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Blockchain Security Firm CertiK Warns OKX IOS Users to Update After Flagging Vulnerability
20.12.2023
Image Source: Adobe Blockchain security firm, CertiK has urged OKX users on IOS devices to update the software to the latest version after it identified a vulnerability with the potential of causing data and asset losses. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the firm informed users of the discovery...
Ripple Obtains Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) License from Central Bank of Ireland
20.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Michal Šteflovič Blockchain payments firm Ripple has successfully obtained a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI). The news comes over a year after Ripple established an office in Dublin and applied for the license, aiming...
Binance Successfully Completes SOC 2 Type II Compliance Audit
20.12.2023
Source: DALL·E Binance has completed a comprehensive SOC 2 Type II compliance audit, aiming to further enhance cryptocurrency security. The crypto exchange Binance announced in a blog post that it had successfully undergone the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II compliance audit. This...
Hong Kong Authorities Block Two Crypto Websites Suspected of Fraud
20.12.2023
Source: Pixabay The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has issued a public warning regarding two crypto firms suspected of engaging in fraud. The watchdog has cautioned the public to be wary of “LonShiX” and “Bitbank (Global) Financial Holding Group,” both...
Economist Jim Rickards’ ‘Tumultuous’ and ‘Shocking’ Predictions: Global Recession and a New Banking Crisis to Ensue in 2024
20.12.2023
Jim Rickards, a famous economist and investment lawyer, has predicted a year of turmoil for global economies in 2024. According to Rickards, the U.S. Federal Reserve will be unable to pull off a soft landing scenario, prompting a global recession. Also, according to Rickards, a new banking crisis...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Dips to $42,475 Amid Big ETF Moves and Pre-Halving Mining Surge
20.12.2023
In a market where change is the only constant, Bitcoin (BTC) has witnessed a notable dip, currently trading at $42,471, down by nearly 1.50% on Wednesday. This movement comes amid significant developments in the crypto space, including the largest Wall Street evolution for Bitcoin ETFs in three...
China to Craft a Document for Web3 Development Involving NFTs, DApps, Cross-Chain, and Privacy Computing
20.12.2023
Image Source: Pexels The Chinese central government has revealed plans to create a strategic document to guide the development of China’s Web3 ecosystem. The document will support the growth of Web3 technologies such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and decentralized applications (DApps)...
Building a Post-Hype NFT Platform: An Interview with Galaxis Co-Founder Andras Kristof
20.12.2023
The rapidly evolving landscape of blockchain and cryptocurrency has long been taking over the art world. Once only available to a few, the disruption of the NFT industry through blockchain has made art, or ‘digital art’ accessible to everyone, far beyond the VIPs and the exclusives of...
Huge profits can be earned from Retik Finance (RETIK) and Solana (SOL) in 2024
20.12.2023
Solana (SOL) and Retik Finance (RETIK) have emerged as two must-buy cryptocurrencies ahead of the 2024 bull run. Both portray strong momentum as we close 2023, which suggests a potential pump in the coming year. Retik Finance (RETIK) has particularly been a hot topic within crypto social spaces...
Messari CEO Expects Bitcoin to Remain the Unstoppable “Godzilla of Finance” in 2024
20.12.2023
Source: Adobe Stock Messari CEO Ryan Selkis has likened Bitcoin (BTC) to the unstoppable “Godzilla of finance,” emphasizing its enduring position as the leader in the crypto market. In his annual report outlining the key trends within the crypto industry, the crypto boss said...
Ghana’s Securities Regulator Creates Taskforce to Build Capacity for Crypto Asset Oversight
20.12.2023
The Ghanaian securities regulator has established a task force which is expected to help it boost its capacity to regulate crypto assets. Ghanaian residents have continued to trade and invest in cryptocurrencies and this has forced the regulator to think of ways to protect crypto users. Gaining...
Scorpion Casino Starts Providing Holders a Passive Income With $100K Paid Out – Here’s Why You Don’t Want to Miss Out.
20.12.2023
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content. Scorpion Casino has started providing all $SCORP holders a passive income from revenues generated on its platform, with over $100K already paid. The project introduces a novel revenue-sharing model...
South Korean Supreme Court Jails $153m Crypto Fraudster for 10 Years
20.12.2023
Source: alswart/Adobe South Korea’s Supreme Court has jailed a crypto fraudster who amassed $153 million for 10 years, upholding a sentence handed out in February. The man, surnamed Ko, was the CEO of a crypto firm that called itself QRC Bank. He was convicted of defrauding some 5,400 crypto...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Rises 5.30% to $43,000 – Can It Sustain This Growth?
20.12.2023
In the dynamic world of digital currencies, Bitcoin (BTC) has once again made headlines with a remarkable surge, surpassing the $43,000 threshold. This leap contributes to a significant uptick in the global crypto market cap, which now stands at an impressive $1.61 trillion, marking a 3.82%...
ETHW Core Team Dissolved Just Weeks After Pleading for Funds to Maintain Servers
20.12.2023
The Ethereum Proof of Work (ETHW) core development organization has been dissolved to help the protocol achieve full autonomy. In late November, the ETHW team pleaded for $200,000 in funding to maintain servers and recruit part-time engineers. ETHW Core team’s development approach has been...
Best Crypto to Buy Now December 19 – Sei, Injective, VeChain
19.12.2023
Sei, Injective, and VeChain price momentum make them potential choices for the best cryptos to buy now, while new presales Sponge V2 and Bitcoin Minetrix gain their own momentum. Image by cryptonews.com. The SEI price has risen more than 50% over the past two days to reach a new all-time high. With...
Blockchain Association’s Employment of ‘Small Army’ of Former Security Officials Angers US Senator Elizabeth Warren
19.12.2023
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has criticized the Blockchain Association’s use of former security officials to push back against her attempts to link crypto to terrorism funding. Warren claimed that the ease with which U.S. officials can leave their positions in government to work as lobbyists shows...
7RCC Applies for an ESG-focused Spot Bitcoin ETF
19.12.2023
Source: iStock/pichet_w Asset manager 7RCC has formally submitted a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As detailed in the proposal filed on December 18, the ETF...
BloXroute To Reject All OFAC-listed Transactions, Sparks Censorship Debate
19.12.2023
Source: Pixabay BloXroute, a blockchain infrastructure company offering DeFi tools, has announced that its relays will begin declining transactions that include addresses listed under U.S. sanctions. “Effective immediately, all bloXroute relays will reject block bids if they contain OFAC...
UK Treasury Unveils Regulatory Framework for Digital Securities Sandbox
19.12.2023
Source: Pixabay The UK Treasury has revealed its regulatory framework for a Digital Securities Sandbox under the Financial Services and Markets Act. In a memo published on Monday, the UK Treasury explained that the purpose of these regulations is to establish a regulated setting, enabling both...