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Hong Kong Police Arrest Three in HK$5.1 Million Virtual Investment Talk Show Ticket Scam
21.5.2024
Hong Kong police have arrested three individuals linked to a fraud syndicate that allegedly defrauded at least 10 residents out of HK$5.1 million (US$653,900) by deceiving the victims into bidding for fake tickets to a virtual investment talk show with the intention of reselling them for...
US House of Representatives Set To Vote On Decentralization Bill
21.5.2024
The eagerly anticipated Decentralisation Bill, officially known as "The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act" (FIT21), is about to go to a vote in the US House of Representatives.
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Hex Trust to Launch USDX Stablecoin on Flare, Offering Real-World Yield
21.5.2024
On May 21, 2024, Hex Trust Group announced the introduction of a native stablecoin, USDX, for the Flare network. Hex Trust also revealed that a Clearpool vault, enabling holders to earn a real-world yield, will debut alongside USDX. Hex Trust’s USDX Stablecoin and Clearpool Vault Aim...
Farcaster, Blockchain-Based Social Media Startup, Raises $150M, Led by Paradigm
21.5.2024
Dan Romero's Farcaster made waves earlier this year with the introduction of "Frames," a feature allowing apps to run within posts, so users don't have to click off to another site
Democratic House Leadership Will Not Whip FIT21 Despite Strong Opposition: Politico
21.5.2024
Democratic House leadership will not whip party members against voting for FIT21, an email from the Democratic Whip's office obtained by Politico reveals. The House is expected to vote on the landmark crypto regulatory framework sometime on Wednesday.
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Range to transform IBC into becoming the safest DeFi ecosystem
21.5.2024
Range intends to transform IBC and the interchain into becoming the safest DeFi ecosystem, for which forming connections with Osmosis and Stride are on the anvil. Together, they will develop risk tools like the IBC dashboard and enhance the forthcoming IBC rate limits v2 deliverance. The idea...
Crypto Sleuth Ogle Proposes Security-Centric 'Glue' Blockchain
21.5.2024
The upcoming layer-1 takes a hands-on approach to ensuring project security
Insider trading claims over MAGA token sell-off debunked as MEV bot activity
21.5.2024
An insider sold MAGA tokens worth over $1 million, sparking debate over market manipulation and revealing potential MEV bot activity
Sei Foundation proposes a version 2 network upgrade to bring EVM compatibility
21.5.2024
Sei Foundation, the parent company of the Sei blockchain operating at Layer 1, has made an important step to version 2 of its network, as announced on Monday. This upgrade, led by Sei Labs, aims to improve the blockchain’s utilization by implementing a high-performance instance...
Crypto firms target custody market as institutional adoption grows
21.5.2024
Fireblocks and Taurus are among the crypto firms expanding services to meet institutional demand for digital asset storage
ZachXBT flags Lazarus-linked addresses worth $61M
21.5.2024
ZachXBT flagged seven wallet addresses with $61 million in Bitcoin connected to the Lazarus hacking group
Gala Games Hit by $23 Million Token Exploit Due to ‘Messed Up’ Internal Controls
21.5.2024
Gala Games, a prominent blockchain gaming platform, experienced a significant security breach attributed to "messed up internal control" that resulted in the unauthorized sale of 600 million GALA tokens, valued at $23 million.
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Ethereum's Dankrad Feist joins EigenLayer, faces community backlash
21.5.2024
Feist's decision to join Eigenlayer as an Advisor follows in the recent controversial footsteps of Ethereum researcher Justin Drake
Notcoin’s explosive growth drives crypto adoption on Telegram
21.5.2024
Blockchain games built on TON are onboarding millions to Web3 on Telegram, with idle games like Notcoin leading the charge
Hex Trust Issues First Native Stablecoin on Layer-1 Blockchain Flare
21.5.2024
Hex Trust Group has issued USDX, the first native stablecoin on layer-1 blockchain Flare, according to a press release
Yuga Labs halts CryptoPunks project after 'woke' community backlash
21.5.2024
A community member said that Yuga Labs killed CryptoPunks with the new Super Punk World collection, while another threatened to sell their punk NFT
Russian Crypto Mining Sector Could Grow ‘by 20-40%’ in 2024 – Report
21.5.2024
The Russian crypto mining industry could grow “by between 20% and 40%” in 2024, a new report has claimed.
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Stablecoin Market Faces Fresh Challenges with ‘Fourth-Gen Coins’ – South Korean Report
21.5.2024
South Korean analysts think new challenges await the “next generation” of stablecoins, as the industry continues to develop.
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Quantum Computing Poses Critical Threats to Blockchain Security, Warns Expert
21.5.2024
Professor Massimiliano Sala, a professor of Mathematics at the University of Trento, warns that quantum computing poses significant threats to blockchain security. He highlights that quantum computers could solve problems foundational to digital signatures, compromising user assets on blockchain...
Bipartisan bill for blockchain competitiveness passes US House
20.5.2024
The Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2023 gives the Commerce Department a role in advancing blockchain technology