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Month: October 2023
Prosecutors rest their case as Sam Bankman-Fried prepares to testify
Defense lawyers representing SBF called two witnesses, a Bahamas-based attorney and an expert from a litigation consulting firm, before the former FTX CEO’s testimony. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/prosecutors-rest-case-sam-bankman-fried-testify
What is a Cold Wallet? BEST Cold Storage Crypto Wallets List in 2023
As the world of cryptocurrencies continues to expand, the need for secure storage of digital assets becomes increasingly important. One type of secure storage that has gained popularity among crypto enthusiasts is cold wallets. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore what a cold wallet is, how to set one up, and what types of offline wallets exist. We will…
God Mode: 7 Twisted ‘Thomas the Tank Engine’ Game Mods—From Starfield to Skyrim
God Mode is a series from Decrypt’s GG that provides an authoritative look at hot topics in gaming—whether it’s the best games in a certain genre, the top examples of buzzy trends, or other things you need to know to get the most out of your games. Thomas the Tank Engine—or Thomas the Train, if you prefer—finds his way into…
New UK Bill Strengthens Authorities Ability to Seize Illicit Crypto
UK lawmakers green-lit the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill today, a new piece of legislation aimed at tackling a wide range of criminal activities, including drug trafficking, cybercrime, and terrorism. The bill, which has been under discussion since its September introduction last year and saw several amendments, is also set to strengthen law enforcement’s ability to seize and freeze…
Bitcoin traders earmark key BTC price levels as $34K struggles to hold
Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $34,000 after the Oct. 26 Wall Street open as consolidation at 17-month highs continued. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingView $33,000 becomes do-or-die BTC price level Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC price behavior challenging intraday lows. The largest cryptocurrency had attempted to push higher still the day prior, but sell-side pressure ensured that…
UK passes bill to enable authorities to seize Bitcoin used for crime
Lawmakers in the United Kingdom have passed legislation allowing authorities to seize and freeze cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) used for illicit purposes. According to official data on the U.K.’s parliamentary acts website, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill is expected to receive royal assent on Oct. 26, meaning that the bill would complete all the parliamentary stages in both…
More Tokens Than Ever Are Being Staked, Says New Research
Proof-of-stake (PoS) assets have again taken center stage in the third quarter of 2023, which saw a dramatic surge in staking rates across the top 35 stakable assets. According to the latest “State of Staking” report by Staked at Kraken, the average stake rate—the percentage of tokens from the circulating supply that are being staked in a particular cryptocurrency network—for…
Gary Gensler teases details of SEC’s $5B take from enforcement actions, shades crypto
Gensler revealed that the SEC took 780 enforcement actions, including 500 standalone cases, and distributed $930 million to harmed investors. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/app/public/index.php/news/gary-gensler-sec-5-billion-take-enforcement-actions-shades-crypto
Bitmain to start shipping new Bitcoin miner Antminer T21 in January 2024
Bitmain, a major global manufacturer of Bitcoin (BTC) application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC), has officially released its new air-cooled BTC miner, Antminer T21. Bitmain took to Twitter on Oct. 26 to announce the world premiere of the new Antminer T21, the firm’s new air-cooling miner that can withstand ambient temperatures up to 45 degrees Celsius. According to Bitmain’s head of marketing,…