Colorado becomes the first US state accepting tax payments in crypto

    Colorado plans to become the first US state to accept tax payments in cryptocurrency, a move the governor’s office has described as the “next logical step on the path to digital statehood”. Colorado’s governor, Jared Polis, who announced the effort last week, explained in a tweet that the state would accept crypto payments converted into…

    Smart contracts might be stifled by EU Data Act

    The EU has published its new Data Act, a law proposal that aims to regulate the generation and handling of data by the actors that harness it. The act, in its large scope, touches on the subject of smart contracts and proposes that every smart contract should have a termination function to stop the flow…

    South Korea plans to invest $187 million to build its national metaverse ecosystem

    South Korea’s Ministry has reportedly offered $186.7 million to build a comprehensive metaverse ecosystem. By 2026, South Korea’s government wants to create the fifth-largest metaverse market in the world. This money would be utilized to assist the impactful expansion of digital content as well as business growth across the country. South Korea will spend at…

    DeFi is reshaping the financial markets in the Gulf countries

    Decentralized exchanges, one of the largest contributors to DeFi growth, reported more than $1 trillion in trade volume over the last year. Many DeFi projects look towards the Gulf countries as a decentralized finance hub. One of the biggest contributors to the recent exponential growth of the crypto market was the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector,…

    Over $300 million liquidated, as Bitcoin shows a 15% daily increase to $44,000

    The latest Bitcoin’s 15% price surge in the 24 hours became its largest one in over a year. The world’s largest cryptocurrency soared by more than $6,000 since Monday to above $44,000 resulting in over $300 million worth of liquidations. According to data from CoinGlass, crypto liquidations over a 24-hour period exceeded $325 million at…

    The Dubai-based Dexorca Exchange hosts the Arab Blockchain Summit this May

    Dexorca Exchange, the world’s first hybrid, decentralized exchange, will hold the 1st Arab Blockchain Summit (ABS) on May 28 at Burj Khalifa, Dubai. The event will host the programs such as networking, technology MOUs, and conferences in the related industries that reflect the needs of the Middle East virtual assets market, which has recently grown…