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Coinbase Faces System Wide Outage, Affirms Funds Are Safe
14.5.2024
Coinbase, one of the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchanges, reported a system-wide outage in its services, affecting customers’ crypto operations. On its status site, Coinbase stated that it was aware that “some users may experience failures when sending crypto or withdrawing...
US Blocks Chinese-Backed Crypto Mining Firm From Owning Land Near Wyoming Missile Base
14.5.2024
President Joe Biden has issued an order blocking MineOne, a majority Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining firm from owning land near a strategic nuclear missile base in Wyoming due to security concerns.
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Report: Russian Authorities Propose Steep Fines for Crypto Miners Operating in Residential Apartments
14.5.2024
Russian authorities have reportedly proposed to impose hefty fines on suspected crypto miners operating from residential properties. Authorities may also consider including amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses which imposes liability on those misusing electricity. Proposed Measures...
Latam Powerhouse Crypto Exchange Bitso Launches Web3 Wallet
14.5.2024
Bitso, the Mexico-based, Latam-focused cryptocurrency exchange, recently launched its own Web3 wallet, targeting the decentralized finance (defi) ecosystem. The idea behind this new product is to ease the onboarding of Bitso’s customers into this landscape, allowing them to dabble...
Binance Kazakhstan Secures ISO Certifications for Security and Privacy
14.5.2024
Binance Kazakhstan has been awarded the ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications, marking significant recognition for its robust information security and privacy management systems. These certifications, issued by the British Standards Institution after a thorough audit, affirm Binance’s compliance...
Tether CEO and Ripple CEO Clash Over USDT — Brad Garlinghouse Says ‘I Wasn’t Attacking Tether’
14.5.2024
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has responded to remarks made by Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, branding him as an “uninformed CEO” and accusing him of fostering uncertainty about stablecoin USDT amid a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigation into his company. In reply...
Rain Exchange Likely Exploited of $14.1 Million in Crypto 2 weeks ago: ZachXBT
14.5.2024
Rain cryptocurrency exchange experienced a potential exploit on April 29, resulting in the transfer of approximately $14.1 million worth of various cryptocurrencies to a new wallet under suspicious circumstances.
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Biden Orders Chinese-Backed Crypto Mining Firm to Divest Land Near US Missile Base
14.5.2024
President Joe Biden has issued an order that blocks Mineone Partners Ltd., a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining company, from owning land near Wyoming’s Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, which is a strategic missile base. This measure requires the divestment of land used for crypto mining...
Steven Nerayoff Calls out Joseph Lubin for Damaging Crypto Market
13.5.2024
Steven Nerayoff, a former adviser to the Ethereum network, has publicly denounced Joseph Lubin, co-founder of the Ethereum Project and the founder of Consensys, and other “bad actors” for their detrimental actions in the cryptocurrency market. In a tweet, Nerayoff clarifies that his dispute is...
Best Crypto to Buy Now May 13 – Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Pepe
13.5.2024
As cryptocurrency markets rebound ahead of a week packed with important US economic data releases, various meme coins are leading the pack, and might be the best crypto to buy now.
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Middle East-Focused Crypto Exchange, Rain, ‘Likely Exploited’ for $14.8 Million, Says Zachxbt
13.5.2024
The cryptocurrency exchange Rain, which focuses on the Middle East, was likely exploited for $14.8 million on April 29, according to online crypto investigator Zachxbt. Zachxbt says he traced the stolen funds to a bitcoin address with 137.9 bitcoins and an ethereum address holding 1,881 ether....
Lightspark CEO David Marcus: Lightning Network Will Become the World’s ‘Interoperability Neutral Settlement Layer’
13.5.2024
David Marcus, CEO of Lightspark, a company that offers lightning network (LN) related services, has stated that LN will become the “interoperability neutral settlement layer” for the world. Marcus declared that only Bitcoin is “neutral enough” to be implemented as...
Historian Yuval Noah Harari Expresses Skepticism About Bitcoin, Calls It ‘A Currency of Distrust’
13.5.2024
Last week at the BIS Innovation Summit 2024, Israeli historian, philosopher, and bestselling author Yuval Noah Harari shared his views on bitcoin and electronic currency. During his presentation, Harari emphasized his disapproval of bitcoin, stating it is its money “built...
Sens. Lummis, Wyden oppose Justice Dept. stance on Tornado Cash charges
13.5.2024
If the Justice Dept. prevails in the case against the cryptocurrency mixer, internet service providers and the post office may also be liable to transmitter requirements, they said
Belarusian President Claims Decline in US Dollar and Euro Use Globally
13.5.2024
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated that many nations are reconsidering their use of the U.S. dollar and euro due to recent global financial tensions. Speaking in Minsk, Lukashenko highlighted that this shift is not limited to Belarus and Russia, but is observed worldwide....
DEX volume rises: What does it indicate for BNB’s price?
13.5.2024
According to Artemis data, Binance’s BNB Chain decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume has spiked beyond $700 million for the first time since May 2. This rise in DEX volume is indicative of heightened user activity and involvement on the BNB Chain network. This climb in BNB Chain’s...
Gamestop Shares Surge 70% as Roaring Kitty Returns to Social Media
13.5.2024
Gamestop shares climbed by 70% today, representing the most significant gain since 2021, triggered by a mysterious social media post from Roaring Kitty, the figurehead of the earlier meme stock and Wall Street Bets craze. This sharp rise in the stock’s value occurred alongside pronounced...
Dogecoin: To the moon or risky bet? Institutional interest sparks debate
13.5.2024
Dogecoin, the meme-inspired cryptocurrency that has captured the attention of both retail investors and celebrities alike, is once again making headlines as reports emerge of significant purchases by institutional investors and high-profile individuals. This development has sparked speculation...
Polkadot faces market challenges: Investor concerns rise
13.5.2024
Polkadot (DOT), one of the leading blockchain platforms known for its interoperability and scalability features, has recently encountered challenges that have raised concerns among investors and enthusiasts. A combination of factors, including market volatility, network congestion, and regulatory...
Kraken challenges SEC’s definition in legal battle
13.5.2024
Kraken counters the Securities and Exchange Commission’s version of identifying legal investment deeds pertaining to transactions on the Kraken platform. This is regarding an appeal for nullifying a case introduced by the SEC. Kraken’s appeal focuses on a crucial differentiation between...