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Oman Flags Off New Crypto Mining Facility With Expansion Plans As The Country Bets On Blockchain
22.8.2023
Oman has launched a new digital asset mining facility, the second flagged off within months as it seeks to diversify the economy away from oil exports.
The Middle Eastern country has flagged off the faculty which cost about 135 million Omani rials approximately $150 million and would be operated...
Cryptocurrency Scammers Exploit ChatGPT-Powered Botnet on Social Platform X
22.8.2023
A recent investigation by researchers at Indiana University Bloomington has unveiled the use of a botnet powered by ChatGPT, a sophisticated AI language model developed by OpenAI, to promote cryptocurrency scams on X (formerly known as Twitter)....
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Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty to Latest Fraud and Conspiracy Charges
22.8.2023
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has entered a not guilty plea in Manhattan federal court in response to a new indictment that alleges charges of fraud and conspiracy.
This marks Bankman-Fried's first appearance in court since he was sent to jail following his bail revocation by U.S. District Judge...
Blockchain takes the stage at Longevity+DeSci summit in New York
22.8.2023
This year’s Longevity+DeSci Summit in New York City showcased several decentralized solutions
Update: Shiba Inu’s Shibarium Almost Ready to Reopen After Failed Initial Launch
22.8.2023
Shiba Inu's ambitious Shibarium network is making strides toward a public relaunch after a botched debut earlier this month.
In an update shared by the project's lead developer, known by the pseudonym Shytoshi Kusama, it was revealed that the team has been diligently working to rectify the issues...
New Report Suggests About 8,000 Korean Residents May Lose Digital Assets Over Tax Evasion
22.8.2023
Financial regulators in the South Korean city of Cheongju are set to confiscate digital assets from local tax evaders.
According to a report on Aug 22 by Yongap, a local news agency, the authorities of the city have set plans in motion to clamp down on virtual asset holders in centralized...
Coinbase Crypto Exchange Buys Stake in USDC Stablecoin-Issuer Circle – Here's What You Need to Know
22.8.2023
According to Circle's blog post released on August 21, Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has bought a minority stake in Circle Internet Financial while dissolving their Centre Consortium partnership that had issued USD Coin (USDC), the world's second-largest stablecoin....
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Indian Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Lays Off 12% of Staff Citing Prolonged Bear Market and TDS
22.8.2023
Indian Crypto exchange CoinDCX, backed by Coinbase Ventures, fired 12% of its workforce on Tuesday, citing ongoing macroeconomic conditions and the TDS on crypto transactions.
The company clarified that it is the first time CoinDCX is laying off employees. Earlier in Jan, it announced an internal...
SEPA-related Issues Affect Euro Withdrawals for Binance Cryptocurrency Exchange Customers in Europe – What's Going On?
22.8.2023
Binance cryptocurrency exchange customers in Europe reportedly encountered problems with fiat withdrawals due to Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) transfer issues.
In response to a complaint from a European user of Binance who asserted that they had recently purchased "a large sum of EUR" on...
Thailand Seeks Court Order to Shutdown Facebook For Failing to Screen Fake Crypto Ads
22.8.2023
Thailand authorities have issued a warning to the social media giant Facebook, threatening to seek a criminal court order to sever its operations in the nation, over the rampant investment and cryptocurrency scam ads.
The Thai Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) wrote on Aug. 21, that...
Coinbase Acquires Equity Stake in Circle; Companies Reshape USDC’s Future
22.8.2023
In a joint statement, Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, and Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, announced the dissolution of the Centre Consortium. Consequently, Circle will take exclusive charge of the issuance and governance of USDC. Additionally, Coinbase has acquired an equity stake in Circle while...
Kenyan Government Forms Committee to Investigate Worldcoin Crypto Project
22.8.2023
The Kenyan government has formed a 15-member parliamentary committee to investigate the contentious Worldcoin project.
The committee, led by Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo, has been allocated a 42-day timeframe to investigate the operations of Worldcoin comprehensively. According to local news...
Crypto miner Hive Digital CEO sees AI working in unison with blockchain
22.8.2023
Despite the competition between the two sectors, Hive Digital Technologies CEO Aydin Kilic said that blockchain and AI can work to the benefit of each other
FTX Modifies Settlement Motion After US Trustee Objection in Bankruptcy Case – What's Going On?
22.8.2023
Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX submitted a "Reply" on Sunday, August 20, to back its Settlement Plan and address the US Trustee's objection to the Motion.
On August 16, FTX Trading and its associated debtors submitted a court filing titled "Motion of Debtors for an Order Authorizing Procedures...
Blockchain Capital Co-Founder Sues Hacker For Stealing $6.3 Million in a SIM-Swap Attack
21.8.2023
Co-founder and managing partner at Blockchain Capital, Bart Stephens, has taken legal action against an unidentified hacker who allegedly stole $6.3 million worth of cryptocurrencies from his digital wallets, Forbes reported.
Stephens claims Jane Doe exploited a SIM-swap vulnerability...
eToro Co-founder Yoni Assia: From Finance Enthusiast to Crypto Pioneer
21.8.2023
Stock and crypto trading platform eToro listed Bitcoin (BTC) on its exchange in December 2013. Two months later, the asset’s price plummeted from $1200 to $150 after the fall of Mt. Gox, the world’s largest Bitcoin exchange at the time.
“Everybody around us thought this is it – Bitcoin is dead,”...
Federal Court Supports Sanctions on Tornado Cash Crypto Mixer Despite User Protest
21.8.2023
A federal court has backed the US Treasury Department’s right to impose sanctions on the cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash, dismissing a lawsuit filed by six users....
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Why the choice of the blockchain matters for NFT collections
21.8.2023
When choosing a blockchain, consider the trade-offs and align it with your needs. Avoid risking your funds, time and community trust
Crypto Derivatives Exchange Bitget Makes KYC Necessary for New Users
21.8.2023
Cryptocurrency derivatives exchange Bitget announced revised Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements to ensure compliance with global regulatory standards.
The move comes as the crypto exchange aims to align its operations with recommendations from international regulatory bodies and to provide...
Bitcoin Miners Pivot To Other Areas In Quest To Diversify Earnings: JP Morgan
21.8.2023
Digital asset miners are moving to other business ventures including offering high-powered technology services to artificial intelligence (AI) companies to improve earnings.
A new report from JP Morgan shows that crypto-based mining firms are expanding their operations to include high-performance...