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Interlay launches Bitcoin-backed stablecoin iBTC on Polkadot network
The new stablecoin — interBitcoin — is a wrapped product that will bring Bitcoin's trust and security to more technologically innovative chains.
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DeFi protocols Aave, Uniswap, Balancer, ban users following OFAC sanctions on Tornado Cash
Decentralization may be under attack as Aave, Uniswap, Balancer and more reportedly ban wallets which have interacted with Tornado Cash. A centralized dataset created by TRM Labs appears to be responsible for the accounts being banned.
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Researchers discover vulnerabilities in Bitcoin layer-2 Lightning Network
The researchers said the two attacks exploits congestion on the Bitcoin blockchain to cause damage on the Lightning Network.
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Kraken report explores what’s superior — PoW or PoS
A recent study by Kraken concluded that neither PoW nor PoS mechanisms are the 'better' option. Instead, each has unique characteristics that fit better with different blockchain designs.
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Alameda-owned RenVM confirms it’s ‘impossible to launder any assets’ through Ren Bridge, debunking claims of $540M in money laundered
Elliptic Connect, a blockchain data analytics firm, claimed that Alameda Research-owned RenVM allowed $540M to be laundered through its cross-chain bridge.
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Mailchimp suspends accounts of several crypto-focused users
Mailchimp’s acceptable use policy prohibits the use of its services for crypto-related content.
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Vitalik proposes private NFTs using ‘stealth addresses’ to hide owner’s identity
Vitalik Buterin suggests an idea to use stealth addresses to hide the identity of NFT owners without the need for ZK-SNARKs or Merkle trees
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Near Protocol opens doors to JavaScript Developers with SDK release
Near JS SDK opens the door for millions of JavaScript Developers to start building on the network.
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Mark Cuban says Cardano has not had ‘much of an impact’
The billionaire entrepreneur believes Cardano is not a successful cryptocurrency yet due to its low transaction volume, among other things.
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Wells Fargo: Digital assets are an “innovation on par with the internet, cars, and electricity”
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Arthur Hayes predicts Ethereum will reach $5K after merge if Fed pivots
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Osmosis “Scambuster Upgrade” ready to go live to combat surge in spam events
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