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Former Ethereum Developer Virgil Griffith Seeks Sentence Reduction for Assisting North Korea with Blockchain Technology
18.4.2024
Former Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith, who was sentenced to 63 months in prison in 2022 for assisting North Korea in utilizing blockchain technology, has filed a request for a sentence reduction.
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Citadel-Backed Hidden Road Partners Targets $120M in Series B
18.4.2024
Hidden Road Partners aims to secure $120 million in a Series B funding round to bolster its crypto and other trading services, targeting a $1 billion valuation.
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Escaped South Korean Criminal Suspect ‘Used Weapon to Rob OTC Crypto Buyer’
18.4.2024
An escaped South Korean criminal suspect reportedly stole almost $362,000 worth of cash in an armed robbery on an OTC crypto buyer.
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The Lightning Network Is Beneficial For Small-Scale Bitcoin Miners Pre-Halving
18.4.2024
As the Bitcoin halving event draws near, small-scale miners face challenges like increased transaction fees and payout difficulties. The Lightning Network provides a solution, offering instant, low-cost payouts and enhanced privacy. Here's how mining pools like NiceHash and Braiins leverage...
Worldcoin Foundation Announces ‘World Chain’ for Enhanced Human-Centric Apps
18.4.2024
Worldcoin is set to introduce a new blockchain called “World Chain,” which is designed to give precedence to human users over bots, purportedly enhancing both utility and accessibility. The Worldcoin Foundation stated that this platform will be deeply integrated with the Worldcoin...
Ukrainian Lawmaker to Face Trial Over Alleged Bitcoin Bribes
18.4.2024
A Ukrainian lawmaker is set to stand trial after allegedly trying to bribe a government official with $10,000 worth of Bitcoin, anti-corruption officials said on April 16.
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Could Stablecoin Ethena (USDe) Collapse Like Terra LUNA? CryptoQuant Investigates
18.4.2024
Ethena (USDe) needs a sufficient reserve fund to stay solvent as its market cap grows, analysts say.
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Crypto Billionaire Justin Sun Moves $196 Million in Tether To Binance – What is He Buying?
17.4.2024
Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, sent a massive amount of USDT to Binance. On April 17, blockchain investigator Lookonchain made this shocking revelation that the Tron founder transferred $196 million worth of USDT from Huobi to a Binance wallet address.
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Cyprus SEC Extends FTX Europe’s License Suspension Until September 2024
17.4.2024
Explore the latest developments surrounding FTX Europe as CySEC extends its license suspension. Entangled in legal disputes and financial woes, the crypto firm must fulfill existing obligations while navigating an uncertain future.
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New Zealand Begins Plans To Introduce CBDC
17.4.2024
An open survey on "Digital Cash," a potential central bank digital currency (CBDC), has begun, according to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ). This was revealed in a consultation document that the central bank published on April 17.
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White Hat Hacker Team SEAL Launches Threat-Sharing Platform for Crypto
17.4.2024
The Security Alliance (SEAL), a white-hat hacker collective, introduces SEAL ISAC – a platform designed to bolster crypto security through collaborative threat intelligence sharing. SEAL ISAC offers resources, facilitates expert connections, and empowers the crypto community to combat cyberattacks....
Telegram Founder Says Crypto-Like Communication Devices Could Thwart Government Spying
17.4.2024
Pavel Durov, founder of the encrypted instant messaging app Telegram, believes that growing government surveillance will drive innovation in secure communication, modeled on cryptocurrency hardware wallets. During an interview with Tucker Carlson, Durov expressed concern about government pressure...
UK Parliament Member Lisa Cameron Pushes For Greater Digital Skills Training, Blockchain Technology Partnerships
17.4.2024
UK Member of Parliament (MP) Lisa Cameron has called for increased digital skills training in order to increase the country’s “necessary talent pipeline,” the MP said in a debate Tuesday. Cameron's remarks come amidst the country's push to be at the forefront of Web3, AI, and blockchain...
Upbit Halts Transactions Over 1 Million KRW Following Changes to VASP – Here’s the Latest
17.4.2024
Upbit has announced the suspension of processing deposits and withdrawals exceeding 1 million Korean won due to the recent suspension of Ten&Ten's Travel Rule Solution service.
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BlockDAG Sets New Standards: Outshining Solana Blockchain and Aptos with $17.8M Presale and Moonshot Keynote Teaser
17.4.2024
In Q1 2024, the Solana blockchain led the pack with an impressive 2.4 Billion transactions. Despite its success, Solana faced issues with transaction failures that stirred negative market reactions. Meanwhile, the Aptos (APT) price struggled, dropping over 16%. Amid these fluctuations, BlockDAG...
OGN & OGV merger finalized, Enhancing blockchain unity
17.4.2024
In a significant development within the blockchain industry, the merger proposals between Origin Protocol (OGN) and Origin Governance Token (OGV) have been finalized, marking a pivotal moment in the consolidation of decentralized finance (DeFi) projects. OGN and OGV are prominent projects within...
Worldcoin Reveals World Chain
17.4.2024
Worldcoin announced a new blockchain “designed to bring all humans onchain,” which aims to be an ecosystem of decentralized financial and identity apps “focused on utility for everyday life.”
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Crypto-Skeptic Senator Sherrod Brown Open To Stablecoin Legislation, Bloomberg Reports
17.4.2024
Staunch crypto-skeptic Senator Sherrod Brown (D-H) is open to passing a stablecoin bill, a Tuesday report from Bloomberg reveals. Brown's willingness to advance the legislation comes amidst news of the introduction of Representatives Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Kirsten Gillibrand's (D-NY)...
Aurora to solve Blockchain Fragmentation with ‘Forwarder’
17.4.2024
The Forwarder, an innovation lauded by Aurora, has significantly contributed to the streamlining of blockchain integration. The principal application domains of Forwarder involve the bridging of assets from centralized exchanges, including Coinbase, Binance, and KuCoin, to virtual blockchain....
Sui Blockchain Partners With TikTok Subsidiary BytePlus to Explore Web3 Gaming Opps
17.4.2024
Layer 1 blockchain Sui has partnered with BytePlus, a subsidiary of TikTok’s parent company ByteDance, to explore artificial intelligence and Web3 gaming projects on Sui’s blockchain.
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