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US crypto exchange Bittrex faces potential action from SEC

The United States-based cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex is reportedly facing potential action from the U.S. securities regulator despite preparing to shut down local operations.

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China’s state-affiliated banks onboarding crypto companies in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s push to become a crypto hub has opened an opportunity for not just crypto companies but many state-affiliated banks in China. The Chinese

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Bhutan’s sovereign investment arm quietly invests millions in crypto

The Kingdom of Bhutan’s sovereign investment arm, estimated to manage around $2.9 billion in assets, has placed millions of dollars in cryptocurrencies and

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MetaMask Users Email Addresses Exposed in Cybersecurity Incident

MetaMask, the popular Ethereum wallet, recently experienced a cybersecurity incident that exposed the email addresses of some of its users who submitted a

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Celsius Network Considers Legal Action Against Crypto Blogger

Celsius Network, a crypto lending platform, has been considering legal action against Tiffany Fong, a crypto blogger and Celsius creditor, for sharing leaked

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Twitter and Alibaba Enter Global AI Race

In the rapidly evolving world of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a focal point for many companies. Twitter and Alibaba have reportedly

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Elon Musk reportedly plans AI startup to rival ChatGPT-maker OpenAI

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk is reportedly developing plans to create an artificial intelligence (AI) startup to compete with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, one of the most popular

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Individual behind $3.4B Silk Road Bitcoin theft sentenced to one year in prison

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York has announced the sentencing of an individual who pleaded guilty to

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Nigerian crypto payment startup shuts down, offers IP for sale

Nigerian crypto and Web3 company Lazerpay announced on April 13 that it is shutting down its operations. According to a statement released on

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Crypto exchange Bitrue suffers $23M hack due to hot wallet exploit

Bitrue cryptocurrency exchange has suffered a hot wallet exploit, allowing attackers to withdraw various crypto assets worth nearly $23 million. Announcing the news

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Paxos exits Canada amid increasing regulatory crackdown

Paxos has become the latest digital asset firm to announce its exit from the Canadian market as regulators become increasingly tough on the

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How blockchain technology revolutionizes digital ownership?

In the digital age, ownership of digital assets has been a challenge. For example, if you purchase an MP3 or an ebook online,

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Zambia to Wrap Crypto Regulation Tests by June

Zambia plans on finishing tests that mimic real-life crypto usage by June, the country’s Science and Technology Minister Felix Mutati announced in a

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OpenAI Launches Bug Bounty Program

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) company behind ChatGPT, has announced the launch of a bug bounty program to combat privacy and cybersecurity concerns.

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ApeCoin Experiences Sharp Price Surge on South Korean Exchange

On April 12, the price of ApeCoin (APE), which is an ERC-20 token that was produced by Yuga Labs, had a large spike,

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PureFi Introduces SafeTransact to Enhance Web3 Security

The Web3 technology has fundamentally altered the manner in which financial exchanges are carried out by removing the need for middlemen while also

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Winklevoss Twins Fund Gemini Amid Crypto Downturn

The Winklevoss twins, co-founders of Gemini, have reportedly loaned their own money to support the cryptocurrency exchange during a period of market downturn.

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong hints at Lightning integration

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has hinted that the cryptocurrency exchange may integrate Lightning, a layer 2 scaling solution for Bitcoin. In a tweet,

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How a digital pound could work alongside cryptocurrencies

Like many other countries, the UK has developed a plan for a central bank digital currency (CBDC). A digital pound would essentially act

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DeFi Could Be Forced to Incorporate and Certify, French Central Bank Says

Projects in decentralized finance (DeFi) could be forced to incorporate, or prove that they meet governance and security norms, a report by the

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Employees of South Korean Crypto Exchange Coinone Arrested

Employees of South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinone have been arrested in connection with exchanging money in return for listing certain crypto assets. “There

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Montenegro’s Central Bank to Develop CBDC Pilot With Ripple

The Central Bank of Montenegro (CBCG) plans to develop a pilot program for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) or national stablecoin with

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Hong Kong takes the lead in blockchain logistics after Maersk TradeLens demise

China and Hong Kong are pouring money into the blockchain logistics industry to take the lead. After Danish logistics firm Maersk terminated its blockchain-based

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Half the Bitcoin in Circulation Hasn’t Moved in 2 Years: Glassnode

According to recent data from Glassnode, a well-known market intelligence firm, the percentage of unmoved Bitcoins (BTC) reached an all-time high of 53%

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Crypto Exchange BitGet Starts $100M Asia-Focused Web3 Fund

Seychelles-based crypto exchange Bitget has started a new $100 million fund targeting Web3 startups as Asian countries build out a framework for developing

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Bank of England Targets 30-Strong Team for Digital Currency

The Bank of England is looking to build a team of as many as 30 people to develop a central bank digital currency

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Sushi DEX Approval Contract Exploited For $3.3M

        A smart contract on decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Sushi’s exchange services was exploited, developers said in a tweet.  The

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Binance Faces Crypto Regulation in Dubai in Addition to the US

According to the latest reports, the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai has ordered the leading crypto exchange Binance which received the

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Thai Political Party Proposes Digital Currency Stimulus

The Pheu Thai Party, a major political party in opposition to the current prime minister’s party, has proposed a significant stimulus project using

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Bitcoin Miner Sphere 3D Sues Partner Gryphon Digital

Bitcoin mining firm Sphere 3D is suing its business partner Gryphon Digital Mining for losing $500,000 of its bitcoin in a spoofing attack

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