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US Law Enforcement Arrests Mastermind of $1.2 Million MEV Rug Pull Scam
21.3.2024
The U.S. law enforcement authorities have arrested Robert Robb, a MEV bot engineer known as “pokerbrat” for allegedly masterminding a $1.2 million crypto rug pull scam. Robb was detained on March 20, according to a screenshot from the Detention Center Inmate information of the Henderson...
DOJ Charges Texas Man for Orchestrating $10 Million Meta-1 Coin Scam
21.3.2024
Texas resident Robert Dunlap has been arrested on federal mail fraud charges in connection with the “Meta-1 Coin” scam that saw investors drained of over $10 million, the Department of Justice reveals. The alleged fraudster had claimed the token was backed by $44 billion in gold and priceless...
Coinbase Derivatives Plans Cash-Settled Futures for Dogecoin, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash
21.3.2024
Coinbase is gearing up to launch futures trading for some notable cryptocurrencies, including the popular meme coin Dogecoin, as well as Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash.
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Shibarium Sees Transactions Plunge 99%: Challenges Ahead for Shiba Inu’s Layer 2
21.3.2024
Shibarium, an Ethereum Layer 2 network built by Shiba Inu, is up against a significant drop in day-to-day transactions to the extent of 99%. The end of 2023 and the start of 2024 have witnessed increased acceptance of the Shibarium network, due to which daily transactions saw an upward swing...
OKX Ceases Operations in India, Citing Regulatory Hurdles
21.3.2024
OKX has emailed its users in India to inform them that it will discontinue its services there, urging them to withdraw their funds by the end of April.
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Coreum unveils a blueprint for enterprise Blockchain solutions
21.3.2024
Coreum, a renowned blockchain technology company, recently announced its complete roadmap for enterprise blockchain solutions. This strategic initiative aims to revolutionize how businesses use blockchain technology by providing customized solutions that suit the specific needs and issues that...
Polygon PoS Sidechain Implements Napoli Hard Fork, Adding Support for Upgrades Included in Dencun
21.3.2024
The Polygon Proof-of-Stake (PoS) sidechain has successfully executed the Napoli hard fork, making it the first network to support RIP-7212.
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Theta EdgeCloud: Nvidia CUDA GPU optimization for AI
21.3.2024
With the initial release of EdgeCloud scheduled for May 1st, Theta’s edge network will constitute the platform’s backbone. The Theta network, which has over 10,000 nodes worldwide, aims to democratize distributed computing power by supporting Windows, Mac, and Linux desktops, laptops...
Tokenizing real-world assets is unlocking new opportunities
21.3.2024
A new trend demonstrates that tokenizing real-world assets could be the key to unlocking new opportunities. These pertain to investment and enhancing liquidity in the market. Most importantly, tokenizing real-world assets by backing them with blockchain technology is emerging as a way to expand...
GIFT City to host India’s first regulated global realty and infra-asset tokenization platform
21.3.2024
GIFT City may soon host India’s first regulated global realty and infra-asset tokenization platform. The process is in the initial stage, and IFSCA has only granted conditional approval to select entities. One of them is Realdom India Pvt Ltd. The company is working to set up a platform known...
Rep. Patrick McHenry Indicates Progress on Stablecoin Legislation Before Election
21.3.2024
U.S. House Financial Services Committee Chair Rep. Patrick McHenry hints at possible advancements in stablecoin legislation, indicating potential progress before the upcoming election day.
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Uzbekistan Increases Monthly Fees for Crypto Market Participants
21.3.2024
Uzbekistan's National Agency for Prospective Projects (NAPP) has announced a new directive to raise the monthly fees for those involved in the cryptocurrency market within the country.
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South Korean Tax Dodgers Out of Pocket as Authorities Seize $768,500 Worth of Crypto
21.3.2024
South Korean “tax dodgers” have been dealt another blow, with tax authorities in the city of Hwaseong confiscating cryptoassets worth over $768,500.
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Russian Crypto Mining Hotspot Cracks Down on Illegal Miners
21.3.2024
The Russian crypto mining hotspot of Irkutsk appears to be cracking down on illegal and quasi-legal miners.
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Do Kwon Appeal On Extradition To South Korea Denied by Montenegro Court
20.3.2024
A Montenegro appeal court has denied Do Kwon's appeal to overturn a ruling mandating him to be extradited to South Korea. Following a high court ruling in Podgorica on March 5, Kwon is set to be extradited to face charges related to the collapse of Terra in May 2022.
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Do Kwon’s Extradition Appeal To South Korea Denied by Montenegro Court
20.3.2024
A Montenegro appeal court has denied Do Kwon's extradition appeal to overturn a ruling mandating him to be extradited to South Korea. Following a high court ruling in Podgorica on March 5, Kwon is set to be extradited to face charges related to the collapse of Terra in May 2022.
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Ripple And SEC File Sealing Proposal In Forthcoming Remedies Brief
20.3.2024
Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) agreed on March 19 to seal a proposal to address concerns about an upcoming remedies-related brief in their ongoing legal dispute. The proposal was submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. It aimed...
House Committee on Financial Services Explores Need for SEC Reform Amid Concerns Over Gensler’s Leadership
20.3.2024
House Committee members grilled SEC Chair Gary Gensler over concerns about regulatory overreach and lack of transparency. Calls for SEC reform are mounting, with critics citing insufficient feedback periods and a focus on social justice initiatives over the agency's core mission. Ranking member...
Closure of Solana Foundation’s Tour de Sun 22 program
20.3.2024
Tour de Sun 22, an initiative organized by the Solana Foundation, has been slated to conclude on March 31, 2024. In its place, a testnet incentive program with a more restricted scope will be implemented. The Solana Foundation will continue to contribute to its evolution and security with...
Alipay Collaborates with Avalanche for Web3 Voucher Program
20.3.2024
Alipay, a leading online payment platform, has partnered with Avalanche, a smart contract blockchain platform, to introduce a voucher program leveraging Web3 technology.
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