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Japanese Government, Central Bank Readying CBDC Legislation
30.1.2024
Japan is nearing the launch of its CBDC, the digital yen, with the government and central bank laying the legislative groundwork for a rollout. Neither the Bank of Japan (BoJ) nor the government has yet officially committed to a CBDC launch. However, the BoJ has recently sped up the development...
Stellar Development Foundation Votes to Delay Protocol 20 Upgrade Amid Bug Concerns
30.1.2024
The Stellar Development Foundation wishes to put a hold on the upcoming Protocol 20 upgrade of the Stellar blockchain network, originally scheduled for January 30. This decision follows the discovery of a bug that could impact the Soroban smart contract transactions. Stellar Development Foundation...
Bit.Store Elevates Crypto Payment Experience With Binance Pay Integration
29.1.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Main Takeaways: Bit.Store introduces Binance Pay for efficient crypto top-ups. Seamless integration offers a quick, secure method for BitStore cardholders. Collaboration reflects Bit.Store’s commitment to user-friendly crypto solutions. The partnership underscores...
Regulatory Clampdown — Alaska and Florida Order Binance US to Cease Operations
29.1.2024
A recent report indicates that regulatory authorities in Alaska and Florida have prohibited Binance US from operating within their jurisdictions. This development comes in the wake of Binance, along with its previous CEO Changpeng Zhao, reaching a plea agreement with the U.S. government. Alaska...
“A Calamity for Human Rights” – Robert F. Kennedy Jr to End CBDC Development if Elected President
29.1.2024
United States Presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr said a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) would lead to government control over personal finances and vowed to end all efforts towards its development. In a recent video posted on X (formerly Twitter), Kennedy highlighted his plans...
Stellar Delays Smart Contract Upgrade Following Bug Discovery
29.1.2024
The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has postponed its scheduled smart contract upgrade after discovering a bug in the upgrade. According to a recent announcement published by the Stellar Development Foundation, the Protocol 20 upgrade, originally slated for a Jan. 30 launch, was delayed...
Stellar's Foundation Supports Delay of Smart-Contracts Upgrade After Bug Found
28.1.2024
A bug identified on Jan. 25 was deemed to pose "little risk," but after receiving "robust feedback" from the blockchain's developer community, the Stellar Development Foundation opted to "disarm" its validators ahead of the Jan. 30 target date for the Protocol 20 upgrade
Gala MUSIC Launches on LBank Exchange: A New Era in Music Streaming and Blockchain Technology
27.1.2024
PRESS RELEASE. In an exciting development for music enthusiasts and blockchain aficionados alike, Gala MUSIC, a trailblazing decentralized music platform, has officially launched on LBank Exchange. This launch marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the music industry, intertwining...
Ripple Receives Permission to File Sur-Reply to Correct ‘Factual Mischaracterization’ by the SEC
26.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock Defense attorney and former federal prosecutor James K. Filan has revealed that Judge Sarah Netburn has granted Ripple blockchain’s request for a sur-reply. Sharing the development on X (formerly Twitter), Filan announced that the motion to file a “sur-reply has been...
Bitcoin Mining Rig Maker Canaan Secures $50 Million In Preferred Shares Sale
26.1.2024
Bitcoin (BTC) mining rig manufacturer, Canaan Inc has raised $50 million in a new funding round by selling preferred shares. The company disclosed the development in a recent filing at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stating that funds raised will be deployed to expand research...
Sygnum Bank Surpasses $40 Million in Strategic Funding Round
26.1.2024
Sygnum Bank has outperformed its funding expectations in a strategic growth round. The company’s focus now shifts to global expansion and further development of its regulated digital asset products. Sygnum Surges Past Funding Goals, Reaching $900 Million Valuation in Latest Round Digital...
Ethereum Dencun Upgrade Timelines Shared For Sepolia and Holesky Testnets – Mainnet Next?
25.1.2024
Source: Ethereum Protocol Support Team The highly anticipated Ethereum hard fork Dencun is gearing up for its testnet debut on Sepolia and Holesky in the upcoming weeks. Confirming this development in a recent blog post, the Ethereum Protocol Support Team stated that the latest upgrade to the smart...
Charles Hoskinson Predicts 2024 Will Be the Biggest Year of Growth for Cardano
25.1.2024
Cardano’s co-founder Charles Hoskinson has projected 2024 as the biggest year for massive growth in the network’s ecosystem. In a recent broadcast released for the community, Hoskinson noted that it will be a year for growth while highlighting development roadmaps, integrations and strategies to...
Polygon Introduces ‘AggLayer,’ Aims to Simplify Blockchain Integration Across Platforms
25.1.2024
Polygon Labs plans to release “AggLayer,” a new blockchain aggregation layer, in February. This development aims to enhance interoperability across blockchain platforms. According to Polygon’s recent blog, AggLayer is designed as a centralized protocol that aggregates zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs...
Bitfarms Expands Mining Operations With New 100 MW Facility in Paraguay, Aiming for 21 EH/s Capacity by Year End
24.1.2024
On Wednesday, Bitfarms, a bitcoin mining enterprise listed on the U.S. stock market, revealed the successful acquisition of a new site in Yguazu, Paraguay, earmarked for a 100 megawatt (MW) mining facility. This development is part of Bitfarms’ ambitious plan to escalate its capacity to...
Socket Retrieves $2.3M in ETH Following Bungee Bridge Exploit
23.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock/Roman Samokhin Interoperable blockchain network Socket has announced the retrieval of 1,032 Ether tokens worth $2.3 million. Announcing this development on X (formerly Twitter), the protocol revealed that these digital funds were linked to the January 16 Bungee Bridge exploit...
Pontem Announces AI-powered Crypto Chatbot Following $6 Million Seed Funding Round
23.1.2024
Product development studio Pontem is launching an AI-powered chatbot dubbed Pontem.ai capable of operating like a “full-scale AI crypto assistant.” A crypto trader’s best friend According to a press release from Pontem on Tuesday, the chatbot can answer questions on emerging news...
Crypto Mystery Deepens with 21,000 Ordinal Inscriptions Airdropped in Enigmatic Bitcoin Game
23.1.2024
In a mysterious development, someone has airdropped 21,000 digital inscriptions, known as RSICs, to the Bitcoin Ordinals community as part of a Bitcoin game promotion. The message on one of the inscriptions suggests a “technological arms race” related to securing a bag of runes has begun, and...
Crypto Prices Stabilize as SEC Approval of ETFs Ends Speculation and Reduces Volatility: Fineqia
23.1.2024
Bitcoin’s price has stabilized, closing the week at around $41,600, experiencing a marginal 0.4% decline compared to the previous week’s closing value of approximately $41,750. The reduced volatility can be attributed to the recent approval of ETFs by the SEC, putting an end...
Manta Network Faces Money Laundering Allegations After Recovering From DDoS Attack
19.1.2024
Zero-knowledge L2 blockchain Manta Network has been accused of money laundering in South Korea shortly after the blockchain was hit by a DDoS attack. In an X post published on January 18th, user @Definalist noted that 2 million MANTA tokens were transferred to the personal wallet of Manta’s...