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Bitcoin’s Fourth Halving Imminent: Less Than 100 Blocks Away – Here’s What Happens Next
19.4.2024
Bitcoin's fourth halving event is on the horizon, expected to occur just after midnight UTC on April 20. This event will reduce the block subsidy reward for miners from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC per block, potentially influencing Bitcoin's price and mining operations. Dive into the history of Bitcoin...
Binance announces FIU compliance to soon restart operations in India
18.4.2024
The dynamics of the crypto market in India are expected to mark a major shift. This comes to light as reports about Binance re-entering India surface. Binance has apparently settled the penalty of $2 million and has agreed to operate in compliance with the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)...
Ore Suspends Mining Amid Solana Congestion to Prepare for V2
17.4.2024
Ore has temporarily halted its mining operations on the Solana network due to increased congestion, with plans to launch an optimized Version 2 of its protocol.
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Norway’s New Data Center Law Raises Concerns for BTC Miners
16.4.2024
According to a report on April 15, The Norwegian government is proposing a new legislation to control data centres across the country and oversee the operations of Bitcoin miners. According to the law, every data centre must register with the relevant authorities and submit comprehensive...
BCB Group Moves Custody of Digital Asset Operations to Metaco’s Platform
9.4.2024
The move will allow the crypto payments firm to consolidate its custody technology
LILLIUS integrates xAsset Bridge to transform cross-chain operations
8.4.2024
LILLIUS, a prominent decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with xAsset Bridge, facilitating seamless interoperability between the Cronos and Polygon networks. This strategic integration marks a significant milestone in the evolution of decentralized...
Paraguayan Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Temporarily Pull the Plug on Bitcoin Mining Operations
5.4.2024
A group of Paraguayan lawmakers is spearheading a bill that seeks to enact a temporary ban on cryptocurrency mining operations in Paraguay for 180 days or until the industry’s activities are properly regulated. The bill alleges that 28% of the energy losses of the National Power...
Prisma Finance Gains Strong Community Support for Protocol Restart with DAO Approval
5.4.2024
Prisma Finance has unveiled a strategy to cautiously restart operations following a hack that resulted in a loss of $11.6 million and prompted a temporary pause of the platform on March 28.
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Degen Chain, Layer-3 Blockchain on Base Network, Sees $100 Million Transaction Volume in 24 Hours
1.4.2024
Degen Chain commenced operations just four days ago, has seen over 272,000 unique transactions, and has witnessed the creation of over 7,500 contracts and 2,300 tokens since its launch.
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Texas Crypto Mining Firm Giga Energy Expands Operations to Argentina
27.3.2024
Texas-based cryptocurrency mining firm Giga Energy has expanded its operations to Argentina following its expansion across the U.S. and into Shanghai, tapping into the gas flaring trend.
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Marathon Introduces Custom Firmware and Control Board for Enhanced Bitcoin Mining Operations
26.3.2024
This week, the publicly traded mining company Marathon Digital Holdings unveiled new firmware and a control board designed to enhance the efficiency of bitcoin mining rigs. Marathon revealed it has been developing this technology for about a year. Marathon Releases Custom Firmware and MARA UCB 2100...
Binance Faces Regulatory Hurdles as Philippines SEC’s Ban on Binance Takes Effect
25.3.2024
The Philippines SEC's Ban on Binance prohibits local access to the exchange's website and applications. This decision stems from Binance's alleged unlicensed operations and offering of investment opportunities to Filipinos.
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CommEx, Successor to Binance in Russia, Announces Shutdown and Halts Deposits
25.3.2024
CommEx, the exchange that took over Binance's operations in Russia in September 2023, has announced it is closing down and has stopped accepting deposits.
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OKX Ceases Operations in India, Citing Regulatory Hurdles
21.3.2024
OKX has emailed its users in India to inform them that it will discontinue its services there, urging them to withdraw their funds by the end of April.
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Worldcoin Maintains Legal Operations Worldwide, Despite Spain Ban
19.3.2024
Worldcoin, founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, said it is “lawfully in all of the locations in which it is available” and designed to fully comply with related laws.
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Hong Kong Central Bank Unveils Sandbox for Stablecoin Issuers to Test Operations
12.3.2024
Hong Kong's central bank on Tuesday introduced a sandbox program for stablecoin issuers. This initiative offers a controlled environment for potential issuers to experiment with stablecoin projects in a risk-free manner.
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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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South Korea’s Crypto-keen K Bank Aims for IPO Amid BTC Boom
11.3.2024
K Bank, a South Korean neobank that has seen rapid growth thanks laregely to its crypto operations, is set to make an initial public offering (IPO) bid.
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Worldcoin Introduces Complaint Against Operations Ban in Spain
10.3.2024
Worldcoin, the biometric iris scanning project, has introduced a complaint against the actions of the AEPD, the personal data protection agency in Spain. Tools For Humanity, the company behind Worldcoin, argues that the agency circumvented the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) established...
Worldcoin Ordered to Stop Operations in Spain
8.3.2024
Worldcoin, the biometric identity project, has been banned from operating in Spain for up to three months, according to a press release from the Spanish data agency, the AEPD. The agency will also require Worldcoin to stop using the already collected data from Spanish citizens, utilizing...