‘Tens of millions’ to enter Web3 through gaming in 2024 — GameFi execs
Gaming studio founders Yat Siu and Johnson Yeh think more people are coming to Web3 next year — and blockchain games are why.
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Can crypto mixers adapt to survive US authority prosecution?
Cryptocurrency mixers face a dilemma between preserving financial privacy freedom or embracing increased compliance measures to avoid U.S. scrutiny.
Aurory’s USDC pool drained on Arbitrum’s DEX Camelot
According to initial reports and on-chain data, the attack targeted Aurory's SyncSpace bridge, draining nearly 80% of the AURY-USDC pool's liquidity.
NFT Trader’s stolen Apes returned after bounty payment
The hacker returned 36 BAYC and 18 MAYC after receiving a 120 Ether bounty payment from Yuga Labs co-founder Greg Solano.
Bitcoin's 8-week win streak is in danger, but ATOM, FIL, EGLD, and ALGO don't care
Bitcoin is set to break its eight-week winning streak, but that has not affected the prospects of ATOM, FIL, EGLD, and ALGO, which look strong on the charts.
Bitcoin fees hit 20-month high as miner revenues match $69K BTC price
Bitcoin miners are the main beneficiaries of current sky-high transaction fees, data shows, but many longtime market participants have little time for complaints.
Palau advances CBDC with Ripple in Phase 2 of PSC program launch
Phase 2 of the PSC program will prioritize the development of a digital ecosystem and increased user engagement, emphasizing adherence to regulatory compliance.
ChatGPT shows geographic biases on environmental justice issues: Report
In a recent study, it was found that the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT has constraints in providing locally tailored information on environmental justice issues.
BlackRock revises BTC ETF filing, El Salvador’s crypto citizenship trending, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 10-16
BlackRock updates its Bitcoin ETF application to enable banks, demand for El Salvador’s crypto-linked citizenship, and Sam Bankman-Fried’s attorney interview.
FTX debtors will assess values of crypto claims based on petition date market prices
In a revised Chapter 11 plan of reorganization, FTX debtors state that crypto claims by customers will be assessed using a conversion table, with valuation based on the petition date.
NFT Trader hacked, millions of dollars in NFT stolen
At least 13 Mutant Ape Yacht Club and 37 Bored Ape tokens were stolen, along with VeeFriends and World of Women tokens. The losses amount to almost $3 million.
Tether responds to US lawmakers’ calls for DOJ action
Tether has reacted to lawmakers' requests for DOJ action over its stablecoin use, claiming it wants to be a "world class partner to the U.S."
Who is Javier Milei, Argentina’s market-friendly president?
Javier Milei, also known as “El Loco,” has proposed dissolving Argentina’s central bank and envisions a society in which contracts will replace governments.
Vesting in crypto, explained
Vesting in crypto refers to the scheduled release of tokens or assets over a predetermined period, often used to incentivize holders.
SEC faces accusations of contradiction in Coinbase rulemaking dispute
XRP holder’s lawyer, John Deaton, stated that the SEC’s stance in the Coinbase rulemaking dispute directly opposes the SEC Chairman’s statements during his congressional testimony earlier this year.
Ripple’s Legal Chief predicts crypto landscape shifts in 2024
Stuart Alderoty predicts the possible resolution of Ripple’s SEC lawsuit in 2024 and lawmakers on Capitol Hill agreeing on the need for crypto regulations.
Grayscale mulls over potential tax implications for spot Bitcoin ETFs
The asset management firm declares that the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) falls under the grantor trust structure for tax considerations.
Taiwan officials launch inquiry into crypto betting on election results: Report
Several Taiwanese residents were reportedly using the decentralized betting platform Polymarket, the same platform that saw record-breaking trading volumes during the 2020 United States election.
Kazakhstan central bank reviews digital tenge pilot successes, next steps
The digital tenge has been used for everything from free school lunches to tokenizing gold, and there’s more to come.
Crypto Biz: Worldcoin expands, Saudi Aramco considers digital assets, and more
Traditional financial firms are increasingly connecting services, portfolios and operations with digital assets.
Ledger vulnerability put entire DApp ecosystem at risk: Finance Redefined
The Ledger connector vulnerability put the entire DeFi ecosystem at risk, with market experts asking users to remain cautious of using DApps even after Ledger released a patch.
Price analysis 12/15: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, ADA, DOGE, AVAX, DOT, MATIC
Bitcoin and select altcoins are witnessing profit-booking on rallies, increasing the likelihood of a short-term pullback.
SEC officials meet again with spot Bitcoin ETF filers
Meetings between asset managers and the SEC intensified over the previous weeks, with Gary Gensler’s team meeting with BlackRock and Hashdex representatives.
SEC responds predictably to Coinbase’s 2022 crypto rulemaking petition: No
The existing laws are sufficient, and the agency is already doing what it considers necessary, according to Chair Gensler.
Navigating this bull market and securing profit will be tougher than it seems
There are a few things you should do if you want to succeed in crypto during a bull market. But above all, remember to take profit.
Arbitrum network goes offline for at least 2 hours
The Arbitrum One network stopped producing blocks at 10:29 am ET (13:29 UTC), according to an alert issued by the block explorer.
Watchdog group doubles down on Circle-Tron money laundering claims
The Campaign for Accountability released a new open letter criticizing Circle’s Cross Chain Transfer Protocol.
Spot Bitcoin ETF approval to propel BTC to $1M in 'days to weeks,' says Samson Mow
Bitcoin is likely to reach $1 million quickly due to a "torrent of money" coming from institutional investors in 2024, according to the JAN3 CEO.
Bitcoin whales aim to reclaim $42K after BTC price dives over 3%
Bitcoin bulls face a battle for support on multiple timeframes as BTC price action stays volatile.
Ledger attack shows company ‘learned nothing’ after multiple breaches: ENS developer
Members of the crypto community shared their sentiments about the Ledger Connect exploit a day after the hack.