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Telegram recently released its self-custodial wallet on The Open Network (TON) blockchain. However, this development has sparked controversy. Following the launch, CertiK, a reputable blockchain security firm, issued a warning about the use of Telegram bot tokens. Certik’s Cautionary Message On Sept. 13, Certik released a cautionary message on social media, advising cryptocurrency enthusiasts to exercise caution when dealing with Telegram bot tokens. Certik’s report...

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a stern warning against the use of the crypto exchange known as JPEX. The commission has accused the platform of exhibiting “suspicious features” and promoting misleading information about its licensing status. The SFC has also denied that JPEX is regulated. SFC Issues Warning Against JPEX According to a report by SCMP, the SFC expressed concerns about false and misleading statements being propagated by online...

With new marketing regulations set to take effect in the United Kingdom next month, crypto exchange Bybit doesn’t expect to be able to continue operating within the country. The exchange’s CEO, Ben Zhou, claims that any crypto firm within U.K. borders may be held accountable for solicitation simply for using the English language. Troubles With New Marketing Rules As reported by The Block, Zhou said regulation is becoming “more strict,” and that the exchange will likely have...

Coinbase, one of the world leaders in crypto services, is currently battling accusations of improper conduct in U.S. courts. The platform’s legal representatives have denied any wrongdoing, even going so far as to request the dismissal of the case. In spite of the accusations, Coinbase – and the platform’s CEO, Brian Armstrong – are generally viewed as a positive force in the market by institutional investors and even policymakers. As previously reported by CryptoPotato,...

Shiba Inu is undoubtedly one of the most popular cryptocurrency projects. But what’s interesting about it is that it boasts a tremendous base of retail investors as part of its community. That said, retail investors tend to be the perfect target for a number of bad actors. And, in the crypto industry, scammers are becoming more creative by the day. There are a variety of ways in which hackers are trying to get your precious crypto, and faking a token is just one of them....

Rob Nelson – the anchor of Roundtable – recently hosted a discussion with Julio Caceres, the CEO of BRiX Fractional Real Estate, to figure out how real estate can be aided by the growth of blockchain. Real Estate and Blockchain: Future Companions? In the discussion, Caceres discussed what he finds most difficult in trying to implement blockchain into his business and into real estate in general, and what kind of regulatory issues he’s had to deal with. The idea of...

Sui Foundation – the organization behind the development of Sui Network – announced the launch of zkLogin, a Web3 authentication solution that enables end users to log in to decentralized applications (dApps) using their familiar social accounts. According to the official press release, zkLogin will grant developers the capability to allow users to authenticate themselves on their preferred dApps through their pre-existing accounts on platforms like Google, Facebook, Twitch,...

High energy prices can have a cascading effect on other sectors of the economy, contributing to the overall rise in consumer prices. The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced its 10th consecutive hike in its main interest rate. This decision has catapulted the Central Bank’s main deposit facility rate from -0.5% in June 2022 to a historic 4%. The ECB’s Commitment to Tackling Inflation While this decision may seem drastic, it reflects the ECB’s unwavering commitment to controlling...

Prices of oil in the US hit a 10-month high as oil shortages are expected until the end of the year following Russia and Saudi output cuts. In response to fears of weaker supply, the prices of oil rose on Thursday. The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed 1.6% to $90.04 per barrel, its highest point since November last year. Brent crude also sold at a 10-month record of $93.23 after rising 1.5%. The impact of the increase in crude prices may be stiff on the economy as gasoline...

The team behind Bitcoin Ordinals (a new string of non-fungible tokens or NFTs) said in a recent interview they have created a new non-profit organization designed to support further inscriptions and NFT developments on the bitcoin blockchain. Thus far, the team has created roughly 21 million inscriptions. Bitcoin Ordinals Non-Profit Group is Coming While NFTs may not be anything new at this stage, the idea of NFTs being on the bitcoin blockchain is. Up to this...