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Unlocking value: Exploring the integration of NFTs and physical assets
1.11.2023
By tokenizing physical assets, NFTs provide new opportunities for ownership, investment and engagement
BitGo Secures Digital Asset Custody License in Germany
1.11.2023
Digital assets custody firm BitGo has obtained a cryptocurrency custody license from the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin). According to a recent press release, the cryptocurrency firm has been granted a full license in Germany following years of operations in the country...
Onyx Protocol Suffers $2.1M Loss in Defi Breach, Fraction of Funds Redirected to Tornado Cash
1.11.2023
Multiple sources have confirmed that Onyx Protocol, a decentralized finance (defi) platform, has been compromised in a security breach, resulting in a loss of $2.1 million. In the wake of this attack, a fraction of the stolen crypto assets, originally from the cross-token liquidity market, were...
Web3 Protocol WalletConnect Halts Services in Russia, Following US Treasury Guidelines
1.11.2023
Web3 platform WalletConnect, which links cryptocurrency wallets, has restricted its services in Russia, in light of the latest US Guidelines. The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) unveiled sanctions in Russia and a few parts of Ukraine. The restrictions came into effect...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: Market Holds Its Breath for Fed’s Upcoming Policy Decision
1.11.2023
As November 2023 unfolds, the crypto economy is buzzing with market activity, showcasing a striking performance from bitcoin (BTC) alongside a steady progression from ethereum (ETH). Crypto markets are calm and consolidated at the moment, as market observers and traders wait for the news stemming...
Metamask and Blockaid Unite to Fortify Web3 Security With Security Alerts
1.11.2023
In a recent development, Metamask, a self-custody Web3 platform developed by Consensys, has partnered with Blockaid, a Web3 security provider. The collaboration aims to integrate security alerts within the Metamask extension in order to enhance the platform’s security features. Metamask...
Bitcoin Halving 2024 – Everything You Need to Know
1.11.2023
The 2024 Bitcoin Halving event has been in the cryptocurrency conversation for a while, and has long been earmarked as the event that could help to end the “Crypto Winter” and start the next bull run. But, for many, the Bitcoin Halving 2024 is still a phrase shrouded in mystery. In this...
White House’s AI Safety Order Leads to Slide for AI Tokens
1.11.2023
President Joe Biden’s recent Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence has impacted the cryptocurrency market, with AI-related tokens dipping in value. The White House’s Executive Order introduces a regulation framework...
Can Monero maintain its unstoppable privacy with upcoming upgrades?
1.11.2023
Monero has been constructed based on the idea of anonymity, and it functions based on that to date. These blockchains, which serve as the foundation for digital currencies, are open records of user activity that display every transaction made across the network. Many upgrades are upcoming...
Brazilian Tax Authority Acknowledges ‘Vertiginous Growth’ of Stablecoin Trading
1.11.2023
The Brazilian Tax Authority (RBF) recently published an article acknowledging the growth in stablecoin trading in the country, which has taken the Brazilian cryptocurrency market by storm. The most transacted stablecoin is Tether’s USDT, which has moved more than 271 billion reals (close...
Hong Kong’s HashKey Breaks Retail Ground with Trading App, HSK Token to Follow
1.11.2023
Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange HashKey has ventured into the retail trading sector with the official launch of its trading app, making it the first licensed virtual asset exchange app in Hong Kong. HashKey’s Chief Operating Officer Livio Weng shared insights about the new app in...
Blockchain Governance — A Look at the Top 5 DAO Treasuries in 2023
1.11.2023
Over seven years ago, on April 30, 2016, the first decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) emerged, marking a significant shift in the digital world. However, just three months later, a cyberattack brought it down, leading to its unfortunate collapse. Today, the landscape has transformed...
Judge Urges for SEC Decision on Planned Celsius Restart as Crypto Miner
1.11.2023
America’s securities regulator has been urged to decide if it will approve a plan to transform Celsius Network into a bitcoin mining firm. The proposal seeks to repay customers of the bankrupt cryptocurrency lender with both crypto assets and stock in a new publicly traded mining entity. New York...
SEC Chair Gensler Wishes Bitcoin’s White Paper Happy Anniversary With Warning for Crypto Firms
1.11.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has wished Bitcoin’s white paper a happy anniversary. In addition to his playful remark about Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto dressing up in a Halloween costume, Gensler issued a stern warning to crypto firms, emphasizing...
Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Challenge Core of Fraud Case, Questioning Fiduciary Ties Under English Law
1.11.2023
Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried are seeking to instruct the jury that no trust or fiduciary relationship existed between the crypto exchange and its customers, a key part of the prosecution’s fraud case. Bankman-Fried’s Attorneys Question Trust Ties In an addendum to earlier requests,...
XRP Price Prediction as XRP Jumps 7% and Whale Moves $17 Million in Assets – What’s Going On?
31.10.2023
XRP (XRP), the cryptocurrency that powers the XRP Ledger launched by US fintech firm Ripple Labs back in 2011, has jumped nearly 8% in the past seven days, with more than 3.5% of these gains coming in the last 24 hours after XRP hit $0.60 for the first time since mid-August on Tuesday. XRP...
Terraform Labs and Do Kwon Challenge SEC, Seeking Dismissal of Multi-Billion Dollar Fraud Charges
31.10.2023
In the latest legal maneuver, Terraform Labs and its former CEO Do Hyeong Kwon (Do Kwon) have submitted a comprehensive Motion for Summary Judgment, seeking an immediate dismissal of the fraud charges levied against them by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Terraform Labs and...
Bitfinex Lands on UK Financial Watchdog’s Warning List for Unauthorized Promotion of Financial Services
31.10.2023
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK has raised concerns about Bitfinex, a cryptocurrency exchange, that it may be promoting financial services or products without the FCA’s permission. On October 27, the FCA in the UK issued a public warning regarding Bitfinex, expressing concerns...
Bankman-Fried’s Memory Fails Him in Court as Prosecution Delves Into Alameda’s Preferential Treatment
31.10.2023
Ex-FTX chief Sam Bankman-Fried returned to the witness stand Monday, fielding a barrage of inquiries from the federal prosecutor. The interrogation spanned the better part of the day, with Bankman-Fried often struggling to recollect particular remarks he had uttered and specific instructions...
Celebrating 15 Years of Bitcoin: Unraveling Satoshi Nakamoto’s Seminal White Paper
31.10.2023
Fifteen years ago, on a memorable Halloween night, Satoshi Nakamoto introduced the world to Bitcoin through a white paper that laid the foundation for decentralized digital currencies. Published on a cryptography mailing list, this seminal document provided a comprehensive solution to...