The sale has sparked chatter among local crypto enthusiasts, who say the two sites appear so similar that CommEx could be a “Russian version” of Binance.US. Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has claimed that it will fully quit Russia by selling its local business to a completely new exchange known as CommEx. While…

BIS general manager Agustín Carstens stresses the importance of legal frameworks that protect CBDC users’ privacy and maintain monetary freedom. Legal frameworks ensuring user privacy and the freedom to choose between central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and other forms of money will be key in driving CBDC adoption, according to…

From solving Mt. Gox to tracing crypto used by child abuse syndicates in Korea, Chainalysis has a long but sometimes controversial history. Its been more than a decade since 850,000 BTC went missing from Mt. Gox, yet the collapse of the former exchange remains one of the most infamous black…

BTC price strength returns ahead of Wall Street trading, with $27,000 in Bitcoin bulls’ crosshairs. Bitcoin (BTC) broke higher into the Sept. 27 Wall Street open as one analyst predicted a return to $30,000 in October.BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingViewBTC price reaches for $27,000 in fresh uptickData from Cointelegraph Markets…

The International Cricket Council will leverage Near’s Blockchain Operating System to power a Web3 fan engagement app during the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has partnered with Near Foundation to build a blockchain-powered Web3 fan engagement app for the 2023 Cricket World Cup in…

A subtle change to the description of Google Search’s helpful content system could very well be the beginning of a new era of content distribution on the internet. Something to be embraced or a pause for thought? On Sept. 16, Google updated the description of its helpful content system. The…

In the bear market’s quiet, there is ample room for ideation, innovation and the laying of a foundation that will not just withstand, but thrive, in the subsequent bull market. In the cyclical rhythm of technological innovation, bear markets often appear as challenging interludes. Yet, for those well-versed in the…

The JPEX scandal has grown to become one of the largest fraud cases in the country, with over 2,300 victims and losses estimated at over $175 million. The Secretary for Security of Hong Kong, Chris Tang Ping-keung, has vowed to bring justice to people who fell victim to the JPEX…

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has been actively pursuing the exchange’s expansion ambitions in the United Kingdom amid mounting legal issues in the United States. Brian Armstrong, CEO of major United States-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, has condemned the decision of JPMorgan’s subsidiary Chase UK to restrict crypto-related transactions.Armstrong took to X…

Curve Finance founder Michael Egorov still has a debt of $42.7 million across four protocols, including Silo, Fraxlend, Inverse and Cream. Michael Egorov, the founder of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Curve, recently settled his loans on the lending platform Aave, reducing his debt to $42.7 million across other DeFi protocols. According…

The CIA says it is creating its own ChatGPT AI tool to conduct open-source investigations by analyzing public information. The United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is planning to build and deploy its own ChatGPT-style artificial intelligence (AI) bot for investigations, according to a report from Bloomberg. The CIA reportedly plans…

The local subsidiary of the world’s largest crypto exchange has suggested that customers convert all their fiat currency on the exchange to crypto. After losing its euro banking partner, Paysafe, Binance France has proposed that its customers immediately convert all the fiat money they hold on the exchange into crypto,…

The Writer’s Guild strike has come to an end after five months of picketing, with a tentative deal approved for new conditions that include negotiations over AI usage. The Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) strike is set to officially end as leaders approved a tentative deal with entertainment studios in…

Mixin Network suffered a breach in its third-party cloud server database resulting in the theft of nearly $200 million worth of digital assets. Mixin Network, a decentralized cross-chain protocol, in a message to the hacker behind the $200 million exploit on Sept. 23, has offered a $20-million bug bounty for…

Tecpetrol hopes to reduce environmental impact by avoiding gas emissions and generate some additional profits in the meantime. A Buenos Aires-headquartered oil company, Tecpetrol, has decided to convert excessive gas into energy for cryptocurrency mining.As reported by local media on Sept. 24, Tecpetrol will launch its first gas-powered crypto mining…

SEC Chair Gary Gensler is set to highlight a new focus on AI, predictive data analytics and the cryptocurrency sector before the U.S. Financial Services Committee. The United States House Financial Services Committee will hear how the Securities and Exchange Commission is changing its oversight and rules to keep pace…

The list of top censorship offenders is populated by popular platforms such as Binance, Celsius Network, Bitfinex, Ledger Live, Huobi (HTX) and Coinbase. The historic Merge upgrade from Sept. 2022 — which marked Ethereum’s transition from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS) — resulted in the overall decline in compliance with…

The financial details of the deal remain undisclosed. However, as a full exit from Russia, Binance will have no ongoing revenue split, nor any option to buy back shares, the companies said. Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced its full exit from Russia by selling its firm to a newly launched…

Hypothekarbank Lenzburg, a regional Swiss bank with over $7 billion in assets, joins SDX’s central securities depository. Hypothekarbank Lenzburg, a regional Swiss bank with over $7 billion in assets, has become the sixth Swiss bank to join Six Digital Exchange (SDX).According to the press release from Sept. 27, Hypothekarbank Lenzburg…

Bitcoin trading volumes at a five-year low and the S&P 500 reaching its lowest levels in over three months could spell trouble for BTC bulls. The upcoming $3 billion in Bitcoin (BTC) monthly options expiration on Sept. 29 could prove pivotal for the $26,000 support level.BTC price faces serious headwindsOn…

Despite coming up short of his goal, crypto trader Thomas Kralow said the crypto-funded expedition was all about two things: “Bitcoin and happiness.” A Bitcoin (BTC) proponent’s recent attempt to crypto trade his way from New York to Alaska has come to a sudden and bitter end — some 900…

Inscriptions have been acting more as a “packing filler,” stuffed into any remaining space once higher-value monetary transfers are packed into blocks, said the firm. Despite concerns that Bitcoin Ordinals are clogging the network, there is little evidence to suggest inscriptions are taking blockspace away from higher-value Bitcoin (BTC) monetary transfers.“There…

Crypto influencer Ben “BitBoy” Armstrong was released on bail around eight hours after being booked by Gwinnett County police for loitering and simple assault. Crypto influencer Ben Armstrong, formerly known as BitBoy, reportedly spent the night in the slammer and has been hit with two charges following his conspicuous arrest. Armstrong,…

Convicted fraudster Pablo Renato Rodriguez must also serve three years of supervised release after he finishes his 12-year prison sentence. The co-founder of AirBit Club — a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that swindled investors of over $100 million — has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.Seven months earlier, AirBit Club…

Despite campaign finance charges being dropped in July, the prosecution has been granted permission to present evidence of Bankman-Fried’s political donations in his upcoming fraud trial. Prosecutors from the United States Department of Justice will be allowed to surface the details of Sam Bankman-Fried’s political donations as the evidence is…