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Ethereum’s Holesky Testnet Achieves Milestone, Delays Persist for Pectra Upgrade Ethereum’s Holesky testnet has reached a crucial milestone by achieving finality after a delay caused by a software bug. Meanwhile, the eagerly awaited Pectra upgrade continues to keep the crypto community guessing with no set mainnet launch date. In other developments, Starknet is set to […]
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Mt. Gox Moves $931M in Bitcoin Amid Market Downturn, Raising Concerns Mt. Gox, the infamous Bitcoin exchange that collapsed a decade ago, has stirred the crypto markets once again by transferring 11,834 BTC, valued at approximately $931.19 million, on March 12, 2024. This significant movement comes at a time when both Bitcoin and Ethereum are […]
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YPFB Turns to Crypto Amid Bolivia’s Dollar Crisis Bolivia’s state energy firm, Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales Bolivianos (YPFB), plans to use cryptocurrencies for energy imports to combat a severe shortage of US dollars caused by declining natural gas exports. This move follows the lifting of a ban on cryptocurrencies in June 2024, influenced by Latin American […]
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North Korea’s Lazarus Group Escalates Cyberwar, Targets Crypto Developers North Korea’s Lazarus Group has launched a sophisticated cyberattack, stealing nearly $1.46 billion from Bybit and now targeting cryptocurrency developers through the npm repository. This escalation highlights the group’s evolving tactics and the urgent need for enhanced security within the crypto ecosystem. Lazarus Group targets npm […]
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Nebraska’s New Crypto ATM Law: Protecting Consumers in the Cryptocurrency Space Nebraska has taken a pioneering step by enacting the Controllable Electronic Record Fraud Prevention Act, aiming to regulate crypto ATMs and shield residents from scams while pushing forward as a leader in cryptocurrency innovation. New law signed by Governor Jim Pillen Mandatory licensing and […]
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India Arrests Garantex Founder Aleksej Bešciokov: U.S. Extradition Expected Over Cryptocurrency Crimes In a significant blow to the shadowy world of cryptocurrency crime, Indian authorities have arrested Aleksej Bešciokov, the founder of the Garantex exchange, in Kerala. Charged by the U.S. with money laundering, operating without a money transfer license, and violating economic sanctions, Bešciokov […]
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Bank of Russia’s Cautious Crypto Experiment: A New Dawn for Qualified Investors The Bank of Russia has launched a three-year experiment allowing wealthy investors with over $1.1 million in securities and deposits to trade cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. This move marks a cautious step towards embracing digital assets, with strict oversight and risk management in place. […]
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Singapore and Vietnam Forge Ahead in Digital Asset Regulation Singapore and Vietnam have recently signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to strengthen their collaboration on capital markets oversight and digital asset regulation, aiming to enhance financial stability and foster agile regulatory approaches. Singapore and Vietnam sign LOI to enhance cooperation on digital asset regulation. Focus […]
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Olshan white collar litigation partner Robert Appleton is set to participate in a pivotal panel discussion at the upcoming Offshore Disputes Week in Grand Cayman. The event, taking place on March 26 at the Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman, will bring together legal experts and professionals from across the globe to explore critical trends in digital […]
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Understanding Solana: A Comprehensive Guide to SOL, Lamports, and Microlamports Solana has emerged as a powerhouse in the blockchain world, boasting transaction speeds that make even Usain Bolt look slow. But what's the secret behind its success? Let's dive into Solana's native token, SOL, and explore its unique units, lamports and microlamports, to understand the […]
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