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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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Poloniex Hacker Reportedly Funnels $3.4 Million through Tornado Cash Mixer
8.5.2024
The famous hacker from Poloniex who caused the Bitcoin exchange's security breach the previous year is again on the loose. In an attempt to launder the stolen money, the burglar transferred 1,100 Ethereum (ETH), worth $3.4 million, to the authorised cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash on May 7.
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State-owned German Bank Set to Introduce Blockchain-Backed Digital Bonds
8.5.2024
On May 6, the state-owned German bank KfW declared that it would issue its first digital bonds based on blockchain technology. This action represents a significant advancement in Germany's traditional banking institutions' adoption of blockchain technology.
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Crypto Is A Key Issue For 1 in 5 Voters In The 2024 US Elections, Digital Currency Group Says
7.5.2024
One in five voters in key battleground states believe digital assets are a key issue in the upcoming 2024 elections, data released Tuesday by the Digital Currency Group (DCG) reveals. The survey results come amidst the increasingly tense presidential race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, with...
Colombia’s Bancolombia Launches Crypto Exchange Wenia and Stablecoin COPW
7.5.2024
Wenia, a new crypto exchange by Colombia's Bancolombia bank, launches with the COPW stablecoin, pegged to the Colombian peso. The platform allows trading in various cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ether, and Polygon. This development aligns with Colombia's rising prominence in Latin America's c...
Binance CEO Claims Nigeria Demanded Secret Settlement From Now Detained Binance Executive In January
7.5.2024
Now detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan and fellow representatives of the crypto exchange were allegedly pressured by an unnamed government official to accept a secret settlement, Binance CEO Richard Teng revealed in a blog post on the company’s website Tuesday. News of the alleged bribe...
QANplatform launches world’s first quantum-resistant, EVM-compatible testnet
7.5.2024
Quantum computers will be able to crack today’s main cryptographic algorithms employed by the whole internet, including banking applications, email providers, and social media platforms
RD Technologies partners with Chainlink for secure HKD stablecoin transfers
7.5.2024
RD Technologies, a leading blockchain solutions provider, has partnered strategically with Chainlink, the industry-standard decentralized oracle network, to facilitate secure and reliable cross-chain transfers of the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) stablecoin. This integration marks a significant milestone...
Hong Kong central bank forms community to explore assets tokenization
7.5.2024
Regulators like HKMA and SFC united with local private sector firms like HSBC and HashKey to support the market of tokenization in Hong Kong
Shiba Inu layer 3 blockchain will energize blockchain landscape
7.5.2024
According to the chairman of Cypher Capital, the community’s passion and support are essential for the success of any blockchain project. Despite a turbulent and challenging 2023, Shiba Inu remains committed to their vision of creating an inclusive cryptosystem. The company is actively designing...
Kronos Research Hacker Launders $4M Through Tornado Cash
7.5.2024
The Hacker who exploited Kronos Research for $25 million in November 2023 has moved $4 Million of Ethereum through Tornado Cash, attempting to launder the funds.
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Chainalysis Named Council Member of MENA Banking Group’s Digital Asset Lab
7.5.2024
Chainalysis, a blockchain analysis firm, has been appointed as a council member of Digital Asset Lab. The firm will use its expertise to assist Emirates NBD’s lab in understanding market trends and client needs. The Digital Asset Lab’s objective is to comprehend how Emirates NBD’s customers...
Exodus Approved for NYSE Listing, Trading Begins on May 9
7.5.2024
Crypto wallet developer Exodus Movement has received approval to list its common stock on the NYSE American.
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Austrian Firm Bitpanda Expands to UAE Hiring Former 1inch Exec to Lead Ops
7.5.2024
Austrian crypto exchange Bitpanda is expanding its operations to the Middle East and opening a regional office in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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ETFS Capital Calls for Change in WisdomTree Leadership, Board Responds
7.5.2024
ETFS Capital urges stockholders to vote against the re-election of WisdomTree's current leadership, advocating for substantial changes to unlock shareholder value, WisdomTree board rebuts.
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Starknet Foundation launches $5 million grants program
7.5.2024
The funding aims to help developers with final-stage blockchain projects come to market and boost overall blockchain innovation
How long does it take to mine 1 Bitcoin?
7.5.2024
Mining a Bitcoin block takes about 10 minutes, but does that timeframe translate to mining 1 Bitcoin?
Digital Chamber Criticizes SEC Over Wells Notice Issue to Robinhood Crypto
7.5.2024
The Digital Chamber called SEC's move as yet another instance of the regulator’s “unchecked regulatory overreach,”
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Public Mining Companies Experience Production Decline of 6-12% in April Post-Halving
7.5.2024
Public mining companies have reported decreases in Bitcoin production ranging from 6% to 12% for the month of April following the halving event.
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