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Rebranded Fantom Project, Sonic Labs, Set to Redefine Blockchain Speed With 720ms Finality
12.9.2024
Earlier this year, the blockchain project previously known as Fantom rebranded as Sonic Labs, generating significant buzz within the crypto community. Recently, Sonic Labs’ chief technology officer Andre Cronje showcased the network’s testnet performance, highlighting a transaction finality of...
Russian Central Bank Targets July 2025 for Widespread Digital Ruble Use
12.9.2024
The central bank wants to promote the widespread use of the digital ruble
Greece plans new $330M data center to boost AI expansion
12.9.2024
Paris-based Data4 plans to invest in Greece to develop a major AI data center hub outside of Athens, signaling a boost to the country’s digital infrastructure and economy
Court Sentences Missouri Man to 3 Years in Prison for Crypto and Tax Fraud
12.9.2024
Missouri resident Lyell Champagne Jr. has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for fraud and tax offenses involving cryptocurrency. He and his accomplice attempted to steal funds by accessing victims’ bank accounts and filing false tax returns. Law enforcement recovered most of...
Coinbase launches 'cbBTC' wrapped Bitcoin digital asset
12.9.2024
The exchange announced that cbBTC is now available in the United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, and all US states except New York
UK Bill Recognizes Digital Assets as Personal Property Under New Law
12.9.2024
The UK Ministry of Justice has introduced the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill to recognize bitcoin and other digital assets as personal property under English and Welsh law. Led by Justice Minister Heidi Alexander, this bill addresses legal uncertainties around digital assets, ensuring better...
Grayscale Launches SUI Trust for Accredited Investors
11.9.2024
On Sept. 11, Grayscale, the digital asset manager, revealed that its SUI Trust is now available to accredited investors eager for SUI exposure. The SUI token, native to the Sui blockchain, powers a layer one (L1) network designed to provide quick transactions and affordable fees. Developed...
CleanSpark acquires 7 mining sites in Tennessee, hashrate to grow 22%
11.9.2024
CleanSpark is acquiring more sites in Tennessee after buying GRIID Infrastructure's facilities there
Payment Processors Paypal and Venmo Now Support ENS Domains
11.9.2024
Ethereum Name Service (ENS) has announced that the payment giants Paypal and Venmo have integrated support for ENS domain names. This integration enables users to employ Paypal and Venmo to transmit crypto assets to an ENS address. Paypal and Venmo Roll out ENS Support On Tuesday, ENS shared on...
Ford, Toyota double down on blockchain as driverless car tech stagnates
11.9.2024
The automakers led the field in blockchain technology patent filings for Q2 2024
Final Fantasy XIV Has An Entire Carnival Of Games To Play
11.9.2024
In a franchise filled with iconic locations, The Gold Saucer stands out as one of the most recognizable in Final Fantasy history. Given its popularity, it’s no surprise that Square Enix added the theme park to its MMO entry of the series, Final Fantasy XIV. But how do you unlock this land of...
Ripple Partners With Digital Euro Association for Euro CBDC
11.9.2024
Ripple, has partnered with the Digital Euro Association (DEA- a Frankfurt-based company specializing in CBSCs, stablecoin, and crypto…
EU Regulator Sees Official Journal Publication of Stablecoin Standards Before Year-End
11.9.2024
The European Banking Authority estimates that 15 technical standards for crypto platforms like stablecoin issuers will become official before the end of 2024
Ripple Renews NYU Abu Dhabi Partnership for Blockchain Research
11.9.2024
Ripple has renewed its partnership with NYU Abu Dhabi to support blockchain research and innovation. This partnership aims to foster talent development, advance digital asset adoption, and integrate blockchain technology into startups and established institutions in the UAE. Ripple has funded...
Australian crypto investors ‘sitting on the sidelines’ for clearer laws: Swyftx CEO
11.9.2024
Crypto exchange Swyftx estimates anywhere from two to six million Australians could enter the market if regulated
Singapore’s Parliament Addresses Worldcoin Account Misuse and Privacy Risks
11.9.2024
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong addressed concerns in Parliament regarding the risks of Worldcoin’s operations in Singapore, including potential money laundering through the sale of accounts. He emphasized that although Worldcoin does not perform a payment service under...
China’s Digital Yuan Nears $1 Trillion in Transactions, PBOC Official Reveals
11.9.2024
China’s digital yuan initiative has advanced considerably, backed by over a decade of research and four years of pilot experimentation, according to Lu Lei, Deputy Governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC). Trials for the Chinese central bank digital currency (CBDC) have been...
Standard Chartered Launches Bitcoin and Ethereum Custody in UAE
11.9.2024
Standard Chartered has launched a digital asset custody service in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. The service aims to provide secure storage for digital assets, initially focusing on bitcoin and ethereum. Brevan Howard Digital is the first...
North Carolina Rejects Federal Digital Currency, Overrides Governor’s Veto
11.9.2024
The North Carolina General Assembly has overridden Governor Roy Cooper’s veto to enact a bill prohibiting a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the state. The Senate voted 27-17, securing the required supermajority. The bill bars payments using CBDC and state participation in Federal Reserve...
FCA Files First Charges Against Unregistered Crypto ATM Operator in UK
11.9.2024
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has charged Olumide Osunkoya for operating unregistered crypto ATMs in the country. This case is significant as it represents the first prosecution under UK law for such activities. Osunkoya is accused of running a network of crypto ATMs that...