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South Korean Crypto Murder Case Takes New Twist – Suspect: ‘My Confession Was False’
25.8.2023
A bizarre South Korean crypto-related murder case has taken a new twist, with one of the chief suspects telling a court his initial confession was “false.”
The case revolves around a woman who was apparently abducted from a busy street in Seoul’s affluent Gangnam District in March this year.
The...
Stateless Blockchains: The Future, or Just a Mirage?
25.8.2023
In an article released today by a16zcrypto, researchers Miranda Christ and Joseph Bonneau shed light on the intricate challenges of implementing stateless blockchains. Their extensive research delves deep into the complexities of the topic, offering a fresh perspective that promises to shape...
Founders of Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash Accused of Laundering $1 Billion
24.8.2023
The founders of the cryptocurrency mixing service Tornado Cash were charged Thursday with allegedly helping to launder more than $1 billion in digital currency, including funds taken by North Korean hackers. Department of Justice: ‘You Can’t Hide From Us Behind a Keyboard — Whether You’re a Hacker...
Can KYC and Permissionless Money Co-exist? Not According to This Crypto Influencer
24.8.2023
In light of the recent arrest of the founders of Tornado Cash, a decentralized private payments protocol built on top of the Ethereum network that severs the link between sending and receiving wallets, some are questioning whether Know Your Customer (KYC) laws and permissionless money can co-exist....
Worldcoin Faces Global Regulatory Hurdles Amid Expansion
24.8.2023
Recent developments around Worldcoin have reignited discussions on data privacy and the ethical implications of personal identification. The project's audacious goal to grant everyone on Earth a biometrically verified digital ID has captured attention globally—and not always in a good way.
With...
UK Plans To Ban Crypto Cold Calls, Seeks Public Opinion For Evaluation On Businesses
24.8.2023
The UK government is evaluating the impact of a potential financial services cold call ban on businesses and private enterprises.
As part of its plans to minimize the risk to consumers in the economy, the UK Treasury has issued a consultation paper to poll citizens on the perceived impact of...
Base Commits to Decentralization, Collective Growth of The Optimism Collective’s L2 Ecosystem
24.8.2023
The US’s largest cryptocurrency exchange and the largest publicly traded crypto company in the world Coinbase just released a blog post emphasizing its commitment to respecting the principles of decentralization relating to its newly launched layer-2 Ethereum scaling protocol Base.
Base,...
Logan Paul Promised To Repay Crypto Victims $1.3 Million, Tracker Shows It’s Not Happening
24.8.2023
Logan Paul’s NFT-based, play-to-earn “game” CryptoZoo never showed up after a botched preliminary launch in 2021, securing Paul a class-action lawsuit and furious investors waiting for the $1.3 million he promised as compensation. It’s been six months, though. Instead of continuing to wait quietly...
FTX Bankruptcy: Daily Legal Costs Mount to $1.5 Million, Raising Concerns Among Creditors
24.8.2023
The FTX bankruptcy saga has taken an alarming turn as daily legal expenses surge to a staggering $1.5 million, with creditors now sounding the alarm.
Lawyers and other bankruptcy professionals are racking up these costs while dissecting the remains of the major crypto exchange, CoinDesk reported...
After GOP Debate, Blockchain Bettors See Ramaswamy as Most Formidable Trump Challenger
24.8.2023
Betting lines didn’t change much as a result of Wednesday’s debate, but the Bitcoin-friendly entrepreneur has edged out Florida governor Ron Desantis this past week in the GOP’s race for second place
Pantera Capital Predicts Bitcoin to Skyrocket to $148,000 Post-2024 Halving
24.8.2023
In a recent “Blockchain Letter” to investors, published on August 22, Pantera Capital — a venture capital firm headed by Dan Morehead — has projected that the price of bitcoin (BTC) could soar to $147,843 per coin following the 2024 halving. The firm employed...
11 benefits blockchain explorers offer both individuals and companies
24.8.2023
Offering both big-picture and detailed views of transactions, blockchain explorers are a powerful tool for both individuals and companies
Coinbase, in Uncharted Territory as Public Company Running Blockchain, Pledges Neutrality
24.8.2023
The U.S. crypto exchange’s ‘Base Neutrality Principles’ are a series of guidelines aimed at maintaining a decentralized and neutral blockchain, according to a blog post
Crypto Lender Ledn Partners With Parallel To Offer Fiat-Free Real Estate Purchases in Cayman Islands
24.8.2023
On August 24, Cryptocurrency lender Ledn partnered with Cayman's top crypto real estate broker, Parallel, to allow crypto investors to buy Cayman Islands real estate using digital assets.
The alliance opens up a new way for crypto investors to avoid the need to convert to fiat or sell their crypto...
EXCLUSIVE: Crypto Lender Ledn Partners With Parallel To Offer Fiat-Free Real Estate Purchases in Cayman Islands
24.8.2023
On August 24, Cryptocurrency lender Ledn partnered with Cayman's top crypto real estate broker, Parallel, to allow crypto investors to buy Cayman Islands real estate using digital assets.
The alliance opens up a new way for crypto investors to avoid the need to convert to fiat or sell their crypto...
Central African Republic Plan To Tokenize Land And Natural Resources
24.8.2023
The Central African Republic has rolled out plans to tokenize its land and natural assets as the country seeks more adoption around its blockchain projects.
According to the announcement on X (Twitter), the country will expand the utility of its Sango blockchain project to include citizenship...
Nvidia's Earnings: Could it Be a Catalyst for Movement in AI-Linked Crypto Tokens?
24.8.2023
Shares of the major American chipmaker Nvidia (NVDA) rose in premarket trading on Thursday after the company revealed significantly stronger earnings than expected for the second quarter.
According to the report, Nvidia’s earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter came in at $2.7, significantly...
Binance Warns of Escalating Pig Butchering Scams – What's Going On?
24.8.2023
The number of 'pig butchering scam' cases reported to Binance has increased by 100.5% from 2022 to date, the exchange said.
Binance warned that the number of reported pig butchering scam cases doubled over the past year.
Scammers are drawn to whatever is gaining popularity: "Wherever there’s...
Blockchain Can Help Facilitate ‘Direct Connections’ Between Users and Hotels — Staynex’s Bernard Lau
24.8.2023
Using blockchain can potentially minimize intermediary expenses incurred by players in the hospitality industry because the technology makes it possible to facilitate direct connections between users and hotels, Bernard Lau, CEO of Staynex and LABS Group, has said. Lau, whose company focuses...
IOTA Tangle aims to make traffic management more efficient
24.8.2023
A patent has unveiled IOTA Tangle, gaining momentum with bringing a blockchain-based solution. This majorly pertains to the management of traffic amid the rise in self-driving cars. The future is electric and probably driverless vehicles. Not the idea to increase unemployment but to have more...