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Ripple’s Legal Win: A Precursor to U.S. Regulatory Clarity?
The latest court victory by Ripple in its case against the SEC could be a crucial stepping stone to clarifying cryptocurrency regulations in the U.S., says Caroline Pham, Commissioner at the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). In her recent interview with Bloomberg TV on July 17, Pham expressed optimism about the ongoing change of regulation […]
Bridging the Gap Between Solana and Ethereum: Neon EVM Debuts on Solana Mainnet
Neon EVM, an Ethereum Virtual Machine, has been launched on the Solana mainnet working to bridge the gap between Ethereum and Solana’s computing models. This will enable Ethereum DApps to utilize Solana effectively for transaction settlements: Apply today for the Early Builders Program and be a part of the Neon EVM’s mission to revolutionize blockchain […]
Bitcoin’s 2024 Halving: Market Catalyst or Mining Consolidation
In a matter of months, the world of Bitcoin and digital currencies will be experiencing another historic event – the fourth Bitcoin Halving expected in April 2024. This moment of anticipation and speculation serves as a high-stakes litmus test for both Bitcoin miners and the crypto market. It is an event that has previously catalyzed […]
zkSync Era Launches Boojum: Consumer-Friendly STARK-based Proof System
Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution zkSync Era is stepping into the next stage with Boojum, its STARK-based proof system. Promising enhanced transparency and heightened transaction speed, Boojum operates on consumer-grade general processing units (GPUs). Say hello to Boojum 👋: zkSync Era’s new high-performance proof system for radical decentralization. Boojum is an upgrade that will transition zkSync […]
Aave Companies Upgrades Web3 Social Media with Lens Protocol V2
Lens Protocol, a social media platform built on blockchain technology by Aave Companies, has launched v2, its latest update, offering a variety of crypto-centric features and expanding the functionality of social networking in the Web3 ecosystem. Lens Protocol V2 – the next chapter in the evolution of Lens. V2 brings even greater control to builders […]
First Aussie Spot Bitcoin ETF Application Under New Rules
Monochrome, a Bitcoin-focused asset management company, and Vasco Trustees have lodged an application for Australia’s first fully licensed spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) as a first of its kind under the country’s new regulatory guidelines. Monochrome announced today on 14 July 2023, its Responsible Entity partner, Vasco Trustees Ltd, lodged an updated application with […]
Alex Mashinsky Pleads Not Guilty on All Counts, Released on Bail
Former CEO of Celsius Network, Alex Mashinsky, was arrested and charged on Thursday with securities and wire fraud among other offenses, according to Reuters: “Mashinsky, 57, arrived in federal court in Manhattan for his arraignment wearing a gray polo shirt, jeans and no handcuffs.” Mashinsky pleaded not guilty to all charges and was released on […]
Multichain Operations Halted in Wake of CEO’s Arrest
Multichain, the blockchain technology firm, has closed operations after a tumultuous series of events starting with the arrest of its CEO, Zhaojun, on May 21, 2023. The incident has led to operational difficulties due to the seizure of Zhaojun’s personal devices, containing the keys to Multichain’s server access and financial assets. In the past two […]
SEC Could Be Probed for Prometheum ‘Backroom Deal’
Congressman Ritchie Torres has submitted a formal request to scrutinize the controversial connection between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and cryptocurrency platform Prometheum, marking the latest move in the legal and political storm involving the SEC. 🚨 @SECGov is acting like an overzealous traffic cop arbitrarily ticketing drivers while keeping the speed limit a […]
Has Crypto Triggered Bank of America?
Within the traditional financial landscape, Bank of America, one of the most prominent U.S. banking institutions, finds itself under the spotlight following allegations of closing client accounts linked to cryptocurrency transactions. It started when Muneeb Ali, co-creator of Bitcoin’s layer-2 platform Stacks, asserted that BoA closed his personal account without offering a reason. Ali believes […]
