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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
Celestia’s TIA Price Falls 5%, as Capital Shifts to Upcoming Solana Meme Coin
8.5.2024
Celestia’s $TIA has fallen more than 5% in the last 24 hours to trade at $9.44 as of this writing. TIA is the native token powering Celestia’s modular data availability blockchain, a new solution to the problem of scalability. Celestia stems from British cybersecurity expert Mustafa...
AI-powered smart contracts could be ‘transformative’ — Ava Labs founder
8.5.2024
Imagine if ordinary people could write smart contracts in their native language. It could bring in “billions of new [blockchain] users.”
SEC Argues for Injunctions in Final Response of Ripple XRP Case
8.5.2024
The SEC challenged Ripple’s assertion that the blockchain startup acted without recklessness and that there should be no “widespread uncertainty” about XRP’s legal status, despite the court previously rejecting this “fair notice” defense.
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It's Not a Token Offering, It's a 'Node Sale': Sophon Blockchain Raises $60M
8.5.2024
The blockchain project's founders aren't even publicly named, but they've enjoyed remarkable success in fundraising, partly thanks to this increasingly popular fundraising method, where the longer you wait, the higher price you pay
Mastercard joins forces with US banking titans for tokenized settlement trials
8.5.2024
The partnership between the significant banking giants in the US and Mastercard is aimed at streamlining multiple asset-class settlements on a shared ledger platform
Solana could flip Ethereum in transaction fees within a week: Report
8.5.2024
The potential flip could further cement Solana’s status as an “Ethereum-killer,” which has been questioned due to the recent network outages
AI Predicts China Will Ban High-Energy Blockchains
8.5.2024
We asked three AI platforms to predict the future of high-energy consumption blockchains in China, and the unanimous answer points to a ban.
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Blockchain Intelligence Platform Chainalysis Launches Regional Headquarters in Dubai
8.5.2024
Chainalysis partnered with the UAE’s Ministry of AI, Emirates NBD, and other crypto stakeholders to help employees upskill on blockchain tech.
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U.S. Financial Industry to Explore Sharing Ledger Technology for Multiasset Transactions
8.5.2024
Major stakeholders in the U.S. financial sector, including Citi, JPMorgan, Mastercard, Swift and Deloitte, are teaming up to explore sharing ledger technology by simulating multiasset transactions in dollars
WBTC thief spreads $71M loot across multiple crypto wallets
8.5.2024
Stolen crypto from a $71 million wallet impersonation scam is on the move after six days of dormancy
SEC files final response in Ripple XRP case
8.5.2024
The SEC argues that Ripple’s assertions do not negate the need for injunctions to prevent future violations
South Korean OTC Crypto ‘Thieves’ Admit Guilt in USDT Trial
8.5.2024
Four suspected South Korean OTC crypto “thieves” have pleaded guilty to stealing around $735,000 from a crypto buyer in a “bogus” USDT deal.
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Starknet Foundation Boosts Blockchain Innovation With $5M Grants Program
8.5.2024
The Starknet Foundation announced a new $5 million seed grant program to support emerging projects on the network, boosting blockchain innovation.
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Robinhood CEO Criticizes ‘Regulatory Onslaught’ on Crypto US, Pledges to Challenge SEC
8.5.2024
Expressing his discontent, Tenev characterized the SEC's regulatory actions as part of a broader "regulatory onslaught" that, in his view, stifles innovation and handicaps American firms and investors.
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Gary Gensler Attributes SEC’s Focus on Crypto to Financial Media and Fraud Concerns
8.5.2024
Gensler emphasized that while crypto represents a small portion of the financial markets, it disproportionally contributes to issues such as scams and frauds, attracting significant media attention.
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