Tag: Kavita Gupta

Crypto Weekly with Kavita Gupta – Episode 39

What happened in the blockchain and crypto industry last week? Kavita Gupta tells you everything you need to know. Starting with Ukraine banning Bitcoin purchases with local currency amid martial law, the French President, Emmanuel Macron, voiced his support for MiCA regulation and the digital Euro project, Australia aims to finalize crypto regulation by 2025, MetaMask warns users of new Apple iCloud phishing scam, Coinbase launches beta of NFT marketplace with social engagement, and much more. Tune in now!

Crypto Weekly with Kavita Gupta – Episode 38

What happened in the blockchain and crypto industry last week? Kavita Gupta tells you everything you need to know. Starting with Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith sentenced to 63 months, Portugal Grants First Crypto License to Bison Bank, Meta plans to take a nearly 50% cut on virtual asset sales in its metaverse, researchers find a vulnerability in Rarible NFT platform, and much more. Tune in now!

Crypto Weekly with Kavita Gupta – Episode 37

What happened in the blockchain and crypto industry last week? Kavita Gupta tells you everything you need to know. Starting with the market washed away all the gains from the previous week, Strike announcement of Shopify integration, and Partnerships with NCR, the Bank of Russia Rejects the idea of using cryptocurrency to circumvent sanctions, Visa's program to help small creators expand their businesses using NFTs, Coinbase starts crypto trading services in India, and much more. Tune in now!

Crypto Weekly with Kavita Gupta – Episode 36

Crypto Weekly with Kavita Gupta is back with the latest episode of news from the world of crypto and blockchain. On the Global News front, EU Parliament approves rules targeting transfers to unhosted crypto wallets, Axie Infinity’s Ronin Network loses over $625 million to hack, and ExxonMobil runs a pilot project to supply flared gas for Bitcoin mining. Moving on to the world of NFTs, 35 NFTs including Bored Apes were stolen under phishing attacks in the last week. Binance becomes the official crypto exchange partner for the 64th Grammy Awards, and pop star Daler Mehendi buys land in the metaverse naming it Balle Balle. Bringing news from the Indian Shores, the new crypto tax regime goes live in India from April 1, 2022.

Crypto Weekly with Kavita Gupta – Episode 35

Crypto Weekly with Kavita Gupta is back with yet another power-packed episode of news from the world of crypto and blockchain. On the Global News front, Facebook owner, Meta has been sued by an Australian consumer Watchdog for scam crypto ads, Ukraine has legalized crypto as President Zelensky signs the Virtual Assets Bill into law, and Russia gives Sberbank license to issue and exchange digital assets. Moving on to the world of NFTs and metaverse, HSBC enters the metaverse through a partnership with The Sandbox, BAYC Backer Yuga Labs buys Cryptopunks and Meebits, and according to Mark Zuckerberg, NFTs may soon be coming to Instagram. This week on Funding Stories, Diem team members raise $200 million to launch blockchain Aptos, Optimism raises $150 million in Series B funding, and Tokyo-based digital wallet Kyash has raised $41.2 million. Bringing news from the Indian Shores, notices have been sent by the Income Tax department to 700 crypto traders who are suspected of evading taxes from 2017-18. For more details, watch the video.

Crypto Weekly with Kavita Gupta – Episode 34

Crypto Weekly with Kavita Gupta is back with yet another intriguing episode of news from the world of crypto and blockchain. On the Global News front, Polygon Network suffers from extended service outage after the upgrade, US Treasury department formally adds crypto rules to Russian sanctions guidance, and Dubai introduces new crypto laws, establishes regulatory authority for oversight. Moving on to the world of NFTs, former file-sharing site LimeWire to re-launch as NFT marketplace after more than a decade of being shut down, and Warner Bros. to launch DC comics-themed NFT trading cards. This week on Global Funding news, Immutable raises $200 million in series C funding, and Nordic fintech company Lunar raises $77 million, builds a crypto trading platform. For more details, watch the video.

Crypto Weekly with Kavita Gupta – Episode 33

Crypto Weekly with Kavita Gupta is back with yet another power-packed episode of news from the world of crypto and blockchain. On the Global News front, the Russia-Ukraine war has led to the increase in crypto awareness with Ukraine raising over $46 million via crypto donations, American NFT marketplace, Opensea has barred accounts of Iranian users as talks of US sanctions ramp up, and Proof-of-work ban has been removed from Europe’s proposed crypto regulation. Moving on to the world of NFTs, Ukraine is planning NFT sales to raise funds, South Korea will invest $187 million in the National Metaverse project, and Prabhas’ Radhe Shyam movie trailer launches in the metaverse. This week on Global Funding news, VALR secures $50 million in the largest African crypto raise to date, and crypto investment platform Zignaly secures up to $50 million in the financing deal. For more details, watch the video.

Crypto Weekly with Kavita Gupta – Episode 32

Crypto Weekly with Kavita Gupta is back with yet another exciting episode, summarising the top news from the world of crypto and blockchain. On the Global News front, China tightens laws to jail those found raising funds through crypto sales, and the Ukrainian volunteer group has raised $4 million in Bitcoin since the Russian invasion. Moving on to the world of NFTs, A Sotheby’s auction worth $30 million was canceled last minute in what seems to be a rug-pull, Manchester City is building Etihad stadium in the metaverse, and in a major development, a collaboration between Apollo Hospitals in India and California based 8Chili, will enable patients to get counseling through virtual reality. Bringing news from the Indian shores, the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has released guidelines on crypto for virtual digital assets related advertisements, to be applicable post-April 1st, and Infosys has launched a metaverse foundry to help clients with emerging market trends. For more details, watch the video.

Crypto Weekly with Kavita Gupta – Episode 31

This week on Crypto Weekly with Kavita Gupta, we bring you all the exciting news from the world of crypto and blockchain. On the Global News front, Canada aims to freeze Bitcoins received by ‘Freedom Convoy’ truckers, crypto exchange Binance removes its name from its blockchain ecosystem and will be called BNB Chain, and Ukraine approves bill to legalize cryptocurrencies. Moving on to the world of NFTs, JP Morgan launches office on the metaverse, NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) files a trademark application for trading NFTs, and Melania Trump announces Potus NFT collection. This week on Global Funding news, blockchain network 5ire secures $100 million from GEM with the aim to go public, and crypto startup, Helium raises $200 million and becomes a unicorn. For more details, watch the video.

Crypto Weekly with Kavita Gupta – Episode 30

Crypto Weekly with Kavita Gupta is back with yet another interesting episode, summarising the top news from the world of crypto and blockchain. On the Global News front, DOJ seizes $3.6 billion worth of Bitcoin stolen in the 2016 Bitfinex hack, American agency Fitch lowers El Salvador’s default rating from B- to CCC due to Bitcoin adoption, and South Korean executives get a prison sentence for crypto fraud. Moving on to the world of NFTs, luxury fashion brand Gucci has bought virtual land on the Metaverse platform - The Sandbox, McDonald’s, and Panera Bread file for NFT IPR, and Chinese entertainment conglomerate, Tencent gets approval from UN to create NFT framework. This week on Global Funding news, Polygon has raised $450 million in Sequoia-led funding round, Alchemy raises $200 million at $10.2 billion valuations, and Aleo raises $200 million in Series B investment. For more details, watch the episode.

Crypto Weekly with Kavita Gupta – Episode 29

This week on Crypto Weekly with Kavita Gupta, we bring to you the latest from the world of crypto and blockchain. On the Global News front, Wormhole Bridge loses $323 million to an exploit, Bitfinex’s stolen Bitcoin move after almost 6 years, El Salvador turns down IMF’s plea to abandon Bitcoin as legal tender, and Thailand rolls back plans to tax crypto gains. Moving on to news from India, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced as she tabled Budget 2022 in the Parliament that profits from the cryptocurrency will be taxed at 30%, and plans are to push out CBDC by 2022-23. Moving on to the world of NFTs, American singer and songwriter John Legend has launched a new music and art NFT platform. An Indian couple from Pune certifies their marriage on Ethereum smart contract with NFT. For more details, watch the episode.

Crypto Weekly with Kavita Gupta – Episode 28

CryptoWeekly with Kavita Gupta is back with yet another interesting episode, summarising the top news from the world of crypto and blockchain. On the Global News front, Facebook’s parent company, Meta is mulling selling off Diem Assets, Mayors of New York, Miami, and Belgian MP considering converting their salary into crypto, and Fidelity has filed two more ETFs for the Metaverse, crypto industry. Moving on to the world of NFTs, a bug at Opensea leads the exploiter to make 332 ETH, Warner Music Group is foraying into the world of Metaverse with a music-focused theme park called The Sandbox, and for all those auto buffs out there, luxury car company Lamborghini has announced its maiden NFT collection. Buzz is that Youtube too might embrace NFTs. For more details, watch the episode.