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Today in Crypto: SBF's Attorneys Ask for His 'Temporary Release', Bybit and OKX Exclude Sanctioned Russian Banks From Payment Options, Verified Scam Accounts Targeting Crypto Twitter are 'Out of Control'
28.8.2023
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Protocol Village: Binance Labs Invests in Delphinus, a Bet on Zero-Knowledge WebAssembly
28.8.2023
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades and announcements
Protocol Village: Binance Labs Invests in Delphinus, a Bet on Zero-Knowledge WebAssembly
28.8.2023
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades and announcements
Laos Cuts Power Supply To Crypto Mining Firms, Cites Production Concerns
28.8.2023
Electricite du Laos (EDL), the state-run power distribution company, has announced a major cut to crypto mining firms in the country, swerving from its pro-crypto stance since 2021.
According to local news reports, the country cites several reasons for the sudden decision ranging from electricity...
Binance extends support to BNB Smart Chain (BEP20)
28.8.2023
Binance has announced that it will support the network upgrade and hard fork of BNB Smart Chain. The starting time stated in the announcement is August 30, 2023, 7:30 UTC. Deposits and withdrawals will be suspended 15 minutes before that, to be resumed when the network is deemed stable...
Islamic finance and Web3 take stage at Istanbul Blockchain Week
28.8.2023
Istanbul Blockchain Week made some necessary modifications this year to reflect the change in the overall crypto market
Exclusive: Galxe Set To Launch a Permissionless Self-Sovereign Identity Infrastructure, Galxe Protocol
28.8.2023
In a confidential revelation to cryptonews, Galxe, a pioneering Web3 community development platform, has declared the imminent launch of the Galxe Protocol, a permissionless self-sovereign identity infrastructure set to reshape the landscape of digital identities....
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South Korean Crypto Exchanges Mandated to Maintain Reserve Funds of $2.3 Million
28.8.2023
South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges will be required to maintain a reserve fund of at least 3 billion won (approximately $2.3 million) in designated bank accounts starting September.
The new regulations for crypto exchanges are aimed at enhancing user protection in the event of unforeseen...
Layer 2 Solution Shibarium Resumes Asset Withdrawals on Bridge, Alleviating Previous Concerns
28.8.2023
Shibarium, the Layer 2 blockchain developed by the creators of memecoin Shiba Inu, is finally resuming token withdrawals via the bridge – a tool that transfers tokens across different networks....
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Ethereum's Daily Transaction Fees Hits 8-Month Low of $2.8M
28.8.2023
Ethereum's daily total transaction fees fell to 1,719 ETH ($2.8 million) on Sunday, the lowest single-day total since Dec. 26
Indian Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Firm Will Explore Blockchain Platforms and CBDCs
28.8.2023
Reliance Industries Ltd. is entering the world of blockchain and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), its Chairman and Asia's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, announced on Monday
Shytoshi Kusama shares scaling update for Shibarium
28.8.2023
Shibarium is live, said Shytoshi Kusama in a blog post. The community has started embracing the native blockchain already. There is a little question, though, about how far it will scale in the time to come. Shytoshi Kusama did not waste a second to address this aspect. They have gone on to inform...
PM Modi Advocates Global Framework for Crypto Regulation and Ethical AI at B20 Summit
28.8.2023
Speaking at the B20 Summit India 2023, organized by CII, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for a worldwide framework for cryptocurrencies and the ethical implementation of artificial intelligence (AI).
Modi, addressing the summit, which took place from August 25–27 in New Delhi...
Balancer Protocol Exploited for $900k Despite Prior Vulnerability Alert
28.8.2023
Decentralized finance protocol Balancer was exploited for nearly $900,000 on Sunday, a few days after a critical vulnerability was reported affecting a number of V2 pools.
Blockchain security expert Meier Dolev revealed the identity of the hacker who exploited the vulnerability. ...
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'Breakthrough growth' will be driven by Web3: HK financial secretary
28.8.2023
Paul Chan says that blockchain and Web3 tech will be responsible for the next big wave of growth in Hong Kong’s digital tech sector
Brazilian Soccer Star Ronaldinho Fails to Turn Up at ‘Crypto Scam’ Hearing
28.8.2023
The Brazilian football (soccer) icon Ronaldinho has failed to show at a parliamentary hearing on crypto pyramids, and could face jail time if he refuses to attend another hearing later this month.
Per Sport.es and Livecoins, the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies’ Financial Pyramids Committee...
NFT Sales Dip 14%, Yet Buyers Increase: Weekly Report Reveals $91 Million Traded
27.8.2023
According to the latest statistics, sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have taken a 14% dip compared to the preceding week, tallying up to $91.86 million in the past seven days. Interestingly, the count of purchasers rose by 38%; however, NFT transactions witnessed a decline of over 30% during...
Growing Use of AI in Making Web3 Games Hints at Accelerated Adoption of Blockchain — Cronos Labs MD
27.8.2023
The use of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) when launching Web3 games as well as developers’ emergence as experts at community management are some of the promising trends in blockchain gaming that can accelerate mass adoption, Ken Timsit, the managing director (MD) at Cronos Labs, has said. Timsit...
Blockchain Bettors Favor Vivek Ramaswamy Over Ron DeSantis as Strong Trump Challenger Post-GOP Debate
27.8.2023
During Wednesday's first debate for the 2024 U.S. Republican presidential nomination, candidates aimed to shift attention away from non-participating former President Donald Trump. Nevertheless, much of the spotlight remained on political newcomer Vivek Ramaswamy.
Former President Donald Trump...
DEA Duped: How a Crafty Crypto Scammer Outwitted the Agency and Made Off With $55K
26.8.2023
In a revealing report published on August 24, 2023, a significant oversight by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) was brought to light. In their endeavor to manage assets confiscated from a nefarious enterprise, the DEA mistakenly funneled funds to an unrelated scammer, falling prey to a notorious...