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May 14, 2024
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Tether freezes $5.2M in USDT linked to phishing scams

Tether, the stablecoin issuer, froze $5.2 million of its stablecoin Tether (USDT) on May 14, associated with phishing scams. The USDT was held in 12 Ethereum […]
May 14, 2024
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Stolen Poloniex Ether worth $53M never made it back to the exchange

More than half of the $100 million worth of Ether stolen in the notorious Poloniex hack from November 2023 has been transferred through the privacy protocol […]
May 14, 2024
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New daily Runes etched on Bitcoin falls 99% from post-halving peak

The number of new Runes etched on the Bitcoin network has dropped below 250 daily for the past six days, with only 157 Runes etched on […]
May 14, 2024
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GameStop sparked the 2021 memecoin bull run — Will history repeat itself?

The unexpected return of Keith Gill, a key figure in the 2021 GameStop short squeeze, has ignited speculation among speculators about the possibility of a GameStop […]
May 14, 2024
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Crypto exchange OKX launches local regulated entity in Australia

Crypto exchange OKX is bolstering its presence in Australia by relocating its Australian-focused services under a locally regulated entity, as part of its expansion strategy across […]
May 14, 2024
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Coinbase website down as crypto exchange cites ‘system-wide outage’

United States-based crypto exchange Coinbase experienced a “system-wide outage,” rendering its services inaccessible for users on both desktop and mobile platforms.   Outage Notification Coinbase officially […]
May 14, 2024
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Coinbase recovers after system-wide outage, but user withdrawals remain offline

Coinbase, the world’s second-largest exchange by trading volume, encountered a significant outage on May 14.   At 4:19 am UTC, Coinbase declared a system-wide outage lasting […]
May 14, 2024
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Bitcoin hash rate dips as miners turn off unprofitable ASICs post-halving

The hash rate of Bitcoin witnessed a decline as mining firms began shutting down unprofitable mining rigs following the fourth Bitcoin halving.   On May 10, […]
May 14, 2024
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Biden orders removal of Chinese-owned crypto miner near missile base

President Joe Biden has issued an order preventing a China-linked crypto mining firm from utilizing land near a Wyoming nuclear missile base.   National Security Concerns […]
May 14, 2024
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Amazon-backed Anthropic brings Claude AI chatbot to European users

OpenAI, a leading developer in artificial intelligence (AI), finds itself embroiled in a privacy dispute following a complaint lodged by the data rights protection advocacy group […]
May 11, 2024
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Interpol Nigeria boosts cybersecurity with virtual asset training

The Nigerian Interpol, cybersecurity experts, and other members of the local intelligence community convened to strategize on combating the escalating cybercrime rates in the nation.   […]
May 11, 2024
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House expected to vote on crypto bill offering SEC, CFTC clarity in May

Lawmakers from the United States House Financial Services Committee have announced their readiness for a full floor vote on the Financial Innovation and Technology for the […]
May 10, 2024
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President Joe Biden is trying hard to ‘kill crypto,’ says Cardano founder

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson recently criticized President Joe Biden’s administration, accusing it of actively working to stifle the cryptocurrency industry in the United States.   Allegations […]
May 10, 2024
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Ethereum L2 Eclipse CEO steps back amid sexual misconduct claims

Neel Somani, the founder and CEO of Ethereum layer 2 blockchain Eclipse, has announced his decision to “temporarily reduce” his public role within the company amidst […]
May 10, 2024
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Digital Currency Group first-quarter revenue jumps 51% despite GBTC outflows

Digital Currency Group (DCG) experienced a significant surge in revenue in the first quarter of 2024, driven by the recovery of crypto markets. The conglomerate reported […]
May 10, 2024
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BlockFi partners with Coinbase for fund distribution, shuts down web platfor

Bankrupt crypto lender BlockFi is in the final stages of winding down its operations. The company has announced its intention to close its web platform in […]
May 10, 2024
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SEC has taken ‘too expansive’ a view of crypto, says former commissioner

Former SEC Commissioner Troy Paredes raised concerns about the regulator’s expansive interpretation of digital assets as securities, suggesting it may be overreaching its jurisdiction. Speaking at […]
May 10, 2024
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Base set for ‘material share’ of SocialFi activity: Franklin Templeton

Trillion-dollar asset manager Franklin Templeton has identified the emergence of “Base Season” alongside the rise of Social Finance (SocialFi) applications, with Base positioned as a leading […]
May 9, 2024
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President Biden says he would veto resolution countermanding SEC crypto rule

The Biden administration has issued a statement indicating its intention to veto a joint resolution concerning crypto policy at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) if […]

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