5 real-world Python applications 
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5 real-world Python applications 

Python, a versatile and user-friendly programming language, has gained immense popularity for its simplicity and power. Its extensive libraries and frameworks have paved the way for innovative solutions in a wide range of industries. From web development to data analysis, Python’s capabilities have transformed the way programmers approach and solve problems. This article will explore five real-world Python applications that…

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Binance adds fiat currency restrictions for Russian users
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Binance adds fiat currency restrictions for Russian users

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance continues introducing more restrictions for Russian customers on its peer-to-peer (P2P) trading platform. Binance P2P has banned Russian residents from using fiat currencies other than the Russian ruble, Binance announced on its Telegram channel on Aug. 27. Binance’s Russian clients residing outside the country have also been banned from using currencies like the ruble, the euro, the…

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Islamic finance and Web3 take stage at Istanbul Blockchain Week
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Islamic finance and Web3 take stage at Istanbul Blockchain Week

Being one flight away from both Dubai and London, Istanbul is the “financial capital” of Turkey and a popular destination for events and organizations. Its convenient location also helps organizers customize their events to align with the specific needs of Eastern or Western cultures — which felt like the case at Istanbul Blockchain Week 2023. IBW 2023 saw thousands of…

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DOJ Doesn't 'Intend to Proceed' With Campaign Finance Charge Against Sam Bankman-Fried
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Bankman-Fried’s Legal Team Seeks ‘Temporary Release’ Ahead of October Trial

With the trial date for Sam Bankman-Fried fast approaching his defense team has voiced new concerns. In a motion submitted last Friday, they detailed the challenging conditions under which Bankman-Fried is preparing his defense. The motion advocates for Bankman-Fried’s “temporary release.” If this isn’t achievable, they’re requesting, at a minimum, a setup that permits him to meet with his attorneys…

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Friend.tech Revenues Plummet 90% as Social App Hype Cools
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Friend.tech Revenues Plummet 90% as Social App Hype Cools

The hype around Friend.tech, the buzzy crypto app on the Base blockchain, appears to have been short-lived. The app’s daily revenues have dropped by over 95%, from a peak of $840,000 on August 21 to just $80,500 yesterday, according to data from DeFiLlama. Friend.tech lets Twitter users tokenize their accounts and then sell “keys” on the platform to interested buyers.…

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1inch wallet buys $10M in ETH following a $3.7M profit streak in July
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1inch wallet buys $10M in ETH following a $3.7M profit streak in July

A crypto wallet belonging to the 1inch Investment Fund has bought huge amounts of Ether (ETH) a month after recently cashing out on its dollar-cost averaging (DCA) buys throughout the first quarter of 2023.  Blockchain analysis platform Lookonchain, which follows and posts smart profitable trades, flagged the transaction. According to the firm, the 1inch-affiliated wallet bought a total of 6,088…

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This Week in Coins: Sparse News Extends Streak of Underwhelming Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices
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SHIB Devs Reopen Ethereum Bridge to Layer-2 Network Shibarium

Shibarium, a layer-2 blockchain developed by the Shiba Inu (SHIB) team, has reopened fund withdrawals on its bridge to Ethereum, which allows users to move their assets between the two networks. In a Monday update, the pseudonymous Shiba Inu developer Shytoshi Kusama said users can now withdraw a range of assets, including SHIB, LEASH, and wrapped Ether (WEth) tokens. The…

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OKX and ByBit remove sanctioned Russian banks from payments list
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OKX and ByBit remove sanctioned Russian banks from payments list

At least two major crypto exchanges followed Binance in excluding Russian banks under international financial sanctions from their payment options. Tinkoff Bank and Sberbank are no longer available on the list of P2P transactions on ByBit and OKX.  According to Russian media, local users can no longer receive fiat money in exchange for their crypto on Tinkoff or Sberbank accounts…

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