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December 28, 2023
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Critics yell ‘hypocrisy’ as Ordinals website suffers from DDoS spam attack

The Ordinals.com website has continued to suffer connection issues due to a distributed denial of service (DDoS).   Bitcoin Ordinals‘ website has been under a sustained […]
December 28, 2023
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‘Revenge of the ETH’ — Is Ethereum’s 9% jump the start of something big?

Despite being beaten off the starting line by Solana and other altcoins, some traders now believe Ethereum is primed for a move.   Following a prolonged […]
December 27, 2023
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Thunder Terminal claims funds safe after $240K attack, hacker says otherwise

The on-chain trading platform confirmed a 3rd party compromise has led to funds being drained from 114 wallets but claims it has already fixed the issue. […]
December 27, 2023
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Taproot Wizards launches script so haters can now reject Ordinals on Bitcoin

“Go run the script or admit that you’re just virtue signaling on twitter and are uninterested in stopping inscriptions,” said Rijndael, a Taproot Wizards contributor.   […]
December 27, 2023
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Mt. Gox has reportedly paid some creditors twice due to ‘system issue’

Users of the r/mtgoxinsolvency Reddit board complained that they received double payments from Mt. Gox Trust and were now being asked to send the extra payment […]
December 27, 2023
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Kyber Network axes workforce by 50% one month after $49M exploit

The firm said it’s priorities now are to keep KyberSwap’s Aggregator and Limit Order functions up and running and to reimburse impacted customers.   The decentralized […]
December 27, 2023
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Hong Kong to oblige stablecoin issuers to obtain license – consultation paper

The criteria for obtaining an HKMA license will include full backing of all circulating stablecoins with reserves “at least equal to the par value.”   Hong […]
December 27, 2023
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Grayscale refiles Bitcoin ETF application as Barry Silbert departs

Grayscale has “finally surrendered” to cash creations in its amended filing to convert GBTC into a spot Bitcoin ETF.   Grayscale, a cryptocurrency asset management firm, […]
December 27, 2023
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Crypto ‘trading platforms’ were part of $2.2B illegal Chinese forex ring: Report

The latest bust is another salvo in China’s war on capital flight — which some believe is the real reason behind the country’s continued ban on […]
December 27, 2023
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Bitrace report zeroes in on stablecoin money laundering methods

Illegally obtained stablecoin may sell at a premium or a discount, depending on how it is being laundered.   Blockchain research firm Bitrace has conducted a […]
January 12, 2024
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Near Foundation lays off 40% of workforce despite rosy financials

The Near Foundation, responsible for the development of the NEAR protocol, a layer-1 blockchain, has announced a significant reduction in its workforce. As of January 11, […]
January 12, 2024
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MEV bot pulls $1.7M profit from a single ‘inefficient’ Dogwifhat trade

The securities industry’s self-regulating organization offers annual advice to its members on how to stay out of trouble.   The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has […]
January 12, 2024
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FTX creditors seek ‘in-kind’ crypto repayments instead of 2022 low prices

Numerous FTX clients have urged a U.S. bankruptcy judge to block the collapsed crypto exchange from assessing their cryptocurrency holdings at 2022 values. They argue that […]
January 12, 2024
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Ethereum devs air concern over Vitalik’s plan to increase gas limit

The Ethereum community is currently debating a proposal by Vitalik Buterin to increase the network’s gas limit by 33%. This suggestion, made on January 11, aims […]
January 12, 2024
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Coinbase partners with Yellow Card to expand USDC access in Africa

Coinbase, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has announced a strategic partnership with Yellow Card, a leading African crypto platform, to expand the availability of its products across […]
January 12, 2024
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Canada may also benefit as US finally gets spot BTC ETF — Coinbase exec

Since early 2021, Canadians have had access to Bitcoin (BTC) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), but the market might experience subtle changes now that Americans have similar […]
January 12, 2024
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Big changes coming to Ethereum’s account abstraction to save on gas

The Ethereum Foundation is making significant strides in enhancing the Ethereum network’s efficiency, particularly focusing on reducing gas consumption, a critical issue for both the main […]
January 11, 2024
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SEC bent rules for spot Bitcoin ETF approvals — Commissioner Uyeda

Following the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval of several fund managers’ applications to list spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda […]
January 11, 2024
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Polymarket punters gambled $12M on the outcome of spot Bitcoin ETFs

A decentralized predictions market built on the Polygon network saw over $12 million wagered on whether the United States would approve a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund […]

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