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STRK Token Claims Surge to 420M in a Day as Starknet Blockchain Transactions Reach Record High
22.2.2024
Starknet, an Ethereum layer-2 scaling protocol, commenced the distribution of its native network token, the STRK token, on February 20.
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Sam Bankman-Fried Ditches Legal Team, Moves Forward with Ex Celsius CEO’s Lawyers
21.2.2024
Disgraced former FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried appeared in a Manhattan federal court on Wednesday afternoon with a new legal team that also represents former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky.
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Wormhole and AMD Forge Alliance to Revolutionize Blockchain Interoperability
21.2.2024
On Wednesday, the blockchain interoperability platform Wormhole revealed it is collaborating with the American multinational semiconductor company AMD (Advanced Micro Devices). Wormhole plans to utilize AMD’s Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) technology in order to bolster cross-chain...
AMD Collaborates With Wormhole Ecosystem to Enhance Blockchain Interoperability with Hardware Accelerators
21.2.2024
The interoperability platform Wormhole announced a collaboration with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) to integrate AMD's FPGA hardware accelerators into the Wormhole ecosystem to boost blockchain interoperability while ensuring a seamless user experience for the Web3 ecosystem.
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Head of SEC’s Crypto Legal Team Exits for Private Firm
21.2.2024
A press release published on February 21 by White & Case announced that Ladan Stewart had joined the firm as a partner in its white-collar defense group.
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FTX Investors Sue Law Firm Sullivan and Cromwell For Involvement in Crypto Fraud
21.2.2024
A class action lawsuit by investors of FTX is being brought against law firm Sullivan and Cromwell for its involvement in the $8 billion fraud, a February 16 Miami court filing revealed.
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Terra Founder Do Kwon to be Extradited to the US, High Court Decides
21.2.2024
Montenegro’s High Court just decided that the founder of the failed Terra crypto blockchain Do Kwon will be extradited to the US, where he is being prosecuted for financial fraud, a local news outlet reported.
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Bitcoin Advocate Fred Krueger Issues Stark Warning About Ethereum – Here’s What You Need to Know
21.2.2024
On February 21, popular Bitcoin maximalist Fred Krueger issued a stark warning about the world's first-ever smart contract network, Ethereum. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Krueger stated that Ethereum is rapidly losing its essence amid growing competition in decentralized finance (DeFi).
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Australian Interest in Bitcoin Increases After Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval in the US
21.2.2024
According to a survey conducted by the Independent Reserve, an Australian-based digital currency exchange, Bitcoin sentiment in Australia experienced a 25% boost after spot Bitcoin ETFs received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January 10.
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Turkey’s Legislators Meet Stakeholders to Discuss Crypto Regulation, Pledge Security and Innovation in Draft Law
21.2.2024
Turkey’s legislators met with digital asset stakeholders in a consultative meeting to discuss incoming crypto market rules.
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Crypto Advocacy Group Urges Senate Banking Chair to Reject Elizabeth Warren’s DAAMLA Bill
21.2.2024
US crypto advocacy group, the Chamber of Digital Commerce (CDC), is opposing Senator Elizabeth Warren’s anti money-laundering (AML) DAAMLA legislation, claiming she is “trying to kill the entire industry,” according to a tweet yesterday on X. Digital assets have been under attack...
Bloomberg: Ethereum Outpaces Bitcoin as Institutions Shift Focus to the Largest Altcoin
21.2.2024
According to Bloomberg, Ethereum has recorded higher growth than Bitcoin this year thanks to speculations of a possible spot ETH ETF.
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Blockchain-Focused Super Pac Raises Millions From Crypto Magnates in January
21.2.2024
According to a recent report, a super political action committee (PAC) focused on the cryptocurrency industry has secured $4.9 million in contributions from Cameron Winklevoss and Tyler Winklevoss. Additionally, the super PAC named Fairshake amassed $6.3 million in funds last month, as per records...
What’s Happening In Crypto Today? Daily Crypto News Digest
21.2.2024
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of blockchain and crypto news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In today’s crypto news: Why is crypto down today? Investor Capital Moving Out On the Risk Curve Defendant Was ‘Used’ and Had ‘No Idea’ She Was Part of Crypto Fraud...
Winklevoss Twins Back Crypto-Friendly Politicians by Donating $4.9M
21.2.2024
Gemini co-founders Tyler Winklevoss and Cameron Winklevoss have contributed a sum of $2.45 million each to the crypto super political action committee (PAC).
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Japanese Blockchain Gaming Community Seeks Political Support to Boost Crypto Liquidity
21.2.2024
The Japanese blockchain gaming community has reached out to the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in an effort to enhance liquidity in Japan's crypto asset market.
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Former Celsius CEO Mashinsky Waives Conflict of Interest, Proceeds with SBF Lawyers
21.2.2024
Former Celsius Network’s CEO Alex Mashinsky has waived his right to potential conflicts of interest that may arise from choosing similar legal representation as Sam Bankman-Fried.
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Charles Hoskinson Signals Alert of Legacy Finance’s Creeping Influence in Crypto
21.2.2024
In a video address, Charles Hoskinson casts a spotlight on the advance of traditional financial mechanisms into the realm of cryptocurrency, warning that the essence of digital currencies is at stake. Charles Hoskinson Warns of Crypto’s Creeping Centralization In a recent video titled...
Algorand Foundation partners with Plateau State Government
21.2.2024
Algorand Foundation and the Government of Plateau State of Nigeria are joining hands to explore pilot programs using blockchain technology in Nigeria. The partnership was announced on the official website of Algorand. The post read that the Government of Plateau State holds a strong position in...
Optimism Gives $41 Million in OP Tokens to NFT Artists in Fourth Airdrop
21.2.2024
The fourth airdrop from Layer 2 Ethereum network Optimism distributes $41 million in OP tokens to prioritize digital artists, acknowledging their work and contribution to the blockchain.
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