Stellar partners with UNHCR to give Ukrainian refugees cash via USDC
One new project attempts to help bankless Ukrainian refugees, while another hopes to streamline international Red Cross projects.
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Crypto.com continues its worldwide registration push with Brazilian EMI license
The cryptocurrency exchange has offered a crypto/fiat Visa card in Brazil since last year and is expanding rapidly on international markets.
Researchers use zero-knowledge to address privacy, AML concerns in stablecoins
Organizations led by German fintech etonec designed a system that takes advantage of zk-SNARK to provide untraceable transactions within regulatory limits.
The VC-dominated crypto funding model needs a reboot
Venture capital firms have a tendency to dump tokens and collapse prices. Community-based funding models could fix the problem.
Aztec Network secures $100 million in Series B funding led by a16z
With the funds, Aztec Network plans to hire more engineers and build a new encrypted blockchain.
SBF's legal battle still has "a lot to play out," according to legal commentators
Sam Bankman-Fried faces eight accusations and could get 115 years in jail, but a final sentence could take months or even years.
'Big Time' and other Web3 games take home the gold at the inaugural GAM3 awards
The 16 prize winners will share over $1M worth of prizes sponsored by companies such as Immutable X, Blockchain Game Alliance, Machinations, and many more.
Jewel Bank, Polygon to launch Bermuda's first USD-backed stablecoin
The JUSD stablecoin will allow real-time settlements for institutional investors in the territory.
Bitcoin Santa Claus rally unlikely, according to on-chain and derivatives data
Data suggests that BTC’s rally to $18,300 is the only Santa Claus rally Bitcoin will see before the year ends.
New York State issues guidance for banks seeking to engage in activities with crypto
The state, a notoriously demanding regulator of the industry, has released detailed guidelines for banks’ applications; some licensed banks may have to play catchup.
Amber Group acquires cryptocurrency platform Sparrow exchange: report
The news comes after Amber Group reportedly pulled back expansion plans due to financial exposure in the FTX collapse.
US Trustee names Wintermute on creditor committee in FTX bankruptcy case
The committee would play a role in representing creditors who lost funds or were otherwise affected by the downfall of FTX, reported to be one million people.
How hard has this bear market been for Bitcoin mining? Watch Market Talks on Cointelegraph
Join us as we discuss the current state of the crypto market, particularly in terms of the current bear market and Bitcoin mining. Hosting the show will be Ray Salmond, head of markets at Cointelegraph, and our special guest this week is Drew Vosk.
Family-friendly NFTs bring the next generation of youth into Web3
As Web3 tools and features become integrated into many known Web2 communities, creating NFTs that are family-friendly becomes a need in the space.
Coinbase launches tool to recover 'mistakenly sent' ERC-20 tokens
“Our recovery tool is able to move unsupported assets directly from your inbound address to your self-custodial wallet without exposing private keys at any point,” said Coinbase.
Project alleges unreturned listing deposit as Binance announces delistings
Users initially panned Mithril’s return-of-deposit allegation until an original Binance listing document came to light that raised further questions.
NFTs and Soulbound tokens define Web3 filmmaking, says director
As various mainstream industries adopt Web3 tools, the world of filmmaking can take a lesson from the offerings of NFTs and the newly appeared soulbound tokens to define a new age of cinema.
BTC price levels to watch as Bitcoin dives below $17.5K post-FOMC
Bitcoin is rapidly taking out near-term support levels as an FOMC comedown sees BTC price grab liquidity.
Blockchain indexer The Graph says adoption is still strong 2 years after mainnet launch
More than 10,000 delegators have since joined the blockchain indexing network.
Hong Kong crypto futures ETFs raise over $70M ahead of debut
The CSOP Bitcoin Futures ETF has raked in $53.8 million while the CSOP Ether Futures ETF has collected $19.7 million in initial investments.
Microsoft bans cryptocurrency mining on cloud services
Microsoft now requires users to obtain a written pre-approval from the firm in order to use Microsoft Azure for mining cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
Identity in the metaverse at risk, says former Windows architect
As metaverse adoption climbs and users join digital reality, they put themselves at risk of identity theft in new ways, including minors who engage in metaverse games.
France may oblige crypto platforms to obtain licenses
French Parliament will discuss the amendment, canceling the favorable treatment of crypto companies, in January 2023.
FCA’s incoming chair calls for further crypto regulation
The new chair of the UK’s FCA makes condemnatory comments about cryptocurrencies ahead of his tenure in 2023.
Opera launches security tools to protect users against malicious Web3 actors
The browser also features the ability to enable HTTPS everywhere, bringing an extra layer of protection and making sure the websites people visit use proper encryption protocols.
SEC approves 9 more WisdomTree 'blockchain-enabled' funds
After announcing the approval of nine new digital funds, WisdomTree reiterated that it wants to further integrate blockchain tech to improve the investor experience.
Creditor offers Bitcoin miner Core Scientific $72M to avoid bankruptcy
B. Riley suggested the embattled miner’s issues were “self-imposed” and outlined a path for it to avoid bankruptcy.
Alameda tried to redeem 3,000 wBTC days before bankruptcy: BitGo CEO
The CEO of Bitgo stated that the Alameda representative failed the security verification process required to convert wrapped-BTC into BTC.
FTX Bahamas co-CEO Ryan Salame blew the whistle on FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried
Court filings show Ryan Salame tipped off the Bahaman securities regulator, telling them that FTX was sending customer funds to Alameda Research.