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MARA Purchases Bitcoin in September, Expands Hashrate, and Holds Mined BTC
3.10.2024
MARA, one of the largest bitcoin miners traded on the public market, acquired 192 BTC in September, while also holding onto all the bitcoin it mined during the month. MARA Strengthens Mining Operations, Grows Bitcoin Reserves to 26,842 This week, the publicly listed bitcoin (BTC) mining company...
Pavel Durov Reveals Telegram Has Been Disclosing Data to Authorities
3.10.2024
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has clarified the platform’s privacy policies, emphasizing that no significant adjustments have been made regarding how Telegram handles user data. He revealed that since 2018, Telegram has disclosed IP addresses and phone numbers of criminals when legally...
Telegram has been disclosing user IPs since 2018, Durov says
2.10.2024
Telegram’s disclosure process of IP addresses and phone numbers has been in place “long before last week,” CEO Pavel Durov declared
Wazirx Granted 4-Month Moratorium, Will Make Wallet Addresses Public
26.9.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has secured a four-month moratorium granted by a Singapore court, providing time for the company to address its financial obligations while crafting a resolution plan. Wazirx explained that as part of the court’s conditions, it will “make wallet addresses...
Russian Expert Discusses End of Internet Anonymity With Passport-Based Access
26.9.2024
A Russian digital services expert has predicted a future where passport-based identification for Internet access becomes the norm, citing a broader trend towards the de-anonymization of online spaces. His comments follow a move by Telegram to disclose user data during rule violation investigations...
It's time to update the SEC's disclosure process for crypto
18.9.2024
SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda wants to update the agency's S-1 disclosure for cryptocurrency firms. His stance is a positive step toward progress
Ethereum Foundation Defends $96.9M Transfer Amidst Criticism
26.8.2024
On Aug. 23, 2024, the Ethereum Foundation made a significant transaction by transferring 35,000 ETH, valued at approximately $96.9 million based on current ether rates. The transaction sparked some criticism from the crypto community, with a few voices raising concerns about the foundation’s...
Mandiant Report Clears WazirX: Users Demand Full Disclosure
19.8.2024
In response to mounting community pressure and a call for more transparency regarding the hack, WazirX finally shared…
Texas Senator discloses up to $100K BTC after blockchain endorsement
16.8.2024
After visiting a Bitcoin mining facility and receiving the endorsement of a blockchain advocacy group, Senator Ted Cruz reported purchasing up to $100,000 worth of BTC in 2023
Texas senator discloses up to $100K in BTC after blockchain endorsement
16.8.2024
After visiting a Bitcoin mining facility and receiving the endorsement of a blockchain advocacy group, Senator Ted Cruz reported purchasing up to $100,000 worth of BTC in 2023
Donald Trump raked in over $7M from NFTs, new disclosure shows
16.8.2024
Former president Donald Trump disclosed that he owns up to $5 million in crypto and has earned over $7 million from his three NFT collections
Hong Kong court orders financial disclosures in Mantra Chain dispute
13.8.2024
The court said the DAO’s financial details should be known to both sides as they hash out ownership and control issues
IRS Unveils Overhauled Crypto Tax Form With No Address Disclosure Requirements
10.8.2024
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has unveiled an updated Form 1099-DA for reporting digital asset transactions, introducing key changes that may address past criticism and privacy issues. This new version, reportedly set to be partially implemented in 2025, removes several contentious...
Whistleblowers asked the SEC to investigate OpenAI over alleged illegal NDAs
13.7.2024
The complainants called the matter "urgent," but it remains unclear if the SEC will open an investigation
Bitcoin Core devs set up new policy aimed at handling ‘critical bugs’
4.7.2024
Bitcoin Core developer Antoine Poinsot said there is a dangerous perception that Bitcoin Core is free of bugs, noting it is “dangerous and, unfortunately, not accurate.”
Basel Committee finalizes crypto exposure rules for banks
3.7.2024
The committee is unveiling the standards later in July, culminating a yearslong process
Basel Committee finalizes crypto exposure rules for banks
3.7.2024
The committee is unveiling the standards later in July, culminating a yearslong process
Global Banking Standard Setter Approves Disclosure Framework for Crypto Exposures
3.7.2024
The Basel Committee's framework, based on responses to a December 2022 discussion paper, must be implemented by 2026
Grayscale Highlights Risks of ETH Staking Restrictions in Latest SEC Disclosure
22.6.2024
According to supplemental disclosures in Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust 8-K report, submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 20, the trust’s inability to utilize its ethereum for staking services places its shares at a “comparative...
Bitcoin Core’s Latest Optech Newsletter Urges Upgrade to Version 25.0, Discusses New Vulnerability Disclosure Policy
10.6.2024
Bitcoin Core’s Optech Newsletter #306 is recommending users to, “to upgrade to Bitcoin Core 25.0 or higher within the next two weeks, with the latest version being 27.0.” A new policy was discussed by several Bitcoin Core project members concerning disclosures of vulnerabilities....