Industry Talk

August 28, 2024

Russia’s Central Bank Plans Crypto Trading for Qualified Investors


The proposed legal changes by Russia’s central bank would allow a new class of “particularly qualified investors” to trade cryptocurrencies, potentially revolutionising the country’s financial sector. This calculated action, which aligns with worldwide trends towards financial digitalisation and might strengthen Russia’s standing in the global financial market, represents a substantial shift in the nation’s stance […]

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August 27, 2024

Conduit’s Marketplace Revolutionises Rollup Scalability


With the introduction of its cutting-edge marketplace, cryptocurrency infrastructure firm Conduit is expanding blockchain scalability. Created explicitly for rollup teams, this platform makes acquiring and integrating the technologies they need to improve operational efficiency easier. Conduit hopes to drastically cut development time by streamlining the integration process and enhancing Layer-2 scaling solutions in the blockchain […]

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August 22, 2024

Phishing Fiasco: Crypto Whale Loses $55 Million in Dai Stablecoin


$55.4 million worth of Dai stablecoin disappeared into the ethers via a clever phishing attempt on a Tuesday that was unusual for the cryptocurrency world. The victim, a well-known cryptocurrency whale, discovered that hackers using the malicious Inferno Drainer malware had gained access to their Maker vault. This event is another stark reminder of the […]

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August 21, 2024

Turkey’s Crypto Surge & Market Growth


The state of cryptocurrencies in Turkey is changing dramatically as interest from both local and international players is growing. Major international exchanges like Coinbase, KuCoin, and Gate.io are fighting for operating licenses as the nation improves its regulatory structure to give more evident standards; this represents a substantial rise from 47 to 76 applications. Turkey […]

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August 14, 2024

Play and Earn: Hamster Kombat’s New Playground Section


Hamster Kombat, a popular Telegram-based cryptocurrency game, has introduced its latest addition, the Playground area. This unique upgrade transforms the “tap to earn” concept by connecting players with various third-party games, dramatically improving their interactive experience and rewards structure. With this strategic expansion, Hamster Kombat hopes to build its community and secure its place in […]

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August 13, 2024

SEC’s Uniswap Warning Sparks Regulatory Alarm in DeFi


The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has increased its scrutiny of the decentralised finance (DeFi) sector by issuing warning letters to prominent venture capital firms Andreessen Horowitz and Union Square Ventures for their ties to Uniswap, one of the leading decentralised exchanges. This approach reflects the SEC’s increased regulatory pressure on DeFi platforms […]

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High Stakes: The Celsius vs. Tether $3.5 Billion Bitcoin Collateral Lawsuit


Celsius has filed a $3.5 billion lawsuit against Tether in a dramatic escalation in the cryptocurrency market. This court case stems from a complicated debate about Bitcoin collateral management and raises severe questions about asset governance and financial strategy in the cryptocurrency business. As Celsius navigates bankruptcy processes, this action highlights digital asset management’s fragility […]

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August 8, 2024

Zoth’s Game-Changing Launch of Tokenised Liquid Note


Zoth, a pioneering DeFi Yield infrastructure firm, has expanded its financial frontiers by introducing the Tokenised Liquid Note, which follows an enlarged $4 million financing round. This new financial instrument combines US Treasury Bills and high-quality corporate bonds, providing investors 24-hour liquidity and a secure on-chain investing choice. Zoth intends to bridge the gap between […]

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August 5, 2024

Australia’s Policing Efforts Against Crypto Scams


To strengthen its cybercrime defences, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) has partnered with Chainalysis, the global leader in blockchain analysis. This collaboration seeks to improve the digital economy by deconstructing networks involved in cryptocurrency fraud, notably through the unusual technique of detecting and securing over 2,000 corrupted crypto wallets owned by Australians. This endeavour is […]

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August 1, 2024

The Fall of BitClout: Entrepreneur Nader Al-Naji Arrested for Fraud


In a startling turn of events, Nader Al-Naji, the Los Angeles entrepreneur and creator of BitClout, a platform that combines Bitcoin culture with social media, has been detained. Al-Naji is charged with wire fraud after allegedly misappropriating hundreds of millions of dollars from investors under the premise of company costs. His startup offered a new […]

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July 29, 2024

OKX Launches Pre-Market Futures for Upcoming Token Trading


OKX  has launched its new Pre-Market Futures product, allowing consumers to trade futures contracts for forthcoming tokens before their public offers. This revolutionary device will enable customers to engage in early market trading with up to 2x leverage and has an easy-to-use interface. The first cryptocurrency accessible for Pre-Market Futures trading is the HMSTR token […]

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July 24, 2024

The Merger of DASH Industry Forum into SVTA


The Streaming Video Technology Alliance (SVTA) has welcomed the DASH Industry Forum (DASH-IF), representing a significant shift in the streaming technology environment. This merger incorporates DASH-IF’s considerable work on the MPEG-DASH format and related technologies into SVTA’s larger industry objectives. DASH-IF was founded by crucial industry heavyweights such as Qualcomm, Netflix, and Microsoft and has […]