Tag: Virtual
Oman financial regulator seeks feedback on proposed virtual asset framework
The Sultanate of Oman is inching closer to launching its own virtual asset regulations, with its financial markets regulator seeking public comments o [...]
Namibia Sets the Stage for National Crypto Strategy With Virtual Assets Act
Under the new law, the chosen crypto regulator will have powers to license virtual asset service providers and make new rules. However, the bill “does [...]
Crypto Exchange Rain Obtains License to Operate Virtual Asset Brokerage, Custody Service in UAE
"Today, Rain is launching in the UAE, as the first licensed retail exchange," Joseph Dallago, CEO and co-founder of the Bahrain-based company, tweeted [...]
Kuwait bans crypto and virtual assets transactions
The state of Kuwait is the latest jurisdiction to ban virtually all operations involving cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC).On July 18, Kuwait’s main [...]
How to use chatbots for virtual assistance
Businesses and individuals are continually looking for novel methods to improve customer service, optimize operations and provide individualized exper [...]
Crypto trading is an important part of the virtual asset ecosystem, says Hong Kong’s SFC chief
The CEO of Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), Julia Leung Fung-yee, addressed Hong Kong's embrace of Web3 regulation following the c [...]
Belgian financial regulator orders Binance to cease all virtual currency services
The Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) has ordered major cryptocurrency exchange Binance to stop offering crypto exchange and cus [...]
Nike .SWOOSH and Fortnite Release Virtual Experience for Sneakerheads
Nike allowed holders to reveal their NFTs on June 15, hinting at future rarity traits and utility. According to .SWOOSH, some Nike digital collectible [...]
J. Crew launches virtual beach house storefront for 40th anniversary
J. Crew virtual beach house.Courtesy: J. CrewIn a brown shingled beach house tucked behind stalks of reed grass, J. Crew customers encounter a new sho [...]
Virtual Reality Tokens Surge 8% as Traders Await Apple's VR Headset Release
Cryptocurrency's virtual reality sector has surged by almost 8% over the past 24 hours as investors anticipate Apple's VR headset reveal on Monday.
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Hong Kong Virtual Assets Consortium launched with Huobi as first member
Huobi has become the first member of the Hong Kong Virtual Assets Consortium (HKVAC), the Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange announced on May 31 [...]
China state-owned Greenland to apply for Hong Kong virtual asset trading license
A Greenland Holdings subsidiary is applying for a virtual asset trading license in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post reported. It is the first s [...]
Kraken receives virtual asset service provider authorization in Ireland ahead of MiCA vote
Payward Europe Solutions, an Irish subsidiary of Kraken registered in Dublin, was awarded virtual asset service provider (VASP) authorization from the [...]
NY Financial Regulator Adopts Virtual Currency Assessment Rule
“As the first prudential regulator of virtual currency in the nation, New York has created a framework that sets the highest standards for safety, sou [...]
Meta urged to ban minors from virtual world
Advocacy organizations and safety groups have urged Mark Zuckerberg’s social media giant Meta to halt plans allowing minors into metaverse.Online safe [...]