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IcomTech Ponzi Scheme Promoters Convicted in New York, Facing Two Decades in Prison
18.3.2024
David Brend and Gustavo Rogriguez, promoters of the fraudulent crypto mining and trading facility IcomTech, have been found guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud by a New York jury, a Friday press release from the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York states.
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Pakistan Faces IMF Pressure to Tax Crypto and Real Estate
18.3.2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stipulated that Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) must levy a capital gains tax (CGT) on cryptocurrency investments
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Theta EdgeCloud’s progress to the latest AI Compute Infrastructure
18.3.2024
In early 2022, Theta Labs CTO Jieyi Long and the engineering team began exploring AI, distributed systems, and machine learning applied to blockchain after inviting Peking University Professor of Computer Science Zhen Xiao as an academic advisor. Jieyi published a groundbreaking research paper...
Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson Dispels Rumors of Abandoning Hydra Scaling Project
18.3.2024
Charles Hoskinson, CEO of Cardano, took to X to address rumors of Hydra's abandonment as "just pure FUD" (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) surrounding Cardano's latest project.
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Introducing httpz: The internet with massive potential
18.3.2024
Httpz exemplifies a novel vision for the internet, in which users can generate, exchange, and verify proofs of information without the involvement of any third parties. Users can ensure the data’s authenticity and that it originates from the source they anticipate. It builds upon...
China’s Central Bank Publishes Digital Yuan Guide for Foreign Visitors
18.3.2024
The People’s Bank of China publishes a digital yuan service guide for foreign visitors, detailing steps to download apps, open wallets, link accounts, and complete payments.
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Ethereum blockchain innovations transforming sports and esports industry
18.3.2024
Blockchain technology is a distributed ledger system that operates decentralized and securely across several computers to record transactions. Beyond cryptocurrencies, blockchain is used in several industries, such as voting, supply chain management, identity verification, and medical records....
Russian Crypto Mining Industry Could Be Set for $4Bn Boost
18.3.2024
The Russian crypto mining industry could be set for a $4 billion boost, representatives claimed at a media event in Irkutsk, Siberia.
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What Causes the Kimchi Premium? South Korean Experts Explain
18.3.2024
Kimchi premium crypto price discrepancy is driven by a lack of South Korean corporate investment in Bitcoin, say South Korean experts.
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BTC and ETH Derivative Tokens Dominate by Securing Several Top Positions in the Crypto Economy
17.3.2024
Throughout this month, bitcoin and ethereum have risen to their highest valuations in years. These two pivotal crypto assets have substantially influenced the cryptocurrency market, with bitcoin currently holding a 51.9% market dominance and ethereum at 17% as of mid-March 2024. Furthermore,...
Unveiling ‘Mr. 100’ — The Mystery Bitcoin Wallet Linked to Upbit’s Cold Storage
17.3.2024
In the last two months, the crypto community has been buzzing about a wallet affectionately named ‘Mr. 100.’ This moniker originates from its pattern of receiving 100 bitcoin deposits every few days, leading to speculation that it might belong to a wealthy individual from the Middle...
NFT Market Faces 16.55% Drop in Sales Amidst Cryptocurrency Downturn
16.3.2024
In tandem with the broader downturn of the cryptocurrency market this week, the non-fungible token (NFT) sector also experienced a downturn in sales over the preceding seven days. From March 9 to March 16, 2024, the NFT market witnessed sales amounting to $358,080,260, a decline of 16.55% from...
Web3 OS Lowers Operating Costs Without Sacrificing Blockchain Security – Brendan Cooper
16.3.2024
According to Brendan Cooper, a core contributor at Andromeda, the widespread distribution and adoption of the Web3 operating system (OS) will likely result in the emergence of new business models, much like what happened with the Web2 OS. The Web3 OS is also likely to simplify “how developers...
Web3 Community Celebrates Women’s History Month in The Metaverse and Beyond
15.3.2024
March has seen several web3 initiatives to recognize and spotlight women’s achievements in celebration of Women’s History Month. This annual observance, established in 1987, emphasizes the profound contributions women have made to society. Diversity Drives Web3 Growth Monica Talán...
How Artificial Intelligence Could Start To Boost Crypto Crime: Chainalysis
15.3.2024
Artificial intelligence could breed a dangerous new category of crypto-based crime in the coming years, according to blockchain intelligence platform Chainalysis.
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French Montana Makes History With Song Etched on Bitcoin Blockchain
15.3.2024
French Montana becomes the first artist to inscribe a music track into the Bitcoin blockchain. French Montana's previously unreleased track "Bag Curious," which was supposed to be a hidden track on the Mac & Cheese 5 album, has been inscribed within Bitcoin's blockchain.
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Democratic Senators Urge SEC Chair Gensler Against Crypto ETF Approvals, Cite “Significant” Risks
15.3.2024
Democratic Senators Laphonza Butler (D-CA) and Jack Reed (D-RI) are pushing United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler to “strictly limit” the approval of crypto-based ETFs. The senators claim that further approval of crypto ETFs in the U.S. could pose "significant"...
Crypto Investor Binance Splits from Venture Capital Arm
15.3.2024
Earlier this year, Binance quietly split from its venture capital division, Binance Labs, and established as an independent entity now valued at $10 billion. This change in operation became effective under Binance's newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Richard Teng, who assumed the role four...
Elderberry upgrade positioned live on Mainnet
15.3.2024
The Elderberry upgrade is now positioned live on Polygon zkEVM Mainnet Beta, signaling a noteworthy improvement in the network’s capabilities. The Infra providers will be required to update the new versions of node and prover. The step has been taken in favor of the mass adoption of Web3....
Binance-Backed Platform NFPrompt Hacked, User Funds Lost
15.3.2024
NFPrompt, a content generation platform incubated by Binance Labs, disclosed a crypto security breach resulting in the loss of user and platform funds.
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