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Quentin Tarantino Sued for an Upcoming Auction of Pulp Fiction NFTs

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Time Stamp: November 20, 2021 4:00 AM - Modified On: November 20, 2021 - Published By:
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Quentin Tarantino, the acclaimed film director, is being sued by Miramax, a Hollywood film producer and distributing company, due to the auction of a series of NFTs related to “Pulp Fiction,” one of the director’s most popular films. The conflict lies in the interpretation that Miramax makes from the initial contract between the parts, arguing that the sale of NFTs does not constitute a publication of any part of the script. Miramax Sues Quentin Tarantino Miramax, the Hollywood movie company, sued Quentin Tarantino, the acclaimed film director, for the upcoming

IRS Seized $3.5 Billion in Crypto This Year, Expects Further Billions

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Time Stamp: November 19, 2021 6:00 AM - Modified On: November 19, 2021 - Published By:
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The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) seized cryptocurrency worth $3.5 billion during the fiscal year of 2021.Sponsored Sponsored According to the latest IRS criminal investigation report, this figure represents 93% of assets seized by tax enforcement over the past year. The tax collection agency believes that it could seize further billions in crypto from tax fraud and other crimes over the coming year.Sponsored Sponsored “I expect a trend of crypto seizures to continue as we move forward into fiscal year ‘22,” said IRS Criminal Investigation Chief Jim Lee. “We’re

Valkyrie to unveil $100 million DeFi fund next week

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Time Stamp: November 18, 2021 4:25 AM - Modified On: November 18, 2021 - Published By:
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Valkyrie Investments has announced the establishment of a $100 million decentralized finance fund aimed at institutional investors.  The fund will provide exposure to the fast-growing sector of decentralized finance, popularly known in the crypto community as DeFi. It is expected that the “On-Chain DeFi fund,” which will go live on November 22, would invest in approximately a dozen protocols dispersed across 13 blockchains. Accredited investors in the United States and abroad will be allowed to participate in the fund. More info on Valkyrie’s DeFi hedge fund According to Wes Cowan,

DOEX set to become the first DEX on Cardano

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Time Stamp: November 17, 2021 5:50 AM - Modified On: November 17, 2021 - Published By:
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Although it is one of the top-performing blockchain networks, Cardano is yet to have a native Decentralized Exchange (DEX) like those found in other blockchain networks. Currently, there exists no exchange list for tokens of projects that are based on the Cardano blockchain. This will soon become a thing of the past, now that the team at DOEX is making some serious headway into the development of their project. DOEX is set to be the first Cardano Blockchain-based DEX, and according to its roadmap, the DOEX DEX is scheduled to

SEC Files Action Against Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon Regarding Mirror Protocol

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Time Stamp: November 15, 2021 4:38 AM - Modified On: November 15, 2021 - Published By:
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The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced an action against Terraform Labs, the company behind the design of the Terra blockchain, and its co-founder and CEO Do Kwon. The SEC is seeking an order for Kwon to comply with a series of subpoenas he has failed to address. The investigative subpoenas seek Kwon’s testimony and the production of documents from Terraform Labs SEC Acts Against Terraform Labs and Do Kwon The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken the next step in its battle against

FATF Guidance: NFTs Should Be Regulated Case-by-Case

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Time Stamp: November 14, 2021 9:59 PM - Modified On: November 14, 2021 - Published By:
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Share some Bitpinas love:By Hans DoringoIn a recently released updates to the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) guidance for virtual assets and virtual asset service providers (VASPs), the body clarified that Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) does not fit the definition for virtual assets (VA) but would still be covered by FATF standards under certain cases.What is the FATF’s Position on NFTs?Last March 2021, FATF published a draft of the guidance addressing concerns about NFT as its market grows. In the said draft, it was vaguely stated that NFTs can be considered

Bitwise withdraws its application for a bitcoin futures ETF.

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Time Stamp: November 12, 2021 6:59 AM - Modified On: November 12, 2021 - Published By:
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Cryptocurrency firm Bitwise has withdrawn its bitcoin futures ETF application, according to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan, who announced on Twitter. However, the spot filing remains in play and competes with several other applications for the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) attention. Hougan explained the withdrawal, which on the whole comes down to spot ETFs being better for long-term investors and the costs associated with futures ETFs.  1/ Today, @BitwiseInvest withdrew its application to list a bitcoin *futures* ETF. (Our spot filing remains.) Thought I’d share our thinking. A

Basic Attention Token Price Up 32% After Solana Partnership Announcement

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Time Stamp: November 8, 2021 8:30 PM - Modified On: November 8, 2021 - Published By:
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Basic Attention Token is up 32%, making it the second biggest gainer today on Crypto.com. Currently trading at $1.33, Basic Attention Token price is close to breaking its previous all time high of $1.52, which it hit back in April. Let’s take a closer look at BAT and see what all the hype is about. What Is Basic Attention Token? Basic Attention Token is the cryptocurrency that powers the popular Brave Browser’s blockchain-based advertising platform. The Brave browser works to reward user attention in BAT tokens, and offers a competitive

Supreme Origin CBD Coffee Now Available in the U.S.

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Time Stamp: November 3, 2021 8:30 AM - Modified On: November 3, 2021 - Published By:
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Supreme Origin Tolima “As a coffee expert, I saw this opportunity to blend my passion for wellness and coffee into a great new brand looking to reshape how we experience our favorite morning beverage,” Shattah says. DENVER (PRWEB) November 03, 2021 World-renowned infused coffee Supreme Origin arrives in the United States in time for the holiday season with 20 percent off for new subscribers and free shipping nationwide in November. Help coffee-loving friends and family perk up and relax this holiday season with the gift of great-tasting CBD-infused coffee for

U.S. Banks Entering Cryptocurrency Adds Real Legitimacy To The Industry

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Time Stamp: November 2, 2021 9:00 AM - Modified On: November 2, 2021 - Published By:
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The United States government is once again adding more legitimacy and credibility to the rapidly growing cryptocurrency industry. This is through clear regulations that will further incorporate the sector into the country’s financial system and economy. Sponsored Sponsored In an interview with Reuters, Jelena McWilliams, chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), said that banks must be allowed to hold crypto on their balance sheets, provide custodial accounts in digital assets and facilitate crypto trading for clients. Thus, demonstrating the rapid rise of digital assets this year. In addition to

Gaming Giant Ubisoft Mentions Blockchain in Recent Earnings Report

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Time Stamp: November 2, 2021 8:30 AM - Modified On: November 2, 2021 - Published By:
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Ubisoft, one of the biggest gaming companies in the entertainment world, mentioned blockchain as one of the key points of focus for the future of the brand. The company said it is exploring blockchain as an innovative technology to be included in games in its latest earnings report. While blockchain’s play-to-earn trend has experienced a boom this year, the traditional gaming industry still has yet to embrace blockchain as part of a flagship product. Ubisoft to Explore Blockchain for Future Products Ubisoft, the gaming giant known for mega-successful franchises like