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Tether Assists US DOJ and FBI in Seizure of $1.4 million dollars USDT in Stolen Funds
12.3.2024
The U.S. Attorney's Office announced the seizure of approximately $1.4 million in Tether (USDT) on March 8, suspected to be proceeds from a fraudulent customer support scam.
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FDIC Vice Chairman Takes Aim at Controversial SAB 121, Pushes for Regulatory Clarity
12.3.2024
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Vice Chairman Travis Hill criticized the United States Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) controversial SAB 121 while saying that the FDIC’s regulatory approach has “significant downsides" amidst larger discussions around the regulation...
Crypto’s Rising Influence in 2024 U.S. Elections: A Game Changer, Says Analyst
12.3.2024
FOX Business analyst Eleanor Terrett opined on March 11 that the cryptocurrency industry is gaining influence as the 2024 U.S. elections draw near, citing increasing influence of crypto advocacy groups like the Stand With Crypto Alliance.
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Israel Plans to Launch Interest-Bearing CBDC – Here’s What You Need to Know
12.3.2024
On March 11, the Central Bank of Israel unveiled plans for a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Known as ‘digital shekel’ the unique CBDC will be interest-bearing, marking a departure from existing digital currencies.
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Tether CTO Aims Dig At DCG For Doubting USDT’s Resilience
12.3.2024
As the crypto industry faced turmoil, Digital Currency Group (DCG) attempted to short Tether (USDT) amidst stability concerns. Tether's CTO, Paolo Ardoino, calls out the move as DCG now faces a lawsuit. The incident highlights the stark contrast between Tether's resilience and DCG's struggles.
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Tether Launches On Celo Chain
12.3.2024
Stablecoin leader Tether (USDT) has launched on the Celo blockchain, expanding its reach and targeting wider financial inclusion. Celo's mobile-first approach and diverse ecosystem offer new avenues for the popular stablecoin, potentially simplifying transactions and driving adoption in emerging...
Biden’s Budget Proposal for 2025 Rekindles Discussion of 30% Electricity Tax for Crypto Miners
12.3.2024
President Joe Biden has reignited the debate surrounding the imposition of a 30% tax on electricity used by cryptocurrency miners in a budget proposal for 2025.
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zkLink unveils $20M grant program for Layer 3 builders
12.3.2024
zkLink, a Zero-knowledge Layer 3 framework provider, has introduced a 20,000,000 $ZKL grant project for backing builders creating on zkLink. This grant project encourages inventiveness and improvement in the zkLing ecosystem by offering financial backing targeting builders engaged with projects...
Nexon’s MMORPG MapleStory to Launch Web3 Version on Avalanche
12.3.2024
South Korean videogame developer Nexon to launch a web3 version of its MMORPG MapleStory on the Avalanche blockchain, introducing user-generated content and new gameplay mechanics.
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Coinbase Sues SEC for Crypto Rulemaking Refusal, Calls for Clarity
12.3.2024
Coinbase takes legal action against the SEC, pressing for a court order to compel the regulatory body to start developing specific rules for crypto operations and oversight.
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French Teenagers Turning to Crypto Investment – Report
12.3.2024
French teenagers are more likely to invest in crypto than older citizens in the country, a report has claimed.
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Arbitrum to Unlock $2.32 Billion in Vested ARB Tokens on March 16
12.3.2024
Arbitrum, a Layer-2 blockchain network, is gearing up to release $2.32 billion worth of vested Arbitrum ARB tokens on March 16.
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South Korean Law Firm Chief Jailed for Stealing Customer Money to Invest in Crypto
12.3.2024
A South Korean law firm operator was jailed in Busan on March 11 after they were found guilty of stealing clients’ money to spend on crypto investments.
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President Biden Proposes Crypto Mining Tax and Wash Sale Rule in 2025 Budget Proposal
11.3.2024
President Biden's 2025 budget proposal aims to introduce a crypto mining tax and close the wash sale loophole for digital assets. The move faces opposition from House Republicans, who criticize the administration's spending. As the 2024 presidential race heats up, the outcome could shape the future...
Former BlockFi CEO Announces New Career Path – And Settles Lost Bet On His Company’s Bankruptcy
11.3.2024
Zac Prince, the former BlockFi CEO, is breaking into real estate tech now that his defunct crypto lending firm is on a safe path to recovery.
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Eclipse Labs Raises $50M for Blockchain Scaling Solution Ahead of Mainnet Launch
11.3.2024
Eclipse Labs, a multilayered blockchain builder, has raised $50 million in funding to fuel the launch of its innovative solution for scaling the Ethereum network. The announcement was made on March 11 via the X (formerly Twitter) handle, just weeks before the highly anticipated mainnet launch.
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UAE Integrates Cardano Blockchain for Enhanced Criminal Investigation Security
11.3.2024
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has integrated Cardano blockchain technology to ensure security in criminal investigations. During the World Police Summit in Dubai from March 5 to March 7, 2024, the Dubai police showcased a flagship project based on Cardano.
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Exclusive: Web3 Development-Focused Core Foundation Launches New NFT Marketplace
11.3.2024
Core Foundation will embark an NFT collection drop for the community, dubbed – Core Journey.
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Unizen Pledges Reimbursements After $2.1M Loss in Platform Breach
11.3.2024
Unizen has taken swift action in response to a recent security breach that resulted in the loss of approximately $2.1 million in user funds.
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Mudrex to Offer US Spot Bitcoin ETFs to Indian Investors
11.3.2024
Mudrex, an Indian cryptocurrency investment platform, has announced plans to offer US spot BTC ETFs to institutional and retail investors in India.
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