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An official trailer for the Web3 television series ‘Killer Whales’ — produced by CoinMarketCap and HELLO Labs — has officially dropped! Viewers can excitingly await the show’s blockchain-centric battle-offs at this year’s end.  Quick Takes:  CoinMarketCap and HELLO Labs’ TV series Killer Whales is preparing to launch. Global NFT and crypto entrepreneurs will pitch their blockchain-based inventions. The series boasts a stellar cast: Yuga Labs, CoinDesk, AltCoin Daily, SkyBridge, etc.  Viewers can expect fierce competition, Web3 education, and pure entertainment. Diving into the Killer Whales Saga Soon to launch on HELLO Labs’ platform HELLO TV and streaming sites across 55 countries, Killer Whale’s Season…

The leading cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, announced the roadmap to list Worldcoin (WLD).  Coinbase has announced that Worldcoin (WLD) has been added to its listing roadmap. https://t.co/rzkZGdkXBn — Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) April 30, 2025 The Optimism network contract address for Worldcoin (WLD) is 0xdc6ff44d5d932cbd77b52e5612ba0529dc6226f1. What is Coinbase listing Worldcoin?   According to the official blog post, the team stated, “The launch of trading for these assets is contingent on market-making support, and sufficient technical infrastructure. We will announce the launch of trading separately once these conditions have been met.”   If listed, Coinbase customers will get a chance to trade a…

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says his firm will continue to look for merger and acquisition opportunities after acquiring crypto derivatives platform Deribit.“We are always looking at M&A opportunities,” said Armstrong on Bloomberg Television on May 14.He added that the firm has a large balance sheet that can be put to use.The firm revealed in its latest revenue report that its balance sheet has strengthened, ending the first quarter with $9.9 billion in US dollar resources.“Part of the benefit of being a public company is, you have a liquid currency to do that,” he said, adding: “We are looking at acquisition…

European authorities have dismantled a sprawling money laundering network dubbed the “mafia crypto bank,” arresting 17 individuals accused of laundering over €21 million ($23.5 million) in cryptocurrency for criminal groups linked to China and the Middle East.According to Europol’s statement on May 14, the criminal network facilitated money laundering for organizations involved in migrant smuggling and drug trafficking.The group operated a shadow banking system using the informal hawala method, frequently settling transactions in cryptocurrency to obscure the origin of funds.Spain Leads January 2025 Arrests in Cross-Border Crypto Crime BustSpanish law enforcement, leading the investigation, revealed that the arrests occurred in…

Choosing anything from a new phone plan to a job offer often involves carefully comparing different options. This process helps us make informed decisions that align with our individual needs and priorities. A general comparison provides a broad overview of the key features, benefits, and drawbacks of several alternatives, allowing for a preliminary assessment before delving into more specific details. This is the foundation for smart decision-making in numerous aspects of life.## Understanding the Scope of General ComparisonA general comparison aims to provide a high-level understanding. It focuses on the most significant differences and similarities rather than an exhaustive list…

The world of digital ownership has been forever changed with the rise of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). At the heart of this revolution is the Ethereum Request for Comments 721—more commonly known as ERC-721—the standardized protocol that enables the creation, distribution, and management of unique digital assets on the Ethereum blockchain. Understanding NFTs Before diving into the intricacies of ERC-721, it’s important to grasp what NFTs are. Unlike cryptocurrencies (e.g., Bitcoin or Ether), which are interchangeable (fungible), NFTs represent entirely unique assets—think of digital art, collectibles, in-game items, or even real-world assets encoded on the blockchain. This uniqueness is precisely what…

69Yuga Labs announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has closed its investigation into the company. The NFT firm shared the update on March 3 in a post on X (Twitter), stating that after more than three years, “the SEC has officially closed its investigation into Yuga Labs.”The post also described the decision as “a huge win for NFTs and all creators pushing our ecosystem forward,” adding, “NFTs are not securities.”The SEC began investigating Yuga Labs in 2022 to determine whether certain NFTs qualified as securities under U.S. law. At the time, regulators were scrutinizing several major players in…

F.C.M. Lau May 13, 2025 20:59 Klickl, a leading Web3 finance platform, represented the Middle East at EEC 2025, showcasing its dual-regulated stablecoin solutions and digital sovereignty vision. Backed by Abu Dhabi’s delegation, it forged EU-MENA partnerships to bridge compliant cross-border finance.   Klickl (klickl.com), a leading Web3 open finance platform, has cemented its position as a global digital finance leader by representing the Middle East’s national innovation force at the 17th European Economic Congress (EEC) in Katowice, Poland.   As the only Web3 fintech enterprise selected for Abu Dhabi’s official state-level delegation…

European law enforcement in January arrested 17 suspects of a “mafia crypto bank” who are said to have laundered over 21 million euros ($23.5 million) in crypto for criminal entities in China and the Middle East.The money laundering services were allegedly carried out on behalf of other criminal networks engaged in migrant smuggling and drug trafficking, Europol said in a May 14 statement.Spanish authorities said the criminal organization ran a secret informal money transfer system called hawala and was often compensated in crypto.A total of 17 individuals were arrested — 15 in Spain, one in Austria and one in Belgium…

The global economy continues to navigate a complex landscape characterized by fluctuating inflation, evolving interest rate policies, and geopolitical uncertainties. Investors are closely monitoring key economic indicators to assess the potential for recession and to identify opportunities for growth. This report provides a general overview of current market trends across various asset classes. Equity Market Performance Global equity markets have exhibited mixed performance recently. Developed markets, particularly in the US, have shown resilience driven by strong earnings from technology companies and cautious optimism regarding moderating inflation. However, growth stocks remain sensitive to interest rate expectations. Emerging markets face challenges including…