Ripple gets in-principle nod for digital asset services in Singapore
Blockchain-based payments firm Ripple has obtained in-principle regulatory approval from Singapore’s financial regulator to offer digital asset payments and token...
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Polygon co-founder proposes zkEVM ‘validium’ upgrade to improve security
Polygon co-founder Mihailo Bjelic has proposed upgrading the Polygon proof-of-stake (PoS) network to a “zkEVM validium” version, according to a...
Binance’s BNB Chain introduces layer-2 testnet powered by Optimism
Binance-founded layer-1 blockchain BNB Chain has introduced a new layer-2 chain that it hopes will address its “scalability challenge.”On June...
‘Britcoin’ launch inches closer after Project Rosalind CBDC tests
The Bank of England (BoE) is a step closer to launching its central bank digital currency (CBDC) dubbed “Britcoin” following...
CZ, Powell and more rally to fund legal fees for on-chain sleuth ZachXBT, surpassing $1M
Well-known crypto executives across the globe have donated to blockchain investigator ZachXBT, aiding in his legal defense against a defamation...
Self-custody Bitcoin amount unmeasurable so far, says Santiment exec
There is no way to measure the amount of Bitcoin (BTC) that is being sent to self-custody wallets so far,...
Fed, SEC investigate Goldman Sachs over Silicon Valley Bank’s securities portfolio: Report
Goldman Sachs is currently facing scrutiny from the Federal Reserve and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its involvement in the...
Institutional crypto broker FPG halts withdrawals after $20M cyberattack
Cryptocurrency brokerage firm Floating Point Group (FPG) has confirmed it has halted trading, withdrawals and deposits on its platform after...
North Korean hackers swipe over $100M from Atomic Wallet users
Atomic Wallet, a noncustodial decentralized wallet, has been hit by a staggering exploit, leading to users reporting losses of their...
Ripple expands Canadian engineering activities with U of Toronto XRP validator
The University of Toronto plans to launch an independent XRP Ledger (XRPL) validator, Ripple announced June 12, as the university...
a16z opening London crypto office citing ‘predictable’ environment
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is set to open its first office outside of the United States this year,...
Nigeria to tax crypto, digital assets 10% on capital gains — Experts react
On the eve of his departure from office on May 28, former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari signed the Finance Act,...
Scammers steal nearly $1M after hijacking 8+ prominent crypto twitter accounts
Over the past few weeks, a group of scammers has hijacked more than eight Twitter accounts belonging to prominent figures...
Quantum miners would yield ‘massive’ energy savings for blockchain: Study
A pair of scientists from the University of Kent’s School of Computing in the United Kingdom recently conducted a study...
CEX trading volumes fell to 4-year lows even before Binance, Coinbase suits
Trading volumes on centralized exchanges have fallen to their lowest levels in more than four years amid mounting regulatory pressure...
Optimism successfully completes ‘Bedrock’ hard fork, reducing deposit times, layer-1 fees
The Optimism network concluded its “Bedrock” upgrade on June 7, reducing deposit times, lowering layer-1 fees and enacting additional security...
Tether invests in El Salvador’s $1B renewable energy project
Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced that it will be partnering with Bitcoin-friendly nation El Salvador to invest in a planned...
Atomic Wallet hack losses top $35M, on-chain sleuth reports
At least $35 million worth of crypto assets has been stolen from Atomic Wallet users since June 2, according to...
Fraudsters impersonate executives and create fake website
Hayden Adams, the creator of the Uniswap protocol and CEO of Uniswap Labs, recently expressed his surprise on Twitter regarding...
Evertas expands crypto insurance offerings to include mining and raises limits
Evertas, an insurance company focused on digital assets, recently announced an increase in coverage limits and the addition of mining...
Scientists propose quantum proof-of-work consensus for blockchain
A team of researchers from universities in Australia and the United States, working in collaboration with quantum technology company BTQ,...
Gate.io denies liquidity problems after Multichain CEO goes missing
Centralized crypto exchange Gate.io denied rumors of illiquidity on May 31, stating that “there are no issues with our operations...
