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DeFi Protocol Morpho Becomes First Layer-2 to Launch on Base

June 18, 2024 Dan K

Morpho, a DeFi lending and borrowing protocol becomes the first layer-2 to launch on Base, an Ethereum scaling network by Coinbase enhancing its DeFi ecosystem.

Regulation

National Australia Bank Shuts Down Stablecoin Project AUDN

June 18, 2024 Dan K

National Australia Bank ceases stablecoin AUDN development, shifting focus to a new project, Ubiquity, supported by notable blockchain entities.

South Korean financial authorities discuss the impact of new crypto regulations

Korean Financial Authorities Address Concerns Over Mass Crypto Delisting

June 18, 2024 Dan K

Korean financial authorities clarify their limited role in rumored mass altcoin delistings, easing concerns of panic selling amid upcoming regulatory changes.

Greenpeace report calls for Wall Street accountability in Bitcoin mining energy use.

Bitcoin Mining Companies Hiding Energy Data, Wall Street is Responsible

June 17, 2024 Dan K

Greenpeace blames Wall Street for Bitcoin mining’s excessive energy, urging financial institutions to adopt more transparent and responsible practices.

Graph showing the growth of TON Blockchain's TVL surpassing $610M

Telegram-Linked TON Blockchain Soars Above $610M in TVL

June 17, 2024 Dan K

The TON blockchain has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing $610M in TVL, largely due to its integration with Telegram’s vast user base.

Binance Lists Zksync (ZK) with Token Giveaway Amid Airdrop Controversy

June 17, 2024 Dan K

Binance lists Zksync (ZK) trading pairs and announces a token giveaway amid airdrop controversy. Learn about the listing, eligibility, and community reactions.

Warning sign about cryptocurrency scams on social media platforms

Binance Co-founder Urges Elon Musk to Tackle Cryptocurrency Scams on X

June 16, 2024 Dan K

Binance co-founder Yi He urges Elon Musk to tackle the growing cryptocurrency scams on X, highlighting recent impersonation incidents affecting users.

LBank cryptocurrency exchange platform showing trading charts and digital assets.

LBank in Hot Water for Breaking Japan’s Financial Rules

June 15, 2024 Dan K

Japan’s FSA warns LBank for unregistered operations, raising significant concerns about transparency and accountability in cryptocurrency transactions.

Two men charged for operating Empire Market, a darknet marketplace

Federal Prosecutors Charge Two Men for Running Darknet Marketplace Empire Market

June 15, 2024 Dan K

Two men have been charged by federal prosecutors for operating Empire Market, a darknet marketplace that facilitated $430 million in illegal transactions.

Graph showing the results of the 2023 BIS survey on CBDC

Central Banks Less Likely to Issue Retail CBDCs in Mid-Term, BIS Says

June 14, 2024 Dan K

The 2023 BIS survey shows only 12% of central banks plan to issue retail CBDCs in the mid-term, with more interest in wholesale CBDCs for cross-border payments.