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Technology
Internet Computer (ICP) will soon integrate with Ethereum, Dfinity founder reveals
The proposed integration is set to enable smart contracts on the Internet Computer blockchain to hold, send and receive Bitcoin, without the need for private keys.
Regulation
Ripple (XRP) v SEC gets new twist after privileged’ documents blocked
According to the regulator, none of the listed documents, except for one legal memo, which is protected by more than one privilege, are relevant to the Howey analysis of XRP.
Technology
Bitcoin Core 22.0 just released. Here’s all you should know
Bitcoin Core version 22.0 is the latest version of Bitcoin Core and counts as the second update in 2021.
DeFi
Here’s why Ethereum DeFi app Arbitrum went offline yesterday
The Ethereum Layer-2 rollup network suffered downtime due to sequencer outage.
Wallets
Apple blocks Gnosis crypto wallet after it displays NFTs
The App Store blocked the Gnosis Safe wallet update, arguing that the new version is not in compliance with digital content guidelines.
Adoption
‘Big Four’ firm EY taps Polygon (MATIC) for Ethereum scaling solutions
One of the biggest accounting firms opts for the Layer-2 scaling solution due to high fees associated with transacting on the Ethereum mainnet.
Regulation
42 altcoins face crisis as Korea set to close 75% of all its crypto exchanges
South Korean operators are facing mass shutdown as the September 24 deadline for foreign and local crypto exchanges to register with the authorities approaches.
DeFi
Avalanche (AVAX) chain’s Zabu Finance sees a $3.2 million exploit
The first major attack in the Avalanche ecosystem leaves Zabu Finance exploited for $3,2 million worth of funds.
Legal
SEC opposes Ripple (XRP) request relating to controversial Howey test
The regulator has filed its opposition to Ripple’s request for further clarification on how the agency assessed XRP to be a security.
Adoption
NFT sales are sizzling: Record $5 billion in sales as Bored Apes, Loot, CryptoPunks make splash
The three hottest new projects generated $481,6 million alone, representing roughly 9% of the total NFT record sales volume in August.
Adoption
Terra (LUNA) kickstarts $150 million ‘Project Dawn’ to bolster cross-chain ecosystem
Project Dawn was launched on September 9, with 5 million LUNA unlocked and distributed by the TFL Genesis wallet.
Legal
‘This isn’t about Ripple’: Crypto community reacts to SEC’s ‘regulation through litigation’ strategy
Despite the SEC announcing a tougher grip on crypto, industry insiders and law experts call out the agency for its despotic approach.