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Cake DeFi publishes Merkle tree-based Proof of Reserves

According to Cake DeFi, users can now verify both assets and liabilities through their website.

MEXC launches $20M ecosystem fund to support Sei Network

Sei Network previously raised $5 million in funding in August 2022.

DeFi auditor nets $40,000 for identifying Uniswap vulnerability

A security firm flagged a now-fixed vulnerability to Uniswap, highlighting the potential for reentrancy attacks on the protocol’s Universal Router smart contract.

Nifty News: Solana NFT trading volume, Nike RTFKT COO hacked, and more

Twitch streamer and NFT project founder DNP3 admitted in a Twitter post that he gambled and lost investor funds.

US Feds put together ‘FTX task force’ to trace stolen user funds

United States Attorney Damian Williams said the office is working “around the clock” to respond to the implosion of FTX.

Ripple CEO optimistic about US 'regulatory clarity for crypto'

Support for cryptocurrency regulation in the United States is “bipartisan & bicameral” according to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse.

Crypto adoption in 2022: What events moved the industry forward?

While the crypto market in 2022 was hit by a slew of insolvencies and daily volatility, adoption seems to have continued apace on the global level.

Cryptosat launches second 'cryptographically-equipped' satellite using SpaceX rocket

The addition to the satellite constellation was part of efforts to make space a “new battleground in the quest for bulletproof cryptography” by expanding computational power.

Blockchain fintech GammaRey signs $320M merger agreement

GammaRey said it has nearly $800 million in consumer assets.

Bitcoin miners see mixed successes in tackling debt-fueled overexpansion crisis

Industry players accumulated over $4 billion of debt in the last crypto run-up.

Erik Voorhees tips $40K BTC by June, but little consensus among pundits

ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees expects Bitcoin to reach $40,000 by the summer, while Tim Draper has stood by his $250,000 prediction for the second year running.

No 'respite' for exploits, flash loans or exit scams in 2023: Cybersecurity firm

The industry is likely to see “further attempts from hackers targeting bridges in 2023," while users are urged to be warier of their private keys.

Crypto technology will shift towards 'steadier hands' in 2023: Circle CSO

Turmoil in the crypto sector in 2022 will see the tech change hands to "more regulated and established institutions," said Circle's chief strategy officer.

‘Tracers in the Dark’ presents a fun crime story — and lesson in privacy

Want to keep the government from snooping on your transactional history? Start studying the forensics of crime and privacy on the blockchain.

Italy approves 26% capital gains tax on cryptocurrencies

The Italian Senate approved the new tax rate for crypto trading as part of the budget legislation for 2023.

Türkiye to use blockchain-based digital identity for online public services

Shortly after the Turkish central bank completed the first CBDC tests, Türkiye announced a blockchain-based digital identity application.

Dogecoin Foundation announces new fund for core developers

The Dogecoin Foundation allocated 5 million DOGE, which is around $360,000 at the time of writing, to the development of the ecosystem.

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alameda Research troubles predate FTX: Report

SBF had claimed that the operations of FTX and Alameda were independent, but the recent lawsuit has revealed that both firms worked in conjecture from day one.

Lido overtakes MakerDAO and now has the highest TVL in DeFi

A Nansen in December noted that Ether staking solutions had been in high demand since Ethereum’s shift to proof-of-stake.

New year community advice: Check your smart contract approvals

A Reddit user has warned of the potential dangers of unchecked smart contracts, advising the community to revoke approvals on a regular basis.

Winners and losers of 2022: A disastrous year that saw few winners among a sea of losers

2022 was an eventful year for the crypto world but not everyone came on top of it, we look at some of the biggest winners and losers from 2022.

Sam Bankman-Fried denies moving funds from Alameda wallets

The former FTX CEO denied moving the funds saying; "I'm not and couldn't be moving any of those funds; I don't have access to them anymore.”

Bithumb’s largest shareholder executive found dead following allegations of embezzlement

Mr. Park Mo was found dead after an investigation had been launched against him for embezzlement and stock price manipulation.

Crypto Unicorns founder: P2E gaming is in a long ‘maturation phase’

Crypto Unicorns founder Aron Beierschmitt chats with NFT Steez about the key components blockchain-games need to build sustainable in-game play-and-earn economies.

Investors seek to sell FTX, Celsius, BlockFi, Voyager claims

Hedge funds and debt investors have already purchased some of the claims.

FTX founder reportedly cashes out $684K after being released on bail

SBF has allegedly cashed out $684,000 from a crypto exchange in Seychelles while being under house arrest, according to an on-chain investigation.

Nic Carter dives into proof-of-reserves, ranks exchange attestations

Crypto trading platforms Kraken and BitMEX topped the proof-of-reserves score list, while Binance received a low score for being incomplete.

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