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NFT Sales Slide 9.91% Continuing a 6-Week Downtrend Despite Rising Crypto Prices
1.10.2023
Sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have slid once more this week, dipping to 9.91% below the preceding week’s figures. Data reveals that in the span from September 24 to October 1, 2023, around $72,767,450 worth of NFT sales have been logged, marking the latest seven-day stretch. NFT Sales...
Bitcoin Ordinal Inscriptions Cool Down After Historic Peak
1.10.2023
Bitcoin Ordinal inscriptions have tapered off markedly since September 24, 2023, following a historic peak on September 15. This deceleration emerges as inscriptions nestled within the Bitcoin blockchain verge on the notable 35 million milestone. A Look at Bitcoin’s Recent Inscription Decline...
‘I Won’t Tell if You Don’t’ — SEC Unearths Alleged Scheme by Do Kwon to Fabricate Terra Transactions
1.10.2023
In the wake of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) call to depose Terraform Labs creator and former CEO Do Kwon, the SEC unveiled an alleged exchange between him and his former associate Daniel Shin. The ex-Terra boss reportedly claimed he could fabricate transactions on...
Brazil rolls out blockchain-based digital ID
30.9.2023
Brazil is launching its new national identity program powered by blockchain technology. Rio de Janeiro, Goiás, and Paraná will be the first states to issue identification documents on-chain
Leased proof-of-stake (LPoS), explained
30.9.2023
This article provides a deep dive into leased proof-of-stake (LPoS), establishing how it works, its benefits, key features and its role in blockchains
Paypal Selects Crypto.com as ‘Preferred Exchange’ for PYUSD Stablecoin
30.9.2023
Paypal has chosen Crypto.com as the “preferred exchange” for its recently launched stablecoin issued by the blockchain company Paxos. The partnership with the trading platform seeks to prop the U.S. dollar-pegged cryptocurrency which has already listed the coin and provides liquidity for...
Israel Land Authority Examines Real Estate Tokenization Applications
30.9.2023
The Israel Land Authority has called for blockchain experts to determine the different applications of distributed ledger technology in real estate. Implementing this technology could ostensibly present several advantages compared to traditional real estate transactions, which are qualified...
Hashgraph Association in Blockchain Adoption Drive Partnership With Tunisia-Based Dar Blockchain
30.9.2023
The Hashgraph Association and Dar Blockchain recently said they will be working “to nurture projects, facilitate growth, and profoundly shape the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) technology landscape.” The two entities said they hope to achieve the set objectives via meetups...
Buenos Aires to Bring Blockchain-Based Digital ID to Millions of Citizens
30.9.2023
The city of Buenos Aires has announced that it will roll out a blockchain-based, privacy-focused digital ID wallet starting in October. The Quarkid project, previously known as Tangoid, will allow its users to download a “self-sovereign” wallet to hold their birth and marriage...
Google Cloud Is A Validator on Polygon’s PoS Network
30.9.2023
Google Cloud joins Polygon’s Proof-of-Stake (PoS) network as one of its decentralized validators.
In a Sept 29 announcement, the tech giant will become one of the 100+ validators that helps secure the blockchain leveraging Google's reputation for security services in several areas.
Per...
Four More Arrests Made in JPEX Crypto Exchange Probe, Total Detentions Now at 18
30.9.2023
In a recent development, police in Hong Kong and Macau have apprehended four more individuals linked to the ongoing JPEX crypto exchange case, as reported by the South China Morning Post on Friday.
Of the four arrests, two took place in Hong Kong, while Macau Police made the remaining two. This...
CFTC Indicts Mosaic Exchange Founder for Running Fraudulent Crypto Operations
29.9.2023
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced a civil enforcement action against a crypto trading platform called Mosaic Exchange Limited and its owner, Sean Michael.
In a press release dated September 27, the CFTC disclosed that the Pennsylvania-based limited liability company...
3AC’s Su Zhu Apprehended in Singapore on Flee Attempt
29.9.2023
Su Zhu the founder of bankrupt crypto hedge fund, Three Arrows Capital has been arrested in Singapore while embarking on an attempt to flee according to reports.
According to a disclosure made by Teneo, the fund's liquidator, Zhu was detained at the Changi airport on Friday after a committal order...
Bitcoin’s Hashrate Holds Steady Above 400 EH/s Amid Sky-High Network Difficulty
29.9.2023
Amid the soaring network difficulty, Bitcoin’s hashrate remains resilient, firmly holding above the 400 exahash per second (EH/s) frontier. A total of 43 mining pools channel their hashpower at the Bitcoin blockchain, yet, it’s Foundry USA’s pool that ruled the roost this...
Arbitrum Foundation Eyes Japanese Market for Ethereum Layer 2 Expansion
29.9.2023
Today, the Arbitrum Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting Arbitrum, an Ethereum Layer 2 network, announced a strategic partnership with protocol studio Fracton Ventures.
The collaboration seeks to establish Arbitrum's footprint in Japan, an outcome to be achieved through the launch...
Zumo First to Integrate Tech Requirements of FCA’s New Financial Promotion Regime for Crypto Assets
29.9.2023
Digital asset-as-a-service platform Zumo has become the first cryptocurrency platform to integrate the financial promotions technical flow design laid out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
In June, the FCA published rules on financial promotions for cryptoassets, which will have effect...
Georgia Lists Nine Tech Providers Including Ripple and Bitt For its Next Stage CBDC Pilot
29.9.2023
The National Bank of Georgia (NBG) has shortlisted nine companies to compete as technology partners for the nation's central bank digital currency (CBDC) project dubbed Digital GEL.
The national bank of the Caucasian nation announced Thursday that it will introduce “a Limited Access Live Pilot...
Cogwise is The New AI Crypto Project Providing Traders with Accurate Insights
29.9.2023
Those seeking the hottest pioneering cryptos should not miss Cogwise, a new artificial intelligence (AI) coin equipping traders with never-seen-before tools, processes, and technologies.
With the prevalent AI boom continuing to capture attention, projects blurring the lines between crypto and...
SBI works with UAE’s TradeFinex to set up joint crypto venture in Japan
29.9.2023
SBI Holdings will work with UAE firm TradeFinex on a Japanese joint venture aimed at boosting adoption of its enterprise blockchain platform running on the XDC Network
Epic Games Trims Workforce by 16% Due to Unrealistic Metaverse Revenue Projections
29.9.2023
Epic Games, the creator of Battle Royale Smash, Fortnite, is cutting off approximately 830 staff, or 16% of its workforce, as it looks to reduce its costs and create a viable financial ecosystem for the company.
On Thursday, CEO Tim Sweeney confirmed this in a memo later in a blog post....