Blockchain

Hong Kong will open crypto trading activities to retail investors starting June 1, 2023. Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has released the results of its consultation paper on regulating crypto assets in the country. In an announcement on May 23, 2023, the financial watchdog said it received 152 submissions from key players in the industry, professional associations, and consultancy firms, greenlighting its proposal to allow licensed crypto exchanges to serve retail...

Namada said it is its Switzerland-based non-profit arm, the Namada Foundation that will be in charge of issuing out the NAM tokens that will be airdropped to OSMO holders. Namada Blockchain, a privacy-centric protocol built on the Cosmos Network, is looking at solidifying its presence in the industry with a partnership pitch to Osmosis (OSMO). As reported by Coindesk, Namada co-founder Christopher Goes is exploring a jointly funded grants program to bankroll software “public goods”. The...

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has warned against ‘”overloading” Ethereum’s social consensus – which, if discouraged or resisted – could bring “high systemic risks to the ecosystem.” While admitting the “natural urge” to try to extend the Ethereum blockchain’s core functionality, Buterin added that such actions could end up making the consensus layer more fragile. Risks of Overloading Consensus Layer Over the years, several proposals have emerged suggesting the use of...

The Bitcoin Tower will be a center that will host blockchain conferences and also promote AI and cryptocurrency initiatives. The upcoming COP28 Summit scheduled for Dubai has inspired the construction of a Bitcoin Tower, a Bitcoin-shaped and Bitcoin-themed hotel in the heart of the United Arab Emirates city. 40-story Monument to Bitcoin The Bitcoin Tower will be a 40-story architectural monument that will represent the values that Bitcoin has bestowed on mankind. A May 21 release by...

A cryptocurrency token’s real-world utility could be the difference between sustainable 10x growth and a temporary fad. A few high-quality tokens are utilizing artificial intelligence to provide cutting-edge solutions to difficult problems. Blockchain and artificial intelligence are two complementary futuristic technologies that offer significant advantages over traditional computing systems. Blockchain’s transparent and decentralized data storage, along with AI’s analytical...

Despite a decline in crypto hacks in Q1 2023, the article warns that it is likely a temporary break before a potential surge in attacks. Crypto hacks significantly decreased during Q1 2023 compared to 2022, according to a report by blockchain intelligence company TRM Labs. According to the TRM Labs study reported by Cointelegraph, the amount stolen in cryptocurrencies dropped dramatically from nearly $30 million to less than $11 million compared to the quarters of 2022. “The average...

Today- May 22 – is the 13th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day, a historic event that marked the first time BTC was publicly used as a medium of exchange. On 22 May 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz, a programmer and early Bitcoin adopter, forever etched his name in history by purchasing two Papa John’s pizzas for 10,000 BTC. As the world celebrates the 13th Bitcoin Pizza Day, let’s reflect on the astronomical growth that Bitcoin has achieved, both in value and as a viable payment method...

The Malaysian SC has urged the local investors to immediately cease trading via Huobi Global, withdraw their investments, and close their accounts. A leading centralized crypto firm Huobi Global Limited and its Chief Executive Officer Leon Li have been accused of operating a digital asset exchange in Malaysia without registration. As a result, the Securities Commission of Malaysia (SC) has ordered the cryptocurrency exchange to immediately cease operations within its jurisdiction. Notably,...

After five years of service, Hotbit joins Paxful and Bit4You to exit the crypto market. Hotbit, a centralized cryptocurrency exchange (CEX), has suspended its business operations. The company announced the decision on May 22, 2023, citing several factors including the change in crypto market trends, the depegging of stablecoins from their $1 benchmarks, and the deterioration of operating conditions. Hotbit was founded in 2018 and quickly became one of the most popular exchanges in the...

Gemini seeks to exact its owed payment sum from Genesis parent DCG and is working with several creditors on a forbearance plan. Gemini Trust Company LLC recently said that Genesis parent DCG missed a $630 million loan payment last week. This development is the latest occurrence in the ongoing dispute between the Cameron Winklevoss-run crypto custodian and digital currency VC firm. In January, Gemini CEO Winklevoss threatened to sue his DCG counterpart Barry Silbert, and the entire company,...