The cryptocurrency exchange announced plans to exit the Canadian market in 2023 but may still face enforcement action from local regulators. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-appeal-fine-canada-fintrac
Month: June 2024
Are Solana and Polygon Safe Now That SEC’s Ethereum Investigation Is Over?
If the SEC is no longer investigating Ethereum, does that mean other similar cryptocurrencies are off the hook? The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday informed Ethereum software company Consensys that it has dropped its investigation into “Ethereum 2.0,” referring to the blockchain network’s transition to proof of stake nearly two years ago. This combined with the SEC’s approval…
Kraken Calls Security Research Firm’s Demands ‘Criminal’; Certik Slams Threats Against Its Employees
Kraken has accused an unnamed security research firm of stealing $3 million from its treasury and attempting to extort more money. Nick Percoco said so-called white hat hackers failed to fully disclose the bug transaction details and have not made arrangements to return the stolen funds. White Hat Hackers Refuse to Abide by Rules The […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/kraken-calls-security-research-firms-demands-criminal-certik-slams-threats-against-its-employees/
ConsenSys Announces SEC Closure of Ethereum 2.0 Inquiry
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has concluded its investigation into Ethereum 2.0, according to a late Tuesday announcement by cryptocurrency firm ConsenSys on social media platform X. ConsenSys had previously filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction against the SEC’s regulation of the Ethereum blockchain. ConsenSys founder Joseph Lubin hailed the SEC’s decision as “a significant victory” for Ethereum. “While…
Oslo Freedom Forum: The best Bitcoin conference that isn’t about Bitcoin
If I had to choose one Bitcoin conference to attend, it would be the Oslo Freedom Forum — and it’s technically not even about Bitcoin. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/oslo-freedom-forum-best-bitcoin-conference-isnt-about-bitcoin
Former OpenAI Chief Scientist Launches ‘Safe’ Rival AI Lab
Renowned AI researcher Ilya Sutskever, former chief scientist at OpenAI, has launched a new AI research firm that will focus on an area he and other critics say was a blind spot of his former employer: safety. His new company, Safe Superintelligence Inc. (SSI), is co-founded by Daniel Gross, a former AI lead at Apple, and Daniel Levy, who previously…
Marathon’s Anduro Integrates Portal for Bitcoin Atomic Swaps
Marathon Digital Holdings (NASDAQ:MARA) has integrated its multi-chain layer-2 network, Anduro, with the decentralized exchange network Portal to Bitcoin. This integration aims to enhance the utility of the Bitcoin network by enabling atomic swaps, which allow for peer-to-peer transactions of cryptocurrencies across different blockchains. Marathon, a publicly-traded bitcoin miner, began incubating Anduro in February, describing it as “a platform built…
Hashdex Proposes First U.S. Bitcoin-Ethereum ETF
Hashdex has submitted a proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission to create an exchange-traded fund that would include both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). The proposed ETF, named Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF, aims to offer investors exposure to the two leading cryptocurrencies, reflecting their distribution in the Nasdaq Crypto Index. The ETF would be composed of approximately…
Unique Residential Bitcoin Mining House in Dallas Listed for $2.4M
According to a house listing from Dallas, Texas, a crypto mining house is for sale in a residential neighborhood. The brick home is equipped with all the necessary supplies to start a data center, including a fully integrated liquid immersion system. High-Tech Crypto Mining Home for Sale in Dallas Neighborhood A newly listed home on […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/unique-residential-bitcoin-mining-house-in-dallas-listed-for-2-4m/
Binance Gets Into Airdrops With New ‘HODLer’ Rewards
We do the research, you get the alpha! Get exclusive reports and access to key insights on airdrops, NFTs, and more! Subscribe now to Alpha Reports and up your game! Go to Alpha Reports Binance, one of the world’s most popular crypto exchanges, has announced the launch of HODLer Airdrops, a rewards program for holders of its BNB token that…