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The evolving role of Ethereum faucets in a growing blockchain landscape
22.5.2024
The Ethereum faucets are online platforms that provide a small portion of Ether for free. In the history of Ethereum, these faucets allowed beginners on the network to test transactions and smart contracts for free. Consequently, Ethereum faucets have evolved as the blockchain landscape changes...
Gala Games Receives $22 Million in ETH from Perpetrator of Security Breach
22.5.2024
Blockchain gaming platform Gala Games has retrieved approximately $22 million worth of Ether (ETH) from the individual responsible for a recent "security incident."
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Deutsche Bank Infra Provider Taurus Expands to North America
22.5.2024
Crypto technology provider Taurus opens its first North American office in Vancouver to meet increasing demand for digital asset services after expansion in London, Paris, Frankfurt, and Dubai.
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Early Crypto Adopter: Unmatched Privacy of ZK Proofs Outweighs the Technology’s Perceived Disadvantages
22.5.2024
Although zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs are often considered complex to set up, Iva Wisher, co-founder of the Layer two platform Prom, argues that the technology’s unparalleled privacy, faster transaction finality, and overall efficiency outweigh any developmental complexity. Wisher, an early adopter...
Pioneering Blockchain Security: CMO Xavier’s Strategic Leadership at Stake Vault Network
22.5.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Stake Vault Network proudly introduces Mr. Xavier, the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), whose strategic vision and expertise are pivotal in revolutionizing staking and node authentication within the blockchain industry. Mr. Xavier’s leadership is essential to...
SEC’s Regulatory Overreach Challenged in Court: Motion Filed to Vacate ‘Dealer’ Rule
22.5.2024
Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas and Blockchain Association filed a motion on May 17 to vacate the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s new Dealer Rule. The plaintiffs’ counsel argues that the SEC’s expanded definition of “dealer” exceeds its statutory...
SEC Files Opposition To Ripple’s Latest Motion
21.5.2024
A response to Ripple's move to redact and seal the company's business facts was filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 21 in the parties' remedy briefings.
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Former Treasury Official Graham Steele Gets Pushback On FIT21 Take After DIFA Petition Criticism
21.5.2024
Former U.S. Treasury Graham Steele is receiving backlash after he took to X Monday morning to scrutinize a petition created by Digital Innovation For America (DIFA) for the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21). The bill is set for a full House vote taking place...
ZachXBT Uncovers 7 More Addresses Linked to Lazarus Worth $61 Million—Here’s the latest
21.5.2024
ZachXBT has identified seven wallet addresses containing 891.13 Bitcoin, worth approximately $61 million, linked to the infamous North Korean hacking group Lazarus.
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Hong Kong Police Arrest Three in HK$5.1 Million Virtual Investment Talk Show Ticket Scam
21.5.2024
Hong Kong police have arrested three individuals linked to a fraud syndicate that allegedly defrauded at least 10 residents out of HK$5.1 million (US$653,900) by deceiving the victims into bidding for fake tickets to a virtual investment talk show with the intention of reselling them for...
US House of Representatives Set To Vote On Decentralization Bill
21.5.2024
The eagerly anticipated Decentralisation Bill, officially known as "The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act" (FIT21), is about to go to a vote in the US House of Representatives.
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Hex Trust to Launch USDX Stablecoin on Flare, Offering Real-World Yield
21.5.2024
On May 21, 2024, Hex Trust Group announced the introduction of a native stablecoin, USDX, for the Flare network. Hex Trust also revealed that a Clearpool vault, enabling holders to earn a real-world yield, will debut alongside USDX. Hex Trust’s USDX Stablecoin and Clearpool Vault Aim...
Farcaster, Blockchain-Based Social Media Startup, Raises $150M, Led by Paradigm
21.5.2024
Dan Romero's Farcaster made waves earlier this year with the introduction of "Frames," a feature allowing apps to run within posts, so users don't have to click off to another site
Democratic House Leadership Will Not Whip FIT21 Despite Strong Opposition: Politico
21.5.2024
Democratic House leadership will not whip party members against voting for FIT21, an email from the Democratic Whip's office obtained by Politico reveals. The House is expected to vote on the landmark crypto regulatory framework sometime on Wednesday.
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Range to transform IBC into becoming the safest DeFi ecosystem
21.5.2024
Range intends to transform IBC and the interchain into becoming the safest DeFi ecosystem, for which forming connections with Osmosis and Stride are on the anvil. Together, they will develop risk tools like the IBC dashboard and enhance the forthcoming IBC rate limits v2 deliverance. The idea...
Crypto Sleuth Ogle Proposes Security-Centric 'Glue' Blockchain
21.5.2024
The upcoming layer-1 takes a hands-on approach to ensuring project security
Insider trading claims over MAGA token sell-off debunked as MEV bot activity
21.5.2024
An insider sold MAGA tokens worth over $1 million, sparking debate over market manipulation and revealing potential MEV bot activity
Sei Foundation proposes a version 2 network upgrade to bring EVM compatibility
21.5.2024
Sei Foundation, the parent company of the Sei blockchain operating at Layer 1, has made an important step to version 2 of its network, as announced on Monday. This upgrade, led by Sei Labs, aims to improve the blockchain’s utilization by implementing a high-performance instance...
Crypto firms target custody market as institutional adoption grows
21.5.2024
Fireblocks and Taurus are among the crypto firms expanding services to meet institutional demand for digital asset storage
ZachXBT flags Lazarus-linked addresses worth $61M
21.5.2024
ZachXBT flagged seven wallet addresses with $61 million in Bitcoin connected to the Lazarus hacking group