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Bankman-Fried Requests Court’s Approval for a Mystery List of Visitors to Drop by Without Security
15.7.2023
In a legal document lodged on July 13, 2023, Sam Bankman-Fried, the former chief executive officer and founder of FTX, expressed his desire for his “close friends” to drop by his parents’ residence “without the need for a security guard to be present.” The plea from Bankman-Fried...
Bitcoin Price Outlook for July
15.7.2023
Two weeks into July and bitcoin has risen to a fourteen-month high, as cryptocurrency markets reacted to the Ripple Labs’ ruling. XRP was partially ruled to not be a security by U.S. judge Analisa Torres, after a lawsuit from the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC). However, what does...
Coinbase Pauses Staking Services in Several US States Amid SEC Lawsuit
15.7.2023
Coinbase, the US-based cryptocurrency exchange, has temporarily paused its staking services in four states in response to legal proceedings from Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
In a blog post on July 14, Coinbase announced that it was temporarily suspending its retail staking service...
Legal Expert Warns Victory May Be Short-Lived for Ripple and XRP — Says Judge ‘Got the Law Wrong’
15.7.2023
A legal expert has warned that the district court ruling on XRP “rests on very shaky ground.” Expecting an appeal, he cautioned that Ripple’s victory “may be a short-lived victory,” claiming that the judge “got the law wrong.” Lawyer on Ruling of...
Biggest Movers: XRP 70% Higher, as Markets React to Court Ruling
14.7.2023
XRP soared by as much as 70% higher on Friday, as markets continued to react to a court ruling that the token is not a security. On Thursday, U.S. judge Analisa Torres ruled that XRP is not “necessarily a security on its face.” Solana also surged on the news, climbing by nearly 30%....
Improved Security Measures Await BNB Chain Users in July Hard Fork
14.7.2023
The BNB Beacon Chain, the Binance blockchain ecosystem, is expected to undergo a scheduled hard fork upgrade on 19th July at 6:00 UTC, with enhanced security features for users.
The hard fork dubbed “ZhangHeng,” named after a Chinese scientist, will occur at block height 328,088,888, the official...
The Fall of Multichain: A Tale of Unexpected Turbulence and Security Breaches
14.7.2023
In an unforeseen chain of events that unfolded between May and July 2023, the CEO of Multichain, Zhaojun, was apprehended by Chinese authorities, destabilizing the blockchain project. The situation escalated when user assets began to be transferred to unknown addresses. From Seizure to Shutdown:...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: Bitcoin Hits 14-Month High, Following Ripple Ruling
14.7.2023
Bitcoin rose towards the $32,000 mark late on Thursday, as markets reacted to the news that a U.S. judge ruled that XRP was “not necessarily a security on its face.” The ruling was well received by the crypto world, and raised optimism that other crypto companies who are currently...
Can XRP price hit $1? Watch these levels next
14.7.2023
XRP price almost doubled after Ripple's legal win against the U.S. SEC. But can its rally continue after nearly reaching $1?
MultiversX launches on-chain two-factor authentication standard
14.7.2023
Blockchain protocol MultiversX has implemented a novel two-factor authentication mechanism to add additional security to its network
Sam Bankman-Fried wants 'close friends' to visit without a security pat down
14.7.2023
Under bail conditions, only Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers are exempt from security checks, now they've asked if this can be extended to “close friends."
Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Breaks Down Ruling in SEC Lawsuit — Says ‘As a Matter of Law, XRP Is Not a Security’
14.7.2023
Ripple Labs’ chief legal officer has broken down Thursday’s ruling on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) v. Ripple case. Emphasizing that the landmark ruling is “a huge win” for the crypto firm, he stressed that “as a matter of law – XRP...
XRP becomes 4th largest crypto after Ripple's partial win over SEC
14.7.2023
XRP’s market capitalization surged by more than $21 billion in just three hours
UK bill on online safety should apply in the Metaverse, say lawmakers
13.7.2023
Several members of the House of Lords voiced concerns around children's online activities in legislation aimed at regulating “anything communicated by means of an internet service”
US Judge Rules XRP ‘Not Necessarily a Security on Its Face,’ Sending XRP Supporters Into Celebration
13.7.2023
According to a recent ruling handed down by U.S. judge Analisa Torres, the crypto asset XRP is not “necessarily a security on its face.” In the ruling, both parties, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs’ motions for summary judgment were granted...
Breaking: Ripple wins case against SEC as judge rules XRP is not a security
13.7.2023
CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently opined that the case would end soon, but the fight for crypto wasn't over yet
Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky reportedly arrested
13.7.2023
US SEC filed a lawsuit against banktupt crypto lender on July 13 followed by news reports about the arrest of the former CEO Alex Mashinsky
US Authorities Accuse Former Security Engineer of Siphoning $9 Million From Defi Platform
13.7.2023
Authorities in the United States recently revealed that law enforcement has arrested Shakeeb Ahmed for “wire fraud and money laundering in connection with his attack on a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange.” The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York suggested that...
If good UX is like driving auto, Web3 is ‘driving stick’ — UX designers
13.7.2023
The high stakes of crypto applications mean developers often need to prioritize security — but that comes at the cost of poor user experience
Leveraged Yield Protocol Rodeo Finance Initially Loses $1.7 Million in ‘Force-Investment’ Hack
13.7.2023
Rodeo Finance, a leveraged yield protocol on Arbitrum, was on July 10 a victim of a “force-investment” hack in which almost $1.7 million was reportedly stolen. According to Rodeo Finance, about $810,000 has been recovered so far and there are plans to freeze the stolen funds. Protocol...