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DeFi Token Price Analysis: COMP, SNX, and UNI

DeFi Token Price Analysis: COMP, SNX, and UNI

This week in crypto, a DeFi Token Price analysis of COMP, SNX and UNI taking into account the prediction of technical indicators and the overall crypto market.

United States Congress Will Vote on American COMPETE Act to ‘Beat China’ in Blockchain Technology

United States Congress Will Vote on American COMPETE Act to ‘Beat China’ in Blockchain Technology

United States Congress will vote today on a bill that specifically aims to ensure the US remains competitive with China in the race for blockchain supremacy.

Crypto Miner HIVE Requested for Resubmission of Form 40-F

Crypto Miner HIVE Requested for Resubmission of Form 40-F

Hive Blockchain Technologies Ltd said it received a letter from Nasdaq, requesting that the company renew its annual report on Form 40-F due to delays in filing submit plans to meet exchange listing compliance.

NAC Foudation Accuses US SEC of Misleading Court in AML BitCoin Case

NAC Foudation Accuses US SEC of Misleading Court in AML BitCoin Case

The legal battle between The NAC Foundation and the SEC is still far from over, and the Foundation argues that the SEC misled the court in its ongoing case against AML Bitcoin.

Grayscale Investment Company Receives FINRA Approval to Trade Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin Publicly

Grayscale Investment Company Receives FINRA Approval to Trade Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin Publicly

US regulators have approved shares of Grayscale Investment’s Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash Trusts for public trading.

iComply on FATF Travel Rule: Cryptocurrency is Meant to be Trustless, Not Anonymous

iComply on FATF Travel Rule: Cryptocurrency is Meant to be Trustless, Not Anonymous

iComply Investor Services (iComply) is a regulatory technology (Regtech) company focused on making financial markets more robust, secure, and efficient. We asked their CEO, Matthew Unger for his take on 2019 FATF Travel Rule Guidelines and find out what these recommendations really mean and how should exchanges or VASPs observe them?

Ex-Ripple Board of Directors Member Selected by Joe Biden to be Next Comptroller of the Currency

Ex-Ripple Board of Directors Member Selected by Joe Biden to be Next Comptroller of the Currency

A former member of Ripple’s board of directors is expected to succeed Brian Brooks and become the next Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).

US Legislators Approve Digital Taxonomy and American COMPETE Blockchain Bills in Tech Race with China

US Legislators Approve Digital Taxonomy and American COMPETE Blockchain Bills in Tech Race with China

US lawmakers approved the American COMPETE Act and the Digital Taxonomy Act, in an active race against China the blockchain and technological sector.

US Federal Regulator Says Banks Can Offer Cryptocurrency Custody Services to Customers

US Federal Regulator Says Banks Can Offer Cryptocurrency Custody Services to Customers

The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has announced that states and national banks and federal savings associations can provide crypto custody services to customers.

Arca Digital Asset Investment Firm Gets Approval from SEC to Tokenize US Treasury Bonds

Arca Digital Asset Investment Firm Gets Approval from SEC to Tokenize US Treasury Bonds

Los Angeles-based digital asset investment firm Arca has launched trading for its new digitized security investment product that runs on the Ethereum blockchain.

President Trump Nominates Brian Brooks to Serve as US Comptroller of the Currency for A Five-Year Term

President Trump Nominates Brian Brooks to Serve as US Comptroller of the Currency for A Five-Year Term

President Trump has nominated Brian Brooks to lead as the national bank regulator for a full five-year term.

Crypto Data Platform Offers Digital Asset Data to Institutional Clients via BT Radianz Cloud

Crypto Data Platform Offers Digital Asset Data to Institutional Clients via BT Radianz Cloud

CryptoCompare, the digital asset data provider company for both institutional and retail clients, announced in a press release on its blog that it plans to offer a suite of digital asset data products via the BT Radianz Cloud, as a secure and reliable financial markets cloud communities which will enable institutional clients to have a fine, secure and dependable perspective of the growing digital asset class.

IBM and Verizon Business Collaborate on 5G and AI Edge Computing Innovation

IBM and Verizon Business Collaborate on 5G and AI Edge Computing Innovation

Tech giant IBM is collaborating with Verizon Business to help usher in the future of Industry 4.0 through their respective expertise on edge computing innovation and 5G technology.

Renault Deploys Blockchain for Vehicle Compliance Certification from Design to Production

Renault Deploys Blockchain for Vehicle Compliance Certification from Design to Production

Renault, a leading French automobile manufacturer, has established the XCEED blockchain system to ensure compliance of all car parts from design to production.

Coinbase Landed Patent for a New Compliance System to Root Out Non-Compliant Accounts

Coinbase Landed Patent for a New Compliance System to Root Out Non-Compliant Accounts

US cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has been awarded a new patent from the US Patent and Trademark Office for an automated system to flag and remove non-compliant user accounts.

Institutional Bitcoin Index Launched by MVIS and CryptoCompare

Institutional Bitcoin Index Launched by MVIS and CryptoCompare

MVIS, the MV Index Solutions, the indexing division of VanEck, a US-based asset manager had partnered with CryptoCompare, a cryptocurrency market data provider, launched the MVIS CryptoCompare Institutional Bitcoin Index, dubbed ticker: MVIBTC.

Bitmain Responds to Former Co-Founder Claims of Holding 36% Company Stock as Baseless

Bitmain Responds to Former Co-Founder Claims of Holding 36% Company Stock as Baseless

Bitmain recently released an official statement in which it disputed the claims of Micree Zhan, the former CEO, over the ownership of a majority stake of the company.

What are the Roles of Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services in BMW Group's Blockchain Pilot?

What are the Roles of Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services in BMW Group's Blockchain Pilot?

BMW Group, a famous global premium manufacturer of motorcycles and automobiles, seeks to expand its pilot blockchain project, dubbed PartChain, to its international supply chains that are enshrined in complexity. Blockchain technology will be instrumental in propelling the traceability and transparency of crucial raw materials and parts as it will ease data sharing.

Vitalik Buterin Explores Ethereum Protocol Enhancement Strategies

Vitalik Buterin Explores Ethereum Protocol Enhancement Strategies

Ethereum's co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, reflects on Ethereum's protocol enhancement strategies in a recent blog post, weighing the merits of a minimalistic approach versus enshrining more features into the core protocol to address various user needs and system efficiencies. The discussion encompasses account abstraction challenges, the shift towards enshrinement, and the exploration of specific enshrinement targets like ZK-EVMs, proposer-builder separation, private mempools, liquid staking, and precompiles.

Taiwanese Singer Chen Lingjiu Implicated in JPEX Cryptocurrency Fraud Case

Taiwanese Singer Chen Lingjiu Implicated in JPEX Cryptocurrency Fraud Case

Taiwanese singer Chen Lingjiu faces fraud case involving JPEX, highlighting potential pitfalls of celebrity endorsements in cryptocurrency investments and the need for robust regulatory measures.

ChatGPT Ban Lifted in Italy

ChatGPT Ban Lifted in Italy

Italy's data protection agency banned OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot in March 2023 for allegedly violating GDPR. The ban was lifted in April after the company complied with the regulator's transparency demands and implemented age-gating measures.

US Toughens Export Controls on Semiconductors to China Amid Military Concerns

US Toughens Export Controls on Semiconductors to China Amid Military Concerns

The US Department of Commerce tightened export controls on advanced computing semiconductors to China and other countries of concern to address national security threats posed by military modernization. The rules, effective from November 16, 2023, refine the parameters defining restricted chips, introduce a global licensing requirement, and expand controls on semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The update also adds certain PRC entities to the Entity List, requiring a BIS license for foundries manufacturing chips for these entities.

U.S. Homeowners Express Rising Financial Anxieties, According to FAR Survey

U.S. Homeowners Express Rising Financial Anxieties, According to FAR Survey

Finance of America Reverse LLC released its 2023 Home Equity Punch List, revealing that 79% of homeowners remain uneasy about the U.S. economy, with concerns about unforeseen healthcare expenses and discretionary spending. Gender differences were also noted. Home equity loans were only sought slightly more, with a lack of product knowledge contributing to financial anxiety.

Composite Interest Rate Drops to 2.65% in April 2024, Announces HKMA

Composite Interest Rate Drops to 2.65% in April 2024, Announces HKMA

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reveals a decrease in the composite interest rate for April 2024.

OKX Ventures Backs Monad Labs to Accelerate Web3 and Decentralized Computing Innovation

OKX Ventures Backs Monad Labs to Accelerate Web3 and Decentralized Computing Innovation

OKX Ventures, the investment arm of crypto exchange OKX, invests in Monad Labs, driving innovation in Web3 and decentralized computing.

NVIDIA Triumphs at COMPUTEX Best Choice Awards 2024

NVIDIA Triumphs at COMPUTEX Best Choice Awards 2024

NVIDIA wins big at COMPUTEX 2024 with awards for AI Enterprise, GH200 Superchip, and Spectrum-X.

Oracle to Launch Two New Cloud Regions in Morocco to Drive Digital Transformation

Oracle to Launch Two New Cloud Regions in Morocco to Drive Digital Transformation

Oracle will open two Oracle Cloud Regions in Morocco to enhance digital transformation and innovation.

NVIDIA IGX Platform Advances with Production-Ready AI Software and RTX 6000 ADA Support

NVIDIA IGX Platform Advances with Production-Ready AI Software and RTX 6000 ADA Support

NVIDIA IGX platform launches production-ready AI software, enhancing edge computing with RTX 6000 ADA support.

NVIDIA JetPack 6.0 Officially Released, Enhancing Edge AI Capabilities

NVIDIA JetPack 6.0 Officially Released, Enhancing Edge AI Capabilities

NVIDIA JetPack 6.0 enhances edge AI with new features and microservices.

Worldcoin (WLD)'s Return to Spain Supported by 90% of World ID Holders

Worldcoin (WLD)'s Return to Spain Supported by 90% of World ID Holders

Nearly 90% of World ID holders in Spain support the return of Worldcoin (WLD), according to a recent survey.

ElevenLabs and NVIDIA Unveil Multilingual AI Voice Technology at Computex

ElevenLabs and NVIDIA Unveil Multilingual AI Voice Technology at Computex

ElevenLabs partners with NVIDIA to showcase AI voice technology in multilingual keynotes.

NVIDIA CEO Highlights AI and Accelerated Computing at COMPUTEX 2024

NVIDIA CEO Highlights AI and Accelerated Computing at COMPUTEX 2024

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang discusses the future of AI and computing at COMPUTEX 2024.

Clarifying zkVMs and Precompiles: Insights from Justin Thaler

Clarifying zkVMs and Precompiles: Insights from Justin Thaler

Justin Thaler addresses zkVM precompiles and benchmarking intricacies.

IBM Recommends New Cloud-Based Notebook Environments for Qiskit

IBM Recommends New Cloud-Based Notebook Environments for Qiskit

IBM endorses OVHcloud and qBraid for Qiskit cloud-based environments.

NVIDIA Unveils New RTX-Powered AI Hardware and Software at COMPUTEX 2024

NVIDIA Unveils New RTX-Powered AI Hardware and Software at COMPUTEX 2024

NVIDIA introduces RTX AI laptops, enhanced video tools, and open-source modding platforms at COMPUTEX 2024.

BNB Chain Announces AI Phone Wallpaper Battle with 1 BNB Prize

BNB Chain Announces AI Phone Wallpaper Battle with 1 BNB Prize

BNB Chain launches AI Phone Wallpaper Battle with a 1 BNB prize. Participate by June 12, 2024.

Enhanced Data Processing: Key to AI Innovation Across Industries

Enhanced Data Processing: Key to AI Innovation Across Industries

Accelerated data processing is crucial for AI innovations in various industries.

Stability AI Highlights Innovations at Computex Taipei, Announces Stable Diffusion 3

Stability AI Highlights Innovations at Computex Taipei, Announces Stable Diffusion 3

Stability AI reveals Stable Diffusion 3 at Computex Taipei, alongside major tech announcements from AMD, Intel, and Nvidia.

Bitfinex: Aethir (ATH) Seeks to Revolutionize Decentralized Cloud Computing

Bitfinex: Aethir (ATH) Seeks to Revolutionize Decentralized Cloud Computing

Aethir offers decentralized GPU-based cloud computing solutions for AI and gaming sectors.

Common Ground World Introduces Weekly Culinary Competition

Common Ground World Introduces Weekly Culinary Competition

Common Ground World launches a new weekly culinary competition. Craft and sell Marine Ravioli for a chance to earn rewards, including the Hasty Italian Restaurant Blueprint.

Oracle to Invest Over $1 Billion in AI and Cloud Computing in Spain

Oracle to Invest Over $1 Billion in AI and Cloud Computing in Spain

Oracle plans a significant investment to open a third cloud region in Madrid, enhancing AI and cloud services for Spain’s financial sector and other industries.

Gala Games' Legacy Challenges Players with Competitive Design Competitions

Gala Games' Legacy Challenges Players with Competitive Design Competitions

Gala Games' Legacy invites players to test their entrepreneurial skills in competitive design competitions, offering $GALA rewards.

Matrixport Unveils First Private Strategy Trading Competition

Matrixport Unveils First Private Strategy Trading Competition

Matrixport launches its inaugural private strategy trading competition, offering participants rewards and exclusive privileges.

OKX Ventures Invests in Prodia for Distributed Cloud Computing Expansion

OKX Ventures Invests in Prodia for Distributed Cloud Computing Expansion

OKX Ventures announces seed round investment in Prodia to enhance distributed cloud computing with Web3 infrastructure.

Oracle and Palantir Collaborate to Enhance Cloud and AI Capabilities

Oracle and Palantir Collaborate to Enhance Cloud and AI Capabilities

Oracle and Palantir have announced the certification of Palantir’s Foundry and AI Platform on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, enhancing AI capabilities for businesses and governments.

IBM Research Delves into Quantum Information Science

IBM Research Delves into Quantum Information Science

IBM Research explores quantum information science, aiming to understand and develop quantum computing fundamentals, including entanglement, superposition, and quantum algorithms.

Japan Boosts AI Sovereignty with Cutting-Edge ABCI 3.0 Supercomputer

Japan Boosts AI Sovereignty with Cutting-Edge ABCI 3.0 Supercomputer

Japan's AIST integrates NVIDIA H200 GPUs into ABCI 3.0 to enhance AI sovereignty and research capabilities.

Decentralization Pioneers New Horizons in Cloud Computing

Decentralization Pioneers New Horizons in Cloud Computing

Franklin Templeton Digital Asset team explores decentralization's impact on cloud services with Escape Velocity and Harvard Business School.

Anyscale Introduces New Replica Compaction to Optimize Resource Usage

Anyscale Introduces New Replica Compaction to Optimize Resource Usage

Anyscale launches Replica Compaction to address resource fragmentation, enhancing resource utilization and reducing costs for Ray Serve deployments.

TaxBit CEO Lindsey Argalas Discusses Crypto Compliance and Innovations

TaxBit CEO Lindsey Argalas Discusses Crypto Compliance and Innovations

In a recent interview, TaxBit CEO Lindsey Argalas delves into crypto compliance, IRS regulations, and the future of digital asset management.

NVIDIA's Supercomputers Propel Quantum Computing Breakthrough

NVIDIA's Supercomputers Propel Quantum Computing Breakthrough

NVIDIA's GPUs play a crucial role in groundbreaking quantum computing research, focusing on quantum annealing and optimization problems.

Binance Implements Stricter Measures to Combat Account Misuse and Enhance Compliance

Binance Implements Stricter Measures to Combat Account Misuse and Enhance Compliance

Binance announces enhanced measures to address account misuse and uphold compliance, ensuring a fair and secure trading environment.

New Computer Achieves 50% Higher Recall with LangSmith Integration

New Computer Achieves 50% Higher Recall with LangSmith Integration

New Computer enhances memory retrieval, achieving 50% higher recall and 40% higher precision using LangSmith's advanced systems.

Edgeless Systems and NVIDIA Enhance AI Security with Continuum AI Framework

Edgeless Systems and NVIDIA Enhance AI Security with Continuum AI Framework

Edgeless Systems, in collaboration with NVIDIA, unveils Continuum AI, a framework enhancing AI security with confidential computing and NVIDIA GPUs.

OKX Launches Compound v3 (Arbitrum) USDC Earn Product

OKX Launches Compound v3 (Arbitrum) USDC Earn Product

OKX introduces Compound v3 (Arbitrum) USDC Earn product, offering users on-chain rewards starting July 3, 2024.

OKX Ventures Backs Compute Labs in Tokenized GPU Market Initiative

OKX Ventures Backs Compute Labs in Tokenized GPU Market Initiative

OKX Ventures has invested in Compute Labs to advance the tokenized GPU market, enhancing accessibility to compute revenue through blockchain technology.

IBM Quantum Advances with Scalable Error-Corrected Systems

IBM Quantum Advances with Scalable Error-Corrected Systems

IBM Quantum is progressing towards practical quantum advantage with scalable, error-corrected systems, focusing on mitigating noisy qubits.

Quantum Computing Set to Revolutionize Chemistry Research

Quantum Computing Set to Revolutionize Chemistry Research

IBM Research explores quantum computing's potential to transform chemistry, materials, and medicine by overcoming the limitations of today's supercomputers.

Microsoft's Florence-2: Bridging the Gap Between LLMs and Large Vision Models

Microsoft's Florence-2: Bridging the Gap Between LLMs and Large Vision Models

Microsoft's Florence-2 is a foundational image model capable of performing diverse computer vision tasks, inspired by the advancements in large language models (LLMs).

Optimizing Parquet String Data Compression with RAPIDS

Optimizing Parquet String Data Compression with RAPIDS

Discover how to optimize encoding and compression for Parquet string data using RAPIDS, leading to significant performance improvements.

NVIDIA Unveils Generative AI-Powered Visual AI Agents for Edge Deployment

NVIDIA Unveils Generative AI-Powered Visual AI Agents for Edge Deployment

NVIDIA introduces Vision Language Models (VLMs) for dynamic video analysis, enhancing AI capabilities at the edge with Jetson Orin platform.

OpenAI Introduces New Compliance and Administrative Tools for ChatGPT Enterprise

OpenAI Introduces New Compliance and Administrative Tools for ChatGPT Enterprise

OpenAI launches compliance API integrations, SCIM, and GPT controls to enhance data security and user access for ChatGPT Enterprise.

Binance Futures Launches Mock Copy Trading Competition with 30,000 USDT in Rewards

Binance Futures Launches Mock Copy Trading Competition with 30,000 USDT in Rewards

Binance Futures announces a Mock Copy Trading competition, offering 30,000 USDT in rewards. Participants can join from July 19 to August 1, 2024.

AI and Accelerated Computing Propel Energy Efficiency Across Industries

AI and Accelerated Computing Propel Energy Efficiency Across Industries

AI and accelerated computing are driving energy efficiency in various sectors, reducing consumption and carbon emissions significantly, according to a report by Lisbon Council Research.

Gala Games Announces New $GALA Competition Starting July 30th

Gala Games Announces New $GALA Competition Starting July 30th

Gala Games has announced a new competition for Common Ground World, offering $GALA rewards. The event begins on July 30th, 2024, and runs for three days.

Oracle Expands NVIDIA GPU Instances on OCI for AI and Digital Twins

Oracle Expands NVIDIA GPU Instances on OCI for AI and Digital Twins

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) now offers NVIDIA L40S GPU bare-metal instances, enhancing AI and digital twin capabilities.

Ethereum Developers Discuss Pectra Upgrade and Quantum Resistance in Latest ACDE Call

Ethereum Developers Discuss Pectra Upgrade and Quantum Resistance in Latest ACDE Call

Ethereum developers discuss Pectra upgrade, EIP 7212, and quantum resistance in ACDE Call #193, chaired by Tim Beiko.

IOTA (MIOTA) Achieves Shari’a Compliance Certification

IOTA (MIOTA) Achieves Shari’a Compliance Certification

IOTA (MIOTA) has been certified as Shari’a-compliant by the Cambridge Institute of Islamic Finance, aligning with Islamic principles for enhanced trust in the Middle East.

NVIDIA Releases CUDA-Q v0.8, Enhancing Quantum Programming

NVIDIA Releases CUDA-Q v0.8, Enhancing Quantum Programming

NVIDIA's CUDA-Q v0.8 update simplifies quantum programming with enhanced state handling, Pauli words, custom unitary operations, and more.

IBM Research Advances in Quantum-Safe Cryptography

IBM Research Advances in Quantum-Safe Cryptography

IBM Research collaborates with NIST to develop quantum-safe cryptographic algorithms, ensuring future-proof security against quantum computing threats.

IBM Research Advances in Automation and Information Processing

IBM Research Advances in Automation and Information Processing

IBM Research continues to lead in computer science, focusing on breakthroughs in automation, information processing, and computation.

Google Cloud Run Integrates NVIDIA L4 GPUs for Enhanced AI Inference Deployments

Google Cloud Run Integrates NVIDIA L4 GPUs for Enhanced AI Inference Deployments

Google Cloud Run now supports NVIDIA L4 GPUs, NVIDIA NIM, and serverless AI inference deployments, optimizing performance and scalability for AI applications.

Binance Unveils $100,000 BNB Spot Trading ROI Competition

Binance Unveils $100,000 BNB Spot Trading ROI Competition

Binance launches a limited-time spot trading ROI competition with $100,000 in BNB rewards and exclusive VIP swag. Open to all users achieving 1% ROI.

Understanding Virtual Machines: A Deep Dive by Gala News

Understanding Virtual Machines: A Deep Dive by Gala News

Gala News explains the concept of Virtual Machines (VMs), their uses in development, cloud computing, and security, making complex tech jargon accessible.

IOTA Token Achieves Shari’a Compliance, Certified by Cambridge Institute

IOTA Token Achieves Shari’a Compliance, Certified by Cambridge Institute

IOTA Token has been certified as Shari’a-compliant by the Cambridge Institute of Islamic Finance, enhancing trust and growth in the Middle East.

Understanding Token Compensation: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding Token Compensation: A Comprehensive Guide

Explore how tokens fit into compensation strategies, with insights on structuring grants, vesting schedules, and tax considerations.

CoreWeave Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Senior Hires to Drive Expansion

CoreWeave Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Senior Hires to Drive Expansion

CoreWeave appoints Chen Goldberg and Sachin Jain to senior roles, bolstering its leadership amid significant growth and European expansion efforts.

Binance Futures Announces 30,000 USDC Prize Pool in New Promotions

Binance Futures Announces 30,000 USDC Prize Pool in New Promotions

Binance Futures introduces three promotions with a 30,000 USDC prize pool, offering loss protection for new traders and rewards for trading volume.

Hong Kong and Macao Authorities Crack Down on Cross-Boundary Fraud in Listed Company

Hong Kong and Macao Authorities Crack Down on Cross-Boundary Fraud in Listed Company

The SFC, ICAC, and Macao Judiciary Police have launched a joint operation targeting cross-boundary fraud and misconduct in a listed company.

SFC and Exchange Announce Changes to Specialist Tech Companies and de-SPAC Transactions Requirements

SFC and Exchange Announce Changes to Specialist Tech Companies and de-SPAC Transactions Requirements

The SFC and Exchange have jointly announced modifications to the requirements for specialist technology companies and de-SPAC transactions.

Canaan Inc. to Join Macquarie's 15th Annual ASEAN Conference

Canaan Inc. to Join Macquarie's 15th Annual ASEAN Conference

Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN) will participate in Macquarie's 15th Annual ASEAN Conference on August 27-28, 2024, hosting one-on-one meetings with institutional investors.

NVIDIA's CUDA-Q Reduces Resources for Quantum Clustering Algorithms

NVIDIA's CUDA-Q Reduces Resources for Quantum Clustering Algorithms

NVIDIA’s CUDA-Q platform enables significant resource reduction in quantum clustering algorithms, making them more feasible for near-term quantum computing applications.

NVIDIA Unveils New CUDA Libraries, Promises Major Speed and Efficiency Gains

NVIDIA Unveils New CUDA Libraries, Promises Major Speed and Efficiency Gains

NVIDIA introduces new CUDA libraries to enhance accelerated computing, offering substantial speed and energy efficiency improvements across various applications.

IBM Research Leverages Quantum Computing and AI for Accelerated Discovery

IBM Research Leverages Quantum Computing and AI for Accelerated Discovery

IBM Research is integrating quantum computing, AI, and hybrid cloud to expedite solutions for today's pressing problems.

Exploring Glue and Coprocessor Architectures in Modern Computation

Exploring Glue and Coprocessor Architectures in Modern Computation

Vitalik Buterin discusses the evolution of glue and coprocessor architectures, highlighting their significance in modern computation, Ethereum, AI, and cryptography.

IBM Advances Quantum Computing with New Software and Circuits

IBM Advances Quantum Computing with New Software and Circuits

IBM Research unveils innovations in quantum circuits and software, aiming to enhance quantum computing capabilities and accessibility.

Canaan Inc. to Join Benchmark's 11th Annual TMT Conference in NYC

Canaan Inc. to Join Benchmark's 11th Annual TMT Conference in NYC

Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN) will participate in Benchmark's 11th Annual TMT One-on-One Conference in New York City on September 4, 2024.

Sei Announces $50K Gauntlet Gaming Competition and $250K Creator Fund Round #4

Sei Announces $50K Gauntlet Gaming Competition and $250K Creator Fund Round #4

Sei launches a $50K gaming competition and a $250K Creator Fund Round #4 to support Web3 gaming creators.

NVIDIA Unveils NCCL 2.22 with Enhanced Memory Efficiency and Faster Initialization

NVIDIA Unveils NCCL 2.22 with Enhanced Memory Efficiency and Faster Initialization

NVIDIA introduces NCCL 2.22, focusing on memory efficiency, faster initialization, and cost estimation for improved HPC and AI applications.

Circle Unveils Compliance Engine for Enhanced Digital Asset Regulation

Circle Unveils Compliance Engine for Enhanced Digital Asset Regulation

Circle launches Compliance Engine, a tool designed to meet evolving digital asset regulations, integrated within the Circle Console.

NVIDIA and Partners Advance Quantum Algorithm Design with GPT Models

NVIDIA and Partners Advance Quantum Algorithm Design with GPT Models

NVIDIA collaborates with the University of Toronto and Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital to integrate GPT models into quantum algorithm design.

Binance Launches Spot Traders League with $3.2 Million in BNB Vouchers

Binance Launches Spot Traders League with $3.2 Million in BNB Vouchers

Binance introduces a Spot Traders League, offering $3.2 million in BNB token vouchers for regular and VIP users. The competition includes volume and ROI contests.

Foxconn Partners with NVIDIA to Develop Taiwan's Fastest AI Supercomputer

Foxconn Partners with NVIDIA to Develop Taiwan's Fastest AI Supercomputer

Foxconn teams up with NVIDIA to build Taiwan's fastest AI supercomputer, leveraging NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture to enhance AI research and smart city innovations.

NVIDIA GPUs Revolutionize Quantum Dynamics Simulations

NVIDIA GPUs Revolutionize Quantum Dynamics Simulations

Researchers utilize NVIDIA GPUs to enhance quantum dynamics simulations, overcoming computational challenges and enabling advancements in quantum computing and material science.

Yale, Moderna, and NVIDIA Harness Quantum Computing for Drug Discovery

Yale, Moderna, and NVIDIA Harness Quantum Computing for Drug Discovery

Yale, Moderna, and NVIDIA explore quantum machine learning to enhance drug discovery. The collaboration focuses on GPU-accelerated simulation of quantum algorithms for predicting molecular properties.

CoreWeave Secures $650 Million Credit Facility to Fuel AI Expansion

CoreWeave Secures $650 Million Credit Facility to Fuel AI Expansion

CoreWeave announces a $650 million credit facility led by major banks to support its global expansion and AI infrastructure growth, highlighting its position as a leader in AI cloud solutions.

NVIDIA Modulus Revolutionizes CFD Simulations with Machine Learning

NVIDIA Modulus Revolutionizes CFD Simulations with Machine Learning

NVIDIA Modulus is transforming computational fluid dynamics by integrating machine learning, offering significant computational efficiency and accuracy enhancements for complex fluid simulations.

Mistral AI Unveils Ministral 3B and 8B Models for Edge Computing

Mistral AI Unveils Ministral 3B and 8B Models for Edge Computing

Mistral AI introduces Ministral 3B and 8B, state-of-the-art models for edge computing. These models promise low-latency and efficient performance for diverse applications.

Denmark Unveils Gefion: A Sovereign AI Supercomputer for Scientific Innovation

Denmark Unveils Gefion: A Sovereign AI Supercomputer for Scientific Innovation

Denmark launches Gefion, its first sovereign AI supercomputer, aiming to advance quantum computing, clean energy, and biotechnology through local innovation and global collaboration.

NVIDIA's CUDA-Q Enhances Solar Energy Prediction with Quantum Algorithms

NVIDIA's CUDA-Q Enhances Solar Energy Prediction with Quantum Algorithms

NVIDIA CUDA-Q and cuDNN accelerate quantum algorithms for solar energy prediction, achieving significant improvements in speed and accuracy, according to NVIDIA Technical Blog.

Claude 3.5 Sonnet: Enhancing AI with Computer Interaction Capabilities

Claude 3.5 Sonnet: Enhancing AI with Computer Interaction Capabilities

Anthropic's Claude 3.5 Sonnet advances AI by emulating human computer interactions, unlocking new applications. This development marks a significant breakthrough in AI progress, according to Anthropic.

BitMEX Launches Uptober Trading Competition with Exciting Prizes

BitMEX Launches Uptober Trading Competition with Exciting Prizes

BitMEX invites traders to join the Uptober Trading Competition, offering prizes like 3 BTC, 7,500 USDT bonuses, and exclusive VIP swag.

NVIDIA SHARP: Revolutionizing In-Network Computing for AI and Scientific Applications

NVIDIA SHARP: Revolutionizing In-Network Computing for AI and Scientific Applications

NVIDIA SHARP introduces groundbreaking in-network computing solutions, enhancing performance in AI and scientific applications by optimizing data communication across distributed computing systems.

NVIDIA Powers World's Largest AI Supercomputer with Spectrum-X Networking

NVIDIA Powers World's Largest AI Supercomputer with Spectrum-X Networking

NVIDIA and xAI have collaborated to build the world's largest AI supercomputer, Colossus, utilizing NVIDIA's Spectrum-X Ethernet networking to achieve superior AI model training performance.

RISC Zero Announces Open Sourcing of Key Technological Innovations

RISC Zero Announces Open Sourcing of Key Technological Innovations

RISC Zero's latest announcement reinforces open-source development ethos and vision for a secure digital world, transforming zero-knowledge cryptography and blockchain technology, enabling developers to create unprecedented solutions.

Cboe Digital Set to Launch Bitcoin and Ether Futures Trading in January 2024

Cboe Digital Set to Launch Bitcoin and Ether Futures Trading in January 2024

Cboe Digital, the first US-regulated crypto native exchange, will launch Bitcoin and Ether futures trading, enhancing capital efficiency and market liquidity.

Hong Kong Embraces Virtual Asset Spot ETFs

Hong Kong Embraces Virtual Asset Spot ETFs

Hong Kong is set to become the first market in Asia to allow Virtual Asset Spot ETFs, with around ten fund companies preparing for launch. This move signifies a major shift in the region's approach to virtual assets.

EDX Markets Partners with Solidus Labs to Monitor $16 Trillion in Crypto Trading with HALO Platform

EDX Markets Partners with Solidus Labs to Monitor $16 Trillion in Crypto Trading with HALO Platform

EDX Markets has partnered with Solidus Labs to use the HALO platform, monitoring $16 trillion in crypto trading, enhancing compliance and risk management.

Investors Rally to Support Silicon Valley Bank Amidst Possible Closure

Investors Rally to Support Silicon Valley Bank Amidst Possible Closure

Over 125 venture capitalists and investors, including Sequoia Capital and General Catalyst, have pledged their support for Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) as the 40-year-old banking institution winds down its operations. The investors signed a statement in an effort to cushion the impact of the bank's possible closure and limit the fallout on tech companies that rely on SVB for funding and banking services.

ZetaChain and Curve Finance Collaborate to Revolutionize DeFi with Native BTC Support

ZetaChain and Curve Finance Collaborate to Revolutionize DeFi with Native BTC Support

ZetaChain and Curve Finance have partnered to introduce native Bitcoin support for cross-chain swaps and omnichain asset pools, enhancing asset management efficiency across blockchains.

Tencent Unveils Top Ten Tech Trends for 2024

Tencent Unveils Top Ten Tech Trends for 2024

Tencent Research Institute's report on 2024's top technology trends highlights quantum computing, high-performance chips, AI-driven industry development, sustainable computing, IoT, cloud computing, and more, signifying transformative impacts across industries.

Harvard's Breakthrough in Quantum Computing: A Leap Towards Error-Correction and Noise Reduction

Harvard's Breakthrough in Quantum Computing: A Leap Towards Error-Correction and Noise Reduction

Harvard researchers have developed a processor using logical qubits for error-correction and noise reduction, a groundbreaking advancement in quantum computing that could potentially revolutionize the field.

US Bitcoin Corp-Hut 8 Merger Progresses Amid Celsius Plan Approval

US Bitcoin Corp-Hut 8 Merger Progresses Amid Celsius Plan Approval

US Bitcoin Corp has secured court approval for its merger with Hut 8 Mining Corp, marking a significant step towards managing its assets and listing on Nasdaq and the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Vitalik Buterin Proposes a Quantum-Resistant Hard Fork for Ethereum

Vitalik Buterin Proposes a Quantum-Resistant Hard Fork for Ethereum

Vitalik Buterin proposes a hard fork strategy for Ethereum to protect funds against quantum computer attacks, sparking a community-wide discussion on quantum security.

Bitcoin ETF Approval Expected to Propel Market Influx

Bitcoin ETF Approval Expected to Propel Market Influx

The fervor surrounding a US-regulated spot Bitcoin ETF is palpable, with its approval expected to significantly bolster Bitcoin's market adoption. Addressing the current inefficiencies in Bitcoin investment, a spot ETF promises cost efficiency, enhanced liquidity, ease of access, and regulatory compliance. The formal recognition by regulators and established financial brands could further fuel Bitcoin's market acceptance. The estimations indicate a substantial market influx post ETF approval, not just within the US but potentially extending to global markets, laying the groundwork for a robust 2024 for Bitcoin, as per the analysis by Charles Yu of Galaxy.

Kakao Affiliates Face Probe Over Crypto Misappropriation Allegations

Kakao Affiliates Face Probe Over Crypto Misappropriation Allegations

Prosecution delves into allegations of cryptocurrency embezzlement & breach of trust against ex-Kakao chairman & affiliate executives, marking the start of a formal inquiry with the examination of the complainant on Oct 11.

BIS Conference Addresses Cybersecurity in Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)

BIS Conference Addresses Cybersecurity in Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)

Agustín Carstens, General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements, highlighted the importance of cybersecurity for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) during a conference in Basel, Switzerland, emphasizing the need for secure, user-friendly, and adaptable systems.

Josh Swihart Becomes CEO of Electric Coin Company (Zcash) as Zooko Wilcox Steps Down

Josh Swihart Becomes CEO of Electric Coin Company (Zcash) as Zooko Wilcox Steps Down

Josh Swihart replaces Zooko Wilcox as CEO of Electric Coin Company, bringing a strong background in technology and product development to drive the growth of Zcash.

Binance Fan Token Announces PORTO Trading Competition

Binance Fan Token Announces PORTO Trading Competition

Binance Fan Token has launched the PORTO Trading Competition, offering users the chance to trade on PORTO spot trading pairs and earn up to $750 in PORTO Gift Cards. New users can also receive a $5 PORTO Gift Card for registering using the "PORTOTC" referral code or link, totaling $7,500.

Quantinuum Secures $300 Million in Landmark Quantum Computing Funding Round

Quantinuum Secures $300 Million in Landmark Quantum Computing Funding Round

Quantinuum secures a significant $300M equity fundraise at a $5B valuation, led by JPMorgan Chase, Mitsui, Amgen, and Honeywell, marking a major stride in the quantum computing sector and boosting development of fault-tolerant quantum computers.

FTC Investigates Big Tech's AI Investments

FTC Investigates Big Tech's AI Investments

The US FTC is conducting a thorough investigation into the partnerships and investments between tech giants like Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, and AI startups like OpenAI and Anthropic, focusing on their impact on market competition and innovation.

SBI Holdings to Launch Investment Fund for Emerging Companies like Web3, AI, and Metaverse Startups

SBI Holdings to Launch Investment Fund for Emerging Companies like Web3, AI, and Metaverse Startups

SBI Holdings plans to invest 100 billion yen in startups focusing on Web3, AI, and metaverse, with financial institutions supporting Japan's goal to nurture its startup ecosystem and enhance its Asian startup hub position.

CleanSpark Buys 45,000 Bitmain Antminer S19 XPs for $144.9 Million

CleanSpark Buys 45,000 Bitmain Antminer S19 XPs for $144.9 Million

CleanSpark, a crypto miner, has purchased 45,000 Bitmain Antminer S19 XPs for $144.9 million, which will nearly double its current computing power. The first batch of 25,000 rigs will be delivered in August, with the remainder arriving in September, and they will be installed at a site in Sandersville, Georgia. CleanSpark aims to have 16 EH/s of computing power by the end of the year.

Coinbase Amplifies Anti-Terrorism Financing Measures Through Blockchain Analytics

Coinbase Amplifies Anti-Terrorism Financing Measures Through Blockchain Analytics

Coinbase, on October 17, 2023, outlined its robust measures to curb terrorism financing and other illicit activities through a rigorous compliance framework and blockchain analytics. The discourse emphasizes the importance of regulatory clarity in the U.S to minimize offshore risks associated with digital assets. With a dedicated team and technological tools, Coinbase demonstrates a proactive approach in maintaining the integrity of the crypto ecosystem.

SEC Charges Titan Global Capital Management for Misleading Advertisements and Compliance Failures

SEC Charges Titan Global Capital Management for Misleading Advertisements and Compliance Failures

On Aug 21, 2023, the SEC charged Titan Global Capital Management for misleading ads and compliance failures. Titan advertised a 2,700% annualized return, omitting key details. They'll pay $1.04M in penalties and disgorgement.

SEC Files Application to Compel Elon Musk's Compliance with Subpoena

SEC Files Application to Compel Elon Musk's Compliance with Subpoena

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed an application to compel Tesla CEO Elon Musk to comply with an administrative subpoena. The SEC is investigating Musk's 2022 Twitter stock purchases and his related statements and SEC filings. Despite initially agreeing to testify, Musk later refused to comply with the subpoena, prompting the SEC to seek court intervention.

Gemini Allocates $24 Million for Expansion in India

Gemini Allocates $24 Million for Expansion in India

Gemini is set to invest $24 million in its Gurgaon development center in India, focusing on core platform areas like compliance and security. The move is part of Gemini's broader strategy to tap into India's burgeoning tech and startup ecosystem.

Northern Trust Partners with NUS to Advance Blockchain for Institutional Investors

Northern Trust Partners with NUS to Advance Blockchain for Institutional Investors

Nasdaq listed company Northern Trust (NTRS), the National University of Singapore's School of Computing (NUS Computing), and the Asian Institute of Digital Finance (NUS AIDF) have announced a series of initiatives aimed at shaping the future of blockchain for institutional investors.

South Korea Probes OKX for Unregistered Operations

South Korea Probes OKX for Unregistered Operations

South Korean financial authorities are investigating OKX, a cryptocurrency exchange, for potentially operating without proper registration, following allegations from the Digital Asset Exchange Association.

South Korean Gaming Giant Wemade Faces $41 Million Tax Bill for Crypto Operations

South Korean Gaming Giant Wemade Faces $41 Million Tax Bill for Crypto Operations

South Korean gaming firm Wemade faces a $41 million tax bill for its crypto operations, highlighting the complexities of regulatory compliance in the blockchain gaming industry.

Magic Eden Embraces Compressed Solana NFTs

Magic Eden Embraces Compressed Solana NFTs

Magic Eden has introduced cNFTs, a cost-effective form of NFTs exclusive to the Solana blockchain. These compressed NFTs allow creators to produce content on a larger scale without the high cost of traditional NFTs. Despite criticism, Magic Eden clarified that they didn't create cNFTs, but integrated support for them. Developers need to understand Merkle trees and use specialized tools for minted NFTs.

Bitdeer and NVIDIA Partner to Launch AI Cloud Service in Asia

Bitdeer and NVIDIA Partner to Launch AI Cloud Service in Asia

Bitdeer Technologies Group and NVIDIA are set to launch Bitdeer AI Cloud in Asia, utilizing NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD technology, to meet the growing demand for AI computing power in the cloud PaaS market.

Microsoft's OpenAI Investment Faces EU Merger Regulation Scrutiny

Microsoft's OpenAI Investment Faces EU Merger Regulation Scrutiny

The European Commission is investigating Microsoft's investment in OpenAI, a significant partnership since 2019, under the EU Merger Regulation, as part of a larger plan to control tech giants' influence in the AI field, focusing on potential anti-competitive impacts.

Hong Kong Crypto Exchange HKVAEX Announces Phased Shutdown

Hong Kong Crypto Exchange HKVAEX Announces Phased Shutdown

HKVAEX, a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange, has initiated a phased suspension of their services, leading to a complete shutdown by May 1, 2024.

R3 Highlights the Transformative Potential of Tokenization in Finance

R3 Highlights the Transformative Potential of Tokenization in Finance

R3, a leading enterprise blockchain software firm, discusses the transformative potential of tokenization in the financial sector. The company emphasizes the need for regulatory frameworks and industry standards to unlock the full benefits of digital assets. According to a June 2023 report from Bernstein, $5 trillion in assets could be tokenized in the next five years, offering significant opportunities for market participants.

Binance's Market Dominance Challenged as OKX and Upbit Gain Ground

Binance's Market Dominance Challenged as OKX and Upbit Gain Ground

The 2023 CEX Market Report shows Binance's dominance diminishing as OKX and Upbit gain market share. Factors like on-chain data, user growth, and social media presence contribute to the evolving CEX landscape.

Bitget Registers as a Service Provider in Lithuania

Bitget Registers as a Service Provider in Lithuania

Bitget has registered as a service provider in Lithuania after meeting compliance standards with regional laws and regulations. Lithuania is an emerging digital asset market and a popular location for cryptocurrency and blockchain projects.

Microsoft Reveals Azure Maia AI Accelerator and Azure Cobalt CPU

Microsoft Reveals Azure Maia AI Accelerator and Azure Cobalt CPU

Microsoft unveiled Azure Maia 100 AI Accelerator and Azure Cobalt CPU, optimized for AI and cloud computing, with deployment scheduled for early 2024.

Blockstream's Greenlight Officially Launches, Promising Simplified Lightning Operations

Blockstream's Greenlight Officially Launches, Promising Simplified Lightning Operations

Blockstream has officially launched Greenlight, a Lightning-as-a-Service (LaaS) solution, aimed at alleviating the operational challenges of managing Lightning network nodes while enhancing security. The service, revealed in June and launched on October 12, 2023, allows developers to retain key control, reducing risks and freeing up essential resources for core business operations. Greenlight offers a blend of convenience and self-custody, making it a noteworthy advancement in the blockchain and Lightning network domain.

US Federal Prosecutors Investigate Block Inc. for Compliance Violations

US Federal Prosecutors Investigate Block Inc. for Compliance Violations

US federal prosecutors are conducting an investigation into Block Inc., the fintech company founded by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey. The investigation follows allegations of compliance violations at Block's payment arms, Square and Cash App. A whistleblower has provided documents showing that Block processed transactions for users in countries subject to economic sanctions and facilitated crypto transactions for terrorist groups. The company is accused of failing to address these breaches despite being alerted to them.

Binance set to reenter Japanese crypto market

Binance set to reenter Japanese crypto market

Binance is set to reenter the Japanese crypto market after acquiring the regulated crypto exchange platform, Sakura Exchange Bitcoin (SEBC). The SEBC platform will terminate its current crypto exchange and brokerage services by May 31, 2023, and reopen as Binance Japan in June. Binance had to fold its Japan operations in 2018 after regulatory warnings, but has since mended relations with regulators and reentered other markets through acquisitions.

Curve Finance and the Vyper Vulnerability: A Technical Post-Mortem Report

Curve Finance and the Vyper Vulnerability: A Technical Post-Mortem Report

Curve Finance suffered an exploit on July 30, 2023, due to a Vyper compiler vulnerability in versions 0.2.15, 0.2.16, and 0.3.0, affecting multiple liquidity pools.

Tether Implements Wallet-Freezing Policy Aligned with US Regulations

Tether Implements Wallet-Freezing Policy Aligned with US Regulations

Tether's wallet-freezing policy, in line with US OFAC regulations, is a proactive approach to cybercrime, setting a new standard in the crypto industry.

Singapore High Court Approves iSanctuary's Use of NFTs for Financial Investigations

Singapore High Court Approves iSanctuary's Use of NFTs for Financial Investigations

In a legal first for Singapore, the High Court has granted permission to UK-based financial investigation firm Intelligent Sanctuary (iSanctuary) to use nonfungible tokens (NFTs) in tracking and freezing assets related to a hack. The NFTs, created in partnership with Mintable, will serve as a warning to counterparties and exchanges and enable real-time tracking of transactions from the compromised wallets.

Atomicals Market Addresses Security Breach and Announces Compensation Measures

Atomicals Market Addresses Security Breach and Announces Compensation Measures

Atomicals Market has implemented measures to restore user trust and enhance platform security following a significant security breach, emphasizing community engagement's crucial role in protocol's future.

CFTC's Stern Warning to Crypto Exchanges Following Binance Case

CFTC's Stern Warning to Crypto Exchanges Following Binance Case

The CFTC has significantly heightened its regulatory actions against non-U.S. crypto entities, indicating a significant shift in the U.S. cryptocurrency market's regulatory landscape.

DeFi Lending Protocol Compound Launched its Compound III Version

DeFi Lending Protocol Compound Launched its Compound III Version

Defi lending protocol Compound announced that Compound III (V3)was officially launched on the Ethereum mainnet.

UK Regulator Examines AI Impact

UK Regulator Examines AI Impact

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is examining the impact of AI on consumers and the economy, with a focus on foundation models. The regulator plans to examine their usage against key principles, including transparency and accountability. The review aims to help develop AI in ways that ensure open, competitive markets and effective consumer protection, with guiding principles for consumer protection and healthy competition to be produced. The findings are set to be published in September 2023.

CoinList Settles with OFAC for $1.2 Million Over Crimea Sanctions Violations

CoinList Settles with OFAC for $1.2 Million Over Crimea Sanctions Violations

CoinList settles with OFAC for $1.2 million over transactions for users in Crimea, promising to invest $300,000 in compliance enhancements.

Wallet of Satoshi Withdraws from the U.S. Market Amid Regulatory Challenges

Wallet of Satoshi Withdraws from the U.S. Market Amid Regulatory Challenges

Wallet of Satoshi withdraws from U.S. market, highlighting regulatory challenges faced by crypto service providers like GameStop and Binance, reflecting evolving U.S. cryptocurrency regulation landscape.

Alchemy Pay Expands U.S. Footprint with Iowa Money Services License

Alchemy Pay Expands U.S. Footprint with Iowa Money Services License

Alchemy Pay, a prominent crypto-fiat payment gateway, has secured a Money Services License in Iowa, marking a significant expansion in the U.S. market and enhancing its global compliance portfolio.

Reuters: U.S. Aims to Thwart Chinese Access to AI Chips via Overseas Outlets

Reuters: U.S. Aims to Thwart Chinese Access to AI Chips via Overseas Outlets

The U.S. is contemplating tightening restrictions to prevent Chinese firms from accessing American AI chips via overseas outlets, reinforcing its stance on curbing China's AI military advancements. The move comes amid existing challenges in enforcing export controls, with the new rules expected to broaden the scope of restrictions on the AI chip market.

Coinbase Uses Multi-Party Computation to Enhance Crypto Wallet Security and User Experience

Coinbase Uses Multi-Party Computation to Enhance Crypto Wallet Security and User Experience

Coinbase is making strides towards simplifying the onboarding process for web3, bolstering both security and recovery for crypto wallets. The company is deploying a cryptographic technique called Multi-Party Computation (MPC) to eliminate key management hurdles that have long been a barrier to mainstream web3 adoption.

Uniswap Foundation Announces Grant Recipients for V4 RFPs

Uniswap Foundation Announces Grant Recipients for V4 RFPs

The Uniswap Foundation announced the winners of its first round of RFPs for Uniswap V4 on November 1, 2023. The projects include developing a Deposit Liquidity Widget, creating an open-source design package, compiling POC hook developer documentation, and researching malicious hook design space.

Mining firm Compute North Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Mining firm Compute North Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Crypto mining firm Compute North has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a federal court as it had been struggling to survive due to the market downturn.

Compound Founder's New Venture Superstate To Bridge Traditional and Blockchain Finance

Compound Founder's New Venture Superstate To Bridge Traditional and Blockchain Finance

Compound's Founder and CEO, Robert Leshner, has announced the launch of a new venture, Superstate (@superstatefunds). "Superstate's mission is to create regulated financial products that bridge traditional markets & blockchain ecosystems," said Leshner, signaling a significant shift in the financial industry.

NYDFS Introduces Stricter Crypto Listing and Delisting Rules

NYDFS Introduces Stricter Crypto Listing and Delisting Rules

NYDFS has implemented stricter regulations for cryptocurrency businesses, enhancing investor protection through detailed risk assessments and governance, highlighting New York's proactive regulatory approach.

Mastercard Launches Web3 Solution for Crypto Verification

Mastercard Launches Web3 Solution for Crypto Verification

Mastercard has launched a new Web3 solution called "Mastercard Crypto Credential" aimed at enhancing user verification standards in the digital asset space. The solution is designed to provide a unique identifier to users, enabling them to instantly verify that an address they want to send funds to has been vetted by Mastercard and has been operating in compliance with the firm's standards. The solution will support compliance through the exchange of metadata and help reduce the opportunities for bad actors.

IRS Introduces New Form 1099-DA for Reporting Income from Digital Asset Transactions

IRS Introduces New Form 1099-DA for Reporting Income from Digital Asset Transactions

The US IRS has introduced Form 1099-DA for cryptocurrency brokers to report digital asset transactions, aiming to improve compliance and ensure accurate tax reporting from digital assets starting January 1, 2025.

Radiant Capital Suffers $4.5M Flash Loan Attack

Radiant Capital Suffers $4.5M Flash Loan Attack

Radiant Capital was hit by a $4.5M flash loan attack due to a known codebase rounding issue, leading to a temporary pause in their Arbitrum market operations.

British Standards Institution Pioneers International AI Safety Guidelines for Sustainable Future

British Standards Institution Pioneers International AI Safety Guidelines for Sustainable Future

BSI's release of the first international AI safety guideline, BS ISO/IEC 42001, marks a significant step in standardizing the safe and ethical use of AI, reflecting global demand for robust AI governance.

Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Co-Authors Paper on Blockchain Privacy and Compliance

Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Co-Authors Paper on Blockchain Privacy and Compliance

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin, along with researchers and privacy advocates, published a paper on September 6, 2023, titled "Blockchain Privacy and Regulatory Compliance: Towards a Practical Equilibrium." The paper introduces "Privacy Pools," a smart contract-based protocol designed to reconcile financial privacy with regulatory compliance.

SEC Chair Gensler Faces Congressional Pressure Over EU Coordination and Lack of Transparency

SEC Chair Gensler Faces Congressional Pressure Over EU Coordination and Lack of Transparency

The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability has intensified scrutiny on SEC Chair Gary Gensler over the SEC's coordination with the EU on legislative matters and a perceived lack of transparency. The discord, highlighted in a letter dated October 12, 2023, follows a pattern of communication deadlock between the SEC and Congress, with implications on broader legislative and regulatory frameworks. The Committee expects more forthright engagement from the SEC by October 19, 2023, threatening compulsory processes for compliance.

iFinex Proposes $150 Million Share Buyback from Bitfinex Hack Victims

iFinex Proposes $150 Million Share Buyback from Bitfinex Hack Victims

iFinex, Bitfinex's parent company, plans a $150 million share buyback to re-acquire shares given as compensation for a 2016 hack. The offer follows a valuation surge from $120 million in 2016 to $1.7 billion, providing an exit route for investors. Shareholders have until October 24 to respond to the buyback offer.

SEC Charges FTX Auditor Prager Metis Over Independence Violations

SEC Charges FTX Auditor Prager Metis Over Independence Violations

The SEC has charged Prager Metis with violations of auditor independence laws, drawing attention due to its previous engagement with cryptocurrency exchange FTX, which filed for bankruptcy in 2022. The legal action emphasizes the crucial role of auditor independence in ensuring financial transparency and investor protection.

Binance and Changpeng Zhao Seek Permission to File Excess Pages in Response to CFTC Complaint

Binance and Changpeng Zhao Seek Permission to File Excess Pages in Response to CFTC Complaint

Binance, Changpeng Zhao seek court's permission for extended response to CFTC complaint amidst increasing scrutiny from US regulatory agencies.

Yann LeCun Discusses AI Progress and Quantum Computing at FAIR's 10th Anniversary

Yann LeCun Discusses AI Progress and Quantum Computing at FAIR's 10th Anniversary

Yann LeCun of Meta AI discussed the future of AI, highlighting Nvidia's hardware dominance, skepticism about human-level AI and quantum computing, and Meta's focus on multimodal AI systems.

THORSwap Resumes Operations with Enhanced Security Measures to Combat Illicit Funds Transfer

THORSwap Resumes Operations with Enhanced Security Measures to Combat Illicit Funds Transfer

THORSwap, a decentralized exchange (DEX) leveraging the THORChain protocol, resumed operations on October 13, following a temporary shutdown to address concerns of illicit funds transfer. The platform has enhanced its security measures, updated its terms of service, and partnered with an industry leader to prevent the movement of illicit funds. Although the move was met with mixed reactions from the community, it underscores THORSwap's commitment to providing a secure trading environment amid rising regulatory pressures in the DeFi sector.

Ex-FTX Execs Launch New Crypto Exchange Backpack

Ex-FTX Execs Launch New Crypto Exchange Backpack

Former FTX executives, Can Sun, are launching Backpack Exchange in Dubai, aiming to raise $100 million for customer fund security and advanced technology.

Ethereum is Getting Closed to Being Completely Censored Because of OFAC Regulations

Ethereum is Getting Closed to Being Completely Censored Because of OFAC Regulations

Ethereum is becoming more compliant with OFAC sanctions per on-chain data

Marathon Reveals Over $80m Exposure to Bankrupt Crypto Miner Compute North

Marathon Reveals Over $80m Exposure to Bankrupt Crypto Miner Compute North

Compute North, which filed for bankruptcy protection last month, owes as much as $500 million to at least 200 creditors. Now the crypto miner got over $80 million in funding from Marathon Digital Holdings Inc.

Payments Firm FIS Worldpay Taps Shyft Network, Enhance Global Crypto Regulation Compliance

Payments Firm FIS Worldpay Taps Shyft Network, Enhance Global Crypto Regulation Compliance

FIS Worldpay wants to enable its merchants to comply with crypto-related regulations defined by FATF rules.

Platypus Recovers 90% of Stolen Funds from Recent Exploit

Platypus Recovers 90% of Stolen Funds from Recent Exploit

Platypus DeFi protocol has recovered 90% of the funds stolen in the recent 12 October 2023 exploit, reducing the net loss to about 18,000 AVAX. The protocol acknowledged the community's support in swiftly resolving the crisis and is making arrangements for the withdrawal of liquidity providers. Amidst ongoing investigations and enhanced security measures, Platypus continues to work on a compensation plan for affected users from previous attacks.

NFA issues new rule for digital asset commodities

NFA issues new rule for digital asset commodities

The National Futures Association has issued a new compliance rule to address fraud and misconduct by its over 100 members involved in digital asset commodities. The new rule will take effect on May 31 and applies only to Bitcoin and Ether.

Islamic Coin Launches Community Rewards on Haqq Network

Islamic Coin Launches Community Rewards on Haqq Network

Islamic Coin announces a Community Rewards program to appreciate and engage its community. The #ISLM Rewards, launched on October 11, 2023, comprises three waves targeting different engagement levels and community segments. The initiative aims at fostering a Shariah-compliant Web3 financial ecosystem, with the first distribution of rewards commencing on October 11, 2023. The program, however, excludes Dubai residents from participating.

Dubai's VARA Appoints Matthew White as CEO

Dubai's VARA Appoints Matthew White as CEO

Dubai's VARA is appointing Matthew White as its new CEO, focusing on regulatory compliance in the cryptocurrency space, following a leadership transition.

Crypto Lending Firm Delio Faces Regulatory Sanctions for Compliance Failures in South Korea

Crypto Lending Firm Delio Faces Regulatory Sanctions for Compliance Failures in South Korea

South Korean crypto asset management firm Delio has been fined KRW 1.896 billion and suspended for three months by the Financial Services Commission's Financial Intelligence Unit due to non-compliance with financial transaction laws.

Elon Musk developing AI startup to rival OpenAI

Elon Musk developing AI startup to rival OpenAI

Elon Musk is creating a new AI startup to compete with OpenAI, assembling a team of researchers and engineers while in talks with investors for the upcoming venture.

Bitcoin Miner Compass Mining Establishes 75 MW Hosting Partnership with Compute North

Bitcoin Miner Compass Mining Establishes 75 MW Hosting Partnership with Compute North

Compass Mining, a Bitcoin mining hosting and brokerage services firm based in Delaware, US, announced the completion of a partnership with colocation provider Compute North to secure at least 75 megawatts (MW) of energy capacity for its TIER 0™ data center in Granbury, Texas.

US Court Orders Binance and Changpeng Zhao to Pay $2.7 Billion in Settlement with CFTC

US Court Orders Binance and Changpeng Zhao to Pay $2.7 Billion in Settlement with CFTC

A US court has imposed a $2.7 billion fine on Binance and a $150 million fine on Changpeng Zhao for violating the Commodity Exchange Act and CFTC regulations.

SEC Chair Gensler Open to Lawful Revival of FTX

SEC Chair Gensler Open to Lawful Revival of FTX

SEC Chair Gary Gensler emphasizes regulatory standards as FTX considers legal and compliant return, following founder Sam Bankman-Fried's conviction, marking a pivotal moment in crypto regulation.

Our Happy Company's NFT Platform OurSong Integrates with Circle

Our Happy Company's NFT Platform OurSong Integrates with Circle

Web3 infrastructure platform Our Happy Company launched its social NFT platform OurSong and integrated with the issuer of stablecoin USD Coin (USDC) Circle.

Ripple Expands Digital Asset Custody with Acquisition of Standard Custody & Trust Company

Ripple Expands Digital Asset Custody with Acquisition of Standard Custody & Trust Company

Ripple acquires Standard Custody & Trust Company, strengthening its position in institutional digital asset custody market, enhancing regulatory portfolio and service offerings.

Accounting Firm Wolf & Company Pairs with Bitpay to Accept Crypto Payments

Accounting Firm Wolf & Company Pairs with Bitpay to Accept Crypto Payments

Leading regional CPA firm providing insightful financial accounting and audit services Wolf & Company partners with cryptocurrency payment processor BitPay to accept cryptocurrency payments

Hong Kong's SFC Sets 2024-2026 Agenda: Emphasis on Tokenization and Virtual Asset Innovation

Hong Kong's SFC Sets 2024-2026 Agenda: Emphasis on Tokenization and Virtual Asset Innovation

The SFC’s Strategic Priorities for 2024-2026 focus on enhancing Hong Kong's financial sector by maintaining market resilience, boosting global competitiveness, embracing financial innovation, and improving institutional resilience.

SEC Delays Decision on Invesco and Galaxy Digital's Ether ETF

SEC Delays Decision on Invesco and Galaxy Digital's Ether ETF

The SEC extends the review period for the Invesco and Galaxy Digital's Ether ETF until February 6, 2024, signaling continued caution in cryptocurrency product approvals.

BitKeep Compensates Users After $8M Hack

BitKeep Compensates Users After $8M Hack

BitKeep has fully compensated 11,090 users affected by the Dec. 26, 2022, hack that resulted in an estimated $8 million loss. BitKeep will rebrand to Bitget Wallet and have access to Bitget’s $300 million User Protection Fund for future security threats.

Friend.Tech Boosts Security with CoolWallet on Base Chain

Friend.Tech Boosts Security with CoolWallet on Base Chain

Friend.tech, a decentralized social network on Base's Ethereum layer-2 chain, has seen rapid growth but also faces security risks from phishing attacks. To address this, CoolWallet has launched a Web3 Guardian competition to promote its Web3 SmartScan feature, which screens transactions for malicious behavior.

Former Voyager Digital CEO Faces Fraud Charges Amid CFTC and FTC Crackdown

Former Voyager Digital CEO Faces Fraud Charges Amid CFTC and FTC Crackdown

The CFTC and FTC have levelled fraud charges against former Voyager Digital CEO Stephen Ehrlich, spotlighting the case as a notable instance of regulatory enforcement within the digital asset sector. The charges underscore the market's inherent risks and the imperative for robust regulatory compliance to ensure investor protection.

Voltage Park's $1 Billion Cloud Infrastructure Targets ML Compute Shortage

Voltage Park's $1 Billion Cloud Infrastructure Targets ML Compute Shortage

Voltage Park, launching on October 29, 2023, introduced a $1 billion cloud infrastructure housing around 24,000 NVIDIA H100 GPUs, aimed at redressing the ML compute resource crunch. A subsidiary of the Navigation Fund, Voltage Park aspires to democratize ML compute access, thereby catalyzing AI innovation across the spectrum.

Binance.US Distances Itself from Binance.com; CZ Steps Down as Chairman

Binance.US Distances Itself from Binance.com; CZ Steps Down as Chairman

Binance.US declares operational independence from Binance.com, reassures customers, and remains compliant with U.S. regulations, following a $4.3 billion settlement. Chairman Changpeng Zhao steps down.

Huobi HTX Responds to Recent Hack, Ensures Full Compensation for Affected Users

Huobi HTX Responds to Recent Hack, Ensures Full Compensation for Affected Users

Huobi HTX pledges to compensate users affected by a $30 million hack, ensuring minimal impact and enhanced security measures, as part of a series of attacks on Justin Sun's entities.

WEF Report Warns of AI and Quantum Computing Risks

WEF Report Warns of AI and Quantum Computing Risks

The WEF 2024 report warns of the negative impacts of AI and the risks of quantum computing, including misinformation, labor market disruptions, security concerns, and ethical issues in healthcare and geopolitics. The report calls for increased regulation and public awareness of AI.

OpenAI's ChatGPT Under GDPR Investigation in Italy: Facing 30-Day Defense Deadline

OpenAI's ChatGPT Under GDPR Investigation in Italy: Facing 30-Day Defense Deadline

Italian Data Protection Authority, Garante, has raised concerns over potential GDPR violations by OpenAI's ChatGPT, requiring OpenAI to defend its processing of personal data for 30 days.

FTX Unveils Billions Repayment Plan to Compensate Creditors

FTX Unveils Billions Repayment Plan to Compensate Creditors

FTX has announced a repayment plan to repay creditors and compensate for time value of investments, but valuation concerns remain over its effectiveness.

Lesley O'Neill was Appointed as Binance.US Chief Compliance Officer

Lesley O'Neill was Appointed as Binance.US Chief Compliance Officer

Lesley O’Neill's appointment as Binance.US Chief Compliance Officer marks a strategic response to heightened SEC scrutiny, emphasizing the crypto industry's shift towards compliance and regulatory adherence.

Shibarium Goes Live: A Comprehensive Overview

Shibarium Goes Live: A Comprehensive Overview

Shibarium, an Ethereum layer-2 scaling blockchain, has successfully launched, generating over 65,000 wallets and 350,000 transactions. Despite initial challenges, it has scaled up 1500%, demonstrating transparency and security through an insurance provision and a proof-of-participation consensus mechanism.

Nomura's Laser Digital Launches Ethereum Adoption Fund for Institutional Investors

Nomura's Laser Digital Launches Ethereum Adoption Fund for Institutional Investors

Nomura's Laser Digital has launched an Ethereum Adoption Fund, focusing on institutional investors, with a strategy involving staking and regulated custody, aiming to increase institutional engagement in Ethereum investments.

Binance Responds to U.S. Senators Letter, Excludes Financial Data

Binance Responds to U.S. Senators Letter, Excludes Financial Data

Binance has responded to a letter from U.S. Senators sent earlier this month requesting information about the crypto exchange’s operations in the country, including its balance sheet. Despite omitting financial data from the letter, Binance reportedly sent the information to U.S. regulators. In the 14-page document, Binance's chief strategy officer, Patrick Hillman, addressed the exchange's compliance history and recognized previous mistakes while claiming the firm has built solid Know Your Customer and Anti-Money Laundering policies in recent years. However, the response failed to address the senators’ concerns about Binance’s lack of transparency.

Binance responds to US senators' request

Binance responds to US senators' request

Binance has responded to a letter from US senators requesting information about the exchange's operations in the US, but it did not provide the financial data requested. The exchange's chief strategy officer recognized past mistakes and emphasized the firm's compliance efforts, but failed to address the senators' concerns about transparency.

Web3 Security Losses Skyrocket to $889.26M in Q3 2023, Says Beosin Report

Web3 Security Losses Skyrocket to $889.26M in Q3 2023, Says Beosin Report

The Q3 2023 Global Web3 Security Report, jointly initiated by Beosin and SUSS NiFT, reveals a concerning escalation in the Web3 security landscape. The report shows that losses from hacks, phishing scams, and rug pulls reached $889.26M in Q3 2023, exceeding the combined losses of the first two quarters. The report also highlights the increasing threat posed by North Korea's Lazarus group.

Cyprus Tightens Crypto Regulations with Hefty Penalties for Non-Compliance

Cyprus Tightens Crypto Regulations with Hefty Penalties for Non-Compliance

Cyprus is tightening its cryptocurrency regulations by introducing hefty penalties for non-compliance. The government aims to align with international AML/CFT standards and has submitted a legislative amendment for review. All crypto service providers must register with CySEC, facing fines or imprisonment for non-compliance.

Yann LeCun Reflects on the Impact of DjVu and Open-Access Publications in Machine Learning

Yann LeCun Reflects on the Impact of DjVu and Open-Access Publications in Machine Learning

Yann LeCun's DjVu format significantly influenced open-access in the machine learning community, facilitating the distribution of high-resolution scanned documents online and promoting collective power in intellectual property negotiations.

Microsoft's AI Revolution: CEO Satya Nadella Unveils Bold Tech-infused Vision

Microsoft's AI Revolution: CEO Satya Nadella Unveils Bold Tech-infused Vision

Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, unveiled a new AI-driven vision in his annual letter, emphasizing the integration of AI across all products and tech stacks. Highlighting collaborations like that with OpenAI and innovations like AI Copilot, Nadella showcased Microsoft's preparedness to lead in this new AI era. The discourse also touched on the broader global impact and the firm's commitment to responsible AI and cybersecurity.

Trading firms identified as Binance VIP clients in CFTC lawsuit

Trading firms identified as Binance VIP clients in CFTC lawsuit

Three trading firms, Jane Street Group, Tower Research Capital, and Radix Trading have been identified as Binance's VIP clients in the CFTC lawsuit. The firms allegedly received preferential treatment from Binance, including lower transaction fees and faster trading services, while providing liquidity to the exchange.

Fintech Uala Rolls Out Crypto Trading in Argentina

Fintech Uala Rolls Out Crypto Trading in Argentina

The new service will let users buy and sell Bitcoin and Ether in Argentina.

Nomura's Laser Digital Partners with WebN Group to Launch Libre Protocol on Polygon

Nomura's Laser Digital Partners with WebN Group to Launch Libre Protocol on Polygon

Nomura's Laser Digital and WebN Group have unveiled the Libre protocol, a fund tokenization infrastructure powered by Polygon technology, set to launch in Q1 2024. The protocol aims to revolutionize the management and distribution of alternative investments, with Brevan Howard and Hamilton Lane as initial users.

South Korean Crypto Exchanges Reveal 'Compensation Reserve Funds'; Upbit Leads with KRW 20 Billion

South Korean Crypto Exchanges Reveal 'Compensation Reserve Funds'; Upbit Leads with KRW 20 Billion

The disclosure of 'Compensation Reserve Funds' by South Korean crypto exchanges, led by Upbit with KRW 20 billion, reflects the country's broader regulatory strides aimed at ensuring user protection, transaction transparency, and market discipline. This move aligns with the new regulatory framework set to be implemented in 2024, spotlighting the government's agenda to foster a robust infrastructure for digital assets, with the reserve fund mandate forming a cornerstone of this initiative.

BlackRock and ARK Invest Conform to SEC's Cash Redemption Model for Bitcoin ETF

BlackRock and ARK Invest Conform to SEC's Cash Redemption Model for Bitcoin ETF

Major ETF issuers BlackRock and ARK Invest comply with SEC's cash redemption model for their spot Bitcoin ETFs, potentially paving the way for regulatory approval.

Twitter disables actions on tweets with Substack links

Twitter disables actions on tweets with Substack links

Twitter users are unable to interact with tweets containing links to Substack pages, receiving error messages that some actions on the tweet have been disabled by Twitter. It is unclear whether this is a bug or an intended feature. The problem arose around the same time that Twitter cut off the ability for Substack users to embed tweets in their posts. This issue comes after recent mysterious changes to Twitter, and the announcement of Substack's "Notes" application, which is seen as competition to Twitter.

Allbridge Provides Compensation Plan for Hacked Users

Allbridge Provides Compensation Plan for Hacked Users

Allbridge has posted a recovery plan after being hacked for $573,000 on April 1, stating that users with funds stuck on the token bridge are first in line to receive compensation. Allbridge has already started the compensation process for users despite only recovering part of the funds. The protocol aims to fully compensate those affected by the exploit with funds available to them.

JPMorgan Chase Upgrades Dell Technologies Rating, Eyes AI-Driven Growth

JPMorgan Chase Upgrades Dell Technologies Rating, Eyes AI-Driven Growth

JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgrades Dell Technologies to Overweight, setting a new target price of $90, buoyed by its favorable position in the AI-driven compute investment cycle. Dell's strong market performance and anticipated benefit from the growing AI and ML focus in IT sectors signal promising growth prospects.

General Motors May Follow Tesla in Accepting Bitcoin Payments but Will Not Invest in Bitcoin - GM CEO

General Motors May Follow Tesla in Accepting Bitcoin Payments but Will Not Invest in Bitcoin - GM CEO

General Motors CEO Mary Barra has revealed that the car producer could accept Bitcoin as a payment method, but this would depend on whether there is customer demand.

Binance Co-Founder Yi He Champions Transparency and Security Amidst Crypto Evolution

Binance Co-Founder Yi He Champions Transparency and Security Amidst Crypto Evolution

Binance Co-Founder Yi He addresses the crypto community with vital announcements on enhancing listing transparency and security measures, showcasing Binance's proactive approach in combating scams and ensuring a trustworthy trading environment.

Japan's Tech Companies Collaborate to Build Open Metaverse Infrastructure

Japan's Tech Companies Collaborate to Build Open Metaverse Infrastructure

Several tech companies in Japan have signed an agreement to create the Japan Metaverse Economic Zone and an open metaverse infrastructure called Ryugukoku. The infrastructure will serve as a new social infrastructure for enterprise digital transformation and enable interoperability across different platforms.

Flow Blockchain Proposes Full EVM Equivalence to Enhance Composability and Usability

Flow Blockchain Proposes Full EVM Equivalence to Enhance Composability and Usability

Flow blockchain unveils proposal for full EVM equivalence, bridging Ethereum dApp ecosystem with Flow’s unique capabilities. The move aims to enhance composability, interoperability, and user experience across the blockchain space.

Dragonfly Crypto Compensation Report Unveils Industry Salary and Token Trends

Dragonfly Crypto Compensation Report Unveils Industry Salary and Token Trends

Dragonfly’s 2023 Crypto Compensation Report unveils key trends in salary, equity, and token packages across the crypto industry.

Chinese state company launches crypto funds

Chinese state company launches crypto funds

CPIC Investment Management, a subsidiary of China Pacific Insurance, is launching two crypto funds with Waterdrip Capital, targeting institutional and wealthy private investors. The funds will focus on investments in early-stage blockchain projects and proof-of-stake digital assets.

Fantom Foundation Wallets Compromised in Suspected Chrome Exploit

Fantom Foundation Wallets Compromised in Suspected Chrome Exploit

Fantom Foundation's wallets were reportedly compromised with a suspected Google Chrome zero-day exploit. While the breach resulted in a loss of $550K from the Foundation's funds, over 99% of their assets remain secure. The attacker demonstrated expertise in the DeFi ecosystem, with total gains estimated at $6.7 million.

FCA Unveils Guidance on Cryptoasset Promotions Compliance

FCA Unveils Guidance on Cryptoasset Promotions Compliance

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has issued a finalised non-handbook guidance on Cryptoasset Financial Promotions, aiming to clarify compliance with new laws and balance consumer protection with innovation for long-term economic growth.

Brazil's Tax Authority Cracks Down on Unreported Bitcoin Holdings

Brazil's Tax Authority Cracks Down on Unreported Bitcoin Holdings

The Brazilian Federal Revenue Service identifies over 25,000 individuals with undeclared bitcoins, leveraging advanced technologies to enforce tax compliance in the cryptocurrency sector, signaling increased scrutiny and regulatory measures for crypto investors.

BETA, BOND, WTC, and XEM Added to Binance's Monitoring Tag List

BETA, BOND, WTC, and XEM Added to Binance's Monitoring Tag List

Binance has expanded its Monitoring Tag list to include Beta Finance (BETA), BarnBridge (BOND), Waltonchain (WTC), and NEM (XEM) as of October 4, 2023. The Monitoring Tag serves as a risk indicator for tokens with elevated volatility and risk.

SEC Seeing 'Lots' of Crypto Firms are Non-Compliance: Gensler

SEC Seeing 'Lots' of Crypto Firms are Non-Compliance: Gensler

Gensler commented on the development of the crypto space, saying that there are a lot of noncompliance firms in the industry that might put investors in endanger.

Tether Appoints Jesse Spiro as Head of Government Affairs Amid Regulatory Challenges

Tether Appoints Jesse Spiro as Head of Government Affairs Amid Regulatory Challenges

Tether appoints Jesse Spiro as Head of Government Affairs to strengthen regulatory relations amid U.S. scrutiny, leveraging his PayPal and Chainalysis experience.

DFINITY Unveils $20 Million ICP Asia Alliance to Propel Web3 Adoption

DFINITY Unveils $20 Million ICP Asia Alliance to Propel Web3 Adoption

DFINITY Foundation launches the ICP Asia Alliance and a $20 million fund on September 28, 2023, to accelerate Web3 and AI adoption in Asia. The alliance aspires to unite diverse stakeholders, foster innovation, and catalyze the growth of the Internet Computer blockchain across the region, underlined by the establishment of multiple ICP.Hubs and strategic partnerships.

OKX Announces Largest-Ever Trading Competition with 2M USDT and Tesla Model 3 as Prizes

OKX Announces Largest-Ever Trading Competition with 2M USDT and Tesla Model 3 as Prizes

OKX has launched its most ambitious trading competition yet, with a prize pool exceeding 2 million USDT and a Tesla Model 3. The team-based competition focuses on USDT perpetual contracts and requires holding at least 100 USDT in assets.

Bank of England halts Silicon Valley Bank UK branch operations

Bank of England halts Silicon Valley Bank UK branch operations

The Bank of England has ordered the Silicon Valley Bank's UK branch to halt its operations as it has limited presence and no critical functions supporting the financial system. The bank will be placed into a Bank Insolvency Procedure, and eligible depositors will be paid out by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme up to the protected limit of £85,000, with the remaining assets and liabilities being managed by bank liquidators. UK venture capitalists and a nonprofit organization have expressed concern as several startups and investors have significant exposure to the SVB UK, including prominent blockchain VCs who have over $6 billion in assets at the bank.

Tornado Cash Token Plummets Following Binance Delisting Announcement

Tornado Cash Token Plummets Following Binance Delisting Announcement

The Tornado Cash token's value significantly decreased following Binance's delisting announcement, amid regulatory and market compliance issues in the cryptocurrency sector.

Binance CEO Clarifies Details on CommEx Integration

Binance CEO Clarifies Details on CommEx Integration

Binance CEO, CZ, sheds light on Binance's association with CommEX through a tweet. Cryptocurrency transfers are ongoing, with potential ex-Binance team members joining CommEX. Amid regulatory challenges, Binance sells its Russian operations to CommEX but remains optimistic about global prospects.

Circle Formally Refutes Allegations of Illicit Financing and Connections to Justin Sun

Circle Formally Refutes Allegations of Illicit Financing and Connections to Justin Sun

Circle denies CfA's allegations of illicit financing and Justin Sun ties, emphasizing regulatory compliance and advocating for stronger stablecoin laws, as clarified by Dante Disparte.

Law Firm Pleads with Shaquille O Neal to Acknowledge Legal Complaint

Law Firm Pleads with Shaquille O Neal to Acknowledge Legal Complaint

The Moskowitz Law Firm has made a public plea to Shaquille O’Neal to acknowledge its legal complaint on behalf of FTX investors regarding his previous endorsement of the now-defunct crypto exchange. The firm has been standing outside TNT studios in Atlanta all week to serve him, but his security guards have not allowed them in. O’Neal is the only one among the FTX celebrities who has not yet been served.

Israeli Pension Firm Generates Huge Profit from $100 Million Investment in Bitcoin

Israeli Pension Firm Generates Huge Profit from $100 Million Investment in Bitcoin

Altshuler Shaham, the biggest pension company in Israel, has announced that it invested $100 million in Bitcoin at the end of December last year- With Bitcoin's appreciation, the investment has grown and become $200 million.

Twitter Disables Interactions with Substack Links

Twitter Disables Interactions with Substack Links

Twitter users were unable to interact with tweets containing Substack links on April 7, receiving an error message or encountering issues with registering their interactions. It is unclear whether the issue is a bug or an intended feature. The problem began around the same time as Twitter cutting off the ability for Substack users to embed tweets. This comes as Substack announced a Twitter-like posting application, potentially competing with the social media platform.

How Does MakerDAO Stay Compliant on over 400 Global Partnerships?

How Does MakerDAO Stay Compliant on over 400 Global Partnerships?

MakerDao has over 400 global partnerships active throughout the world. So how does Maker manage to remain compliant with users in over 120 separate and specifically financially regulated jurisdictions?

PwC Cybersecurity: CatchMe if you Kan

PwC Cybersecurity: CatchMe if you Kan

Felix Kan is a Partner in PwC’s Risk Assurance Cybersecurity Privacy practice with 10 years of extensive experience. Kan began his career as an ethical hacker and has committed his career to helping Hong Kong companies enhance their protections against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.

Matrixport's Evolved Enterprise-Grade Cactus Custody and Holistic Approach to KYT and AML Compliance

Matrixport's Evolved Enterprise-Grade Cactus Custody and Holistic Approach to KYT and AML Compliance

Matrixport is a Singapore-based cryptocurrency startup which was launched by former Bitmain CEO Jihan Wu. Established in July 2019 with the goal to offer over-the-counter trading, lending and custody services for crypto, Matrixport boasts a systematic security model, global distributed infrastructure and business-focused security innovation capability to assure the security and reliability of users' assets.

Microsoft Azure Cloud Solution Architect Lead Explains the Keys to Success for Blockchain Developers

Microsoft Azure Cloud Solution Architect Lead Explains the Keys to Success for Blockchain Developers

The Microsoft Azure Blockchain Service is an enterprise service aiming to help businesses build applications on top of blockchain technology. The service is integrated with Azure Active Directory and offers tools such as adding new members, setting permissions, and monitoring the network and activity. Blockchain.News interviewed Saranya Sriram, the Head Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft Azure, to find out more about the platform.

Microsoft Takes Down COVID-19 Cyber Criminals to Eliminate "Business Email Compromise" Attacks

Microsoft Takes Down COVID-19 Cyber Criminals to Eliminate "Business Email Compromise" Attacks

Scammers have been taking advantage of COVID-19 and the worldwide economic crisis revolving around it to retrieve personal information and phish data from Microsoft users.

Kompute Seeks to be the “AWS” of Decentralized Cloud Computing

Kompute Seeks to be the “AWS” of Decentralized Cloud Computing

Kompute, a blockchain company based in Estonia, intends to render significant control and anonymity in cloud computing through a decentralized model explicitly created for Web3.

CipherTrace Unveils New Compliance Software For Banks Against Illicit Crypto Transactions

CipherTrace Unveils New Compliance Software For Banks Against Illicit Crypto Transactions

CipherTrace launches Armada to fix the blind spot in cryptocurrency compliance

Banking on Blockchain: FinTech and Digitalization Will Play a Significant Role for the Chinese Banking Industry

Banking on Blockchain: FinTech and Digitalization Will Play a Significant Role for the Chinese Banking Industry

China’s banking industry for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will rely on digitization and financial technology to build a “new infrastructure” for the entire industry. Highly endorsed by the country’s president, Xi Jinping, blockchain technology has seen a surge in popularity in the past year.

The Algorand Foundation to Integrate Chainalysis KYT for Transaction Monitoring and Compliance

The Algorand Foundation to Integrate Chainalysis KYT for Transaction Monitoring and Compliance

The Algorand Foundation will be leveraging Chainalysis’ Know Your Transaction (KYT) for transaction monitoring and compliance processes after its integration.

Internet Computer to Integrate with Bitcoin and Ethereum by the End of 2022

Internet Computer to Integrate with Bitcoin and Ethereum by the End of 2022

Internet Computer has launched a roadmap for 2022, saying it will roll out the integration of Bitcoin and Ethereum by the end of 2022.

OKX to Power Web3 Innovation as a Sponsor of Consensus 2023-Affiliated Hackathon 'Web3athon'

OKX to Power Web3 Innovation as a Sponsor of Consensus 2023-Affiliated Hackathon 'Web3athon'

OKT Chain (OKTC), the EVM and Wasm-compatible chain backed by OKX, the world’s second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has announced its sponsorship of the upcoming Web3athon event taking place in conjunction with Consenus 2023.

Blockpass Supports Permissionless DeFi Protocol UniLend Fundraiser with KYC & AML Screening

Blockpass Supports Permissionless DeFi Protocol UniLend Fundraiser with KYC & AML Screening

HONG KONG, Nov 24, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Blockpass today announced a successful working partnership with UniLend, the decentralised finance (DeFi) platform. UniLend recently conducted a successful fundraiser, with Blockpass providing the requisite KYC and AML provision in order to meet regulatory compliance. By handling the compliance measures, the UniLend team were able to focus their efforts on the actual fundraising process.

Bullish Sentiment Restores in Crypto Derivatives Markets, Surged to $3.12 Trillion in July

Bullish Sentiment Restores in Crypto Derivatives Markets, Surged to $3.12 Trillion in July

Data shows that investors in the crypto ecosystem have increased their exposure to derivatives markets, with trading volume on central exchanges rising to $3.12 trillion in July, up 13 % from the previous month.

Compass Mining to Sold $30m Worth of Assets in Russia to Fend Off Sanctions

Compass Mining to Sold $30m Worth of Assets in Russia to Fend Off Sanctions

Compass Mining, an American cryptocurrency mining firm, is looking for buyers for its gears stranded in Russia in a bid to avoid being sanctioned by the United States Department of Treasury.

Bitcoin Miner Crusoe Energy Acquires its Big Rival Great American Mining

Bitcoin Miner Crusoe Energy Acquires its Big Rival Great American Mining

The acquisition has brought companies with complementary capabilities, assets, and customer relationships to make Crusoe a big Bitcoin mining firm in the US.

Compass Mining Publishes Guidelines for Mining Cryptocurrencies at Home

Compass Mining Publishes Guidelines for Mining Cryptocurrencies at Home

Compass Mining, an American Bitcoin mining company, has published a guideline that will help retail individual miners to set up their mining rigs at home.

Investor Continue Losing Interest on Crypto products in July, Report says

Investor Continue Losing Interest on Crypto products in July, Report says

CryptoCompare's monthly report shows that assets under management (AUM) declined 14% compared to the previous month, while the total trading volumes plummeted by 35.4% across all digital-asset investment product markets.

Exclusive: Blockchain Beats AI and Big Data for the Highest Average Annual Salary in the UK

Exclusive: Blockchain Beats AI and Big Data for the Highest Average Annual Salary in the UK

The report titled “The Disruption of Disruptive Tech” by Capital on Tap highlighted the state of disruptive tech adoption in early 2020. The U.S. had the most businesses in various disruptive technologies, with 71% dominance in cloud consulting and 53% in cybersecurity.

Libra Appoints New Chief Compliance Officer, Third C-Suite Executive Appointed with a Strong Compliance Track Record

Libra Appoints New Chief Compliance Officer, Third C-Suite Executive Appointed with a Strong Compliance Track Record

The Libra Association appointed Sterling Daines as its new Chief Compliance Officer, who is currently the Managing Director and Global Head of Financial Crime Compliance at Credit Suisse. He is expected to leave his position at Credit Suisse and join the Libra Association later this year. Prior to Credit Suisse, he was the Managing Director and Deputy Head of Financial Crime Compliance at Goldman Sachs and has worked as a consultant to the US Department of Justice and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).

Wealthfront To Enable Cryptocurrency Investments for its Clients

Wealthfront To Enable Cryptocurrency Investments for its Clients

Wealthfront is the latest mainstream firm that plans to offer cryptocurrencies to its clients.

Macro Investor Mike Novogratz Says MassMutual's Bitcoin Investment Could Be The Most Important One of 2020

Macro Investor Mike Novogratz Says MassMutual's Bitcoin Investment Could Be The Most Important One of 2020

Mike Novogratz recognizes MassMutual insurance company’s move to purchase $100 million in Bitcoin as the most important cryptocurrency news of the year 2020.

Yellen Selects Fed Associate Director Michael Hsu to Succeed Brian Brooks at OCC

Yellen Selects Fed Associate Director Michael Hsu to Succeed Brian Brooks at OCC

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced her intention to nominate Fed Associate Director Michael Hsu to take charge as the new acting Comptroller of Currency.

Grayscale Adds Five New Crypto Investment Trusts including One for Chainlink and Filecoin

Grayscale Adds Five New Crypto Investment Trusts including One for Chainlink and Filecoin

Grayscale Investments has expanded its product line by launching new investment trusts including Chainlink, Filecoin, and Basic Attention Token.

JP Morgan, Ciena and Toshiba Partner to Establish Quantum Key Distribution Network

JP Morgan, Ciena and Toshiba Partner to Establish Quantum Key Distribution Network

JP Morgan Chase, Ciena, and Toshiba announced to research a Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) system in groundbreaking research for better protection for blockchain networks from eavesdropping and quantum computing attacks.

Bitcoin ATM Operators Joins Forces to Float New Compliance Cooperative

Bitcoin ATM Operators Joins Forces to Float New Compliance Cooperative

A group of crypto industry Bitcoin ATM operators and firms have floated the Cryptocurrency Compliance Cooperative to bolster regulatory compliance.

Internet Computer (ICP): Everything You Need to Know

Internet Computer (ICP): Everything You Need to Know

After Internet Computer ICP tokens were listed on a number of leading cryptocurrency exchanges, its price even exceeded the maximum of $750, briefly surpassing Ripple, Dogecoin, and Cardano, and reached fourth place.

What is Compass Mining?

What is Compass Mining?

Compass Mining has emerged as an innovative leader in the cryptocurrency mining service industry, enabling individuals and institutions to participate in Bitcoin mining without the complexity of managing hardware.

What is Character AI?

What is Character AI?

Character.AI is an AI chatbot platform offering personalized AI companions. It uses advanced language models, has a free and premium service.

What is HyperWrite AI?

What is HyperWrite AI?

HyperWrite AI is an AI-powered writing assistant that improves efficiency and creativity by offering autocomplete, sentence rewriting, grammar enhancement, customization, and integration with various platforms. It caters to diverse fields and offers various pricing plans.

PIGEON: Predicting Your Location with Images

PIGEON: Predicting Your Location with Images

PIGEON and PIGEOTTO are groundbreaking AI models in image geolocalization, predicting locations from images with remarkable accuracy. PIGEON excels with Street View data, while PIGEOTTO thrives on diverse global imagery, both significantly reducing median distance errors in geolocalization.

Bitcoin Surged for Eight Consecutive Days, a Feat since December 2020

Bitcoin Surged for Eight Consecutive Days, a Feat since December 2020

Bitcoin has been on an upward trajectory for eight consecutive days, as revealed by crypto analytic firm CryptoCompare.

DeWave: Brain-to-Text AI Breakthrough Revolutionizing Communication

DeWave: Brain-to-Text AI Breakthrough Revolutionizing Communication

DeWave, a revolutionary AI model, translates brain activity into text using EEG and AI, offering communication solutions for speech-impaired individuals with about 40% accuracy.

AI's Mainstream Impact and Workforce Dynamics in 2023

AI's Mainstream Impact and Workforce Dynamics in 2023

2023 was a transformative year for the workforce, marked by AI becoming mainstream, changes in job roles and hiring processes, the rise of hybrid work models, the decline of corporate jargon, and notable increases in job interview compensation.

Navigating the Resource Efficiency of Large Language Models: A Comprehensive Survey

Navigating the Resource Efficiency of Large Language Models: A Comprehensive Survey

A survey explores the resource efficiency in Large Language Models (LLMs) like OpenAI's ChatGPT, addressing high computational demands and proposing optimization strategies.

Nature: Why AI Meeting Quantum Computing Is a Scientific Revolution

Nature: Why AI Meeting Quantum Computing Is a Scientific Revolution

According to Nature, the integration of AI and quantum computing, particularly in quantum machine learning, is an emerging field that offers potential for groundbreaking advancements but faces significant challenges and skepticism.

Google DeepMind: Subtle Adversarial Image Manipulation Influences Both AI Model and Human Perception

Google DeepMind: Subtle Adversarial Image Manipulation Influences Both AI Model and Human Perception

Recent DeepMind research reveals that subtle adversarial image manipulations, originally designed to deceive AI models, also subtly influence human perception. This discovery underscores similarities and distinctions in human and machine vision, emphasizing the need for further research in AI safety and security.

Hackers Demand $1 Million in Bitcoin Ransom After Hacking Computer Systems of Insurance Firm

Hackers Demand $1 Million in Bitcoin Ransom After Hacking Computer Systems of Insurance Firm

Israeli’s largest insurance company fell victim to hackers this week and must pay huge amounts of funds in cryptocurrency to regain access to its data.

Grayscale Predicts Bitcoin Price and Use-Cases to Increase as Economic Inflation Accelerates

Grayscale Predicts Bitcoin Price and Use-Cases to Increase as Economic Inflation Accelerates

Grayscale believes that the US floating the economy with aggressive quantitative easing has seen Bitcoin investors convert to long-term holders

Tesla Bull and ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood Thinks more Tech Companies Will Eventually Buy Bitcoin

Tesla Bull and ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood Thinks more Tech Companies Will Eventually Buy Bitcoin

CEO of Ark Invest Cathie Wood predicts that more firms will onboard the institutional wave backing Bitcoin, which will consequently drive up BTC's price.

Bitcoin Price Bull Run Sees Grayscale Investments add $300M AUM in One Day

Bitcoin Price Bull Run Sees Grayscale Investments add $300M AUM in One Day

Grayscale Investments CEO Barry Silbert has announced a breathtaking increase of $300 million in AUM after a single day this week as Bitcoin went on its $13K bull run.

Latin America E-Commerce Giant MercadoLibre Purchases $7.8 Million Worth of Bitcoin

Latin America E-Commerce Giant MercadoLibre Purchases $7.8 Million Worth of Bitcoin

Mercadolibre announced a $7.8 million Bitcoin purchase, believing deeply in the cryptocurrency.

Could Bitcoin’s Next Price Boost Come from $8.5T in Sovereign Wealth Funds?

Could Bitcoin’s Next Price Boost Come from $8.5T in Sovereign Wealth Funds?

A prominent on-chain analyst believes Bitcoin's next boost is likely to come from sovereign wealth funds which hold around $8.5 trillion AUM, being managed by nations.

Bitcoin Becoming More Mainstream While Bond Trading Is Dying, Says Australian Investment Firm

Bitcoin Becoming More Mainstream While Bond Trading Is Dying, Says Australian Investment Firm

Pendal Group investment management company has announced that it is now in the Bitcoin business. It is taking a stake in Bitcoin through futures contracts.

Tesla Sold $272 Million Worth of Bitcoin in Q1 2021

Tesla Sold $272 Million Worth of Bitcoin in Q1 2021

Tesla filed its first quarter earnings, revealing that it has made some profit from the sale of about 10% of its $1.5 billion Bitcoin holdings.

Grayscale Now Owns 2.4% of BTC Circulating Supply

Grayscale Now Owns 2.4% of BTC Circulating Supply

Over the past week, crypto fund management firm Grayscale Investments increased its assets under management by $180 million in the firm’s Bitcoin Trust.

Chinese Telecommunications Giant ZTE Collaborates with China Mobile to Publish Blockchain and Edge Computing White Paper

Chinese Telecommunications Giant ZTE Collaborates with China Mobile to Publish Blockchain and Edge Computing White Paper

Chinese multinational telecommunications giant ZTE has partnered with China Mobile, along with the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Laboratory, and Peking University to publish a “blockchain and edge computing whitepaper.”

MoneyGram Continues to Receive Millions in Development Fees From Ripple

MoneyGram Continues to Receive Millions in Development Fees From Ripple

Ripple continues to pump money into MoneyGram remittance services in market development fees as compensation for providing liquidity to its ODL XRP network.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Says Japan or Singapore Could be Firm's New Home

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Says Japan or Singapore Could be Firm's New Home

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said that his company has earmarked Singapore and Japan as the most crypto-friendly countries where Ripple Labs could relocate.

Musk's Boring Company to Accept Payment in Dogecoin

Musk's Boring Company to Accept Payment in Dogecoin

Elon Musk's The Boring Company will accept payment in Dogecoin for rides in its Las Vegas Loop, a CNN report stated.

Altcoin Watch: Top 3 Tokens to Watch This Week XRP, ALGO, and COMP

Altcoin Watch: Top 3 Tokens to Watch This Week XRP, ALGO, and COMP

With the general regressive pathway of major digital assets, here are some of the altcoins to watch this week.

Bankrupt Compute North Permitted by Court to Operate Key Functions

Bankrupt Compute North Permitted by Court to Operate Key Functions

Compute North, a cryptocurrency mining startup that filed for bankruptcy last week has been granted a number of allowances to continue some aspects of its business operations

Generate Capital to Purchase Bankrupt Compute North's Assets in 2 Mining Sites

Generate Capital to Purchase Bankrupt Compute North's Assets in 2 Mining Sites

The loan secured from Generate Capital prompted Bitcoin miner Compute North to file for bankruptcy protection.

Coffee Company to Use IBM Blockchain to Connect Farmers And Consumers

Coffee Company to Use IBM Blockchain to Connect Farmers And Consumers

The J.M. Smucker Company, known as Smucker’s, has announced that blockchain technology will be implemented in their system to trace Colombian coffee beans directly back to their source, all the while enabling consumers to support coffee farmers through the platform.

Japanese Asset Manager Nomura to Launch New Digital Company

Japanese Asset Manager Nomura to Launch New Digital Company

Nomura Holdings Inc has announced its plans to transform its Future Innovation Company into a full-fledged Digital Company.

Binance Hires Former IRS Special Agents to Ramp Up Its Compliance Team

Binance Hires Former IRS Special Agents to Ramp Up Its Compliance Team

Binance has hired former IRS special agents – Tigran Gambaryan and Matthew Price – to add depth to its financial investigations and compliance teams.

Compass Mining to Cut Salaries, Spending and 15% Staff

Compass Mining to Cut Salaries, Spending and 15% Staff

Compass Mining said that the Bitcoin mining company is cutting salaries, spending and 15% of its team.

DBS Bank Joins R3-Backed Blockchain Trade Finance Network Contour Built on Corda

DBS Bank Joins R3-Backed Blockchain Trade Finance Network Contour Built on Corda

Singapore’s biggest bank, DBS Bank joined R3-backed Contour Network known for digitalizing global trade processes. Previously known as Project Voltron, Contour is a blockchain-based trade finance platform, built over R3’s Corda blockchain and was founded by R3 and major global institutions, including HSBC, ING, Standard Chartered, Citi Ventures, BNP Paribas, and Bangkok Bank, Bain & Company, and CryptoBLK. DBS Bank became the first Singaporean bank to join the network.

Robinhood Taps Chainalysis to Enhance Crypto Compliance

Robinhood Taps Chainalysis to Enhance Crypto Compliance

Robinhood has announced to pair with Chianalysis by getting compliance tools to enhance its crypto trading app ahead of the rollout of its crypto wallet.

Crypto Investors Should Expect No Compensation From Government: UK Regulator

Crypto Investors Should Expect No Compensation From Government: UK Regulator

The head of the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) takes a harsh stance against victims of digital currency scams, opposing them to receive compensation from the government.

Crypto Escrow Company Promises Bitcoin, Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Client Over $3 Million

Crypto Escrow Company Promises Bitcoin, Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Client Over $3 Million

Jon Barry Thompson, the executive of Volantis Market Making cryptocurrency escrow company, has pleaded guilty in a crypto escrow scam worth $3.25 million.

5% of Coinbase Employees Leave the Exchange, Rejecting Its “Apolitical Stance”

5% of Coinbase Employees Leave the Exchange, Rejecting Its “Apolitical Stance”

About 60 employees have left Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange because of the firm’s new controversial policy.

Trump Ends COVID-19 Pandemic, according to White House Release

Trump Ends COVID-19 Pandemic, according to White House Release

The Trump Administration has ended the COVID-19 pandemic, or at least according to the list of his accomplishments from the White House Science and Technology Office.

Singapore Exchange Launches SGX iEdge Bitcoin Index and iEdge Ethereum Index with CryptoCompare

Singapore Exchange Launches SGX iEdge Bitcoin Index and iEdge Ethereum Index with CryptoCompare

Singapore Exchange (SGX) will launch crypto indices—the iEdge Bitcoin Index and iEdge Ethereum Index.

Binance Exchange Inaugurates Global Advisory Board under Compliance Drive

Binance Exchange Inaugurates Global Advisory Board under Compliance Drive

Binance Exchange has announced the establishment of its Global Advisory Board (GAB) as it looks to deepen its regulatory compliance in the region.

CoinDCX Suspends Deposits and Withdrawals, Citing Compliance Requirements

CoinDCX Suspends Deposits and Withdrawals, Citing Compliance Requirements

CoinDCX has suspended withdrawals. The exchange said compliance, risk and monitoring requirements necessitated the decision. All users are expected to follow an enhanced due diligence process to enable crypto deposits and withdrawals.

Turkish Crypto Exchange Goes Bankrupt, Customers Locked Out of Their Funds

Turkish Crypto Exchange Goes Bankrupt, Customers Locked Out of Their Funds

Thodex crypto exchange has gone offline and its customer service vanished too, thus leaving users in the dark.

Mastercard Enhances Crypto Wallet and Exchange Business

Mastercard Enhances Crypto Wallet and Exchange Business

Payment giant Mastercard announced Tuesday to enhance its function and experiment for cryptocurrency wallets and exchanges to their clients. The card issuer cooperates with multiple crypto enterprises to convert crypto and traditional fiat money more accessible.

Bithumb Crypto Exchange Puts Itself Up for Sale Amid Fraud Probe

Bithumb Crypto Exchange Puts Itself Up for Sale Amid Fraud Probe

Bithumb cryptocurrency exchange is set up for sale amid accusations of the alleged fraud.

Robinhood Rolls Out Tokens Offerings, Adding SOL, SHIB, MATIC & COMP

Robinhood Rolls Out Tokens Offerings, Adding SOL, SHIB, MATIC & COMP

To meet customer requests for a broader selection of cryptocurrencies, American financial services company Robinhood has listed Shiba Inu, Solana, Polygon and Compound.

Celsius Makes More Repayments and Withdrawal: Sources

Celsius Makes More Repayments and Withdrawal: Sources

According to tracker Etherscan, Celsius repaid $78.1 million worth of USDC stablecoin to Aave and $35 million worth of stablecoin DAI on the platform Compound.

Animoca Brands to Cover Losses of Recent Scam Victims

Animoca Brands to Cover Losses of Recent Scam Victims

Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands released a statement saying that the company will cover the losses of those who fell victim to an online scam on November 19.

$1.7 Billion Rehabilitation Plan for Mt. Gox Hack Victims Shelved Until December

$1.7 Billion Rehabilitation Plan for Mt. Gox Hack Victims Shelved Until December

Victims of the now non-defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox will have to wait on their refund following a 2014 hack, which triggered the loss of over 150,000 Bitcoin.

FBI Arrests 2 Hackers for Ransomware and “Crypto-Jacking” Scams, 5 Chinese Suspects Still at Large

FBI Arrests 2 Hackers for Ransomware and “Crypto-Jacking” Scams, 5 Chinese Suspects Still at Large

The DoJ and the FBI seized two criminals connected to a cybercrime targeting over 100 companies in the US and abroad with ransomware, crypto jacking and more.

Australian Federal Agency Ex-Employee Evades Prison Despite Illegally Mining Ether and Monero on Supercomputers

Australian Federal Agency Ex-Employee Evades Prison Despite Illegally Mining Ether and Monero on Supercomputers

A former employee of an Australian federal agency avoided prison despite mining cryptocurrency on government supercomputers.

Compass Mining CEO And CFO Abruptly Resign, Company Faces Business Struggles

Compass Mining CEO And CFO Abruptly Resign, Company Faces Business Struggles

The CEO and CFO of Compass Mining firm have left their job positions at a time when the firm is experiencing challenges to maintain its operations. The miner has appointed interim officials to take over.

FATF Assessment Finds Majority of US Exchanges are Compliant with Virtual Asset Guidance

FATF Assessment Finds Majority of US Exchanges are Compliant with Virtual Asset Guidance

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published an assessment of the US’s compliance with its revised criteria for anti-money laundering (AML) and terrorist financing (CTF) through virtual assets and found that most virtual asset providers are compliant.

DeFi Remains One of The Biggest Losers in H1

DeFi Remains One of The Biggest Losers in H1

The crypto winter is almost wearing off based on several indices, and looking back to the outlook in H1, the ecosystem of DeFi can be tagged as one of the biggest losing sectors in the industry.

Composable Finance Wins Polkadot Parachain Auctions

Composable Finance Wins Polkadot Parachain Auctions

Composable Finance, a robust cross-chain and cross-layer infrastructure with intuitive tools for developers, has won the 8th slot in the 7th Polkadot Parachain auctions.

DeFi Keeps Surging with Decentralized Finance’s Total Locked in Value at over $9 Billion

DeFi Keeps Surging with Decentralized Finance’s Total Locked in Value at over $9 Billion

DeFi's value keeps surging with Decentralized Finance’s locked in value now at over $9 Billion

Aave Surpasses $1.7 Billion TVL Taking Number One Spot From Maker and Compound

Aave Surpasses $1.7 Billion TVL Taking Number One Spot From Maker and Compound

Aave is taking the open finance sector by storm reaching number one on the Defi Pulse rankings, beating Maker and Compound.

Compound Treasury Launches Borrowing for Institutions

Compound Treasury Launches Borrowing for Institutions

Institutions will now be able to borrow loans from Compound Treasury using Bitcoin, Ether, and supported ERC20 tokens as collateral.

Stay Alert to Crypto Wallets Protection from Quantum Computer Attack

Stay Alert to Crypto Wallets Protection from Quantum Computer Attack

Nowadays, the application of digital signature to access financial accounts could be risky to be attacked by quantum computer hacking, especially for the crypto wallets, experts remind the public to stay alert.

Crypto Exchange CEX.IO Named as Top 10 Safest Crypto Exchanges by CryptoCompare

Crypto Exchange CEX.IO Named as Top 10 Safest Crypto Exchanges by CryptoCompare

Cryptocurrency exchange CEX.IO is named in the top 10 safest cryptocurrency exchanges by CryptoCompare.

Meta to Build World's Fastest Supercomputer for Metaverse, Mark Zuckerberg Confirms

Meta to Build World's Fastest Supercomputer for Metaverse, Mark Zuckerberg Confirms

Meta is reported to be building the world's fastest artificial intelligence supercomputer as part of the plans to build a virtual metaverse.

Maker (MKR), Compound (COMP), and Aave (AAVE) Price Analysis – March 11,2021

Maker (MKR), Compound (COMP), and Aave (AAVE) Price Analysis – March 11,2021

Maker, Compound, and Aave have dropped in value in the past 24 hours, with a decrease of 3.35%, 3,75%, and 6.34% respectively.

Aave Reaches Highest Total Value Locked in DeFi, Overtaking MakerDAO for Most Collateral Staked

Aave Reaches Highest Total Value Locked in DeFi, Overtaking MakerDAO for Most Collateral Staked

Aave, an open-source and non-custodial lending protocol, recently reached $1.47B of crypto assets staked, overtaking MakerDAO, which has $1.45 billion in TVL.

What is Sushiswap (SUSHI) and Why it Enabled Uniswap’s Trading Volume to Surpass Coinbase

What is Sushiswap (SUSHI) and Why it Enabled Uniswap’s Trading Volume to Surpass Coinbase

The decentralized finance (DeFi) industry has surpassed $9 billion in total value locked (TVL) recently resulting from the latest surge in popularity.

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