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Binance publishes official Merkle Tree-based proof-of-reserves
25.11.2022
Two weeks after its initial pledge for Merkle Tree-backed proof of funds, Binance releases its official response to liquidity transparency
CrossTower eyeing further crypto acquisitions outside of Voyager bid
24.11.2022
CrossTower’s president said they would place extra emphasis on highly transparent and compliance-focused companies in light of the FTX collapse
Casper Association launches $25M grant to support developers on its blockchain
23.11.2022
To complement the launch of its grant program, Casper said it will provide education to support developers and innovators on its network
OKX releases Proof of Reserves page, along with instructions on how to self-audit its reserves
23.11.2022
The page includes a “view OKX reserves” option that provides reserve ratios for BTC, ETH, and USDT at a glance
Kraken’s Jesse Powell Takes Aim at Newly Launched Proof-of-Reserve Lists, POR Audit ‘Requires Cryptographic Proof’
23.11.2022
On Tuesday, amid the many conversations concerning crypto exchange proof-of-reserves, Kraken executive Jesse Powell shared a screenshot of coinmarketcap.com’s newly launched proof-of-reserves (POR) dashboard. Powell said he planned to be “more assertive with calling out problems,” and he stressed...
New York Governor Signs Law Partially Banning Bitcoin Mining on Fossil Fuels
23.11.2022
A moratorium on some crypto mining operations relying on carbon-based energy has been signed into law in New York. Businesses engaged in proof-of-work mining in the state will not be able to expand or renew their permits for the next two years as a result of the ban, which is likely to have...
New York Imposes 2-Year Moratorium on New Proof of Work Mining After Gov. Hochul Signs Bill Into Law
23.11.2022
The new law sets a two-year moratorium on new and renewed air permits for fossil fuel power plants used for energy-intensive proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrency mining
CoinMarketCap launches proof-of-reserve tracker for crypto exchanges
22.11.2022
The tool allows users to monitor exchanges’ reserves through displays of total assets and public wallet addresses, along with the balance and value of the wallets displayed
Greenpeace: Bitcoin Is ‘Falling Behind’ in the Battle Against Climate Change
22.11.2022
Greenpeace, the international, environment-conscious non-governmental organization (NGO), has criticized the lack of action that Bitcoin-related groups have adopted in the battle against climate change. Rolf Skar, of Greenpeace USA, stated that Bitcoin was “falling behind” on this...
Cardano to launch new algorithmic stablecoin in 2023
21.11.2022
'Djed' is set to go live in Jan. 2023, after a successful audit and a series of rigorous stress tests
Lido fundamentals shine even as the wider crypto market struggles to regain traction
21.11.2022
Lido protocol boasts $1 million in daily fee revenue for nearly a month, highlighting its growth in daily active users and Ethereum stakers
Celsius bankruptcy victims get proof-of-claim deadline from US court
21.11.2022
The situation surrounding the Celsius bankruptcy continues as U.S. regulators set a deadline for those affected by the situation to file a proof claim against the company
Binance’s Bitcoin Reserve Stash Nears 600,000, Company’s BTC Cache Is Now the Largest Held by an Exchange
20.11.2022
While there’s been a lot of discussions concerning proof-of-reserves, self-custody, and the more than $5 billion in bitcoin and ethereum that left exchanges between Nov. 7 through Nov. 14, 2022, Binance’s bitcoin stash has grown significantly since Nov. 12. In fact, metrics from...
Billion-Dollar Crypto Fund Grayscale Refuses to Post Proof-of-Reserves – Next Firm to Collapse?
20.11.2022
Crypto investment firm Grayscale has refused to share its proof-of-reserves citing "security concerns." The move has stirred up speculations about the financial health of the company.
In a Saturday tweet, the company said major cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, which is used by Grayscale...
Proof-of-reserves: Can reserve audits avoid another FTX-like moment?
19.11.2022
Crypto exchanges are actively releasing proof-of-reserves audits in order to build transparency but experts believe it would take more than that to regain investor trust
Grayscale cites security concerns for withholding on-chain proof of reserves
19.11.2022
Grayscale shared a letter from Coinbase Custody attesting that each of Grayscale’s crypto products is fully backed, but stopped short of providing the wallet addresses
Bank of America Says Crypto Exchanges' Proof of Reserves Have Too Many Shortcomings
18.11.2022
The cryptocurrency industry also needs a clear delineation between trading platforms and market makers, the bank said
‘Proof of Reserves’ Emerges as a Favored Way to Prevent Another FTX
17.11.2022
Several exchanges, including Binance, have announced plans to integrate proof of reserves in the near future
Analysis: FTX’s TRUMPLOSE Token Isn’t Proof of an FTX-Democrat-Ukraine Conspiracy
15.11.2022
TRUMPLOSE was part of FTX’s prediction market, where degens made big bucks betting on — or against — Trump or Biden during the 2020 election. Weirdly it’s still on their balance sheet
Huobi Becomes Latest Crypto Exchange to Disclose Proof-of-Reserves
15.11.2022
Huobi, the Seychelles-based crypto exchange, recently became the latest digital asset exchange platform to reveal the number as well as the value of its digital assets held in reserves. Huobi has said disclosing the assets held in reserves helps to boost users’ confidence in the exchange...