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Stablecoins on Bitcoin coming soon, says Lightning Labs CEO
9.5.2024
Elizabeth Stark unpacked the basics of Bitcoin Lightning at FT Live’s Crypto summit and teased a new development on Bitcoin’s leading layer 2
Starknet to bring on AI agents that can carry out on-chain activity
9.5.2024
The Web3 and AI firm Giza plans to bring autonomous bots onto Starknet by the end of June
Protocol Village: Gnosis Inks Strategic Partnership with Zeal, Invests $2M
9.5.2024
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of May 9-15
Near Protocol ‘darkness’ and ‘sovereignty’ tweets raise hack suspicion
9.5.2024
The unusual messages, including a Morse code video and gothic-font tweets, left the crypto community puzzled. Near Protocol has not yet commented on the incident
Nigeria Pushes Back Against Binance, Claims CEO’s Bribe Allegation ‘Lacks Any Iota of Substance’
9.5.2024
Nigeria has fired back at Binance Holdings' bribe accusation, claiming it's a distraction to shift focus away from the exchange's actions.
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Tether Boosts Crypto Payments in Eastern Europe with Investment in CityPay.io
9.5.2024
Tether officially declared its injection of additional investment into CityPay.io, a platform enabling users to make payments at various establishments, including Wendy’s and Radisson Hotels, using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
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US House Proposes Bill to Ban Cryptocurrency Mixers for Two Years
9.5.2024
Led by Sean Casten and supported by fellow Democrats, the proposed bill seeks to enact a two-year ban on cryptocurrency mixers. This would mark a significant step towards addressing anonymity concerns and potential misuse in the digital currency realm.
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Japanese Exchange Coincheck Targets Nasdaq Listing in Q3 – Crypto Adoption Rising?
8.5.2024
Coincheck is getting ready to list on the Nasdaq and go public. By the third quarter (Q3) of 2024, the exchange hopes to accomplish this by a merger with Thunder Bridge Capital Partners IV (THCP), as it disclosed its intentions on May 8.
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House Slated To Vote Today On Controversial Crypto Bulletin SAB 121 Resolution
8.5.2024
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote this afternoon on a resolution proposed by Representatives Wiley Nickel (D-NC) and Mike Flood (R-NE) that would see a formal disapproval of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 121. News of...
American Sports Stars Agree to $2.42 Million Settlement in Voyager Promotion Case
8.5.2024
Rob Gronkowski, Victor Oladipo, and Landon Cassill—three prominent American athletes—agreed to pay a total of $2.42 million to resolve claims in the Voyager promotional case on May 3.
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Blockchain education initiatives take off amid crypto bull market
8.5.2024
Despite strong demand for crypto-savvy workers, there exists a shortage of highly-experienced employees
Proposed US Blockchain Integrity Act would ban crypto mixers for 2 years
8.5.2024
The bill introduced in the House would impose a fine of up to $100,000 for handling funds from mixers while Treasury writes a report
Ethereum Proposal by Vitalik Buterin Introduces Advanced Account Abstraction Features
8.5.2024
A new Ethereum Improvement Proposal, EIP 7702, spearheaded by Vitalik Buterin and fellow collaborators, aims to refine account abstraction on the Ethereum network, enhancing quantum resistance and compatibility with existing standards. EIP 7702 Targets Enhanced Security and Compatibility According...
US Banks and Mastercard Test Ledger Tech for Settling Tokenized Assets – Institutional Adoption on the Rise?
8.5.2024
The largest American banks are jointly experimenting with distributed ledgers to discover the potential of tokenized assets.
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Donald Trump Set To Dine With NFT Buyers At Mar-a-Lago: Report
8.5.2024
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump is scheduled to dine with purchasers of his Trump “Mugshot Edition” NFTs Wednesday at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Axios has reported. News of the dinner comes as the former U.S. president faces 34 counts of falsifying businesses charges in relation to...
New era of Blockchain innovation: HTX partners with Astar Network
8.5.2024
HTX, the industry’s top asset exchange, has partnered with Astar Network on the recently established TGE Catalyst Grant. Astar Network is a blockchain that aims to become Polkadot’s smart contract hub. According to industry sources, the Astar Network will serve as an efficient parachain...
Public blockchain ledgers ‘not fit for purpose,’ says JPMorgan
8.5.2024
Despite the criticism, TradFi institutions still prefer using public blockchains for real-world asset tokenization
Hong Kong Cracks Down on Fake Crypto Exchange Allegedly Linked to Elon Musk
8.5.2024
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has warned the public regarding Quantum AI, an entity allegedly engaged in fraudulent activities related to virtual assets and deceiving the public by impersonating Elon Musk.
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Digitex Founder Pleads Guilty to Failure in Anti-Money Laundering Program Implementation
8.5.2024
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida said Todd pleaded guilty to “willfully causing” Digitex to violate the Bank Secrecy Act.
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Chainalysis sets up regional HQ in Dubai amid local crypto boom
8.5.2024
Chainalysis relocates regional headquarters to Dubai reflecting the UAE’s progressive stance toward blockchain technology