FinTech executives are warning that the U.K. risks falling behind in the burgeoning crypto industry due to its cautious regulatory approach. While the U.S. embraces a more pro-crypto stance under President Donald Trump, and other countries actively pursue industry-friendly reforms, the U.K. is perceived to be prioritizing safety over innovation,...
FIFA is definitely making a brave move in the digital collectibles space. They are moving their NFT collection, FIFA Collect, to a new blockchain that’s compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). This change will make for a more intuitive user experience and significantly increase wallet interoperability. It further creates...
FIFA has been preparing to migrate its NFT platform to a different, Ethereum-compatible blockchain. This thrilling change will take effect no sooner than May 20. This transition will allow their platform to better innovate and expand their reach in the gaming community. FIFA will share the exact date and issue...
FIFA—great news, indeed! The organization will move FIFA Collect, its foundational NFT collection, from the Algorand blockchain to the newly launched FIFA Blockchain. Powered by European city diplomacy, the announcement was made on April 30 via a FIFA Collect migration FAQ.The migration is now planned for on or after May...
FIFA’s relocating its NFT platform, “FIFA Collect,” to a different blockchain. Big deal, right? Maybe. Or perhaps it’s the ultimate step in the long game to further centralize control – all while pretending to move toward a more workable solution. Let's dissect this, especially for those of us in Southeast...
For the past six years, I have helped plan hackathons throughout Southeast Asia. I have seen the creativity and passion of local artists who work hard to earn a place on the international stage. These are talents bursting at the seams here, many stifled instead by gatekeepers and predatory systems...
Meanwhile, FIFA is working on custom blockchain infrastructure to increase the utility of its NFT collectibles. It’s an audacious step, a transformative leap… or a huge doggy doo. While FIFA touts "better performance" and "improved scalability," the real question is: are regulators ready for this, and could their response inadvertently...
FIFA has also announced plans to migrate its NFT platform, “FIFA Collect,” to a new EVM-compatible blockchain called “FIFA Blockchain.” This implementation is definitely a provocative yet dangerous move for the agency. In the end, will it be a game winner or own goal? The answer depends on more than...
The UK is poised to reshape its digital asset landscape with impending crypto regulations, signaling a significant shift in how the nation approaches cryptocurrencies. Public Finance Minister Rachel Reeves recently announced draft legislation. These laws would, for the first time, require crypto exchanges and dealers come under mandatory regulation. This...
Rachel Reeves, the UK Finance Minister, announced plans for a "comprehensive regulatory regime for crypto assets" at a fintech event on Tuesday. The proposals seek to mold the UK into a “global hub for digital assets.” Second, they target the fast-growing and highly speculative crypto markets.The UK has put out...
