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Can we safely turbocharge asset swapping across exchanges by going off-chain?
19.10.2023
In the realm of blockchain technology, the quest for a higher transaction per second (TPS) rate is considered paramount for the continued success of any project. Similarly, the allure of accelerated asset swapping across different exchanges is undeniable; however, the intrinsic mechanisms of block...
Avalanche Blockchain Developer Looks to Expand in India, Hires Key Positions
19.10.2023
Ava Labs, the crypto firm supporting the Avalanche blockchain, is reportedly having plans to partner with Indian government agencies and institutions to expand its operations and help build applications on Avalanche (AVA).
As a part of its expansion plans, the firm has hired Devika Mittal of...
Chainalysis Highlights Flawed Analysis in Assessing Crypto's Role in Terror Financing
19.10.2023
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has raised concerns over the accuracy of recent reports regarding the extent of cryptocurrency's role in terrorist financing.
Following the recent Hamas attack in Israel, there has been increased scrutiny of how terrorist groups might be utilizing...
Aptos Resumes Network Activities After Five Hours; OKX and Upbit Temporarily Halt Transactions
19.10.2023
Layer 1 blockchain Aptos has announced normalcy to its operations following a five-hour outage that impacted trading activities including a temporary suspension from two exchanges.
The company disclosed a return to the status quo via a social media post on X (Twitter).
“The issue has since been...
Central African Republic Arrests Crypto ‘Rug Pull’ Mastermind as Associates ‘Flee Country’
19.10.2023
Police in the Central African Republic think they have captured one of the alleged masterminds behind an apparent rug pull that left “hundreds” of citizens out of pocket.
Investors, including high-level politicians, senior civil servants, and traders, say that the operators of a fast-growing...
US Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Crypto Exchange Linked to Hamas Financing
19.10.2023
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on a crypto exchange in Gaza that is involved in Hamas fundraising.
The targeted exchange, known as Buy Cash, operates from Gaza and is alleged to have played a role in facilitating terror...
Russian ‘Crypto Queen’ Suspected of Sending Coins to Ukraine
19.10.2023
Russian police think that a “crypto influencer” known as Bitmama, aka the “Queen of Crypto,” may have sent tokens to support Ukraine’s military.
Valeria “Bitmama” Fedyakina was detained by police in September after an “acquaintance” accused her of fraud.
She remains in custody, and a news network...
DeFi Protocol Elixir Raises $7.5M in Series A Round Led By Hack VC
19.10.2023
DeFi platform Elixir has secured $7.5 million in a Series A investment fund led by Hack Venture Capital, bringing the protocol’s valuation to $100 million.
Other participants in the round included AngelList Ventures, NGC Ventures, Bloccelerate, Hudson River Trading, Genesis Trading, and angels...
Prosecution in SBF Trial Reveal Telling Twitter Messages from Bankman-Fried
19.10.2023
The prosecution in Sam Bankman-Fried's landmark fraud case revealed several telling messages the fallen crypto founder had via direct message through Twitter.
The prosecution called investigative analyst for the Southern District of New York, Shamel Medrano, to the witness stand, where he...
Sen. Warren and 100 Other Lawmakers Question Biden on Terrorist Financing with Crypto
18.10.2023
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has called on the Biden administration to address crypto's use as a terrorist financing tool. Her concerns were documented in a bipartisan letter signed by over 100 lawmakers, including Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan) and Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill).
According to...
Reddit to Phase Out Blockchain-Based Community Point Tokens (MOON and BRICK) – What's Going On?
18.10.2023
The popular social media platform Reddit announces plans to phase out and discontinue blockchain-based community point reward tokens (MOON and BRICK) by November.
On October 17, an announcement was made by a Reddit team member in the r/CryptoCurrency subreddit stating that while they saw some...
EU Adopts DAC8 – New Cryptocurrency Tax Reporting Rule To Take Effect Soon
18.10.2023
European Union (EU) finance ministers approve new regulations requiring cryptocurrency firms to share data on customer cryptocurrency holdings with tax authorities.
On October 17, the EU adopted the Eighth Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC8), which is set to go into force in 2024....
The Intriguing Saga of Jimmy Zhong: The $3 Billion Crypto Thief
18.10.2023
Jimmy Zhong – the $3 billion Bitcoin (BTC) thief behind the Silk Road marketplace hack in 2012 – was ironically caught by investigators after trying to report another crypto thief to the police....
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Pennsylvania Rep Revises Energy Bill, Drops Crypto Mining Ban
18.10.2023
Greg Vitali, a member of Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives, has revised an energy conservation bill in the state, opting to drop a proposed two-year ban on crypto mining permits.
The initial Cryptocurrency Energy Conservation Act, introduced by Vitali, included the mining ban as a response...
Europe's Expanding Crypto Landscape: DeFi and Web3 on the Rise
18.10.2023
The digital asset ecosystem in Europe expands as institutions broaden their services to decentralized finance (DeFi) amid market turmoil.
A new market report released by on-chain analytics from Chainalysis shows industry growth in Central, Northern, and Western Europe (CNWE) as well as the United...
FTX Scandal: What the Latest Testimony Means for the Cryptocurrency Industry
18.10.2023
As the FTX trial is unfolding, recent testimony has revealed major internal issues at the cryptocurrency exchange, raising questions about the industry at large. The revelations come amid a week of heated courtroom debates and could reshape the way cryptocurrency exchanges operate in...
TRON achieves significant milestones in Web3
18.10.2023
TRON is currently the second-highest blockchain in terms of Total Value Locked (TVL). It has achieved this feat along with others, like averaging 5 million transactions every day for a total of 6.5 billion transactions to date. If anything, this reflects inventors’ trust and confidence in...
Europe’s Data Agencies Express Concerns Over Privacy Standards with The Digital Euro
18.10.2023
The European Union (EU) data protection agencies have flagged possible areas concerning user privacy exposures of the proposed digital euro.
In a joint release on Oct 18, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) highlighted their opinion on...
Global Regulator: Crypto Exposure Reporting Should Be Mandatory for Banks
18.10.2023
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has underscored the importance of disclosing banks' cryptoasset exposures, emphasizing the need for standardized reporting and greater transparency in the crypto space.
In a consultative document, the committee proposed mandatory reporting requirements...
Coinbase Lobbying Strategy Faces Hurdles Following Hamas Crypto Use: Berenberg
18.10.2023
Financial analysts at Berenberg view recent reports of Hamas crypto donations as a major stumbling block to the pace of positive crypto regulations globally.
In an Oct 18 research document, the wealth manager stated that Coinbase's intense digital asset lobbying efforts in the United States might...