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Avalanche Foundation Embraces Meme Coin Culture With $100 Million Fund (edited)
25.1.2024
The Avalanche Foundation has created a $100 million meme coin fund to promote culture and engagement within the Avalanche ecosystem. Image by AdriaVidal, Adobe Stock. On January 23, the nonprofit organization behind the Avalanche blockchain network announced a $100 million fund to support meme...
Ransomware and Darknet Markets Top List For Most Prominent Crypto Crimes
25.1.2024
A new report from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis found that crypto related crimes decreased in 2023. While notable, findings also show that ransomware and darknet market activity involving cryptocurrency increased considerably. Eric Jardine, cybercrime research lead for Chainalysis, told...
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...
SBF-Connected Billionaire Joe Lewis Pleads Guilty to Insider Trading Charges
25.1.2024
Billionaire Joe Lewis, who has connections to FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, pleaded guilty to insider trading charges in Manhattan federal court on Wednesday. Lewis is facing extensive prison time Lewis pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud and two counts...
Worldcoin to Launch New Orb Which Looks “Similar to an Apple Product”: Report
25.1.2024
Worldcoin is seeking to release a new version of its futuristic-looking Orb device. Alex Blania, CEO and co-founder of Tools for Humanity, the company behind Worldcoin, told TechCrunch that the new Orb will resemble an Apple product. “The new orb is coming and the next iterations will look...
SEC Chair Gensler Tempers Enthusiasm Over Ethereum ETF Applications
25.1.2024
Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has downplayed the possibility of Ethereum ETF applications being approved in the near future. In a media briefing on January 24th, Gensler clarified that the recent approval Bitcoin ETFs by the agency was exclusive to Bitcoin. This...
Swan Bitcoin Unveils Mining Unit as Parent Company Prepares to Go Public
25.1.2024
The mining business aims to reach 8 EH/s mining power and already has 4.5 EH/s operational after starting the unit in the summer of 2023
Ozys’ Former Chief Security Officer Allegedly Weakened Security of Network Weeks Before $81.5M Hack
25.1.2024
Source: Pixabay South Korean blockchain network Ozys has made a damning revelation in the aftermath of its January 1, 2024 platform hack. In a January 25 Medium blog post, Ozys CEO Jinhan Choi clarified that the breach was not a result of overlooked security measures on their part. Rather, it was...
Crypto for Advisors: Unlocking Crypto Custody
25.1.2024
As a financial advisor, it is crucial to understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to crypto custody. Instead, the most suitable solution depends on your client’s specific needs, goals, and risk appetite
Crypto Firm XBTO Loses Headline Sponsorship Deal with Messi’s Inter Miami CF
25.1.2024
XBTO has officially lost its place as Inter Miami FC’s headline sponsor, with cruise liner Royal Caribbean taking the crypto firm’s place. “A significant moment in authentic partnership” Royal Caribbean confirmed the news in a press release this week, stating that the company will “make its mark...
EchoLink Launchpad on LBank Ends With Over 130M USDT in Investment, $ECHO Set for Listing
25.1.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Following the triumph of its third Launchpad initiative with ACGN Protocol, LBank has accomplished yet another milestone by concluding its fourth Launchpad event featuring EchoLink. This innovative project marks a significant breakthrough in Decentralized Physical Infrastructure...
Underground Chinese Crypto Market Thriving + More Crypto News
25.1.2024
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In today’s edition: Underground Crypto Market in China is Thriving Aptos’ On-Chain Data Capabilities Expand with Integration of Dune, Nansen, and More...
Binance’s Zhao Faces US Travel Constraints, UAE Return Postponed
25.1.2024
Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s request to travel from the US to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for personal reasons has been denied by a US federal judge, a recent court filing has revealed. The request, filed on January 23 and related to the “hospitalization...
Protocol Village: Space and Time Rolls Out Open-Source GPU Acceleration Framework 'Blitzar'
25.1.2024
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 25-31
FSB Reveals 2024 Roadmap for Crypto Regulations and Cross-Border Payments
25.1.2024
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has released its 2024 roadmap with plans to steer crypto regulations, cross-border payments, and broader issues in global finance. The international financial body created by the G20 revealed its plans for the current year. The main focus revolves around...
WEF Panelists: Blockchain’s ‘Killer Use Case’ Might Be Tracking AI Model Data Bias
25.1.2024
Using blockchain to stamp out biases in artificial intelligence models might turn out to be the technology’s “killer user case,” executives attending the World Economic Forum in Davos have said. The blockchain firm Casper Labs and the computer giant IBM have partnered to create an...
BlackBerry Warns Mexican Bank and Crypto Firms on Potential Security Threat
25.1.2024
BlackBerry has flagged a potential threat to Mexican banks and cryptocurrency platforms based on hackers’ attempt to deliver a modern version of Allakore RAT. In a Jan 24 report, BlackBerry’s Research and Intelligence Team raised concerns about a threat actor targeting financial institutions...
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...
Austria’s RLB NÖ-Wien Bank Allows Crypto Trading Using Bitpanda Tech
25.1.2024
Austrian cooperative bank Raiffeisenlandesbank Niederösterreich-Wien (RLB NÖ-Wien) is allowing clients to trade digital assets using their banking apps using Bitpanda infrastructure starting from today. Bitpanda says that a large traditional bank such as RLB NÖ-Wien embracing digital assets is...
Missed Solana? Retik Finance is the only option, reckons Expert
25.1.2024
In cryptocurrency investment, missing out on a significant surge can be disheartening. The recent meteoric rise of Solana has undoubtedly caught the attention of investors worldwide, leaving many wondering if they’ve missed the boat. However, seasoned experts in the crypto space believe that...