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Walking the Tightrope

As we stand on the verge of a new era in crypto, it’s crucial to reaffirm the importance of decentralization. Beyond being a mere aspiration, decentralization serves as the lifeblood of the crypto world, standing as the pivotal force that draws the line between freedom and control. Amidst the hype surrounding the impending approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF in the United States, accompanied by the influx of capital from behemoths like BlackRock, the immediate market surge raises a serious question for the future of crypto. Are people here for

The Fight for Financial Freedom

As the grasp of regulators tightens on the global cryptocurrency market, exchanges such as KuCoin are being compelled to implement mandatory pre-purchase checks. In tandem, several prominent banks are limiting funds transferred to cryptocurrency exchanges under the guise of protecting customers from fraudulent activities. In the background, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is looming over these rapidly evolving regulations. The FATF underscores the significance of Know Your Customer (KYC), Know Your Business (KYB), Know Your Transaction (KYT), and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations applicable to all financial transactions, cryptocurrencies included.

Drawing Parallels

For many people in crypto, the way that regulators are approaching the industry is unique and can at times seem unnecessarily adversarial. For those with prior experience in nascent industries, it bears remarkable similarities to how other technologies have seen regulations imposed on them. For many people in crypto, the way that regulators are approaching the industry is unique and can at times seem unnecessarily adversarial. For those with prior experience in nascent industries, it bears remarkable similarities to how other technologies have seen regulations imposed on them. Five years

Moonshine Inc. – New Demo Available Soon

Klabater's distillation tycoon simulator has a demo opening up for a press preview on February 10th before joining Steam Next Fest on the 21st Warsaw, Poland | February 9th, 2022 - Klabater invites players to take a sip of Moonshine Inc. with the free demo, coming soon to Steam as part of Steam Next Fest (Feb 21 -28) and available now for Press Preview from February 10th! Leave the big city for the Appalachian mountains and step into a prohibition era story full of colorful characters to build an illegal

League of Legends Pro Arrested on Drug Trafficking Suspicions

League of LegendsImage courtesy of YouTube/ToyzKurtis Lau "Toyz" Wai-kin has been arrested in Taipei on suspicion if drug trafficking. The ex-League of Legends pro has been arrested on suspicion of trafficking marijuana, which is a class 2 illegal drug in Taipei. Getting caught with marijuana carries hefty fines and severe prison sentences. While the recreational use of marijuana is slowly becoming legal in many U.S. states, in Taiwan the drug is classified alongside opium and amphetamines.According to Taiwan's Narcotics Hazard Prevention Act, any one found guity of possession of marijuana

Former League pro arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking

Kurtis Lau “Toyz” Wai-Kin, a former League of Legends pro player and coach, has been arrested in Taipei, Taiwan on suspicion of trafficking marijuana, a class two illegal drug in the country. If he’s found guilty, he could be sentenced to jail for several years and forced to pay a fine of up to five million New Taiwan dollars (~$179,691). The Chief Prosecutor of the Taichung District Prosecutor’s office said a warrant was issued for Wai-Kin’s arrest and that the police found marijuana in his home after a search. So far, the

SEC, EEOC Investigating Activision Blizzard Over Sexual Harassment Allegations, CEO Subpoenaed

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has been subpoenaed by the SEC. / Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesBoth the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission have opened investigations into Activision Blizzard over its handling of allegations of sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination, the company confirmed Monday.The SEC investigation has opened with a subpoena of the company and several current and former employees, including CEO Bobby Kotick.The SEC is investigating Activision Blizzard over sexual misconduct allegations and improper disclosures, the WSJ reports. It has subpoenaed Activision Blizzard CEO

G2 Esports Reportedly Accused of Tampering in the LEC by MAD Lions, Owners Vote to Call for Rule Revisions

League of LegendsAccording to Dot Esports, G2 Esports has been accused of tampering in the League of Legends European Championship. / Photo courtesy of Michal Konkol/Riot GamesG2 Esports League of Legends has been accused of tampering by MAD Lions, who also pushed for a vote in recent owners’ meetings to get the wheels rolling on revisions to Riot Games' global tampering and poaching rules, Dot Esports' Jacob Wolf reported Wednesday.According to the report, the LEC owners' meetings took place on Sept. 2 and 3, with the vote to ask Riot's