The National Bank of Ukraine Asserts ‘Crypto Isn’t Money,’ Plans to Regulate the Sector

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 10, 2024 | Blog News

The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has emphasized that cryptocurrencies are not considered money, aligning with the International Monetary Fund’s stance. The First Deputy Governor of the NBU, Kateryna Rozhkova, stated that the NBU intends to regulate the crypto...

SAG-AFTRA Secures Deal with Replica Studios to Regulate AI Voice Usage in Gaming

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 10, 2024 | Blog News

The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has entered into a groundbreaking agreement with generative AI firm Replica Studios. The Hollywood union, representing performers including voice artists, aims to regulate the...

US Senators Call for SEC Report on X Account Breach

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 10, 2024 | Blog News

Senators J.D. Vance and Thom Tillis have written a letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, expressing “serious concerns” about the recent X account breach on January 9. The senators are requesting a report from the SEC to Congress about the incident, citing the...

European Commission to Investigate Microsoft’s Investment in OpenAI

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 10, 2024 | Blog News

The European Commission has signaled its intention to investigate Microsoft’s 49% stake in OpenAI to determine whether it should be reviewed under the EU Merger Regulation. The commission is examining agreements between large digital market players and...

US SEC’s Twitter Account Compromised, Confirms X Platform After Bitcoin ETF Fake Announcement

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 10, 2024 | Blog News

The Safety Team of the X platform has confirmed that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Twitter account was compromised. The incident caused chaos in the crypto market after a fake announcement about the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, leading to...

Nebraska Bill Seeks Fair Play for Crypto Mining and Ownership

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 9, 2024 | Blog News

Nebraska State Senator Eliot Bostar has introduced Legislative Bill 911 on 5 January 2024, aiming to adopt the Blockchain Basics Act. This legislation aims to establish regulations promoting a safe and legal environment for cryptocurrency mining, holding, and trading...