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Mastercard launches ‘next generation’ of blockchain payments startup program
15.5.2024
The program has added five startups and will trial various payment technologies ranging from blockchain to Web3
FTX Gets Backlash Despite Planned Full Repayment Plus Interest
15.5.2024
FTX is planning to repay customers, but the plan is facing a backlash from creditors. The plan involves paying creditors in US dollars based on their account value at the time of FTX's collapse, not the current market value of their crypto holdings. This has caused outrage among creditors who feel t...
The XR Foundation Launches XR One: A Revolutionary Layer3 Blockchain; Saltwater Games Leads With 3 Titles in Development
15.5.2024
PRESS RELEASE. The XR Foundation in partnership with Saltwater Games is proud to announce the launch of its gaming-dedicated blockchain, XR One. After receiving grant funding from the Arbitrum Foundation, the Saltwater.Labs team has co-developed the Layer 3 Orbit chain leveraging Arbitrum’s...
Mastercard, Standard Chartered test tokenized deposit transaction
15.5.2024
Mastercard’s Multi-Token Network enabled an atomic swap of a tokenized carbon credit for cash in a bank account
Oklahoma’s new crypto law protects miners, sets blockchain legal framework
15.5.2024
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt enacted a law on May 13 that creates a legal framework for blockchain and safeguards miners’ activities
Congressman Wiley Nickel Slams SEC’s “Open Hostility” Towards Digital Assets, Urges Gensler To Rescind SAB121
15.5.2024
Congressman Wiley Nickel (D-CA) is criticizing United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler over SAB121 and the agency’s “open hostility” towards crypto, a Wednesday letter to Gensler from Congressman reveals. Nickel's letter comes amidst the controversial staff...
Oklahoma Enacts Landmark Bill to Regulate Digital Assets, Protect Bitcoin Rights, Foster Crypto Innovation
15.5.2024
The governor of the U.S. state of Oklahoma has approved House Bill 3594, a landmark bill that protects bitcoin rights and fosters cryptocurrency innovation. The legislation addresses the regulation and promotion of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency in the state. The bill defines key terms...
HTX Withdraws Hong Kong Crypto License Application Again – What’s Going On?
15.5.2024
Concerns were raised regarding Huobi Global (HGBL) Hong Kong Limited's capacity to conduct lawful business in the area on May 14 when the HTX subsidiary withdrew its application for a cryptocurrency trading licence from Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) for the second time.
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Worldcoin Turns Red: WLD Price Falls 18% as Money Shifts to Competing AI Project
15.5.2024
Worldcoin ($WLD), the blockchain project helmed by OpenAI’s Sam Altman, has fallen nearly 20% in the last two weeks and 6.4% overnight despite other leading cryptocurrencies posting green candles. The WLD token currently trades for $4.83. That’s 59% short of its all-time high (ATH)...
Tether’s USDT Implicated in $2B Illegal Foreign Exchange Scheme in China – Regulation Coming?
15.5.2024
On May 15, a few people suspected in an underground banking operation were arrested by Chinese police in Sichuan province. They have been charged in facilitating illegal foreign currency transactions involving around $2 billion worth of Tether's USDT.
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TRON DAO at Cornell Blockchain Conference
15.5.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, May 15, 2024 – TRON DAO, a platinum sponsor at the Cornell Blockchain Conference, recently showcased its leadership at Cornell Tech on Roosevelt Island. The event attracted over 800 participants, including students, academics, and industry leaders...
Two brothers manipulated Ethereum protocols to steal $25M — Justice Dept
15.5.2024
U.S. officials said the individuals engaged in a "first-of-its-kind manipulation of the Ethereum blockchain" by tampering with its protocols over validating transactions
Louis Vuitton-Affiliated Château d’Esclans And BlockBar To Sell $22,000 NFT Rosé Barrel
15.5.2024
Louis-Vuittion (LVMH) owned wine producer Château d'Esclans and spirits-focused blockchain marketplace BlockBar have launched an NFT edition of the wine maker’s famed Garrus rosé, according to a Monday announcement from BlockBar. The news marks the latest venture by LVMH to expand the company's...
UK cannabis millionaire’s legal ‘deals on wheels’ via crypto
15.5.2024
UK medical marijuana tycoon Maximillian White has embraced crypto and blockchain to help shift product around the world
Crucible to Launch 3D Emergence Marketplace for Interoperable Game Assets
15.5.2024
Crucible has announced a novel 3D on-chain marketplace set for launch this Summer.
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UBRI teams up with HBCUs to foster Blockchain talent
15.5.2024
In a groundbreaking move to empower Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and advance Blockchain technology education, the University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI) has announced a strategic partnership with several HBCUs across the United States. This collaboration aims...
Google Cloud links with Tron Blockchain as a super representative
15.5.2024
TRON DAO has officially declared that Google Cloud has become one of the Super Representative candidates standing on the TRON Blockchain. According to the TRON DAO, Google Cloud is currently one of several special representatives on the TRON Blockchain. The DAO is responsible for introducing blocks...
The metaverse is coming straight to your web browser: Here’s how
15.5.2024
Layer-1 blockchain and metaverse protocol Somnia has launched the Metaverse Browser, aiming to make Web3 exploration and custom content creation more accessible and user-friendly
Shibarium Tech Moderator reveals strategic information management at Shibarium Tech
15.5.2024
In a recent talk with The Shib Daily, Special, who is the moderator for both Discord and Telegram at Shibarium Tech, explained how the company is careful in sharing updates about its various projects. This thorough strategy is designed to achieve a balance between providing transparency...
Sonne Finance Suffers $20M Exploit, Hacker Flees
15.5.2024
Lending protocol Sonne Finance halted operations after a hack drained $20 million in cryptocurrencies, including WETH and USDC, and flees.
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