EU’s Chat Control Law Could Break Privacy With Encrypted Message Scans
The European Union is currently considering a contentious law known as the chat control law, which aims to combat child sex abuse material (CSAM) by mandating the scanning of encrypted…
Bitcoin NFTs Overtake Ronin in Cumulative Sales Volume
The Bitcoin network has recently ascended in the non-fungible token (NFT) market, now ranking third in all-time sales among blockchain platforms, surpassing the Ronin blockchain. This development underscores the growing…
Coinbase International Introduces Pre-Launch Market Support
Following the trend set by centralized exchanges like Binance, Bybit, Bitget, and OKX, Coinbase International is stepping into the arena with its own launchpad designed to promote emerging crypto projects.…
Uphold Announces Delisting of USDT and Five Other Stablecoins by July, Cites MiCA Compliance
Cryptocurrency exchange Uphold has recently notified its European users of a significant upcoming change: the platform will cease support for six well-known stablecoins starting July 1st. This decision is in…
Uncertain Drivers Behind Steep Decline as Major Altcoins See Double-Digit Drops
The cryptocurrency markets plunged into turmoil on Monday, witnessing significant declines across numerous altcoins, with some dropping more than 10%. Despite the pronounced downturn, industry analysts have struggled to pinpoint…
Remilia Hacker Transfers $4.3 Million in Stolen Crypto to Tornado Cash
The hacker behind the $4.3 million exploit of Remilia DAO has funneled the stolen funds through Tornado Cash, a notorious cryptocurrency mixer, according to recent blockchain analysis. Details of the…
zkSync Defends Sybil Protection Measures Amid Binance’s Own ZK Token Airdrop
As the Ethereum zero-knowledge layer-2 scaling platform zkSync prepares for its highly anticipated ZK token airdrop on June 17, the team continues to address concerns and criticisms regarding its airdrop…
Ethereum Scaling Ecosystem Reaches Record-High TPS, Driven by Layer-3 Solutions
The Ethereum ecosystem has reached a new milestone in transactions per second (TPS), largely due to a significant increase in activity on a lesser-known Ethereum layer-3 solution. On June 16,…
Trezor Enhances Self-Custody with New Onboarding Service and Advanced Hardware Wallet
Leading hardware cryptocurrency wallet provider Trezor is tackling the challenge of crypto usability by introducing Trezor Expert, a personalized onboarding service, and unveiling its latest hardware wallet, the Trezor Safe…
Swiss Regulator Orders Crypto-Friendly FlowBank into Bankruptcy
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has announced the forced closure and bankruptcy of FlowBank, a Swiss online bank known for its cryptocurrency trading services. This decision comes after…
SEC Chair Anticipates Approval of Spot Ether ETFs This Summer
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has indicated that the SEC may approve the listing and trading of spot Ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) within the…
European Commission Chooses Iota’s Web3 ID Solution for Blockchain Sandbox Initiative
The European Commission has selected Iota’s innovative Web3 Identification (Web3 ID) solution for the latest edition of its European Blockchain Sandbox Initiative (EBSI), underscoring the growing importance of decentralized identity…
MicroStrategy Plans $500 Million Convertible Senior Notes Offering to Acquire More Bitcoin
MicroStrategy has announced a new initiative to offer $500 million in convertible senior notes, with the funds primarily intended for acquiring additional Bitcoin and supporting general corporate purposes. On June…
MoonPay Introduces PayPal Fiat On-Ramp for the UK and EU Markets
MoonPay has announced the addition of PayPal as a fiat on-ramp for customers in the European Union and the United Kingdom. This integration aims to simplify and expand access to…
Spotify’s Awaited HiFi Feature May Launch This Year with Extra Charges
Spotify is gearing up to launch its much-anticipated HiFi streaming service by the end of 2024, an offering that promises to enhance the audio quality for its users but at…
Circle Announces Integration with Solana: Programmable Wallets and Gas Stations
Circle’s integration with Solana will be executed in two distinct phases. The initial phase, announced on June 12, focuses on deploying programmable wallets. These wallets are designed to allow developers…
BeReal Acquired by Voodoo for €500 Million
Voodoo, a prominent publisher of mobile apps and games based in France, has officially acquired the social media company BeReal for a total of €500 million. This acquisition comes at…
Aethir Unveils Decentralized Cloud Compute Network on Ethereum Mainnet
The launch of Aethir’s decentralized cloud network introduces a transformative platform where enterprises, data centers, cloud providers, and cryptocurrency mining operators can contribute their idle GPU resources. This initiative offers…
MetaMask Introduces Pooled Staking for Ethereum Holders
MetaMask, a leading cryptocurrency wallet provider, has launched a new staking service that allows users to pool their funds and stake their assets with enterprise-grade validators managed by Consensys, a…
Crunchbase Expands Diversity Tracking Feature Across Europe to Support Minority Founders
Crunchbase has announced the expansion of its Diversity Spotlight feature to Europe, aimed at enhancing transparency in venture capital funding for minority founders. Initially launched in 2020 and later augmented…