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FTX reactivates customer claim portal after resolving cybersecurity breach

The exchange stated that no critical systems were compromised in the cyberattack, which targeted its designated bankruptcy claims agent, Kroll.

3 years ago

Technology ETH +1.01%

Ethereum Holesky testnet launch flops, relaunch is expected in coming weeks

The next launch attempt could took place as early Sept. 22 or as late as Sept. 28.

3 years ago

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Hong Kong police received over 80 complaints against JPEX crypto exchange

Users have complained about being unable to withdraw their assets from JPEX or having to pay exorbitant withdrawal fee of up to 999 USDT.

3 years ago

Regulation

CZ says Binance.US needed new leadership amid ‘hostile’ regulatory environment

The Binance International CEO said the regulatory landscape in the U.S. is "rapidly evolving and increasingly hostile" toward the crypto industry."

3 years ago

Crime

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban loses $870K in crypto in MetaMask wallet hack

Although Cuban managed to transfer $2 million worth of assets to Coinbase Custody, the hackers made off with ETH, USDC, MATIC, and more.

3 years ago

Scams

Stolen hearts and wallets: The rapid rise of cryptocurrency romance scams

Unmasking the rise in crypto romance scams through social platforms and the dire need for robust protective measures.

3 years ago

Google grants limited access to its Gemini AI product to select institutions

Select companies can now use Google's latest large language models (LLMs).

3 years ago

DeFi

RedStone redefines blockchain oracle scene with innovative design

RedStone Oracle plays an integral role in supporting algorithmic stablecoins.

3 years ago

Legal

Sam Bankman-Fried blames friends, colleagues, and lawyers in unreleased document cache

The New York Times has obtained some 250 pages of documents Bankman-Fried wrote during his house arrest, which provide a glimpse into the former billionaire's mindset during his pre-trial period.

3 years ago

Adoption

Japan revises regulatory framework to allow startups to raise capital via digital assets

The revision allows startups to take investments from funds in exchange for digital assets instead of traditional stocks or securities.

3 years ago

Stablecoins

Tether denies affiliation with Justin Sun-linked stUSDT protocol

Staked Tether (stUSDT) touted several partnerships on its website, including MetaMask, HTX and others.

3 years ago

Op-ed: Humanity will use AI to destroy itself long before AI is sentient enough to rebel against it

It is misguided human application of the technology—not sentient AI gone rogue—that poses the more immediate existential threat to our world.

3 years ago

Analysis

Centralized exchanges grapple with declining trading volume

A decline in exchange trading volume shows Binance's challenges and Coinbase's stability amidst regulatory pressures and market changes.

3 years ago

Exchanges

SEC pushes for court order against Binance US amid ‘uncooperative’ stance

Binance.US had previously sought court protection from the SEC's request for information.

3 years ago

Bankruptcy

Celsius to purchase $45M Core Scientific mining facility as part of bankruptcy settlement

Celsius moves to buy Cedarvale mining site for $45M, betting on increased mining capacity amid bankruptcy proceedings.

3 years ago

Regulation

Elizabeth Warren’s anti-crypto bill sees surging support from 9 more Senators

The bill wants to ensure stricter regulatory oversight over the emerging industry.

3 years ago

Regulation

Hong Kong lawmaker quiets crypto stability concerns raised by Ethereum co-founder

Vitalik Buterin had raised questions about Hong Kong's relationship with China and skepticism about the region's crypto friendliness.

3 years ago