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BIS, EU central banks building data platform to track crypto, DeFi flows

The Bank of International Settlements and a handful of European Central banks are building a system to track international flows of cryptocurrencies.

DoJ says lack of US crypto laws no bar to FTX-SBF charges

SBF's counsel had argued that FTX was not located in the United States, and as SBF did follow regulatory obligations concerning FTX.US, charges related to FTX international shouldn’t apply.

What is the CryptoNight mining algorithm, and how does it work?

Blockchain technology relies on mining algorithms, such as CryptoNight, to regulate cryptocurrency projects. Find out here what CryptoNight is and how it works.

Friend.tech users blame SIM swaps after more than 100 ETH drained in a week

In a short period of time, four friend.tech users reported their accounts were compromised and drained after hackers seized control of their mobile numbers.

Cardano stablecoin project gambled away investors’ money before rug: Report

Ardana claimed to be creating a stablecoin platform on Cardano, but new evidence suggests it may have lost investors’ money in bad crypto trades.

Crypto suffered 153% YoY increase in hacks and scams in Q3: Immunefi

The number of attack incidents increased to 76 in Q3 2023, compared to just 30 in the same quarter last year.

Ecosystem developers bring Bitcoin to Cosmos network

nBTC will be usable across more than 50 app-chains connected to Cosmos IBC.

Optimism network launches testnet fault-proof system in pursuit of decentralization

OP Labs implemented its modular fault-proof system on the OP Goerli testnet.

Binance to shut down BUSD lending by October 25

The move is part of a phased termination of BUSD support by February 2024.

How the actor model could enable better blockchain gaming apps

Can developments in computing help fix blockchain gaming’s quality problem?

Singer Vérité’s fan-first approach to Web3, music NFTs and community building

Many see music as the next frontier of blockchain adoption, and musician Vérité reveals what a fan-first approach to Web3 looks like.

Binance collaborates with Royal Thai Police to seize $277M from scammers

Over 3,000 victims of the alleged crypto scammers have come forward to the authorities to file for compensation claims.

Dirham stablecoin DRAM hits Uniswap, developed by relaunched Distributed Technologies Research

Distributed Technologies Research has launched DRAM, a Dirham-backed stablecoin that aims to tap into the performance of the United Arab Emirates fiat currency.

Exclusive: Hackers selling discounted tokens linked to CoinEx, Stake hacks

Blockchain analytics firm Match Systems has made contact with an individual who is believed to be selling tokens linked to the recent CoinEx and Stake hacks at discounted prices.

Neal Stephenson’s blockchain project holds discovery month as metaverse hype wanes

Lamina1 CEO Rebecca Barkin told Cointelegraph that as long as people continue to invest time and money in digital experiences, the metaverse will continue to come to life.

Chainalysis axes another 15% of staff citing difficult market conditions

The Chainalysis workforce will be reduced by around 150 as the bear market bites deeper.

6 Questions for JW Verret — an attorney who’s tracking the money, but advocating for crypto

J.W. Verret is a Harvard-educated attorney who teaches corporate finance and accounting at George Mason University. His work has increasingly intersected with the crypto sector in recent years, as his legion of Twitter followers — who know him as “BlockProf,” or the Blockchain Professor — are poignantly aware. 1) You’re very busy professionally — teaching at […]

Crypto liquidity provider GSR receives regulatory approval in Singapore

The license allows GSR to provide crypto and fiat-related services to Singaporean residents and entities.

Bankrupt CeFi firm Haru Invest hints at asset recovery

No specific timeline was given as to when users can receive their money back.

VanEck Ethereum Strategy ETF set for CBOE listing

Following the U.S. SEC’s approval of spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds, VanEck has launched its Ethereum Strategy ETF.

Swiss bank UBS launches tokenized money market fund on Ethereum

The fund is a part of a wider VCC umbrella that brings various real-world assets to the blockchain.

Hashing It Out: What happens when cloud meets Web3?

The guests on this episode of Hashing It Out discuss how cloud technology and Web3 intersect, with a special focus on user identity and regulations.

Sam Bankman-Fried FTX trial — five things you need to know

The long awaited trial of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried gets underway on Oct. 4 - here’s what you need to know.

Friend.tech revenue surges over 10,000 ETH, TVL tops 30,000 ETH

The decentralized social media platform has continued to thrive since it launched in the second week of August and has hit multiple new highs despite critics predicting its downfall.

Q3 2023 crowned most ‘damaging’ quarter for crypto amid $700M losses: Report

Private keys getting compromised took over $204 million across 14 security incidents in the third quarter of 2023.

VC Roundup: Investors eyes blockchain analytics, gaming and crypto privacy

Bubblemaps, CoinScan, Hinkal Protocol, and Mythic Protocol are among the latest crypto and blockchain funding deals.

Tokenization is “securitization done on steroids" — Franklin Templeton CEO

Speaking at CNBC’s Delivering Alpha event, Jenny Johnson discussed how digital assets are disrupting securitization and the financial markets.

Ether futures ETFs launching, SBF trial to begin and 3AC’s Su Zhu arrested: Hodler’s Digest, Sept. 24-30

Ether futures ETFs to debut in the United States, Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial to begin and 3AC co-founder Su Zhu arrested.

Brazil rolls out blockchain-based digital ID

Brazil is launching its new national identity program powered by blockchain technology. Rio de Janeiro, Goiás, and Paraná will be the first states to issue identification documents on-chain.

Leased proof-of-stake (LPoS), explained

This article provides a deep dive into leased proof-of-stake (LPoS), establishing how it works, its benefits, key features and its role in blockchains.

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