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Australian Federal Court Rules Against Block Earner for Unlicensed Financial Services Conduct
9.2.2024
An Australian federal court has determined that fintech company Block Earner engaged in unlicensed financial services conduct by offering its crypto-backed Earner product. The Federal Court finds fintech company Block Earner engaged in unlicensed financial services conduct when offering...
Former British Finance Minister Denies Crypto Lobbying Allegations
9.2.2024
The UK’s former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lord Philip Hammond, has denied allegations that he may have been illegally lobbying for crypto company Copper. Hammond currently Chairs the Switzerland-based crypto firm. He has had the appointment since January last year after first serving as...
Steven Waterhouse, CEO of Orchid Labs, on DePIN, AI, Decentralized VPNs, and Fighting for Internet Freedom | Ep. 307
9.2.2024
Cryptonews’ Matt Zahab recently sat down with Steven Waterhouse, CEO and co-founder of Orchid Labs, an open-sourced, decentralized marketplace for Internet services that aims to provide the building blocks for a better, freer Internet. In a wide-ranging, exclusive interview, the CEO discussed:...
Republican Senators Pen Scathing Letter to Gensler for “Unethical” Handling of DEBT Box Case
9.2.2024
A group of Republican senators criticized United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler over the federal agency’s “unethical” handling of the DEBT Box case in a February 7 letter. Republican Senators Argue SEC’s Tactics Were “Unethical” Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY)...
Blockchain Industry Groups Call EIA’s Moves on Bitcoin Mining as ‘politically Motivated’
9.2.2024
Two blockchain industry groups have called the US Energy Department’s mandatory data collection from crypto mining operators as “politically motivated campaign.” Texas Blockchain Council president Lee Bratcher and Chamber of Digital Commerce CEO Perianne Boring presented an industry statement...
UN Expert Panel Investigate $3B Worth North Korean Crypto Cyberattacks: Report
9.2.2024
An independent United Nations jury of sanctions monitors is conducting a probe into North Korea’s involvement in $3 billion worth cyberattacks on crypto firms. According to an unpublished UN report reviewed by Reuters, the monitors accused the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)...
Deepfakes Accelerating Crypto Scams on Twitter + More Crypto News
9.2.2024
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 edition: Deepfakes Accelerate Cryptocurrency Scams Bitpanda Removes All Deposit and Withdrawal Fees Public Miners Stock Up BTC Reserves __________ Deepfake...
UK’s Fraud Intelligence Unit Shuts Down 43 Possible Crypto Phishing Websites
9.2.2024
UK authorities have announced that the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) blocked 43 possible crypto phishing websites. A recent official Commissioner’s Update disclosed reports in diverse fields including potential fraudulent activities with bad actors impersonating popular blockchain-based...
Solana Price Prediction as TVL Crosses $1.8B for First Time Since 2022 – What’s Next for SOL?
9.2.2024
The total value locked (TVL) on the Solana network has crossed $1.8 billion for the first time since 2022, according to data on DeFiLlama. Activity on Solana has been steadily rising since the end of last year, but the blockchain is still way off its all-time high (ATH) of $10.03 billion TVL,...
Polygon announces Type-1 upgrade to the zkEVM prover
9.2.2024
Polygon Labs, in partnership with Toposware, has revolutionized technology by introducing a Type 1 Prover that utilizes the zkEVM polygon. Such phenomenal advancements in blockchain technology enable any EVM chain to transition into a ZK L2 network and is integrated into the entire Polygon...
Deloitte’s NFT tool adaptable with the Astar zkEVM blockchain
9.2.2024
Deloitte Tohmatsu Group’s NFT development tool is compatible with the Astar zkEVM blockchain, which is administered by Stake Technologies Pte. Ltd (Astar Network) and Startale Labs Pte. Ltd (Startale Labs). Astar zkEVM uses Ethereum’s Layer 2 technology with zero-knowledge proof...
Kenya Advances Toward Digital Asset Hub Ambition With Virtual Assets Bill – Kenya Blockchain Association
9.2.2024
The Blockchain Association of Kenya (BAK) is reportedly on the verge of launching a community-led draft bill, a significant stride towards its objective of transforming Kenya into a hub for digital assets. BAK has expressed its intention to integrate feedback from stakeholders into a revised draft....
AI Tokens are Back in the Limelight – Meme Coin Investors Scoop Up Scotty the AI Before the Presale Ends
9.2.2024
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content. Scotty the AI ($SCOTTY) is a new meme coin that has both utility and purpose integrated into its framework. In a market characterized by hype and speculation, $SCOTTY stands out with advanced...
Solana (SOL) Transaction Volume Hits 1-Year High as Memecoin Activity Booms
9.2.2024
  Solana (SOL), a high-performance blockchain platform, has reached a significant milestone with its transaction volume surging to a one-year high. Memecoin activity has been one of the driving factors behind this surge, but can any of the Solana memecoins keep up with Meme Mogul’s token...
Analyst on X predicts new Solana rival priced at $0.11 will hit $19 by 2024, what’s cooking?
9.2.2024
  The world of cryptocurrencies is constantly evolving, and new projects often emerge with ambitious goals and innovative solutions. One such project that has been gaining attention in recent times is Retik Finance (RETIK), which is being hailed as a potential rival to the popular blockchain...
Hashgraph Association Partners With Saudi Government to Launch Deep Tech Venture Studio
9.2.2024
The Hashgraph Association, a nonprofit organization based in Switzerland, announced on Feb. 7 that it had partnered with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment to launch a deep tech venture studio. The venture studio’s objective is to assist both Saudi and foreign companies develop innovative...
Bitcoin Surges Past $45,000 as Miner Selling Pressure Eases: CryptoQuant
8.2.2024
Bitcoin has surged over 4% in the past 24 hours, edging closer to the $45,000 threshold for the first time since mid-January. At the time of reporting, Bitcoin was trading at approximately $44,800, marking a 4.6% increase within the day and a notable 6.3% surge over the past week. While the influx...
Crypto Enthusiasts and Investors Turn Their Attention to Rebel Satoshi Presale: What’s Driving the Interest?
8.2.2024
TLDR Rebel Satoshi ($RBLZ) is a brand-new memecoin project in the cryptocurrency space that is challenging paradigms and bringing a genuine financial decentralization philosophy to its vibrant community. The cornerstone of Rebel Satoshi‘s goal is $RBLZ, which rewards its Rebel community...
Is It Too Late to Buy Celestia? TIA Airdrop Keeps Rising as Green Crypto Goes Viral
8.2.2024
As Celestia (TIA) pumps to fresh record highs above $20 with ongoing demand for the token from airdrop farmers, some investors are asking if it’s too late to buy Celestia. At current levels above $20.30, TIA is up nearly 10x from its November 2023 lows around $2.20. Celestia, a recently...
On-Chain Domains Expand Usability of Web2 Platforms
8.2.2024
Just as the internet advanced with the evolution of the Domain Name System (DNS) – which turns domain names into IP addresses – the crypto sector is undergoing a similar transition with the implementation of on-chain domain names. What are On-chain Domains? Sandy Carter, COO and Head of Business...