[ad_1] Hours after the crypto exchange HTX (rebranded from Huobi) reported a hack that resulted in a loss of $8 million, Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao offered the help of the Binance security team in investigating the attack. Timely intervention is key to tracking down and retrieving stolen cryptocurrencies as hackers attempt to hide their tracks using mixers or converting the loot to privacy tokens. On Sept. 24, blockchain analytics platform Cyvers identified
[ad_1] As the national regulators prepare to lay out their crypto regulation framework this month, Taiwan’s platforms have announced the establishment of an industrial association. MaiCoin Group, BitoGroup and ACE became the first three founders of the Taiwan Virtual Asset Platform and Transaction Business Association. The preparatory group for the association was formed in early September, but legally, the initiative would become effective in October, after the government issues its crypto framework.
[ad_1] The Dollar Strength Index (DXY) achieved its highest level in nearly 10 months on Sep. 22, indicating growing confidence in the U.S. dollar compared to other fiat currencies like the British pound, euro, Japanese yen, and Swiss franc.DXY "golden cross" confirMoreover, investors are concerned that this surge in demand for the U.S. dollar might pose challenges for Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies, although these concerns are not necessarily interconnected.U.S. Dollar
[ad_1] Crypto influencer Ben Armstrong, previously known as BitBoy, has been arrested while live-streaming outside the house of a former business associate, who he alleges is in possession of his Lamborghini. Before the YouTube stream, he posted that he was “going live soon from a very special location.”I’ll be going live soon from a very special location on YouTube so get ready this is going to be good— Ben Armstrong (@BenArmstrongsX)
[ad_1] Crypto exchange Binance is teaming up with Japan’s largest bank, the Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (MUTB), to explore the issuance of stablecoins in Japan.On Sept. 25, Binance Japan announced a joint study that aims to see the companies issue yen and other fiat stablecoins to accelerate Web3 adoption in Japan. The pair plan to utilize a platform called “Progmat Coin” which would be a Japanese regulatory-compliant stablecoin
[ad_1] The creditors involved in the Celsius bankruptcy case have voted in favor of a plan that will see funds returned to them as well as distributing equity through a new company.According to a Sept. 25 filing from bankruptcy firm Stretto, most of the classes voted in favor of the plan by more than 98%. The voting results are in! Over 95% of creditors across all eligible classes voted to
[ad_1] Crypto exchange Binance has reopened registrations and access to its products and services for its Belgian crypto users again — three months after the exchange was ordered by Belgium’s finance regulator to cease cryptocurrency-related services.“New registrations of Belgian residents are welcome on our platform once again,” Binance confirmed in a Sept. 25 post on X (formerly Twitter). Binance said various Binance products and services will become accessible again to
[ad_1] By now, most of the cryptosphere has heard of Privacy Pools — a project launched this year by Ameen Soleimani, a well-known developer and founder. As a former contributor to Tornado Cash, Soleimani aimed to “fix” the popular open-source solution for anonymising Ethereum transactions in order to make it regulator-friendly.The original teaser, shown in March, was based on an idea initially espoused by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin in 2022.
[ad_1] The United States government could be shut down in the next 7 days with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy facing political pressure from members of his own party on how to handle spending plans — a decision that could adversely affect how lawmakers move forward with crypto bills awaiting a vote.In July, U.S. lawmakers with the House Financial Services Committee voted in favor of the Financial Innovation and Technology for
[ad_1] A "glitch" in MetaMask that caused it to overestimate opBNB gas fees has now been fixed, according to a social media post from BNB Chain. Many users pay the default recommended fee displayed in their wallets, so a misestimation can cause users to overpay.Together with our friends at @MetaMask, we've resolved a glitch that made it seem like opBNB's gas fees were unusually high. Now, you can enjoy the
