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Rollups On Bitcoin? BOB Launches Public Testnet For Scaling BTC
20.12.2023
Bitcoin (BTC) layer 2 startup ‘Build on Bitcoin’ (BOB) has announced the launch of its public testnet, which intends to imbue the premiere crypto network with the functionality of Ethereum (ETH), its most popular rival. The protocol is designed as a one-click bridge to Ethereum’s DeFi ecosystem...
Revolut Unlocks Crypto Trading in New Zealand, Expanding Fintech’s Offerings with 100+ Pairs
20.12.2023
Revolut’s New Zealand users can now trade major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin through the Revolut app and access educational resources. Image by boumenjapet, Adobe Stock. London-based fintech firm Revolut has launched cryptocurrency trading services in New Zealand. Starting today, customers...
Ledger Hardware Wallet Will Compensate Users for $600,000 Exploit
20.12.2023
Source: iStock Hardware wallet provider Ledger has announced its intention to reimburse victims for the approximately $600,000 in assets lost due to the recent ConnectKit exploit. In a December 20 statement on X (formerly Twitter), the firm assured that the lost assets would be reimbursed before...
Iron Bank Euro’s Stablecoin Crisis: No Clear Path to Repeg After 60% Value Drop
20.12.2023
Source: Adobe / Skórzewiak Iron Bank Euro (IBEUR), a low-cap alternative stablecoin, has found itself in the midst of a crisis with no immediate route back to its stablecoin peg after experiencing a sharp 60% drop in value on Monday. The stablecoin, with a $3.7 million issuance, tumbled from...
99% of Law Enforcement Needs More Crypto-related Training, New Report Reveals
20.12.2023
A new survey conducted by blockchain intelligence company TRM Labs has revealed that 99% of law enforcement needs more training on crypto. “Extremely” complex cases The survey collected responses from 300 law enforcement professionals around the globe, 93% of which were from US law enforcement...
BlackRock Spot Bitcoin ETF Gains Momentum With Second SEC Meeting in December
20.12.2023
BlackRock and Nasdaq representatives met with the SEC for the second time in December on BlackRock’s proposal for a spot Bitcoin ETF. Image by 24K-Production, Adobe Stock. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is continuing to push forward with plans to launch a spot Bitcoin...
Coinbase CEO Says an Anti-Crypto Stance is a Bad Political Strategy Ahead of 2024
20.12.2023
Source: a video screenshot Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has said that an anti-crypto stance will be a bad political strategy for the 2024 elections giving reasons why millions of young people are backing digital assets. In a Dec 19 post on X ( formerly Twitter), the Coinbase Chief Executive listed...
Atomic Wallet Offers $1 Million Bug Bounty Amid Security Lawsuit
20.12.2023
Source: Adobe / Ascannio Amid an ongoing class-action lawsuit related to a $100-million hack in June, the developer of Atomic Wallet has launched a $1-million bug bounty program aimed at identifying security flaws in its wallet software. In an announcement on December 18, the development team...
Blockchain Security Firm CertiK Warns OKX IOS Users to Update After Flagging Vulnerability
20.12.2023
Image Source: Adobe Blockchain security firm, CertiK has urged OKX users on IOS devices to update the software to the latest version after it identified a vulnerability with the potential of causing data and asset losses. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the firm informed users of the discovery...
Stellar Network unveils Smart Contracts in phases
20.12.2023
SDF and other community members have worked for two years to integrate smart contract capabilities into the Stellar network. This is a significant step forward for Stellar. This integration is about introducing a slew of new capabilities and possibilities while remaining fully compatible with...
Binance Successfully Completes SOC 2 Type II Compliance Audit
20.12.2023
Source: DALL·E Binance has completed a comprehensive SOC 2 Type II compliance audit, aiming to further enhance cryptocurrency security. The crypto exchange Binance announced in a blog post that it had successfully undergone the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II compliance audit. This...
Hong Kong Authorities Block Two Crypto Websites Suspected of Fraud
20.12.2023
Source: Pixabay The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has issued a public warning regarding two crypto firms suspected of engaging in fraud. The watchdog has cautioned the public to be wary of “LonShiX” and “Bitbank (Global) Financial Holding Group,” both...
ARK Invest Sells Another $5.52M in Coinbase Shares as COIN Surges 107% Since November
20.12.2023
Source: Adobe / piter2121 Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest sold another 34,261 Coinbase shares worth $5.5 million on Tuesday as the price of the largest US-based crypto exchange’s shares topped $160, witnessing over 107% rise since early November. COIN is already up 5% in the pre-market today. Ark Invest...
South Korean Supreme Court Jails $153m Crypto Fraudster for 10 Years
20.12.2023
Source: alswart/Adobe South Korea’s Supreme Court has jailed a crypto fraudster who amassed $153 million for 10 years, upholding a sentence handed out in February. The man, surnamed Ko, was the CEO of a crypto firm that called itself QRC Bank. He was convicted of defrauding some 5,400 crypto...
Crypto Derivative Platform Hegic’s Profitable DeFi Strategy Could Spark Probe From SEC – Here’s Why
19.12.2023
Source: Adobe Hegic, a crypto derivatives trading platform, may have just exposed itself to an insider trading probe from the U.S. government following a profitable but sketchy trade with an affiliate company. The platform recently scored $17 million when its pseudonymous founder, Molly Wintermute...
7RCC Applies for an ESG-focused Spot Bitcoin ETF
19.12.2023
Source: iStock/pichet_w Asset manager 7RCC has formally submitted a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As detailed in the proposal filed on December 18, the ETF...
BloXroute To Reject All OFAC-listed Transactions, Sparks Censorship Debate
19.12.2023
Source: Pixabay BloXroute, a blockchain infrastructure company offering DeFi tools, has announced that its relays will begin declining transactions that include addresses listed under U.S. sanctions. “Effective immediately, all bloXroute relays will reject block bids if they contain OFAC...
UK Treasury Unveils Regulatory Framework for Digital Securities Sandbox
19.12.2023
Source: Pixabay The UK Treasury has revealed its regulatory framework for a Digital Securities Sandbox under the Financial Services and Markets Act. In a memo published on Monday, the UK Treasury explained that the purpose of these regulations is to establish a regulated setting, enabling both...
Atomic Wallet Announces Bug Bounty Program, $1 Million Up for Grabs
19.12.2023
Atomic Wallet has announced the launch of a public bug bounty program featuring a $1 million prize pool in the hopes of making the app “an even more secure experience for users.” Up to $1 million on the table According to a recent press release from the noncustodial wallet interface, the bug bounty...
Crypto Asset Manager HashKey Capital Secures CMS License from Monetary Authority of Singapore
19.12.2023
Image Source: HashKey Group HashKey Capital’s Singapore subsidiary has obtained a central bank license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. On December 19, HashKey Capital Singapore announced that it had been granted a full Capital Markets Services (CMS) license by the Monetary Authority...