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WazirX halts trading, launches bounty program to recover stolen assets
20.7.2024
The exchange remains focused on addressing the impact on customer funds and ensuring the security and integrity of their platform
WazirX launches bounty program to recover stolen assets
20.7.2024
The exchange remains focused on addressing the impact on customer funds and ensuring the security and integrity of their platform
Real Estate Tokenization Platform Enters Kenyan Regulatory Sandbox
20.7.2024
Ownmali, a blockchain-enabled real estate tokenization platform, has been admitted into the Capital Markets Authority of Kenya (CMA Kenya) Regulatory Sandbox. Ownmali aims to foster greater inclusivity in real estate investing by making it more affordable for younger Kenyans, regardless of their...
Crypto firms’ vulnerability to CrowdStrike blackout: Analyst insights
20.7.2024
Although no major crypto exchange was affected by the CrowdStrike downtime, analysts provided possible impacts in a case where they are
Jordan Launches National Blockchain Technology Network
20.7.2024
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship in Jordan has launched a national blockchain technology network in partnership with Jordanian blockchain company Blockexe. The implementation of blockchain technology in Jordan’s government sector aligns with the Jordanian Digital Transformation...
Barstool’s Dave Portnoy Accepts Bitcoin From Kraken in Sponsorship Deal
20.7.2024
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has expressed his hesitation to buy bitcoin at its current price but is open to accepting the cryptocurrency as payment. He disclosed that he accepted bitcoin from crypto exchange Kraken as part of a sponsorship deal, highlighting his belief in...
WazirX hacker funnels $149M, Hamster Kombat users face phishing attacks: Finance Redefined
19.7.2024
This week, hackers staged the second-largest crypto hack of 2024, stealing over $230 million, while other malicious actors are targeting Hamster Kombat players
Momint Secures Grant from Dfinity Foundation for Global Blockchain Expansion
19.7.2024
Momint, a Web3 startup, is poised for global expansion after securing a $50,000 grant from the Dfinity Foundation. This Swiss non-profit organization, known for its blockchain R&D, awarded the grant through the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) Hub of Southern Africa. Momint plans to integrate...
Kazakhstan pays for rail line to China using programmable CBDC
19.7.2024
The second phase of the Kazakhstan central bank digital currency pilot focused on control of its many potential uses
BitForex to Open for Withdrawals Following Chinese Police Investigation
19.7.2024
Cryptocurrency exchange BitForex said it will open for withdrawals following a five-month outage spurred by an investigation by the Jiangsu Province police in China
Africa’s Blockchain Funding Drops to 1.3% in 2023, Deal Share Rises – Report
19.7.2024
In 2023, Africa’s share of global blockchain venture deals rose marginally to 1.3%, but the continent’s total funding dropped from 1.6% to 1.3%. Only South America’s share of blockchain funding ranks below Africa’s share. The continent achieved an all-time high in blockchain venture funding deal...
Ryan Selkis Quits as Messari CEO Following Inflammatory Tweets
19.7.2024
"This week was the first week in 6.5 years that my politics and rhetoric put the team in harms way," he wrote. "As such, I have decided to step aside as CEO."
WazirX, Liminal Custody Blame Each Other as $230M Crypto Exploit Leaves Customers Stranded
19.7.2024
The dispute centers around multisig wallets
EU releases crypto-asset classification tools to help firms comply with MiCA
19.7.2024
EU regulators introduce standardized crypto-asset classification under MiCA with a new test and guidelines to ensure uniformity across the market as regulations begin to come into play
Oracle exploit drains $7.6 million from Rho Markets liquidity protocol
19.7.2024
Rho Markets has already paused its platform in response to the security breach
TON’s Teleport BTC bridge will be ‘highly resistant’ to private key compromises
19.7.2024
TON Foundation marketing director Jack Booth explained that the protocol will ensure that private keys are not created or held by a single party
WazirX breach post-mortem: Dismantling the $230M attack
19.7.2024
The WazirX breach highlights vulnerabilities in multisig wallets despite stringent security measures, with hackers exploiting discrepancies in data
K9 Finance Validator and Token LIVE on Shiba Inu Blockchain
19.7.2024
K9 Finance DAO, a pioneering decentralized autonomous organization dedicated to advancing decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions, proudly announces the successful launch of its validator on the Shiba Inu Layer 2 (L2) mainnet. Concurrently, the DAO introduces its KNINE token on the Shibarium...
Bitrue Ventures launches Web3-focused $40M investment fund
19.7.2024
Bitrue Ventures’ new fund aims to support Web3 startups with up to $200,000 in investment, offering extensive industry resources
Blockchain may help whistleblowers of the future
19.7.2024
Decentralized technology might have the ability to offer whistleblowers of the future more secure methods for sharing evidence