Posts tagged as "Blockchain"
Moscow, Russia – January 14, 2026 – Russia is poised for a significant evolution in its cryptocurrency landscape. According to reports from state news agency TASS and interviews with key lawmakers, the State Duma has finalized a draft bill that will remove cryptocurrencies from the country’s “special financial regulation” category, paving the way for broader, […]
Castries, Saint Lucia, 14th January 2026, Chainwire
By Staff Writer Wyoming has spent the last decade branding itself as one of the most forward-looking U.S. jurisdictions for digital assets, blockchain companies, and financial technology ventures. Its statutory framework, specialized business courts, and crypto-friendly legislation have attracted entrepreneurs from around the world. However, a growing number of legal observers now warn that Wyoming […]
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) is set to lift longstanding restrictions, enabling listed companies and institutional investors to allocate funds to cryptocurrencies for the first time since 2017. This major policy update forms part of the nation’s proactive 2026 Economic Growth Strategy, signaling stronger integration of digital assets into mainstream finance. Core Details of […]
Mexico City, Mexico, 9th January 2026, FinanceWire
I confess: initial doubts flooded my mind upon first encountering earn-while-playing models. Can individuals truly generate income through virtual activities? I wondered. The concept appeared improbable. That changed when observing a companion repeatedly interacting with a virtual rodent in a mobile app called Hamster Kombat. Accumulating scores through basic actions, finishing minor tasks, and seeing […]
Singapore, Singapore, 5th January 2026, Chainwire
Stablecoins have emerged as one of the most explosive sectors in digital finance, with the total market capitalization reaching approximately $306–310 billion by late December 2025 — a remarkable 49% surge from the start of the year. Driven by regulatory advancements like the GENIUS Act, institutional adoption, and global demand for dollar-pegged digital assets, stablecoins […]
The landscape of financial fraud has transformed dramatically in 2025, with artificial intelligence supercharging criminals’ ability to deceive victims on an unprecedented scale. According to recent reports, U.S. consumers lost over $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024—a 25% increase from prior years—with investment-related schemes leading the losses at around $5.7 billion. Trends indicate 2025 is […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken decisive action against a sophisticated crypto investment scam that allegedly defrauded American retail investors of over $14 million. Announced on December 22, 2025, the charges highlight the growing dangers of social media-driven fraud in the cryptocurrency space, particularly schemes exploiting WhatsApp group chats and AI-generated signals. […]
Coinbase has solidified its push into event-based financial products by announcing an agreement to acquire The Clearing Company, a startup specializing in regulated, onchain prediction markets infrastructure. This development, revealed on December 22, 2025, follows closely after the launch of prediction markets on the Coinbase platform in partnership with Kalshi. The transaction, described as “immaterial” […]
Beacon Bay, East London, South Africa, 23rd December 2025, FinanceWire