#Facebook owner Meta sued by Australia over scam crypto ads

#Facebook owner Meta sued by Australia over scam crypto ads

“Facebook owner Meta sued by Australia over scam crypto ads” Australia said Friday it is suing Facebook owner Meta over scam advertisements for cryptocurrency schemes that falsely claimed to be endorsed by prominent figures. Australia’s consumer protection commission said it had started Federal Court proceedings against Meta Platforms for “false, misleading or deceptive conduct” in…

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# Immutable raises 0M to invest in blockchain gaming, bringing valuation to .5B

# Immutable raises $200M to invest in blockchain gaming, bringing valuation to $2.5B

” Immutable raises $200M to invest in blockchain gaming, bringing valuation to $2.5B “ Australian NFT trading platform Immutable announced a $200 million Series C funding round led primarily by Singaporean state-owned investment firm Temasek and with participation from Animoca Brands and Tencent. Additional investment from ParaFi Capital, Princeville Capital and Arrington Capital as well as from…

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# Aussie advisory committee lists key factors for easing crypto adoption

# Aussie advisory committee lists key factors for easing crypto adoption

“# Aussie advisory committee lists key factors for easing crypto adoption ” Cyber Security Industry Advisory Committee, the Australian cybersecurity advisor, highlights various crypto-related opportunities for the government to undertake as it prepares for the global mainstreaming of cryptocurrencies. The study released by Australia’s Department of Home Affairs, titled ‘Exploring Cryptocurrencies’, cites the rise in…

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#Huge opal sells for nearly 4,000 at Alaska auction

#Huge opal sells for nearly $144,000 at Alaska auction

“#Huge opal sells for nearly $144,000 at Alaska auction” JUNEAU, Alaska — A gemstone, billed as one of the largest gem-quality opals in existence, was sold for $143,750 at auction in Alaska on Sunday. The opal, dubbed the “Americus Australis,” weighs more than 11,800 carats, according to the auction house Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals….

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