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Blame game rages over ASX’s failed CHESS system blockchain upgrade
23.6.2023
Digital Asset blames the ASX for not providing it with crucial information while the ASX says these claims are misleading
China Warns Citizens of Consequences for ‘Facilitating’ Crypto Trades
23.6.2023
A Chinese ministry has warned citizens of the severe consequences of “facilitating” crypto transactions on behalf of other people.
The nation has exacted two sweeping crackdowns on crypto, one in 2017, and the other in 2021.
The first crackdown mainly targeted crypto exchanges, forcing most...
Bitcoin’s Average Transfer Fee Surged 92% in 4 Days With More Than 330,000 Unconfirmed Transactions in the Backlog
22.6.2023
With 13.15 million ordinal inscriptions on the Bitcoin blockchain, demand has continued to keep network transfer fees high, as the average fee to transact onchain is 0.00012 BTC or $3.54 per transaction. Moreover, since June 18, 2023, average fees on the Bitcoin blockchain have increased by more...
Singapore Court Set to Decide Fate of Crypto Lender Hodlnaut in August Hearing
22.6.2023
A court in Singapore is poised to make a crucial decision about the future of crypto lender Hodlnaut during an upcoming hearing scheduled for August 7, a recent filing has revealed.
The decision stakeholders now are waiting for the court to make is on whether Hodlnaut will be dissolved, or if...
Valkyrie Funds Files Application for Spot Bitcoin ETF
22.6.2023
Valkyrie Funds, a Tennessee-based asset manager, has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for approval for a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).
The investment firm recently filed an application for a spot Bitcoin ETF, joining a growing list of companies seeking to offer...
BitMEX CEO Suggests Crypto Exchanges Should Eliminate Internal Market Makers – Here's Why
22.6.2023
BitMEX CEO Stephan Lutz has stated that crypto exchanges do not need to run internal market makers after it was revealed Crypto.com has internal trading teams that trade crypto.
The revelation raised concerns about a potential conflict of interest at Crypto.com.
In an interview with The Block...
Binance Introduces Zero Maker Fees for TUSD Trading Pairs – The Next Tether Stablecoin?
22.6.2023
Crypto exchange giant Binance has announced a new zero-maker fee promotion for stablecoin TUSD. Starting from 30th June, the promotional offer covers both spot and margin trading for TrueUSD.
The zero trading fee promotion for USD stablecoin applies to all existing and new USD stablecoin pairs...
US Federal Agencies Unite to Form 'Mini-FBI' for Dark Web Crypto Crime
22.6.2023
The U.S. government has established a new task force for targeting crypto crime consisting of five investigators from different federal agencies....
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QCP Capital, SBI Alpha Execute First Uncleared Crypto Options Trade Using Bitcoin as Collateral
22.6.2023
The trade was executed on the regulated Clear Markets platform and involved bitcoin as collateral. The risk management techniques involved were consistent with ISDA's requirements for uncleared derivatives
Web3 startups get security boost as CertiK joins Cointelegraph Accelerator
22.6.2023
Blockchain security expert CertiK becomes a mentor for the Cointelegraph Accelerator program’s participants
UMA Protocol introduces oSnap in partnership with Snapshot
22.6.2023
Snapshot has announced a partnership with UMA Protocol, paving the way for the introduction of oSnap for a list of benefits. oSnap stands for Optimistic Snapshot Executive; it allows DAOs to propose transactions, submit on-chain data, and participate in off-chain governance votes. DAO token holders...
Binance Labs and CoinFund Lead $10 Million Funding Round for Cosmos Blockchain Neutron
22.6.2023
Binance Labs and CoinFund have co-led a $10 million funding round for Neutron, a cross-chain smart contract platform focused on interchain security within the Cosmos ecosystem.
Binance Labs, the investment arm of leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance, took the lead in the funding...
Russian Who Sent Crypto to Ukrainian Army to Face Treason Charges
22.6.2023
A Russian citizen has been arrested for allegedly sending crypto to Ukraine’s armed forces – and will be tried on treason charges.
The Russian news agency Tass reported that the (unnamed) citizen is a resident of the Far Eastern territory of Khabarovsk Krai, across the sea from Japan.
The citizen...
HSBC, Mastercard File More Crypto-Related Trademark Applications
22.6.2023
HSBC and Mastercard, two major players in the banking and payment industries, have submitted additional trademark applications related to cryptocurrencies with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Mastercard’s filing focuses on crypto and blockchain transactions while...
Atomic Wallet gives major update on hack but questions remain unanswered
22.6.2023
The statement is the first major update from the wallet provider since the exploit in early June, but users are still in the dark about the actual cause
BTC-demanding Hackers Release 1.5TB Worth of Argentine Regulator’s Data
22.6.2023
Bitcoin (BTC)-demanding hackers have released over 1.5 terabytes worth of the Argentine markets regulator’s data on the darkweb after the latter refused to pay a ransom.
Per the media outlet Criptonoticias and tweets from the developer Maximiliano Firtman, the attack was carried out by a hacking...
Exploring the World of Rare Satoshis: Collectors Embrace the Value of Unique Bitcoin Artifacts
21.6.2023
With 13 million Ordinal inscriptions linked to the Bitcoin blockchain, enthusiasts have turned their attention to a distinct digital artifact subject known as “rare satoshis” or “satributes.” The latest trend involves collectors assigning greater worth to satoshis...
Hong Kong Should Follow Singapore, Japan in Crypto: Government Study
21.6.2023
A government study conducted by the Research Office at Hong Kong’s Legislative Council has suggested that the city should take cues from countries like Japan and Singapore in its efforts to develop and embrace Web3 technologies and crypto....
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Web3 Investments: The Perfect Hedge Against Disruption, Says Corporate VC
21.6.2023
Web3 investments are being touted as the perfect hedge against disruption in the tech industry, according to Martin El-Khouri, a senior director at venture capital firm Bertelsmann Investments.
Despite the regulatory challenges and market downturn, investors are continuing to back new ventures...
Bitcoin Miner Iris Energy Turns to High-Performance Computing Amid Rising AI Demand
21.6.2023
The Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining firm Iris Energy has announced its expansion plans to cater to the rising demand of data centers for AI.
The mining firm will expand to 9.1 EH/s (exahashes per second) and revitalize its high-performance computing (“HPC”) data center strategy, as per a press...