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Binance in Talks To Let Traders Keep Collateral at a Bank: Bloomberg
30.5.2023
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, is in the midst of discussing a proposal to let some of its institutional clients keep their trading collateral at a bank, instead of with the crypto platform, according to Bloomberg News. ...
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Fantom Blockchain to Return 15% of Gas Fees to Boost Network Usage – Here's What You Need to Know
30.5.2023
The Fantom (FTM) blockchain has introduced a new initiative called the "dApp Gas Monetization Program," aiming to reward projects that utilize its network and contribute to increased gas fee usage.
The new program, which recently received community support through a governance vote, seeks...
Binance Readies Japan-Focused Crypto Platform, Set for Summer Launch
30.5.2023
Binance has begun the process of transitioning Japanese users of its international crypto exchange to a specialized local platform, the company confirmed in a blog post on Friday.
The separate exchange is designed to comply with local regulations that the international exchange cannot meet. ...
Hacker Robs Tornado Cash, Launders Loot Through the Same Service
30.5.2023
The hacker who hijacked currency mixer Tornado Cash has returned control of the protocol to the team.
Ironically, the criminal used the same service to launder funds stolen in the attack.
Tornado Cash has been an escape route for cybercriminals and North Korean hackers who launder proceeds...
Huobi HK Starts Offering Crypto Spot Trading to Hong Kong's Retail and Institutional Clients Amid New License Submission
30.5.2023
Crypto exchange Huobi is moving forward with its Hong Kong expansion plans.
The latest announcement by Huobi Global noted that the firm’s Hong Kong subsidiary now offers crypto spot trading and virtual assets custodian services.
The announcement also noted that Huobi HK officially submitted...
Today in Crypto: Key App Reveals Bridge Connecting Solana & Ethereum, ECB Publishes Two Reports on Digital Euro, Russia Abandons National Crypto Exchange Plans, CoinEx Launches BitHK
30.5.2023
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Bitcoin Price Prediction as Blockchain Transaction Fee Revenue Soars Amid Ordinals Popularity – Can BTC Reach a New High in 2023?
30.5.2023
As the popularity of Bitcoin continues to rise, accompanied by a significant increase in blockchain transaction fee revenue, many are speculating about the potential for BTC to reach new highs in 2023.
The surge in transaction fees reflects the growing demand for Bitcoin and the increasing...
The Plight of Hyped-Blockchain Canto Demonstrates Dreary DeFi Outlook
30.5.2023
Layer 1 blockchain Canto has experienced a 35% slump in total value locked (TVL) over the past month as liquidity continues to dry up across the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector
Ordinals Inscriptions on Bitcoin Surpass 10 Million, Fueling NFT and Token Boom
30.5.2023
On Monday, May 28, 2023, a pivotal landmark was reached as the aggregate quantity of Ordinal inscriptions minted on the Bitcoin blockchain exceeded 10 million in under half a year. Since Ordinal inscriptions’ inception, bitcoin miners have garnered roughly 1,596 bitcoins, valued at $44.37...
Blockchain-Based Render Network's Token Tracks Tech Stocks as Broader Crypto Market Decouples
30.5.2023
RNDR has been a good high beta Nasdaq play in recent weeks, one portfolio manager noted
Dr. Leen Kawas details Blockchain technology’s growth: Beyond crypto and into healthcare
30.5.2023
In the ever-evolving digital data arena, Blockchain technology has changed the nature of the playing field. Blockchain’s increased transparency, better security, and real-time traceability are driving the technology’s dynamic growth. To illustrate, a 2023 Grand View Research report...
Binance Crypto Exchange Appoints Richard Teng to Lead All Regional Markets Outside US
30.5.2023
The world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, has appointed Richard Teng, a traditional finance (TradFi) veteran with strong regulatory experience, as its head of all regional markets outside of the US.
The appointment marks a quick ascension for Teng at Binance and comes after less than two years...
Litecoin’s Daily Transaction Count Remains Elevated as LTC Ordinals Approach 4 Million
30.5.2023
Over the past week, Litecoin has experienced a sustained increase in daily confirmed transactions. Following a record-breaking peak of 585,415 daily confirmed transactions on May 10, the blockchain has consistently handled a range of 172,000 to 532,000 transactions per day. Litecoin’s Daily...
Bank of Japan Releases CBDC Report and Launched Its Pilot Program As Other Countries Gain Steam
30.5.2023
The Bank of Japan released the results and findings of a report on central bank digital currencies
Japan launched a pilot program in April, the bank said in its report on Monday....
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Russian Government Switching Gears — No Longer Plans To Create a National Crypto Exchange
30.5.2023
The Russian government is switching gears as it no longer plans to create a national cryptocurrency exchange, and instead will write rules for multiple crypto exchanges, according to a local news site.
Anatoly Aksakov, member of one of the chambers of the Russian parliament, spoke to news outlet...
Laos government reportedly prioritizes blockchain technology for digital transformation
29.5.2023
Laotian Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone chaired the inaugural Ministerial Conference on Blockchain 4.0 Digital Transformation
South Korean Court Jails Civil Servant Who Stole Public Funds to Buy Crypto
29.5.2023
A South Korean court has handed a suspended jail term to a civil servant who stole thousands of USD worth of public funds to pay for crypto investments.
Per Yonhap, the public official was handed a one-year suspended prison sentence, as well as two years of probation.
The official was not named...
Bali Tightens Regulations: Stricter Measures Implemented to Restrict Foreign Tourists from Using Cryptocurrency as Payment
29.5.2023
The popular Indonesian tourist island Bali will tighten rules around payments to make it harder for foreign tourists to pay with crypto.
Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, Bali Governor Wayan Koster indicated that the tighter rules on payments are part of a wider crackdown on what he called...
Jimbos Protocol hacked for over $7.5 million using flash loan exploit
29.5.2023
Shortly after it fell victim to a hack, Arbitrum-based Jimbos Protocol has decided to seek the help of security researchers and on-chain analysts who collaborated on investigating similar attacks which targeted protocols such as Euler Finance and Sentiment....
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US Debt Ceiling Deal Leaves Out Cryptocurrency Mining Tax, Congressman Confirms
29.5.2023
In a deal by President Joe Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to raise the US debt ceiling, there is one part notably absent — a tax on cryptocurrency mining.
Over the weekend, Biden and McCarthy closed in on a deal to raise the debt ceiling with a plan to get Congress on board this...