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Jack Dorsey’s Block announces development of ‘full Bitcoin mining system’
23.4.2024
The Block — then Square — CEO initially suggested the idea of a collaborative approach to decentralize Bitcoin mining in October 2021
PayPal Proposes Incentive Program for Bitcoin Miners Utilizing Low-Carbon Energy
23.4.2024
On April 22, PayPal announced a new initiative to support Bitcoin mining that uses less energy. The multinational payment company intends to use Bitcoin to compensate cryptocurrency miners that use renewable energy.
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Do Kwon And Terraform Labs Hit With $5.3 Billion Penalty From SEC in Terra-Luna Case
23.4.2024
Terraform Labs and its founder Do Kwon have been hit with a $5.3 billion from the SEC, April 19th court documents reveal. News of the latest legal filing from the SEC comes just weeks after they won a landmark civil trial against Kwon for the $40 billion crash of Terra-Luna.
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Cardano Foundation Launches PRAGMA: A New Chapter in Open-Source Blockchain Development
23.4.2024
PRAGMA, a new initiative by the Cardano Foundation, partners with leading blockchain development firms to accelerate open-source adoption. Focused on projects like the Aiken smart contract platform and the Amaru full node, PRAGMA seeks...
Controversy Swirls Around Bitcoin’s BIP-420: Push Behind Opcode ‘Isn’t in Good Faith,’ Says Developer
23.4.2024
On Monday evening, Taproot Wizards co-founder Udi Wertheimer unveiled a Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) that reintroduces the OP_CAT opcode to Bitcoin. This opcode could facilitate more streamlined and efficient decentralized file hosting systems, payment channels, and sophisticated Bitcoin...
Fidelity Digital Assets ‘Signals’ Report Revises Bitcoin Outlook to ‘Neutral’
23.4.2024
The latest quarterly report from Fidelity Digital Assets (FDA) Research reveals key insights into the bitcoin and ethereum markets as of Q1 2024. With a detailed analysis of market conditions and future outlooks, FDA’s research report provides several predictions for short and long-term...
Ian Rogers, CXO at Ledger, on Self-Custody, The Future of Hardware Wallets, and The Launch of Ledger Stax | Ep. 328
23.4.2024
Ian Rogers, Chief Experience Officer at Ledger, discusses his move from the world of Apple and Yahoo to that of crypto and Ledger, as well as the incoming Ledger Stax, adding that more secrets will be revealed soon.
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Ground-breaking Project in Finland Uses Bitcoin Mining to Heat Homes
23.4.2024
A new ground-breaking project in Finland is turning energy from Bitcoin mining into energy to heat homes.
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Etherisc incorporates Chainlink CCIP
23.4.2024
Etherisc has incorporated Chainlink CCIP and will utilize CCIP’s simplified token transfers for Etherisc’s conventional token, DIP, to have connectivity with Ethereum and the Base Layer2 network. The boost factor related to decentralized insurance is the potential for connecting with dependable...
Crypto Whales Bet 300K USDT On A Crazy Hand Of Poker At CoinPoker
23.4.2024
Celebrity poker player Antanas ‘Tony G’ Guoga won a pot worth just over $300,000 this weekend on the CoinPoker website, beating an anonymous whale in a high-stakes 1000/2000 game.
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Velvet Capital, Backed by Binance Labs, Temporarily Offline Due to Phishing Attack Risk
23.4.2024
Recognizing the potential threat, Velvet Capital swiftly initiated internal investigations and issued a cybersecurity alert advising investors to refrain from approving wallet connection requests until further notice.
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Crypto Lobbyists Sue SEC Over 'Dealer' Definition
23.4.2024
A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rule expanding the definition of a "dealer" to capture digital assets activity went too far, a lawsuit by the Blockchain Association and Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas alleged
Developing Countries Need Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks – Karam Lakshman
23.4.2024
Karam Lakshman, CEO of Wifi Dabba, asserts that a country like India, which is the world’s fifth-largest economy, needs enhanced connectivity and innovation. He suggests that Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks could be the solution for the country, which currently trails other...
Celo proposes to choose Optimism as it transitions to L2
23.4.2024
cLabs recently announced choosing Optimism for its transition to L2. Both cLabs and Optmisim have confirmed their online collaboration. According to Optimism’s latest tweet, Celo will migrate to Layer 2 to build on the OP Stack. By developing on the OP Stack, Celo L2 can achieve...
Omni releases mainnet phase 1 Omni Armageddon
23.4.2024
Omni releases mainnet phase 1, Omni Armageddon, a safe interoperability service leading towards a united rollup space. This is indeed a landmark moment for the company, considering the long period of sheer hard work that has gone behind it. Through Omni Armageddon, all users will be provided...
Neura by Ankr launches on testnet
23.4.2024
Neura, a blockchain especially for AI (artificial intelligence), has been launched on Testnet by Ankr. This is a significant milestone, as Neura is now prepared for its mainnet launch. While it may take some time, the team has kickstarted Road to Mainnet to celebrate the testnet launch and create...
South Africa’s FSCA Confirms Licenses to 75 Crypto Service Providers
23.4.2024
South African regulator - Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) - has granted crypto license to 75 institutions including global crypto exchanges Luno and VALR.
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Ripple Files Opposition to SEC’s $2 Billion Penalty Request
23.4.2024
Ripple opposes the SEC's demand for $2 billion in penalties, proposing a much lower sum of $10 million instead, calling the request an “ongoing intimidation against all of crypto.”
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SEC Lawyers Resign Amid Criticisms in Crypto Case Against DEBT Box
23.4.2024
Two lawyers from the SEC, Michael Welsh and Joseph Watkins, resigned following a federal judge's sanction and severe criticism of the regulatory agency's handling of a crypto-related case.
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Hong Kong Officials Recommends Self-Regulatory Committee for Compliance Monitoring in Crypto Industry
23.4.2024
The Hong Kong Securities & Futures Professionals Association (HKSFPA) has advocated establishing a self-regulatory committee within the city's crypto firms to enhance compliance monitoring.
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