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Coin base’s CLO Paul Grewal Stands Firm in Ethereum’s Defense Against SEC
Amidst Intensifying Regulatory Scrutiny, Ethereum’s Role and Status Defended by Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal In the face of escalating regulatory scrutiny surrounding Ethereum (ETH), Paul Grewal, the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) at Coinbase, has stepped up to challenge misinformation and advocate for Ethereum’s significant position within the cryptocurrency landscape. This comes in response…
Coinbase’s Base network struggles with surge in traffic and rising fees
Coinbase’s Layer-2 Blockchain Base Faces Challenges Amidst Surge in Network Activity and the Memed Token Craze Coinbase’s much-anticipated layer-2 blockchain, Base, designed to bring lower transaction fees to the Ethereum network, is currently grappling with a surge in network activity. This heightened demand has led to increased traffic and rising transaction fees, resulting in disruptions…
Do Kwon’s appeal thwarted by the Montenegro Court
The Controversial Extradition of Do Kwon: South Korea Wins the Battle, but the War with the US Justice System Isn’t Over The recent decision by the Appellate Court of Montenegro to uphold the extradition of Terraform Labs founder, Do Kwon, to the Republic of South Korea, has brought complications following the request made by the…
Sweden’s Central Bank, The Riksbank, wraps up E-Krona pilot with focus on offline transactions
On March 20, 2023, the Riksbank, Sweden’s central bank, released the final report of its e-krona pilot project. This phase marked a significant departure from the project’s Phase 2 proposal, which primarily focused on mobile phones for storing offline transaction data. Instead, the central bank adopted a new approach involving a “shadow wallet” integrated with…
Apple Co-founder Steve Wozniak triumphs in court against YouTube in Bitcoin scam case
Steve Wozniak Secures Legal Victory Against YouTube in Appeals Court over Manipulated Bitcoin Scam Videos In a significant legal development, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has secured a victory in an appeals court against YouTube regarding doctored videos that featured his likeness in a Bitcoin scam back in 2020. According to a report by Bloomberg, the…
LADYS Meme Project: A Fresh Start with Presale Refunds and Upcoming Token Launch
LADYS Meme Project Refunds Presale Funds and Prepares for Transparent Token Launch in the Crypto World In an unprecedented move that highlights the dynamic and innovative spirit of the cryptocurrency sector, the meme project LADYS has opted to refund all presale funds directly back to their original wallet addresses. This decision, aimed at fostering trust…
Starknet fixes airdrop issues for Immutable and Ethereum stakers
Starknet, the Ethereum layer-2 blockchain project, has announced an expansion in the eligibility criteria for its inaugural Starknet provisions, including two new sub-groups of users who previously faced obstacles in claiming their STRK tokens. The Starknet Foundation, which supports the network, undertook a thorough review to tackle eligibility concerns surrounding specific user groups for the…
Remedy Reports Decline in Revenue for 2023 Financial Year
Financial Overview: In its recently published financial report for the fiscal year 2023, the acclaimed game developer Remedy Entertainment has disclosed a noticeable drop in revenue compared to previous years. The revenue decline was evident despite the much-anticipated release of highly regarded titles such as Alan Wake 2. Detailed Analysis of Financial Performance Remedy’s financial…
Genesis Global to pay $21 million civil penalty in SEC settlement
In a significant turn of events, Genesis Global, a major player in the crypto lending sector, has found itself in hot water, agreeing to pay a hefty fine of $21 million in civil penalties. The reason for this financial penalty? Genesis was involved in an unregistered offer and sale of securities through the Gemini Earn…
Decentralized finance (DeFi) aggregator ParaSwap thwarts Augustus v6 vulnerability
ParaSwap’s Swift and Effective Response to Critical Vulnerability: Protecting User Funds In the rapidly evolving world of decentralized finance (DeFi), ensuring security and user protection is paramount. ParaSwap, a prominent DeFi aggregator, has demonstrated its commitment to these ideals by swiftly addressing a critical vulnerability discovered within its Augustus v6 contract. This proactive intervention prevented…
Current crypto boom is fueled by retail investors, says Goldman Sachs
Recently, the Enthusiasm Surrounding Cryptocurrencies Reaches a New Height: The buzz around cryptocurrencies has reached new heights, and the unexpected catalyst for this surge is none other than the everyday investor. While Wall Street insiders keep a close eye on the developments, Goldman Sachs’ digital asset head Mathew McDermott has revealed that retail investors have…
Ohio’s U.S. senate race emerges as a crucial battleground for the crypto industry
Ohio’s Upcoming Senate Race: A Pivotal Contest for the Crypto Sector and Its Regulatory Future The cryptocurrency sector is witnessing a significant development with Ohio’s upcoming U.S. Senate race gaining considerable attention from industry players. This highly anticipated congressional contest poses as one of the most critical races of the year, with Ohio businessman and…
Ripple-SEC agreement sets course for transparent XRP lawsuit progress
The legal performance between Ripple Labs Inc. and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the status of XRP has taken a significant step forward with both parties submitting a joint sealing proposal to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. This proposed structure aims to handle sealing and…
BlackRock launches first tokenized asset fund with SEC filing
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is taking a major leap into the future of digital asset management with the filing of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Form D for the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund. This move represents BlackRock’s first tokenized asset fund, marking a pioneering step in financial innovation….
$100 million fund launched by Immutable and Polygon for blockchain games
The blockchain gaming industry is witnessing a revolutionary development with the launch of the “Inevitable Games Fund” (IGF) by Immutable and polygon. This collaborative initiative marks a pivotal moment in promoting and developing native blockchain games, with an investment commitment of $100 million. The partnership between Immutable, a leading blockchain game publisher, polygon, and venture…
Shiba Inu cryptocurrency surges in popularity and value, eyes new all-time highs
The Shiba Inu cryptocurrency, with the ticker symbol shib, has witnessed an extraordinary surge in popularity and value in recent times, as indicated by data from Google Trends. The doggy-themed meme coin has managed to grab the attention of investors and crypto enthusiasts from all corners of the world, leading to an unprecedented rise in…
Cryptocurrency industry urges SEC for clear regulations amidst coinbase appeal
Major Players in the Cryptocurrency Industry Call for Definitive Regulatory Guidelines from the US Securities and Exchange Commission Background: The Need for Regulatory Clarity in the Cryptocurrency Market In an attempt to address the regulatory ambiguity surrounding the cryptocurrency market, major players within the industry are urging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to…
Crypto hedge fund co-founder Kyle Davies unapologetic amidst scandal
During a recent episode of the Unchained Podcast, Kyle Davies, co-founder of the now-defunct cryptocurrency hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), displayed an unyielding and unrepentant attitude towards the billions in losses sustained by investors. Amidst criticism and legal implications, Davies remained steadfast in his position, expressing no regret or remorse for the collapse of…
SEC Delays Decision on Hashdex Nasdaq and Ark 21Shares Ethereum ETFs
SEC Extends Decision Timeline for Hashdex Nasdaq Ethereum ETF and ARK 21Shares Ethereum ETF Approval Until May 2024 The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced an extension of the decision timeline for the approval of both the Hashdex Nasdaq Ethereum ETF and ARK 21Shares Ethereum ETF. The decision comes as a result…
1inch Network boosts DeFi liquidity with Lumia integration
1inch Network Integrates Lumia: A New Source of Competitive Liquidity from Centralized Exchanges The decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem of the 1inch Network recently announced an important addition to its aggregation sources. On March 18, Lumia, a liquidity network, was introduced as a new partner to deepen on-chain liquidity and enhance pricing for 1inch users. Expanding…