Crypto
NFTs
Bitcoin Ordinals could become more like NFTs thanks to BRC-721
The extension aims to standardize collections and remove upfront verification fees.
Analysis
Dogecoin dips 6.5% as Twitter logo returns
The Dogecoin "doge" replaced Twitter's mascot for just three days.
Exchanges
CZ emphasizes Binance’s MENA presence in AMA
Binance currently operates in six regions in Middle East and North Africa.
Hacks
Hacker returns $792k following Sentiment offer of $95K for return of stolen funds
The attacker has seemingly exceeded the request and returned $792,000.
Mining
North Carolina county advances temporary crypto mining ban
Officials aims to impose a one-year moratorium and create a standard for land use.
Bankruptcy
Signature Bank closure was not about crypto, NYDFS reaffirms
Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris says the bank was closed due to a bank run.
Crime
Cobie says Interpol rumor about CZ of Binance was accidentally leaked
Jordan Fish, aka Cobie, said that he did not intend to spread a rumor suggesting that Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao was the subject of an Interpol Red Notice.
Hacks
Allbridge announces recovery plan after recovering $467K of stolen funds
The project partially reversed a theft with the help of BNB Chain.
Hacks
Sentiment reportedly hacked for at least $500k
The project has confirmed an issue identified elsewhere as a re-entrancy attack.
Crime
Interpol does not list Red Notice for Changpeng Zhao, despite rumors
There is no public call for the Binance CEO's arrest — and a private request is unproven.
Adoption
Bakkt finalizes $155M acquisition of Apex Crypto
The buyout will help Bakkt move forward with its cryptocurrency roadmap.
Crime
DOJ seizes $112M tied to cryptocurrency schemes
Perpetrators gained their victims' trust in a style of scam called "pig butchering."