Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD), the maker of Budweiser, is reportedly becoming very serious in regards to the esports industry. According to a recent report by The Esports Observer, Anheuser-Busch has filed a trademark for the word mark “The Official Beer of Esports” with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). While there are no more specific […]
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Indian Cryptocurrency Regulation Is Ready, Official Confirms
Ahead of the G20 summit, India’s new finance secretary has confirmed that the report detailing the country’s crypto regulation is now ready. It will soon be submitted to the finance minister for approval. Since Arun Jaitley opted out of cabinet responsibilities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appointed a new finance minister.
Also read: Indian Supreme Court Postpones Crypto Case at Government’s Request
Dilly Dilly: Bud Light Is Now the Official Overwatch League Beer Sponsor
Overwatch League (OWL) has announced a partnership with Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) that makes Bud Light the official beer sponsor for the remainder of the 2019 season. Dilly dilly, @budlight! Let’s partner up, shall we? #OWL2019 #BudLightOWL pic.twitter.com/Ogpsp23vJD — Overwatch League (@overwatchleague) April 26, 2019 According to the announcement, the arrangement comes just in time for […]
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Op Ed: CCID’s Crypto Rankings Are Pointless (and They’re Not Official)
But what isn’t an opinion is the fact that the Chinese government had nothing to do with these ratings, despite the popular perception that it does.
The government doesn’t sponsor the rankings, it doesn’t endorse them and it sure as hell doesn’t make them. You have to understand this in order to rationalize the congratulatory and reinforced cognitive bias that TRON, NEO and EOS bagholders must feel when these ratings come out.
The latest iteration of CCID’s “Global Public Blockchain Technology Assessment Index” ranks EOS as the number one project, followed by TRON, Ethereum and BitShares. Bitcoin comes in at number 15.
Esports Pro Is Now Recognized as an Official Profession in China
Late last month, China’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (CMHRSS) announced that “esports professional” and “esports operator” are now both officially recognized professions. According to the CMHRSS, an esports operator is one who works on organizing esports tournaments and other similar content, while esports professionals are those who compete in tournaments, events or train […]
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Coca-Cola Joins Overwatch League as the Official Beverage Sponsor
Overwatch League (OWL) has announced that Coca-Cola (KO) has joined the league as its official non-alcoholic beverage sponsor. Share a Coke with… #OWL2019. That’s right, we’re teaming up with @CocaCola! pic.twitter.com/0VhkoiVYd9 — Overwatch League (@overwatchleague) February 8, 2019 According to coverage by The Esports Observer, the new partnership brings a multi-year pact that gives Coke exclusivity […]
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Samsung Galaxy S10 Bitcoin Wallet Leaked by Insider: Is it Official?
By CCN.com: BGR, a U.S.-based technology publication, reported that a Samsung insider leaked images of the new Galaxy S10 model equipped with a native Bitcoin wallet. The Galaxy S10 has not yet been released to the public, but Samsung reportedly distributed the model to accessory makers and merchants. Galaxy S10 with a Crypto Wallet? According
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Thailand’s Official Stock Exchange is Applying for a Cryptocurrency License
If you have been keeping tabs on the movements of the South East Asian crypto industry, you will know that Thailand is currently becoming one of the region’s major players. st While neighboring nations such as Malaysia are still undecided on whether or not to make crypto legal, other countries on the sub-continent such as
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Fortnite’s Official Merchandise Store Only Accepts One Cryptocurrency
Last month, Epic Games quietly launched a dedicated merchandise store for its hit battle royale title, Fortnite. Called Fortnite Retail Row, the online retail store offers t-shirts and other merchandise that mostly contain popular memes from the past and current Fortnite seasons. Retail Row currently accepts a number of payment options, including major credit cards, PayPal and […]
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Iranian Official Believes Blockchain Can Drive Economic Growth
According to an Iranian official, the integration of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies could provide a much-needed boost to the country’s economy, per reports on the Tehran Times. Alireza Daliri, a Deputy for Management Development and Resources at the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology, stated that blockchain technology could provide Iran with a platform to
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TrueUSD (TUSD) Chooses Nexo as Its Official Lending Partner
Crypto-backed loan platform Nexo (NEXO) recently announced that TrueUSD (TUSD), a dollar-pegged stablecoin, has selected the project as its official lending partner. TrueUSD selects Nexo as its official lending partner. As a result of our strategic partnership with @TrustToken, TrueUSD has become the latest collateral option (with a 95% loan-to-value ratio) and repayment method for our instant […]
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Renvale Exchange Official Signing Ceremony with D Coin Asset held in Seoul Korea
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Target and Google Official Twitter Accounts Hacked, Used for Crypto Scams
In what is becoming an emerging trend, Twitter accounts of popular brands are being hacked in an attempt to scam unsuspecting users out of their cryptocurrencies.
Target and Google are two high profile targets that have seen their accounts taken over by hackers who, in turn, have used them to scam followers by advertising fraudulent crypto giveaways.
Google's G Suite Twitter Account is Hacked!! pic.twitter.com/JdB7huGksO
— Burton (@B_u_r_t_o_n) November 13, 2018
Target’s Twitter account, which is followed by nearly 2 million users, posted a tweet, confirming the hack which occurred on November 13, 2018. The retailer stated:
Korean Government Expected to Announce ICO Stance in November, Official Says
The South Korean government is expected to announce its position on initial coin offerings in November, according to a high-ranking official. The decision will follow the outcome of the survey which the country’s Financial Supervisory Service recently sent out to domestic blockchain companies.
Also read: RBI Argues Supreme Court Should Not Interfere With Its Crypto Decision
ICO Stance Expected in November
Hong Nam-ki, Chief of the Office for Government Policy Coordination, conveyed during a parliamentary audit on Thursday that “The Korean government is likely to announce its stance on the much–disputed status of initial coin offerings [ICOs] in November,” the Investor reported.
Official Launch of Spacebook Test Network and Operation Centers in 10 Countries
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FanChain Becomes Official Cryptocurrency of FanWide, the World’s Largest Fan Club Network
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Petition to Make XRP the Official Cryptocurrency of Tokyo 2020 Olympics Garners 7,500 Signatures
A petition to get the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to make XRP the official cryptocurrency of the next Summer Olympics has crossed the 7,500 signatures milestone.
XRP Will Ease Forex Tensions at the Games
According to Ken Takahashi, the creator of the petition, XRP has the potential to solve many logistical headaches associated with large international sporting events, especially concerning foreign exchange. Rather than putting enormous pressure on the Japanese yen, Takahashi proposes a system that requires the use of XRP.
Takahashi’s motivation comes from the struggles faced by people in the last few games. A portion of the petition reads:
Crypto Daily Official YouTube Channel Giveaway
As you know, Crypto Daily has started an Ethereum giveaway related to our YouTube channel over at Crypto Daily Official!
We are currently at 430 subscribers on our YouTube Channel.
In order to take part in our Ethereum giveaway, you simply just need to subscribe to our YouTube channel. Once you have subscribed, there’s nothing more you need to do, for now at least…
Once we reach 1,000 subscribers, we will be releasing the full details of the competition, therefore you simply just need to keep an eye on our videos and updates.
French Official Arrested for Allegedly Selling State Secrets for Bitcoin
A French security official with the Direction Générale de la Sécurité Intérieure (DGSI) was indicted last week and taken into custody on charges of selling state secrets in exchange for payments in bitcoin. According to local French media Le Parisien, the unnamed agent was allegedly arrested for peddling economic information and falsifying administrative documents. Protecting French
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Crypto Daily Official YouTube Ethereum Giveaway – Here’s What You Need To Know
To celebrate the growth of our new YouTube channel, Crypto Daily are running an Ethereum giveaway, giving one lucky subscriber a chance to win some free crypto (there’s nothing better than free crypto, right?)
How to take part
In order to take part in our Ethereum giveaway, you simply just need to subscribe to our YouTube channel. Once you have subscribed, there’s nothing more you need to do, for now at least…
Once we reach 1,000 subscribers, we will be releasing the full details of the competition, therefore you simply just need to keep an eye on our videos and updates.