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Mozilla pauses crypto donations following criticism over climate impact
After announcing that it would accept cryptocurrency donations last week, the Mozilla Foundation has put them on hold following critical comments.
RadioShack is building a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange
RadioShack — yes, that RadioShack that used to sell electronic goods — is now a crypto business.
'S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2' won't include NFTs following fan uproar
The announcement comes a day after the studio said S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 would include NFTs.
Crypto exchange BitMart loses $196 million to hackers
The crypto exchange has lost the equivalent of $196 million to a hack.
Square is rebranding itself as 'Block'
Payments firm Square plans to change its name to Block as cryptocurrencies and other blockchain technologies become a bigger part of its business.
Meta allows more cryptocurrency ads
Meta has greatly loosened its ban on cryptocurrency ads after deciding the digital money landscape has improved.
Meta’s crypto chief is leaving the company
David Marcus, the longtime Facebook executive who has overseen the company’s embattled cryptocurrency plans, is leaving the company.
Cryptocurrency mining in Kazakhstan is leading to power shortages
Cryptocurrency mining is putting such a strain on Kazakhstan's electrical grid that the country is grappling with power outages.
Japanese firms will test a bank-backed cryptocurrency in 2022
A consortium made up of approximately 70 Japanese firms said this week they plan to launch a yen-based cryptocurrency in 2022.
US regulators aim for greater legal clarity surrounding cryptocurrency
US banking regulators have shared their cryptocurrency priorities for 2022, including more clarity on the legality of digital assets.
El Salvador plans to create an entire city based on Bitcoin
El Salvador plans to build a 'Bitcoin City' — complete with a mining-friendly power plant.
Canadian police arrest teen for stealing $36.5 million in cryptocurrency
Memories of Gerald Cotten.
LA's iconic Staples Center will become the Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles' Staples Center is becoming the Crypto.com Arena on Christmas Day — cryptocurrency will be part of the local landscape for a while.
Brave browser now includes a built-in crypto wallet
Brave's desktop browser now includes a crypto wallet — you can make purchases and trades without an extension.
Bitcoin's big code upgrade improves privacy and security
Bitcoin has received its first major network code upgrade since 2017, boosting privacy and security.
AMC theaters start accepting cryptocurrency payment for movie tickets
You can buy AMC movie tickets with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin.
Discord pauses NFT plans following community backlash
Discord doesn’t have impending plans to add NFT integrations, according to CEO Jason Citron.
Twitter establishes dedicated crypto division to explore decentralized apps
Dubbed Twitter Crypto, the company describes the division as “a center of excellence for all things blockchain.”
Crypto scammers stole $500K from wallets using targeted Google Ads
Scammers used Google Ads to steal $500,000 worth of crypto from wallets.
'Squid Game' cryptocurrency collapses in a $3 million scam
A cryptocurrency inspired by Squid Game enticed enough investors to see its value soar to over $2,800, before its creators cashed out and vanished.