Nomura’s crypto arm Laser Digital bags Dubai VARA licenseLaser Digital said it would also launch trading and asset management operations in the coming months, including over-the-counter service.Aug 1, 2023Hermi De Ramos
SushiSwap furthers cross-chain functionality with Core integrationSushiSwap brings liquidity pools, cross-chain swaps and its DEX aggregator to the Core blockchain ecosystem.Aug 1, 2023Gareth Jenkinson
FTX releases restructuring plan, hints at rebooted offshore exchangeReams of dockets from FTX have been filed alongside a proposed reorganization plan that could see it resurrected as an offshore exchange.Aug 1, 2023Gareth Jenkinson
AI mentions skyrocket in major tech companies’ Q2 callsAs major tech companies race to develop and deploy high-level AI systems, mentions of the technology are skyrocketing in company calls.Aug 1, 2023Savannah Fortis
Bitcoin loses $29K as traders flag key BTC price levels to watch nextBitcoin traders are particularly interested in the short-term holder cost basis as a potential BTC price support level.Aug 1, 2023William Suberg
Worldcoin launch sparks debate over data privacy and future of AIThe Worldcoin launch has sparked a new debate on the future of decentralized identity, artificial intelligence and whether iris-scanning is the only way forward.Aug 1, 2023Prashant Jha
ConsenSys releases ‘fuzzing’ tool to test smart contract vulnerabilitiesDiligence Fuzzing lets developers introduce random and invalid data points to find security flaws.Aug 1, 2023Tom Blackstone
Zero transfer scammer steals $20M USDT, gets blacklisted by TetherZero transfer scams are becoming prominent in the crypto ecosystem, with over $40 million stolen in 2023.Aug 1, 2023Prashant Jha
Ukraine demands local crypto businesses provide financialsTrading volumes on the Ukrainian crypto exchange Kuna have shrunk 90% since March 2023 due to government policies, the CEO said.Aug 1, 2023Helen Partz
How to understand and interpret ChatGPT’s outputUncover how to understand and interpret ChatGPT’s output while staying mindful of its limitations.Aug 1, 2023Alice Ivey
Chinese police vs. Web3, blockchain centralization continues: Asia ExpressChinese police is on the hunt for Web3 cofounders — and their money. Gov’t lead blockchain efforts continue in the Mainland. Meanwhile, South Korea mandates insurance protection for crypto exchanges.Aug 1, 2023Zhiyuan Sun
Curve Finance founder’s $100M debt could trigger a DeFi implosion: ReportCurve Finance founder Michael Egorov has a total of $100 million in debt backed by over 400 million CRV tokens.Aug 1, 2023Ezra Reguerra
Nigeria’s SEC warns against trading on BinanceThe agency insists that the platform doesn’t have a license to work in the country and that its operation is illegal.Aug 1, 2023David Attlee
Meta to launch AI chatbots with personalities to retain users: ReportAs the Big Tech giant Meta focuses on retaining its users, it plans to launch several AI-powered chatbots with different personalities and functions.Aug 1, 2023Savannah Fortis
US defense bill may be problematic for USDC and stablecoins: AnalystsA proposed U.S. national defense bill could subject stablecoins issuers to Know Your Customer and Anti-Money Laundering requirements they would be unable to comply with, says Berenberg analyst Mark Palmer.Aug 1, 2023Tom Mitchelhill
Is SBF secretly behind BALD? Crypto Twitter debates latest conspiracy Crypto Twitter has been set ablaze with a new conspiracy that Sam Bankman-Fried is secretly pulling the strings of a new memecoin on Base called BALD.Aug 1, 2023Tom Mitchelhill
Crypto staking rewards are taxable once received: IRSThe United States tax collector will require taxpayers to count staking rewards as gross income at the time they gain “dominion" over the tokens.Aug 1, 2023Martin Young
Base’s largest DEX, LeetSwap, halts trading amid exploit concernsSome analysts have provided possible ways the exchange was exploited and pinned potential initial losses at over $600,000.Aug 1, 2023Jesse Coghlan
Nifty News: Yuga Labs to buy metaverse studio, Etihad NFT staking to take off and moreYuga Labs will acquire Roar Studios as it looks to onboard talent for its still-in-development Otherside metaverse.Aug 1, 2023Jesse Coghlan
‘Let’s just diversify and see’ — Binance CEO on its stablecoin strategyDue to regulatory and transparency risks, CZ says that spreading risk across different stablecoins is key.Aug 1, 2023Tom Mitchelhill
Judge rejects motion to dismiss Terraform case, disagrees with Ripple decisionJudge Jed Rakoff gave a detailed interpretation of the Howey test that was at odds with the decision in the Securities and Exchange’s case against Ripple.Aug 1, 2023Derek Andersen
We need to fundamentally change how smart contracts operateSmart contracts should be viewed as “proof-of-concept” rather than as critical for universal adoption. That may mean exploring alternatives.Aug 1, 2023Eitan Katz
Crypto market loses $486M in July, most since 2022: ReportAccording to the report, nearly half of the month’s losses were caused by the Multichain exploit, which resulted in $231 million in losses alone.Jul 31, 2023Tristan Greene
Republican candidate wants to end President Biden’s supposed ‘war on Bitcoin’ if elected“As president, on day one, CBDC goes into the trash can — we’re not going to allow it," said Ron DeSantis at a New Hampshire campaign event.Jul 31, 2023Turner Wright
Where’s the recession? These 3 economic indicators can alert investors to a market downturnAnalysts have called for a U.S. recession all year, but stocks continue to creep higher. Here are three metrics investors can watch to know if an economic downturn is coming.Jul 31, 2023Marcel Pechman
First major success in US Congress for two crypto bills: Law DecodedIn a 35–15 vote, the House Financial Services Committee approved the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act.Jul 31, 2023David Attlee
Bitcoin mining update: Stocks cool off, miners send BTC to exchanges to prep for halvingBitcoin miners make moves in preparation for the BTC block reward halving, which is scheduled for April 2024.Jul 31, 2023Nivesh Rustgi
German government watchdog launched Worldcoin probe in November 2022: ReportAuthorities in the United Kingdom and France have also reportedly cited concerns over Worldcoin’s data collection methods, which involve collecting iris scans from users.Jul 31, 2023Turner Wright
Price analysis 7/31: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, ADA, DOGE, SOL, LTCBitcoin’s record low volatility is also a sign that the next price breakout will be volatile, but everyone is guessing which direction the price will go and how it will impact altcoins.Jul 31, 2023Rakesh Upadhyay
BALD token developer denies rug pull as price falls 85% post-launchThe BALD memecoin collapsed in price as collectors alleged an exit scam, but the developer claims not to have sold any coins.Jul 31, 2023Tom Blackstone