World of Crypto

Archive review: The original version of this page was removed from public view because its claims, promotional framing or sources did not meet the current editorial standard. The earlier topic was The official account of WeChat's digital collection was banned. . This review does not repeat that claim as established fact. Historical crypto reporting must identify the exact date, source, legal or product status at that time, and any material later outcome. For crypto-market claims, readers should prefer direct regulator, court, filing, protocol or issuer records and distinguish verified facts from allegations, company statements and market speculation. Reference: EU regulator risk warning . Cryptoassets are volatile and may result in total loss. This archive review is informational and is not investment, legal or tax advice.

Archive review: The original version of this page was removed from public view because its claims, promotional framing or sources did not meet the current editorial standard. The earlier topic was Social media on the blockchain may be the key to large-scale adoption . This review does not repeat that claim as established fact. Historical crypto reporting must identify the exact date, source, legal or product status at that time, and any material later outcome. For regulatory or legal claims, readers should prefer direct regulator, court, filing, protocol or issuer records and distinguish verified facts from allegations, company statements and market speculation. Reference: FSB crypto-asset framework . Cryptoassets are volatile and may result in total loss. This archive review is informational and is not investment, legal or tax advice.

Archive note: This article covers a company program announced on 30 March 2022. Visa announced a one-year Creator Program for selected artists, musicians, fashion designers and filmmakers interested in learning about non-fungible tokens and digital commerce. The often-cited USD 100 billion figure referred to an estimate of the broader creator economy, not the value of Visa's program or guaranteed NFT revenue. The announcement established the program's launch but did not prove that NFTs would increase a participant's income. NFT markets involve intellectual-property, platform, custody, liquidity and price risks. Primary source: Visa announcement, 30 March 2022 . This historical report is not investment advice.

Archive note: This article records a company filing dated 29 March 2022. MicroStrategy disclosed that its subsidiary MacroStrategy had entered into a USD 205 million term loan with Silvergate Bank on 23 March 2022. The loan was secured by bitcoin and initially required a loan-to-collateral-value ratio of 50% or less. The filing said proceeds could be used to purchase bitcoin and for certain corporate purposes. This was a leveraged corporate financing transaction, not evidence that borrowing to buy bitcoin is appropriate for other companies or individuals. Bitcoin price movements could affect collateral requirements. Primary source: MicroStrategy Form 8-K . This historical report is informational and not investment advice.

Archive note: This article covers the Ronin bridge attack disclosed in March 2022. The Ronin network reported that an attacker compromised validator keys and withdrew crypto-assets from its bridge. US government material later described the theft as approximately USD 620 million and attributed activity to the Lazarus Group. A bridge can combine smart contracts, validators, custody arrangements and off-chain controls. Compromise of a small number of privileged keys can therefore affect assets even when the connected blockchains continue operating normally. Government reference: US Financial Stability Oversight Council digital-assets report . This historical security report is not investment advice.