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Binance Q3 report appraises crypto market as ‘challenging’ amid high interest rates
19.10.2023
The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange painted a somber picture of the market, with occasional bright spots for individual players
Stablecoins Built on Bitcoin — Lightning Labs Launches Taproot Assets Mainnet Alpha
19.10.2023
Lightning Labs has released the mainnet alpha of its Taproot Assets daemon, advancing the project that seeks to enable stablecoins and other token assets on the Bitcoin blockchain. The software provides developers with tools to begin issuing and managing assets on Bitcoin and integrating them with...
Unauthorized Crypto Custody: BaFin Cautions Consumers About MEXC
19.10.2023
Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has warned consumers about the crypto exchange MEXC, saying it is offering crypto-related financial services “without the authorization.”
“BaFin investigates the company MEXC,” the title of the warning published on the German regulator’s...
FTX General Counsel gives Damning Testimony against Bankman-Fried in SBF Trial
19.10.2023
The trial against Sam Bankman-Fried continued in Manhattan federal court Thursday when Can Sun, FTX's former general counsel, took the witness stand.
The prosecution presented a robust direct examination of the Yale-educated Sun, who served as general counsel for FTX from August 2021 through...
BitPanda Secures Virtual Asset Service Provider License in Norway, Pioneering European Exchange
19.10.2023
Bitpanda, the largest European cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that it has secured a license to offer virtual asset services (VASP) in Norway, expanding its regulatory approvals.
On October 19, the Vienna-based cryptocurrency exchange, Bitpanda, announced the latest milestone on...
Bank of Finland Initiates Development of Finnish Instant Payment Solution Aligned with European Standards
19.10.2023
The Bank of Finland (BOF) has taken the lead in spearheading the development of a Finnish instant payment solution that aligns with European standards.
During this year's fifth Euro and economy publication event on October 19, Tuomas Välimäki, a member of the Governing Council of the European...
Blockchain Brawlers Enters Fortnite's Home - Launches on Epic Games Store to 230 Million Gamers Globally
19.10.2023
Web3 ecosystem for gaming Worldwide Asset Exchange (WAX) announced that its blockchain-based, wrestling-themed non-fungible token (NFT) game Brawlers has launched on the major digital distribution platform Epic Games Store (EGS) — becoming available to more than 230 million PC gamers worldwide....
Base announces shifting test network from Goerlito Sepolia
19.10.2023
Base is moving the test network from Goerli to Sepolia. The objective is fairly simple: Base wants to create a unified ecosystem and foster an environment for app development. Meaning, it is more than just a technical requirement to make the shift. Creating a more unified ecosystem is an attempt...
Today in Crypto: Quantstamp Reveals DeFi Protection Product That Reimburses Losses, Polygon Proposes Protocol Council, Bitdeer Announces $2 Million Share Repurchase Program
19.10.2023
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Read More: Today in Crypto: Quantstamp Reveals DeFi Protection Product That Reimburses Losses, Polygon Proposes Protocol Council...
Coinbase Chooses Ireland as Main European Hub as Regulatory Pressure Continues in the US
19.10.2023
Digital asset exchange Coinbase is set to become a dominant player in the European market following the announcement of Ireland as its crypto hub in the continent.
The exchange unveiled plans on Oct 19 to make the country its operational and regulatory hub within the European Union (EU)...
Solana is likely to exit the bearish sentiments
19.10.2023
Solana has published its report for the third quarter of 2023, showing signs that it may eventually exit bearish sentiments in the coming days. Key metrics show that the circulating market cap has increased by nearly 17% on a Q-o-Q basis, as has the revenue in USD and SOL. Further strengthening...
Binance France Director Steps Down Amid Ongoing Senior Leadership Exits
19.10.2023
Binance France's general manager has decided to step down from her role after one year and six months, adding her name to the list of senior executives to leave the largest crypto exchange this year....
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Can we safely turbocharge asset swapping across exchanges by going off-chain?
19.10.2023
In the realm of blockchain technology, the quest for a higher transaction per second (TPS) rate is considered paramount for the continued success of any project. Similarly, the allure of accelerated asset swapping across different exchanges is undeniable; however, the intrinsic mechanisms of block...
Querio: The Daring Upstart on a Mission to Revolutionize Decentralized Search
19.10.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Imagine a new internet era with Querio, an ambitious decentralized search engine revolutionizing Web3 exploration. With lightning speed, pinpoint accuracy, and unwavering privacy, Querio serves as a portal to the decentralized technology universe, challenging the status quo...
India state refiner HPCL uses blockchain to verify purchase orders
19.10.2023
Hindustan Petroleum, one of India’s largest oil and gas companies, is launching a blockchain system to enable automated verification of purchase orders
Avalanche Blockchain Developer Looks to Expand in India, Hires Key Positions
19.10.2023
Ava Labs, the crypto firm supporting the Avalanche blockchain, is reportedly having plans to partner with Indian government agencies and institutions to expand its operations and help build applications on Avalanche (AVA).
As a part of its expansion plans, the firm has hired Devika Mittal of...
Chainalysis Highlights Flawed Analysis in Assessing Crypto's Role in Terror Financing
19.10.2023
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has raised concerns over the accuracy of recent reports regarding the extent of cryptocurrency's role in terrorist financing.
Following the recent Hamas attack in Israel, there has been increased scrutiny of how terrorist groups might be utilizing...
Aptos Resumes Network Activities After Five Hours; OKX and Upbit Temporarily Halt Transactions
19.10.2023
Layer 1 blockchain Aptos has announced normalcy to its operations following a five-hour outage that impacted trading activities including a temporary suspension from two exchanges.
The company disclosed a return to the status quo via a social media post on X (Twitter).
“The issue has since been...
Central African Republic Arrests Crypto ‘Rug Pull’ Mastermind as Associates ‘Flee Country’
19.10.2023
Police in the Central African Republic think they have captured one of the alleged masterminds behind an apparent rug pull that left “hundreds” of citizens out of pocket.
Investors, including high-level politicians, senior civil servants, and traders, say that the operators of a fast-growing...
Aptos resumes operation after 5-hour outage that 'impacted' transactions
19.10.2023
Aptos suffered a five-hour outage, coincidentally in the same week that the network launched this time last year