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Sam Bankman-Fried’s Prison Sentence Could be Cut by Over 4 Years: Business Insider
26.5.2025
His sentence could be reduced due to accumulated “Good Conduct Time” and participation in prison programs
The SEC Can Learn From the IRS in Making Regulation Simpler for Crypto
2.5.2025
The IRS has relied on voluntary disclosure programs to bring taxpayers into compliance rather than imposing punitive actions upfront. A similar model should be applied to crypto regulation as well, says Miles Fuller, Director of Government Solutions, TaxBit
North Korean Hackers Targeting Crypto Developers With U.S. Shell Firms
25.4.2025
Illicitly downloaded programs can steal data, provide remote access to infected systems, and serve as entry points for additional spyware or ransomware
Nvidia Continues to Keep Crypto at Arm’s Length
25.4.2025
A last-minute halt on a crypto announcement underscores how Nvidia still excludes blockchain projects from its flagship programs, despite continued outreach from the sector
Nigeria’s Crypto Clampdown: Binance Users Blocked From Crypto Giveaway Programs
6.3.2025
Binance’s battle with the Nigerian government has taken a new turn, as users in the West African country are now blocked from participating in airdrop campaigns. Users Told Service No Longer Available Weeks after Binance’s battle with the Nigerian government reignited, users of...
El Salvador’s Secret Weapon? Its Extensive Bitcoin Education Program, Says Stacy Herbert
18.1.2025
A positive feedback loop is being created between El Salvador’s bitcoin education programs and crypto companies looking for a friendly jurisdiction
Sergio Demian Lerner: Making Bitcoin More Programmable
10.12.2024
The founder of Rootstock is working to create a framework for running programs on Bitcoin and enabling the development of more sidechains and Layer 2s
South Africa’s Tax Agency Adds Crypto to Compliance Programs
13.10.2024
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced plans to include crypto assets in its tax compliance programs. SARS is seeking information on crypto users and is increasing its efforts to identify and audit non-compliant taxpayers. The revenue collector urged taxpayers concerned about...
Young consumers may be getting bored with blockchain loyalty reward programs
11.9.2024
Mini-dApps, microgames, and the burgeoning prediction markets sector appear to be the most popular methods for retaining engagement
40 Nations Join US and South Korea in Combating North Korean Crypto Crimes
29.8.2024
The U.S. Department of State and the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs co-hosted a symposium in New York City on Tuesday, focusing on protecting the virtual asset industry from exploitation by North Korea (DPRK) and disrupting its revenue generation. The event aimed to curb...
US, UK accelerate quantum computing programs after China breakthrough
1.8.2024
China’s room temperature time crystals could radically affect the timeline for the arrival of useful quantum computers
Wazirx Offers $23M Bounty to Recover Stolen Assets After Massive Security Breach
21.7.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has announced a $23 million bounty program to recover assets stolen in a cyberattack on its multisig wallet. Emphasizing community involvement, co-founder Nischal Shetty outlined the rewards for tracking, freezing, and ethically recovering the stolen funds. He insists...
Wazirx Prepares Bounty Program to Recover $230 Million Stolen in Security Breach
20.7.2024
Wazirx co-founder Nischal Shetty has updated the public on the $230 million security breach affecting the Indian crypto exchange. The Wazirx team is preparing a bounty program, engaging with expert teams to trace the stolen funds, and collaborating with other exchanges. “This is...
How brands can transform loyalty programs with Web3: Polygon Labs
18.7.2024
Polygon researchers argued that brands could use Web3 data to create more targeted products, services and marketing campaigns
Tech Entrepreneur Suggests Mainstream Companies May Have Adopted NFT Loyalty Programs Prematurely
16.6.2024
According to Juan Otero, CEO of the crypto-native travel booking platform Travala, many mainstream companies that attempted to use non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for customer or user loyalty programs may have seized the opportunity prematurely. Otero argued that at the time, Web3 companies had...
Solana Labs Launches Bond, a Blockchain Digital Customer Engagement Platform
13.6.2024
Solana Labs announced the launch of Bond, a platform that uses blockchain and cryptocurrency structures to establish links between brands and their customers. Bond will offer different features, including digital collectives, authentication of luxury goods, and digital passports for products,...
Unearthed Government Report Found SEC Lacking “Effective” Cybersecurity Programs Two Weeks Before X Hack: Fox
6.5.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) received a report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) alleging that its cybersecurity program was lacking just two weeks before the commission was hacked on January 9, Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett has learned. News of...
Fireblocks Launches DeFi Threat Protection Tools For Institutions
25.4.2024
Fireblocks is protecting its customers from DeFi hacks and scams using new automated tools to identify malicious blockchain programs.
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Linux on Bitcoin? Open-source framework BitVMX envisions BTC-powered programs
24.4.2024
A new Bitcoin computational framework aims to power various applications and functions using native BTC, including token bridges and aggregator oracles
North Korea’s Cyber Activities and Crypto Theft Fuel Half of Foreign Currency Revenue: UN
21.3.2024
North Korea has been actively involved in "malicious" cyber activities, contributing to nearly half of its foreign currency revenue and funding its weapons programs.
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