regulations

Passport of the Future

A few years ago if you were to talk about governments being able to control your money and impose travel restrictions on their citizens most people would roll their eyes and ask where your tin foil hat was. These days however the dystopian future dreamt of by science fiction authors is rapidly becoming a reality. When it comes to dystopian visions of society and governmental overreach, most people’s first thoughts turn to China. Although they may be ahead of the curve at the moment, their path to a digital future

Digital Nigeria 2022: NITDA Director General tasks Tech Innovators with Problem Solving

Kashifu Inuwa challenges entrpreneurs to identify then solve problems, during Day 3 of the Digital Nigeria 2022 International Conference ABUJA, NG, Oct 31, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE has challenged Nigerian tech innovators and entrepreneurs to identify problems bedeviling the nation with the view to proffering solutions because the government has provided a level playing field for them to achieve just that. NITDA Director General and conference host Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, challenged Nigerian tech innovators and entrepreneurs to

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

Too Big to Fail?

Several weeks ago we covered Credit Suisse in some of our articles about risk management and regulations. This week they’ve been in the news again for all the wrong reasons, which may have an impact on the crypto market. Once the darling of Wall Street, Credit Suisse is rapidly turning into its nemesis. Following several multi-million dollar fines, they’ve lurched from one scandal to another. In September 2021 the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority issued a statement saying, “The Financial Conduct Authority has fined Credit Suisse over £147 million for serious

5 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Crypto Trading Platform

Ready to start trading cryptocurrency? If so, the first step is finding the best trading platform (or platforms). Many platforms are available and, although some are bigger and more popular than others, no exchange is widely considered to be “the best”. Each trading platform has certain pros and cons. What works for some on one platform may not be ideal for others. This Cove Market overview provides a good look at some of the features the major players have. As a trader, you might look for specific elements based on

Back 4 Blood Jukebox Music Needs to be Turned Off for Streaming

Top GamesPhoto by Turtle Rock StudiosIf you are playing Back 4 Blood and want to stream the game to your fans and friends, then make sure you pay attention because the jukebox music might be your downfall.The jukebox in Back 4 Blood contains a music list of copyrighted music that should not be played if you decide to stream the game.Attention creators! If you’re streaming or planning #Back4Blood VOD content, this is important:The jukebox has licensed music that will play when used. We do not own the streaming rights for

Riot details plans for European Regional Leagues in 2022

To continue to strengthen pathways for professional League of Legends players, major changes are coming to the European Regional Leagues in 2022. This includes solidifying their structure and ensuring their stability moving forward by extending license deals from Spain’s Superliga to France’s La Ligue Française. Maximillian Peter Schmidt, head of esports for League in Europe, detailed Riot’s plans for the ERLs in a Dev Post today. Accredited and non-accredited leagues Accredited leagues Every ERL will be divided into “accredited” and “non-accredited” leagues in 2022. The accredited leagues include Superliga, La

Bracket, format revealed for NA’s VCT Last Chance Qualifier

Riot has finalized the bracket and format for NA’s Last Chance Qualifier.  The event, which starts on Oct. 12, will feature eight North American teams in a double-elimination bracket. The winner will secure a spot at VALORANT’s end-of-year Champions event in December.  Riot had originally intended to invite 10 teams to the event but had to make some last-minute changes. ORDER and Chiefs Esports Club, the two teams that reached the final of the VALORANT Oceania Tour 2021: Championship, were ruled out of the event due to COVID-19 regulations, travel

Team Aster, other teams impacted by COVID, will still be able to compete at The International 10

Valve was facing potential disaster just days ahead of The International 10, with multiple teams recording positive COVID tests and Romania cracking down on the disease with new local regulations.  The company and tournament organizer PGL already canceled in-person audience attendance for the event, but they have found a workable solution to allow players to compete even when needing to self-quarantine.  According to posts from Team Aster and Dota 2 community everyman Wykrhm Reddy, teams that have players who record positive COVID tests will still be allowed to play in