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Former SEC Official Urges DOJ Action Against Crypto Industry — Says Crypto Grifters Need Threat of Prison Time
26.9.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former head of internet enforcement has called on the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to prosecute more crypto firms. “The stark reality is that the SEC is merely a civil enforcement agency. And until crypto-grifters face the threat of...
We Need to Reclaim the Narrative on Staking
25.9.2023
Alison Mangiero, executive director the Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA), says confusion around the term “staking” has led to greater regulatory scrutiny
Spider-Man 2's Peter Parker Was 'All In' On Face Change, Says Fans Need To 'Get Over It’
22.9.2023
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is out soon and looking very good, with a ton of hype surrounding the PS5 exclusive open-world superhero game. But now, even years after Sony made clear it would be giving Spidey a new look, fans keep grumbling about the loss of Peter Parker’s old face, last seen in...
Digital Assets Worth Billions Still Secure Despite Rise in Cyber Attacks — Former Microsoft Security Lead
22.9.2023
A former Microsoft Security Lead has insisted that a great proportion of digital assets worth billions of dollars are secure and are being “safely managed by hundreds of protocols.” The security expert suggested that protocols also need to have a platform that allows users to rate...
California Revisits Stringent Licensing for Crypto Businesses with New Bill AB 39 - Here's What You Need to Know
21.9.2023
California is once again taking steps to tighten crypto regulation with a new bill, AB 39, introduced on Tuesday.
The legislation follows a previous attempt in February 2022, when the state introduced AB 2269. The older bill also proposed strict licensing requirements for companies engaged...
Bitcoin Mining Hits Toughest Era: Record Difficulty and Hashrate Peaks Define September 2023
19.9.2023
Bitcoin’s mining difficulty hit a record high after increasing 5.48% to 57.12 trillion. This rise signifies the need for a significant amount of computational power to discover blocks. Meanwhile, the network’s hashrate also reached a record high this past week. Bitcoin Difficulty Jumps...
JPEX Drama Shows Need for Crypto Regime, Hong Kong Leader Says
19.9.2023
The territory’s leader urged investors to use licensed platforms and promised more education about crypto risks
Islamic Coin Launches Public Offering of Tokens – Here's What You Need to Know
19.9.2023
Islamic Coin, a digital currency that aims to Shariah principles and promote ethical values, has initiated its Reg D Token Offering to the public in collaboration with OpenDeal Broker, a subsidiary of Republic.
In a Monday press release, Islamic Coin said it has partnered with Republic to support...
SEC Challenges Binance US's Objections in Latest Court Motion – Here's What You Need to Know
18.9.2023
In a new development today, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked a court to dismiss the objections raised by Binance US regarding the regulator's recent legal motion.
According to CoinDesk, the SEC claimed that an audit of Binance US revealed difficulties in confirming that...
5 Essential Kendo UI for Angular Components You Need to Know
18.9.2023
The Kendo UI for Angular components library contains over 120 native components, including controls, navigation, layout tools, and complex data grids. Top five Kendo UI components users love for avoiding learning and development time
Crypto Exchange BTSE Launches Crypto-to-Fiat International Mastercard – Here’s What You Need to Know
15.9.2023
Digital assets exchange BTSE has launched a crypto payments card, which enables crypto-to-fiat purchases at any of Mastercard’s 53 million merchants in 210 countries.
The exchange first hinted that it would soon launch a EUR-based debit card solution, dubbed – BTSE Card – in June, which would...
Hong Kong Steps Up Crypto Regulation with Warnings to Imitation Banks – Here's What You Need to Know
15.9.2023
Today, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a warning to cryptocurrency companies that improperly use the term "bank" in describing their services.
The authority stated that such wording wrongly suggests these companies are regulated by the HKMA, which is not the case. According to HKMA...
Hearing Date Set for Binance vs. SEC Lawsuit Motions in Ongoing Legal Battle – Here's What You Need to Know
14.9.2023
In the ongoing legal clash between Binance, the prominent cryptocurrency exchange, and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a significant hearing date has been scheduled for two crucial motions.
As per the recent court filing, Magistrate Judge Zia M. Faruqui has designated the hearing...
Former PayPal President Davis Marcus Says People Won’t Use BTC to “Buy Things” – Here’s What You Need to Know
12.9.2023
David Marcus, former PayPal President and present CEO of the Lightning Network infrastructure company Lightspark, says his firm is aiming to transform Bitcoin (BTC) into a global payment network.
In a recent interview on CNBC's Squawk Box, Marcus pointed out that while connecting with people...
Examining the Concept of Flatcoins: Crypto Tools to Battle Inflation
12.9.2023
With the issue of inflation rising as a real problem for global economies last year, there has been a renewed need for people to seek a way of preserving their purchasing power. Flatcoins, stable currencies that change their value according to the inflation in a determined jurisdiction, have surged...
Texas Senator Ted Cruz Throws Weight Behind Bitcoin Mining Industry – Here's What You Need to Know
10.9.2023
Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has once again voiced support for the Bitcoin (BTC) mining industry, highlighting its potential benefits during times of extreme weather conditions.
In an interview on Fox News Radio, Cruz expressed his belief in Bitcoin mining, claiming that it enhances the resiliency...
‘Pure’ DeFi has little chance for real-world use because of need for oracles: BIS
7.9.2023
According to the BIS researchers, a centralized oracle based on trust is the only option for DeFi, and variations of that model do exist
Sum an Array of Numbers with JavaScript
7.9.2023
It’s rare that I’m disappointed by the JavaScript language not having a function that I need. One such case was summing an array of numbers — I was expecting Math.sum or a likewise, baked in API. Fear not — summing an array of numbers is easy using Array.prototype.reduce!...
Coinbase Increases and Extends Bond Buyback Program with Enhanced Terms – Here's What You Need to Know
6.9.2023
On September 5 Coinbase revealed that it would expand its bond buyback program from $150 million to $180 million. This adjustment comes as the company strives to repurchase more of its 3.625% senior notes due in 2031.
The offer is slated to close on September 18 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time...
Travel Rule Enforcement Begins for Crypto Firms in the UK – Here's What You Need to Know
4.9.2023
Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) in the UK are from September 1 required to collect, verify and share information on crypto transactions to firms “in the UK, or any jurisdiction that has implemented the Travel Rule.”...
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