Author: Tony Pearce
AAG Announces Launch of MetaOne Dapp Store
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAAG has just announced the launch of MetaOne dApp Store.
Messari Attracts $35M from Several Investors
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMessari has recently completed a $35 million Series B funding round led by billionaire Alan Howard’s Brevan Howard Digital.
Crypto Fraud Suspect to Pay $3.7B in Brazil
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA court from Rio de Janeiro has ordered the founder of GAS Consultoria to deposit $3.7 billion to pay a compensation to the victims of a cryptocurrency fraud.
Coinbase CEO Criticizes US Crypto Regulation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has said that a tough approach to regulating the cryptocurrency industry is holding back its development.
Experts: $160M Stolen from Wintermute Are Linked to Profanity
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe unknown attacker who stole $160 million from market maker Wintermute exploited a vulnerability in the Profanity tool.
18% of Blocks in Updated Ethereum Are Created Using MEV
Reading Time: < 1 minute18% of the blocks on the Ethereum network were generated using MEV, providing additional staking rewards to validators.
Australian Senator: “The Digital Yuan is a Threat to National Security”
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSenator Andrew Bragg of the Australian state of New South Wales has announced a new digital asset bill.
TrueLayer Will Lay Off 10% of its Employees
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOpen banking startup TrueLayer has announced it intends to cut headcount by 10%.
Charles Hoskinson: The Hype Around The Merge is Excessive
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe transition of the Ethereum network to the Proof-of-Stake consensus algorithm did not affect blockchain performance, transaction costs or liquidity.
Huobi Signs Agreement with Busan to Develop Blockchain Industry
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHuobi Global and its local subsidiary Huobi Korea have recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of the Korean city of Busan.
Russia Plans to Introduce Cryptos into the Country’s Civil Code
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRussia has recently proposed to legalize cross-border crypto transactions in 2023, however, this will require changes in the Civil Code.
South Korea Resident is Sentenced to Prison for Metaverse Harassment
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA 30-year-old resident in South Korea has been sentenced to four years in prison for sexually harassing minors in an unnamed “popular” metaverse.
Fireblocks Annual Revenue Hits $100M
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto company Fireblocks has announced it has reached $100 million in annual revenues.
Japanese Government Releases NFTs to Reward its Officials
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Japanese government has just issued non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as a reward for local officials who excel in the use of digital technologies.
Chainalysis: There Will Be a Price Divergence Between Ethereum and Bitcoin After The Merge
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe price of Ethereum may show a post-merger independent of other digital assets, as staking will make the second largest cryptocurrency by capitalization look like bonds or commodities.
BNB Chain Devs Will Launch Zero-Knowledge Scaling Solution
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe team behind Binance’s BNB Chain has announced the launch of a zero-knowledge proof-based zkBNB solution. According to them, the technology will improve user experience and scaling metrics, including transactions […]
UK FCA Warns Investors Against Crypto Influencers
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe FCA, the UK’s financial regulator, has recently warned investors about the risks of financial advice from influencers promoting crypto and forex trading.
Decentralized Finance Project Credix Attracts $11 Million
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDecentralized lending platform Credix has recently completed a $11.25 million Series A funding round led by Early Stage Motive Partners and ParaFi Capital.
Europol: Cryptocurrencies Are a Tool to Fight Crime
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEuropol representatives have said that blockchain, thanks to its transparency, provides the authorities with a qualitatively new way to fight organized crime in the financial sector.
2 Hackers Use Rug Pull Finder Exploit to Mint 450 NFTs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAn exploit in their own smart contract has allowed two attackers to create 450 project NFTs in their wallet for free instead of one.
Vitalik Buterin Says That The Current Bearish Cycle in Crypto Market is Expected
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEthereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has stated he is confident that the previous cryptocurrency bull market would end sooner or later.
Babylon Finance Will Stop Working Due to Rari Capital Hack
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBabylon Finance has announced it will shut down its activities due to an attack on the DeFi project Rari Capital.
Charles Hoskinson: This is Why Cardano Does Not Have a Token Burning Mechanism
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUnlike other cryptocurrency projects, burning ADA tokens to create scarcity is not possible.
MicroStrategy is Accused of Evading $25 Million in Taxes
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe District of Columbia has just filed a lawsuit against MicroStrategy and its CEO.
10,000 BTC Associated with Mt.Gox Are Transferred
Reading Time: < 1 minute10,000 BTC which on August 29 started to move for the first time since 2013 are somehow connected with bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange Mt.Gox.
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