Web3 communication app goes after Twitter with $12.5M seed funding
Sending Labs is co-founded by developers of Dolphin, one of the earliest Android-based mobile browsers launched in 2011.
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Groceries to luxury cars: The state of crypto adoption in Dubai
Cointelegraph visited a grocery store and a luxury car club to learn how crypto has been adopted in Dubai.
BIS-funded regulator to probe DeFi entry points like stablecoins
Despite providing many novel services, DeFi does not differ substantially from traditional finance in its functions, the Financial Stability Board stated.
Tether market cap nears $70B as SEC crypto crackdown hurts stablecoin rivals
Tether’s USDT has seen its market capitalization rebound to nearly $70 billion as the SEC ordered Paxos to stop issuing BUSD, the third-largest stablecoin.
European Union discusses using zero-knowledge proofs for digital IDs
The proposition to use zero-knowledge proofs was approved by the EU Committee and may become part of the updated legislation.
Bitcoin single-day price surge linked to billions in USDC inflows
Bitcoin proponents called it the start of another bull run, while a few other analysts believe it’s a bear trap.
Binance banking problems highlight a divide between crypto firms and banks
With exchanges losing banking partners, experts are beginnig to warn of a widening relationship between crypto firms and traditional banks.
Mango Markets exploiter seeks to keep disputed funds paid as ‘bug bounty’
Attorneys representing Avraham Eisenberg argued he had already settled his dispute with Mango DAO and shouldn't have to pay back any more funds.
Wyoming lawmakers pass bill to prevent forced disclosure of private keys
The only exception to the law will be where the public key is unavailable to disclose details of the digital asset, digital identities, interest or right.
Ex-Stanford dean says SBF’s parents helped his family battle cancer
One of the previously undisclosed guarantors of Sam Bankman-Fried’s bond told Cointelegraph why he helped out the former FTX CEO.
Binance readies checkbook for potential fines from US regulators: Report
The world’s largest crypto exchange wants to resolve outstanding investigations with U.S. regulators.
Galaxy Digital CEO ‘wouldn’t be surprised’ if Bitcoin hit $30K this quarter
Recent positive Bitcoin price action has been linked to a slowdown of U.S. inflation, Mike Novogratz thinks the price rally could sustain until the end of March.
SEC proposes tougher rules as part of its crypto custody crackdown
The new proposals set forth by the Gensler-led Securities and Exchange Commission seek to “expand the scope” of rules set out by the 2009 Custody Rules.
SBF won’t be able to play League of Legends under proposed bail changes
Sam Bankman-Fried is, for the most part, still able to freely access the internet through various devices. Prosecutors want to change that.
Celsius chooses NovaWulf's bid to exit from bankruptcy
A proposal by Celsius sees most creditors receive a one-time payment of crypto while those with a larger claim would receive equity in a new company.
The SEC shook Kraken down for $30M, but it doesn't mean they had a case
Kraken agreed to a settlement with the SEC, but that didn’t change the law. Staking does not constitute a security.
US lawmakers reintroduce bill to removing roadblocks for crypto investments in retirement accounts
Four Republican senators have signed on to a bill aimed at barring the U.S. Department of Labor from investigating individuals “using brokerage windows to invest in cryptocurrency”.
FDIC warns CEX.IO and its reviewers to remove potentially false claims about insurance
The U.S. federal agency found a claim about deposit insurance in the fine print on the exchange’s website and on websites that reviewed it.
Abu Dhabi to back the growth of Web3 startups with $2B
The initiative promises to provide Web3 startups with access to corporate, government, and investment partners in both global markets and the UAE.
France’s top museum to display NFTs: Nifty Newsletter, Feb 8–14
France’s top modern art museum will showcase NFTs from collections like CryptoPunks and Autoglyphs.
Price analysis 2/15: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, MATIC, SOL, DOT, LTC
Bitcoin and select altcoins have rebounded sharply off their support levels, a possible sign that traders are buying the recent dip in the market.
Judge allows release of guarantors' identities behind Sam Bankman-Fried's bail
Court documents showed Stanford University research scientist Andreas Paepcke and former Stanford Law School dean Larry Kramer signed on as sureties to SBF’s $250-million bond.
EC launches blockchain regulatory sandbox for 20 projects annually through 2026
The sandbox will match up public and private sector projects with the appropriate participating regulators for assessments and consultations.
SEC enforcement action creates a silver lining for GMX, Lido (LDO) and Maker (MKR) price
Traders are pivoting into decentralized solutions like GMX, LDO and MKR as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission cracks down on the crypto industry.
Zipmex says it may resume 100% of Z wallet withdrawals subject to conditions
The creditors have until February 21, 2023, to vote on a new scheme proposed by the company.
Kansas state lawmakers look to cap crypto political donations at $100
Under the proposed amendments, crypto campaign contributions under $100 were acceptable, provided the receiver immediately convert the funds to USD and not HODL them.
Why zero-knowledge KYC won't work
Blockchain technology — including zero-knowledge proofs — doesn’t yet provide adequate solutions for identity verification.
Paying the way for Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador: Video
What is Bitcoin adoption like on the ground as peer-to-peer cash in the home of Bitcoin worldwide? Cointelegraph visits El Salvador to find out!
Polygon ecosystem development and upcoming zkEVM launch add to MATIC’s bullish momentum
Polygon’s steady ecosystem development and first mover status in launching a zkEVM has traders feeling bullish about MATIC price.
Conflux partners with China Telecom to develop blockchain SIM card
According to Conflux, the BSIM will have a secure place to store digital private keys and will support the transfer and exchange of NFTs.