Blockchain - Crypto News And Market Updates

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WazirX Undergoes 8-Hour System Outage for Balance Restoration After Hack

August 15, 2024 Gonzalo

WazirX schedules an 8-hour outage to restore balances and reverse unauthorized trades after a $234M hack, impacting one of India’s largest crypto exchanges.

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North Korean Workers Tied to $1.3M Crypto Theft: A Sophisticated Cyber Heist Unveiled

August 15, 2024 Gonzalo

North Korean IT workers, posing as crypto developers, stole $1.3M from a project’s treasury, revealing a widespread cyber scheme involving over 25 projects.

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Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Praises Kamala Harris at Crypto Town Hall

August 15, 2024 Gonzalo

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand praises Kamala Harris’ potential balanced crypto regulation approach at a town hall, signaling possible future policies if elected.

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Canadian Crypto Exchange ezBtc Accused of Gambling Away $9.5 Million in User Funds

August 13, 2024 Gonzalo

Canadian crypto exchange ezBtc accused of gambling away $9.5M in user funds, leading to its dissolution. Sanctions against founder expected soon.

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OpenOcean Expands DEX Aggregator to Rootstock: What It Means for Bitcoin DeFi

August 13, 2024 Gonzalo

Coinbase re-enters Hawaii, enabling residents to buy, sell, and stake cryptocurrencies after DeFi regulatory changes lift key licensing requirements.

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Trudeau’s Rival Pierre Poilievre Pushes to Ban Central Bank Digital Currency in Canada

August 12, 2024 Gonzalo

Pierre Poilievre vows to ban a central bank digital currency in Canada, advocating for the protection of cash and resisting government digitization.

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Germany’s KfW Partners with Boerse Stuttgart for Blockchain-Based Digital Bond

August 12, 2024 Gonzalo

KfW and Boerse Stuttgart Digital join forces for Germany’s first blockchain-based digital bond, driving financial innovation and ECB digital currency trials.

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IBM’s Lightweight Engine: The Future of AI Deployment for Businesses

August 11, 2024 Gonzalo

IBM’s Lightweight Engine for WatsonX is set to revolutionize AI deployment, offering efficient on-premises solutions tailored for security-sensitive industries.

Tether’s USDT Achieves $115B Market Cap Milestone

August 10, 2024 Gonzalo

Tether’s stablecoin USDT surpasses a $115 billion market cap, showcasing its growing adoption as a stable digital dollar in the cryptocurrency market.

Binance, Bitfinex, OKX Rush to Register Services in Turkey Amid New Crypto Regulations

August 9, 2024 Gonzalo

Binance, Bitfinex, and OKX seek registration in Turkey following the country’s new crypto regulations imposing strict compliance requirements.