Month: October 2021

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler: No Plan to Ban Crypto, It’s up to Congress

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SEC Chairman Gary Gensler says that the SEC has no plan to ban cryptocurrencies as China has done. He noted that it would be up to Congress to make such a decision. Recently, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell similarly said that the Fed had no intention to ban or limit the use of cryptocurrencies. SEC … Read more

FBI Works With Europol to Arrest Ransomware Gang, $1.3 Million in Cryptocurrencies Seized

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A coordinated strike involving Europol, Interpol, and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has led to the arrest of two “prolific” ransomware operators allegedly responsible for ransom demands of up to 70 million euros. In addition, $1.3 million in cryptocurrencies were seized. Ransomware Operators Arrested, Crypto Seized The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) announced … Read more

Ertha – a New Dynamic NFT Metaverse on Binance Smart-Chain

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Ertha is a new P2E game with an exciting backstory launching on Binance smart chain, unlike anything else. The game will encompass an accurate life simulation on a massive scale where players will be able to micromanage their companies and countries in a satisfying and rewarding way. The new metaverse will require players to consider … Read more

IMF Head Says Central Bank Digital Currencies Are Reliable, Hard to Think of Bitcoin as Money

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Digital currencies backed by central banks are the most reliable form of digital money, according to IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva. At the same time, to think of cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin as money is difficult, believes the chief executive of the international financial institution. IMF Chief Georgieva Marks Top Issues for Policymakers Exploring CBDCs … Read more