and Alephium have unveiled a transformative, solar-powered Bitcoin Mining project with Verifiable on-chain Carbon Credits. As one of the first initiatives powered by the GIGATONS platform – a technology and funding platform aiming to mobilise $ 100BN to deliver gigatons of CO₂ reductions at speed and scale – this project …
Zimbabwe to Unveil De-Dollarization Roadmap, Says Government Official
The Zimbabwean Cabinet has approved a de-dollarization roadmap outlining “modalities to operationalize the Zig currency as legal tender for use in the economy.” Zimbabwean officials have set early 2026 as the new deadline for making the Zig the country’s sole currency. The central bank is expected to strengthen the mandatory licensing requirements, which compel business […]
Veterans of Mech Warrior 2, Gears of War and Mortal Kombat Unveil New Beta Phase for Blockchain Game
Studio369 has announced the third Closed Beta (CB3) period for its PvP mech shooter, Metalcore, set to commence on June 27th. This latest beta phase will introduce several new features, including session-based PvP scenarios, a faction war-centric PvE mission, and faction-based social hubs. The update also includes an enhanced in-game economy, allowing players to purchase […]
DOJ and FBI Unveil Charges Against 3 UK Nationals in NFT Rug Pull Scam
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have unveiled charges against three UK nationals for a fraudulent non-fungible token (NFT) scheme involving “Evolved Apes,” promising a game development. “They allegedly took investor funds, never developed the game, and pocketed the proceeds.” US Charges 3 UK Nationals in NFT Rug […]
Philippines Regulator to Unveil Cryptocurrency Regulatory Framework in Second Half of 2024
Emilio B. Aquino, chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Commission in the Philippines, announced plans to introduce a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency in the latter half of 2024. Aquino expressed optimism that tech giants Apple and Google will promptly comply with the SEC’s request to remove Binance’s applications from their app stores. Safeguarding the Interests […]