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Reps. Nickel and Flood Advocate for SEC Approval of Options on Spot Bitcoin ETFs
3.5.2024
US Representatives Mike Flood and Wiley Nickel are pressing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve options trading on spot bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs), urging SEC Chair Gary Gensler to address the delay.
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Biggest Friend.tech whale dumps tokens as users struggle to claim airdrop
3.5.2024
The largest Friend.tech whale has sold all his holdings, causing the new token to fall over 50% in value while other users are still unable to claim the airdrop
ENS Takes Legal Action Over Unstoppable Domains’ Blockchain Naming Patent
3.5.2024
Ethereum Name Service files a petition with the USPTO to challenge the validity of a patent held by Unstoppable Domains, alleging misuse of open-source technology.
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Community split on ENS petition against Unstoppable Domains patent
3.5.2024
Some crypto community members argued against the petition, while others supported ENS’ move against Unstoppable Domains
Crypto exchanges to meet Nigerian SEC chief for regulatory talks
3.5.2024
The meeting is anticipated to ignite positive changes that benefit all crypto stakeholders in Nigeria and on the international scene
Paragraph Raises $5 Million, Acquires Web3 Blogging Platform Mirror
3.5.2024
Paragraph secures $5 million in funding round from Union Square Ventures and Coinbase Ventures to take over the stewardship of the web3 blogging platform Mirror.
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Tether Partners With Chainalysis to Monitor Transactions and Combat Illicit Activity
3.5.2024
Stablecoin issuing firm Tether said it has teamed up with the blockchain data platform Chainalysis to monitor secondary market activity and combat illicit activity.
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MoonPay Expands Crypto Trading Options with Integration of PayPal Transactions
2.5.2024
The partnership enables users to buy and sell over 100 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, using PayPal transfers via wallet, bank transfers, or debit cards.
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Hundred Finance Hacker Transfers Stolen Funds After A Year Of Inactivity
2.5.2024
Following a year of inactivity, the hacker known as Hundred Finance, who was behind the $7.4 million cryptocurrency theft, reappeared on May 1 and began transferring cryptocurrency assets out of Curve's decentralised exchange.
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Pantera invests in TON with high expectations for Telegram’s future
2.5.2024
The Telegram-TON hookup opens up a broad spectrum of Web3 opportunities for Telegram’s 900 million monthly users, Pantera Capital said
US Imposes Sanctions on Crypto Addresses Linked to Russian Drone Maker
2.5.2024
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Treasury launched an action against a developer at OKO Design Bureau, a drone manufacturer with headquarters in Russia, on May 1. Three crypto addresses connected to the developer were added to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list...
Coinbase Announces Support for Bitcoin’s Lightning Network
2.5.2024
Coinbase, a leading U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has finally announced the implementation of the lightning network, a Bitcoin layer 2 scaling solution. Coinbase will now allow its users to take advantage of this scaling protocol to avoid paying high fees for Bitcoin transactions, enhancing...
Binance Nigeria Executives’ Money Laundering Trial Pushed To May 17
2.5.2024
The Binance Nigerian money laundering trial against the crypto exchange and its two executives, Nadeem Anjarwalla and Tigran Gambaryan, has been postponed to May 17, Thursday media reports confirm.
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Inco and Alt Layer join forces to revolutionize blockchain!
2.5.2024
Inco has formed a strategic partnership with AltLayer to integrate its Universal Confidential Computing Layer into AltLayer’s rollup suite, a significant milestone for developing decentralized applications. The primary objective of this collaboration is to enhance the effectiveness...
Rivalz.AI joins the Gala ecosystem for Blockchain Gaming innovation
2.5.2024
Gala Games, a leading blockchain gaming platform known for its innovative approach to decentralized gaming, has announced a significant expansion of its GalaChain ecosystem with the addition of Rivalz.AI, a cutting-edge gaming project focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and player-versus-player...
MicroStrategy launches decentralized identity platform on Bitcoin blockchain
2.5.2024
MicroStrategy, the leading business intelligence firm and one of the earliest institutional adopters of Bitcoin, has made waves once again with the announcement of MicroStrategy Orange – a groundbreaking decentralized identity (DID) platform built on the Bitcoin blockchain. This innovative...
Senator Cynthia Lummis Slams DOJ For “Hyper-Aggressive” Crypto Stance On Self-Custody Wallets
2.5.2024
Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) is slamming the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for its stance on self-custody wallets, according to a Wednesday post from Lummis’ official X account. Lummis' condemnation comes on the heels of the U.S. government pressing unlicensed money-transmitting charges against...
Ex-Starknet and Yuga Labs Execs Join Kraken-backed $100M L1 Nibiru Chain
2.5.2024
Nibiru Chain, a $100 million Layer 1 blockchain, has announced two senior hires from Yuga Labs and Starknet Asia as part of its Asia expansion.
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BitNote debuts on Avalanche with secure note encryption
2.5.2024
The recent appearance of BitNote on the Avalanche C-Chain is a significant foray into blockchain research, given that it is one of the novel technologies. Such a unique and groundbreaking dApp is setting new and different rules for handling personal information and security in motion. It ensures...
Protocol Village: Polyhedra Says Open-Source ZK Proof System 'Expander' 2x Faster Than Alternatives
2.5.2024
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of May 2-8