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Hong Kong’s Financial Regulator Warns Investors On Two Crypto Trading Platforms
Hong Kong’s financial regulator has flagged the activities of two virtual assets platforms for suspected fraudulent activities. In a recent release, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) warned users about the operations of companies trading under the names “CBEX Group” and “Bitget Pro”.
“The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today warns the public of entities operating under the names of “CBEX Group” and “Bitget Pro” for suspected virtual asset-related fraudulent activities (Notes 1 and 2).”
The SFC took action after multiple users reported withdrawal difficulties. According to the release, it is believed that both firms might have deceived users with fake withdrawal records.
SFC Moves To Block Fake Websites
The Hong Kong financial regulator placed both firms on the SFC’s alert list and warned users to be vigilant. Hong Kong authorities have ramped up efforts to prevent users from faking victims to bad actors in recent times. Scammers can deploy fake websites similar to a trading platform to exploit users.
The SFC requested the Hong Kong police to block the flagged websites while issuing more warnings to users about fraudulent activities in its jurisdiction.
“Online investment scams may involve any type of assets and are perpetrated through multiple channels, and investors can suffer substantial losses. Therefore, investors should stay vigilant and beware of fraud when making investment decisions.”
Hong Kong Ramps Up Regulatory Efforts
The collapse of FTX in 2022 was a turning point in crypto regulations as most jurisdictions rolled out new guidelines for crypto firms. Hong Kong has consistently released rules and sessions with relevant stakeholders in the sector.
While investor protection remains key, the country seeks to promote the web3 landscape becoming a leader in associated technology. This blend of certain rules has attracted crypto firms to the market. This week, the country’s Securities Association recommended a level of self-governance for crypto firms.
Per the statement, it will drive development in the sectors as firms respond to certain issues like in other regions.
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The integration of blockchain technology and sports gaming continues as an international football federation partnered with a well-known crypto-based gaming studio to create a new football game for mobile users.
Football enthusiasts eagerly await the blockchain-powered free soccer game set to release next year.
FIFA Rivals
A new free-to-play mobile football game will debut in the summer of 2025. Crypto gaming firm and international football organization, Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) developed a mobile game app called the FIFA Rivals.
Reports said that FIFA Rivals will be similar to the NFL Rivals game which was also developed by Mythical Games and launched in April 2023.
Users of Apple’s iOS and Android smartphones can access the Polkadot-powered mobile soccer game.
The crypto firm said the new mobile football game will tap the Mythos blockchain technology and Polkadot network. The same technology was also used in developing the NFL Rivals game.
Today, we announced a groundbreaking partnership with @FIFAcom! 🎉
Together, we are launching @FIFARivals, an officially licensed football mobile game scheduled for release on iOS and Android.
Are you ready? ⚽ https://t.co/MymoLx8vTU pic.twitter.com/MNraVOKogM
— Mythical Games (@playmythical) November 22, 2024
Similarly, FIFA rivals will be built with the same technology and on the same Mythos blockchain.
According to the crypto gaming studio, FIFA Rivals will allow mobile gamers to manage their football clubs, saying that users can also compete against other players in “real-time” arcade gameplay.
“Build your squad, dominate the competition, and create your legacy in the newest title,” Mythical Games said.
As of today, the market cap of cryptocurrencies stood at $3.28 trillion. Chart: TradingView
Potential 100 Million Gamers
A Mythical Games executive predicted that more than 100 million gamers would be attracted to play FIFA Rivals.
The crypto gaming CEO, John Linden, explained that over 100 million FIFA Rivals gamers is possible because a comparable mobile game, NFL Rivals, has more than 6 million sign-ups from a far narrower audience.
Super proud to partner with @FIFAcom! We will take gaming and eSports to a very global level with this game! We have over 6m players and 150m games played on NFL Rivals and now we move to 100m+ gamers and tens of billions of games! @FIFARivals
Powered by Mythos… https://t.co/hLWZZxOGS1
— John Linden (@johnwastaken) November 22, 2024
Image: FIFA Rivals Teaser/BusinessWire
To contextualize this, the FIFA World Cup attracted around 5 billion people in 2022 while the NFL playoffs last year got an estimated 500 million viewers.
Blockchain And Sporting Trend
The FIFA-Mythical Games partnership is only one of the growing number of collaborations between cryptocurrency players and sporting associations, making more interactive and funnier experiences among fans.
The partnership adds to a growing trend of sporting associations partnering with blockchain gaming studios aimed at delivering fun and interactive experiences for fans.
One of the advantages of crypto-based games is that gamers can “own in-game assets and monetize them.”
The crypto gaming studio got its early success in Blankos Block Party. The company explained that it is a nonfungible token game that was transferred to Polkadot with at least 3 million monthly transactions.
The new mobile football game became a reality with the help of the Mythos Foundation launched in October 2022 which aimed to support new gamers and developers in the Mythical Games ecosystem.
Featured image from FIFA Rivals, chart from TradingView
Sui Foundation has recently made an important partnership agreement with Franklin Templeton Digital Assets, which will help develop DeFi solutions on the Sui platform. This will give the Sui ecosystem developers support and additional guidance in enhancing blockchain solutions and products.
Franklin Templeton Joins Sui Foundation to Support Blockchain Projects
A recent blog post reveals that Franklin Templeton Digital Assets will partner with the Sui Foundation to support developers deploying and working on Sui. The partnership will increase the use of decentralized finance (DeFi) in the execution of various projects and the deployment of enhanced blockchain technologies.
Franklin Templeton brings years of experience in blockchain-based technology, including node validation and investment strategies. Its dedicated research team focuses on tokenomics and leverages data science for informed decisions. Key projects highlighted by the partnership include Deepbook, Karrier One, and Ika, which showcase the scalability and security of the blockchain.
Sui Blockchain Records Impressive DeFi Growth Metrics
The blockchain has demonstrated remarkable performance in the DeFi sector since its mainnet launch in May 2023. It recorded a 675% growth in total value locked (TVL) and a 956% increase in DeFi transaction volume. These metrics underscore the platform’s efficiency, enabled by its massive parallelization technology, low transaction latency, and consistently low gas fees.
Projects like Deepbook and Karrier One benefit from Sui’s advanced infrastructure, driving developer interest and ecosystem expansion. The partnership with Franklin Templeton will boost this growth trajectory further.
Can Price Soar to $18 After 740% Rally?
Additionally, the blockchain’s native token, SUI, has seen a 740% price increase in just four months, outperforming other Layer-1 blockchains like Solana. The token is currently trading at $3.51, with analysts predicting that the SUI price could reach $18 during this bull cycle, provided it breaks key resistance levels at $3.93. Market analysts note that the price rally was driven by the blockchain’s innovative capabilities and growing DeFi adoption.
Recently, the Sui Network faced a two-hour outage that temporarily halted block production. Validators encountered technical challenges, prompting the Sui team to deploy a fix swiftly. While the network resumed normal operations, the incident raised concerns among the community.
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- Bangkok will host the Open AGI Summit on November 13 alongside DevCon 2024.
- The summit focuses on ethical AI development through decentralized governance models.
- Prominent speakers include Pramod Viswanath and Sandeep Nailwal from leading firms.
Bangkok is set to be the epicenter of innovation as it hosts the Open AGI Summit on November 13, 2024, in conjunction with DevCon, a major blockchain developer conference.
These unique events aim to explore the intersection of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and decentralized technologies, fostering dialogue about the ethical implications of AI in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Supported by flagship partners including Google Cloud, Sentient, Polygon Labs, and SCB 10X|SCBX, the Open AGI Summit promises to engage both AI and blockchain communities.
All eyes on the Open AGI Summit
As the world advances toward AGI, concerns about centralized control and potential societal risks are becoming increasingly prominent. The Open AGI Summit seeks to address these anxieties by examining how decentralized, blockchain-based governance models can lead to safer and more transparent AI development.
By emphasizing collaboration and ethical dimensions, the summit aspires to ensure that AGI serves as a tool for universal benefit and prosperity.
The summit will feature prominent voices from the fields of AI, blockchain, and web3, including Pramod Viswanath, a professor of engineering at Princeton University, and Sandeep Nailwal, co-founder of Polygon.
Nailwal highlights the critical decision society faces: to allow a handful of corporations to dominate AI technology or to embrace a future where AI is open, transparent, and accessible to all. He asserts that blockchain technology can ensure the equitable distribution of AI benefits, guided by collective values.
Discussions at the summit will cover essential topics, including advancements in AI safety research, decentralized governance structures, and ethical considerations in AI development.
Attendees can expect a deep dive into the innovative synergy between AI and blockchain, emphasizing emerging applications that could redefine industries.
Ultimately, the Open AGI Summit aims to bridge the gap between academia, industry, and the decentralized AI community, fostering collaboration towards responsible AGI development.
This convergence is essential for ensuring that AI technologies are built with a commitment to ethical principles and societal benefit, marking a significant step toward a safe and beneficial future for AGI.
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