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Crypto advocates file amicus brief to address users' Fourth Amendment privacy rights
22.10.2023
The amicus brief was filed to support an appeal against the Internal Revenue Service in relation to a 2017 court order where Coinbase was forced to hand over data from more than 14,300 of its users to the IRS
Great Awakenings — Dormant 2012 Bitcoin Wallet’s $5.7M Spend Linked to October’s Initial 2012 Transfer
20.10.2023
On October 19, 2023, a dormant bitcoin address from 2012 sprang to life at block height 812,946, moving 200 BTC worth $5.74 million for the first time in nearly 11 years. This activity coincides with a recent surge of transfers from 2012 addresses, which began in early September. October Witnesses...
Fidelity Submits Updated Spot Bitcoin ETF Application
19.10.2023
Fidelity has submitted an updated proposal for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The asset manager joins other applicants in continued efforts to address regulatory concerns that have stood in the way of approving the investment product....
U.K. Government Urged to Address NFT Copyright Infringement – Here's the Latest
11.10.2023
A cross-party committee in the United Kingdom has called on the government to collaborate with non-fungible token (NFT) marketplaces in order to combat copyright infringement.
In a report released on Wednesday, the committee outlined its recommendations, which also included suggestions...
UK Parliament Committee Urges Government to Address NFT Copyright Infringement
11.10.2023
The UK’s Culture, Media and Sport Committee, a cross-party parliament group, is recommending the Government take action on the “widespread copyright infringement” in non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
The committee MPs have warned that the promotion of cryptocurrencies in professional sports is putting...
Gitcoin screws up transfer, sends $460K to unrecoverable address
9.10.2023
Gitcoin’s project lead said the snafu has resulted in nearly half a million in funds being forever locked in a one-way contract address
Ripple Gains a Victory as Judge Torres Rejects SEC’s Interlocutory Appeal
4.10.2023
U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres rejected the Securities and Exchange Commission’s interlocutory appeal in the regulator’s lawsuit against Ripple, noting the SEC failed to explain why her prior decision was faulty. Torres set a trial date for April 2024 to address the remaining...
European Commission Initiates €800,000 Study to Address Crypto's Environmental Impact
28.9.2023
On Tuesday, the European Commission awarded an 800,000 euro ($842,000) contract as part of its efforts to address the environmental impact of cryptocurrencies.
In a tender document released on September 26, titled "Developing a Methodology and Sustainability Standards for Mitigating...
Vitalik Buterin Shifts 400 Ether to Coinbase: Ethereum Co-Founder Moves $3.79M in 10 Days
25.9.2023
Blockchain metrics indicate that an Ethereum-linked address tied to co-founder Vitalik Buterin transferred 400 ETH to Coinbase on September 24. Spotonchain’s data shows that over a ten-day stretch, Buterin’s address funneled a cumulative 2,421 ETH to mainstream exchanges. Address...
Decade-Old ‘Sleeping Bitcoins’ Awaken: $8 Million Moved From 2012 Addresses
25.9.2023
In 2023, there’s been a marked uptick in activity from so-called ‘sleeping bitcoins’ that date back to 2012. After eight transactions totaling 520 BTC from 2012 spent four days ago, an address from 2012 moved 149.99 BTC at block height 809,204 on Sunday afternoon. The wallet...
What are address poisoning attacks in crypto and how to avoid them?
16.9.2023
Address poisoning attacks involve tracking, misusing or compromising cryptocurrency addresses
Decoding the Dominance: A Deep Dive into Ethereum and Tron’s Tether Wallets
5.9.2023
Although bitcoin and ethereum dominate the crypto realm in terms of market capitalization, tether (USDT) stands out as the third-largest digital currency by market valuation. Notably, while USDT operates on multiple blockchains, Ethereum and Tron predominantly host its supply. This piece delves...
PYUSD’s Modest Footprint: A Tale of Languid Activity Amidst Stablecoin Titans
30.8.2023
Following Paypal’s declaration about the introduction of a fresh stablecoin, the smart contract address has revealed that the quantity of PYUSD stood at approximately 26.9 million. In the subsequent 22 days, the supply of PYUSD has risen by over 60%, now totaling 43.3 million....
Shiba Inu’s Shibarium Returns to Full Operation After Navigating Bridge Issues
30.8.2023
The Shiba Inu development team has announced that Shibarium is now fully functional after recent challenges where funds became inaccessible in the bridge. Shiba Inu’s Shytoshi Kusama thanked Sandeep Nailwal, the co-founder of Polygon Labs, who stepped in with crucial resources to address the issue....
Awakening of a Bitcoin Giant: $30 Million in BTC Moved From Dormant Wallets After 6-Year Slumber
28.8.2023
In 2023, multiple dormant bitcoin transactions caught the public’s attention and made headlines. Sunday night marks another significant event after a ‘sleeping bitcoin’ whale from 2017 stirred, spending an impressive 1,177.89 BTC — worth more than $30 million —...
BRICS States Should Tackle AI Risks Together, Xi Jinping Says
25.8.2023
BRICS nations should address the risks related to artificial intelligence (AI), Chinese President Xi Jinping said during the group’s summit in South Africa. China’s leader is also convinced that the members of the economic bloc must work to standardize the technology. BRICS Should Strive for...
DEA gets duped: Agency loses $55K in address poisoning scam
25.8.2023
The DEA, the country's lead drug enforcement agency, is yet to find those responsible for the attack but has enlisted the help of the FBI
How to put words into a Bitcoin address? Here’s how vanity addresses work
23.8.2023
A Bitcoin vanity address is your signature on the blockchain canvas — a custom touch in the realm of digital finance
The Enigmatic Rise of the $3 Billion BTC Whale — Tracing the Mysterious Path of Bitcoin’s Third Largest Wallet
22.8.2023
This week, various reports and social media discussions have centered around the third-largest bitcoin (BTC) wallet, a long-standing enigma that potentially maintains the same ownership despite changes in its address. Billion-Dollar Mysteries: The Cryptic Evolution of Bitcoin’s Third-Largest...
Revolutionizing Crypto Trading: KyberSwap Introduces KyberAI – The Leading AI-Driven Crypto Trading Tool
22.8.2023
KyberSwap, a leading decentralized exchange has unveiled KyberAI, a suite of AI-powered crypto tools poised to reshape how traders navigate the dynamic landscape of decentralized finance. KyberAI was developed to address the pressing need for predictive insights in the crypto market, offering...