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Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Proposes ‘Stealth Address’ System to Enhance Blockchain Privacy – Here’s How it Works
24.1.2023
Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin has proposed a new “stealth address” system for Ethereum that would dramatically improve and simplify the workflow for achieving privacy for ordinary users.
According to a blog post published by Buterin over the weekend and titled An incomplete guide to stealth...
At World Economic Forum This Year, Panels Debated Blockchain 'Case Studies'
24.1.2023
In efforts to avoid association with the FTX collapse, conversations shifted away from "crypto" and more to specific applications of the underlying blockchain technology
Quicknode Raises $60 Million in Series B to ‘Fuel Blockchain Adoption’ and Expand Globally
24.1.2023
Web3 infrastructure firm Quicknode raised $60 million in a Series B funding round, according to an announcement the company made on Tuesday. The capital injection brings the company’s post-valuation to $800 million, and Quicknode says the funds will be used to “further fuel blockchain...
SushiSwap passes 100% fee relocation, 10.9M SUSHI clawback proposals
24.1.2023
100% of trading fees on the platform will soon be redirected to the SushiSwap treasury for maintenance and expenses
Blockchain developer QuickNode raises $60M at $800M valuation
24.1.2023
Like other blockchain developers, QuickNode is pivoting sharply into Web3 — a sector that has attracted keen venture capital interest
FBI Says North Korea Was Behind $100m Harmony Horizon Bridge Hack
24.1.2023
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has blamed North Korean hackers for the attack last year on the cross-chain bridge provider Harmony. The Harmony Horizon bridge was compromised in June 2022, with hackers making off with $100 million worth of crypto.
The FBI, Reuters...
Keith Comito is at the intersection of blockchain, longevity and decentralized science
24.1.2023
The co-founder of Lifespan.io is harnessing the power of decentralization to support cutting-edge scientific and technological discoveries
Coinbase Crypto Exchange Announces Partnership with Germany's Borussia Dortmund Soccer Team – Here’s What You Need to Know
24.1.2023
Major US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has expanded its partnership with German soccer team Borussia Dortmund (BVB) to include advertising in the stadium and promotions on all BVB marketing channels....
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Bridged Bitcoin on Avalanche Surpasses Value Locked on the Lightning Network
24.1.2023
Members of the crypto community have been discussing the number of bitcoins that have been bridged over to the Avalanche network, which is now larger than the total value locked on the Lightning Network. At the time of writing, there are 5,493 bitcoins circulating on the Avalanche blockchain, while...
NFT-delivered court orders an answer to blockchain-related litigation: Lawyers
24.1.2023
Despite whether the defendant sees the court notice, getting served by NFT ‘limits what the defendant’ can do with the funds according to legal experts
‘Tremendous time' to start a blockchain company, says Pantera General Partner
24.1.2023
Paul Veradittakit of Pantera Capital believes now could be a good time for new entrepreneurs to enter the crypto space
Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain's Shares Climb After Regaining Nasdaq Listing
23.1.2023
The miner gained compliance to continue listing on Nasdaq after the minimum bid for its stock surpassed $1 for the last 10 consecutive days
Today in Crypto: Bitzlato Exchanged $1 Billion in Crime-linked Assets, SEBA Launches Three-tiered Membership Program, China’s Blockchain Network to be the Swift of Stablecoins & CBDCs
23.1.2023
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Read More: Today in Crypto: Bitzlato Exchanged $1 Billion in Crime-linked Assets, SEBA Launches Three-tiered Membership Program...
New York’s Chief Financial Regulator Mandates Firms to Separate Customers' Crypto Assets from Their Own
23.1.2023
New York’s chief financial regulator plans to release new guidance that will mandate companies to separate their own crypto assets from that of customers'.
The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) will also require state-regulated firms to disclose how they account for clients'...
Indian Government Launches Blockchain Initiative With 5ire, Network Capital
23.1.2023
The Indian Government's apex public policy think tank, NITI Aayog, has launched a blockchain module in partnership with 5ire, a blockchain focused company, and Network Capital, a mentorship and career exploration platform
Ethereum Could Benefit From Stealth Addresses Implementation, Says Vitalik Buterin
23.1.2023
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin published a research post that suggests using stealth addresses to enhance privacy-preserving transfers. Buterin detailed that stealth addresses can be implemented fairly quickly today on Ethereum and would significantly boost user privacy on the blockchain...
Latest Ethereum ‘Shadow Fork’ Brings Blockchain’s Shanghai Upgrade Closer to Reality
23.1.2023
The first set of testing has commenced for the much anticipated Shanghai upgrade, expected in March, that will enable staked ether withdrawals. Some minor glitches were reported
Binance Banking Partner Restricts Crypto Transactions to $100,000 and Above – Here’s Why
23.1.2023
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, says it can no longer support USD deposits and withdrawals through SWIFT if the amount transferred is less than $100,000.
The reason for the new limitation, which sets the bar for such transfers extremely high for most ordinary crypto...
Crypto vs. Blockchain vs. NFTs vs. Web3: How are they different?
23.1.2023
If you’ve heard of “crypto,” then you’re probably also familiar with jargon like “Blockchain,” “NFTs,” and “Web3”, as well as terms such as “decentralization” and “decentralized finance” too. Such terms can often be confusing, though; you may even think they are all fairly...
Japan Edges Toward Corporate Crypto Tax Reform
23.1.2023
Japan is inching closer to reforming its strict crypto tax laws for corporations – in a bid to stop an “exodus” of crypto talent and capital from flowing overseas.
Pressure to reform has mounted in recent years, with industry figures and opposition leaders alike all calling for change....
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