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Crypto VCs see ‘big opportunities’ with L2 interoperability, but not AI
19.8.2024
Cointelegraph spoke to VCs to find out which sectors they’re currently interested in, as investments increased in Q2
ParaSwap launches intent-based protocol to curb MEV attacks
19.8.2024
Popular MEV attacks, such as sandwich transactions, have netted attackers nearly $17 billion in the past 30 days
Nigeria Planning to Present Law to Tax Crypto by September: Report
19.8.2024
Nigeria's Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) plans to bring a bill for taxing the crypto industry to parliament by September, news outlet Punch Nigeria reported on Saturday
Privacy Concerns Worry Germany About the Possible Implementation of a Digital Euro
19.8.2024
While the European Central Bank is studying the possible issuance of a Europe-wide CBDC, the digital euro, not all Europeans are fully behind this idea. Germany is particularly concerned about the privacy aspects of this implementation, as most transactions and payments are still made using cash...
What a Dubai Court Ordering a Company to Pay Its Employee in Crypto Means
19.8.2024
A court in Dubai ordered a company to pay an employee using a cryptocurrency token, as agreed in the employment contract. The ruling raises several questions even as it lends some legitimization to crypto in the region
Mandiant Report Clears WazirX: Users Demand Full Disclosure
19.8.2024
In response to mounting community pressure and a call for more transparency regarding the hack, WazirX finally shared…
UAE’s RAKBANK teams up with Bitpanda on digital asset platform for residents
19.8.2024
The new digital asset management platform still requires the approval of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates.
Tron Founder Justin Sun Links Meme Coin Push to USDT Liquidity
19.8.2024
Justin Sun, founder of the Tron blockchain ecosystem, clarified the reasons behind his drive to bring meme coins to the Tron network. According to Sun, the Tron blockchain has the upper hand compared to other chains, being home to $60 billion USDT. “No other blockchain protocol’s...
Tether expands USDT to Aptos blockchain for lower fees
19.8.2024
Tether's USDT is now live on the Aptos blockchain, aiming to enhance digital currency use with ultra-low fees
US mulls applying fiat reporting mandate on crypto transfers
19.8.2024
The US Treasury and Federal Reserve plan to redefine “money” used under the Bank Secrecy Act, aiming to include cryptocurrencies and digital assets in new reporting requirements
South Korean crypto exchange employees out-earn staff at major banks
19.8.2024
Dunamu’s consolidated sales in the first quarter of 2024 reached $400 million, showing a 60.5% increase.
TON Leads Crypto Majors as BTC, ETH Remain Flat
19.8.2024
GameFi heavy TON outperformed the CoinDesk 20 during the Monday trading day in Asia
Nigeria’s SEC issues first license to local crypto exchange
19.8.2024
As the regulatory environment continues to evolve, other local exchanges will likely follow Quidax’s lead and seek to meet the SEC’s requirements
Australia took down 600 crypto scams, says AI will make it worse
19.8.2024
Australia’s financial markets regulator says due to the evolving nature of technology, it’s becoming increasingly challenging for consumers to identify fraudulent schemes
Ava Labs COO’s X account suspected as hacked after posting memecoin
19.8.2024
The X account of Ava Labs’ operating chief, Luigi D’Onorio DeMeo, has been touting memecoins and other suspicious links, prompting many to warn it's likely a phishing scam
New Hampshire Regulator Orders Cease and Desist Against Finstate Investment for Crypto Fraud
19.8.2024
The New Hampshire Bureau of Securities Regulation has issued a cease and desist order against Finstate Investment LLC, accusing it of defrauding investors via a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment website. Finstate allegedly misrepresented account activity and offered illegal guarantees against...
Man allegedly tries to ‘recover’ losses from BitConnect, kidnapping two
19.8.2024
Indian authorities have arrested a man for allegedly kidnapping two employees of BitConnect creator Satish Kumbhani and extorting $125 million in crypto
5 Million US Crypto Owners Urged to Push Kamala Harris to Fire SEC Chair Before Election
19.8.2024
Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of crypto exchange Gemini, has called on the 50 million American cryptocurrency owners to unite and press Vice President Kamala Harris to fire U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler before the upcoming presidential election in November....
110,000 Ether Pours into Liquid Staking Platforms, Boosting Defi Holdings
19.8.2024
Based on the latest data, liquid staking platforms have experienced another uptick in deposited ether over the past week. Within this timeframe, 110,000 ether, valued at $292 million, has flowed into these decentralized finance (defi) protocols. Binance’s Big Move: 88% of 110,000 ETH Inflow...
Better Markets CEO Says SEC Has 90% Chance of Winning in Ripple Appeal — Criticizes Judge’s XRP Ruling
19.8.2024
Dennis Kelleher, CEO of Better Markets, says the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has a 90% chance of winning an appeal in the Ripple lawsuit over XRP. He criticized the court ruling as flawed, arguing that the judge in the Ripple case misapplied the law. Better Markets CEO on...