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Bitfinex Hacker Speaks Out After Sentencing: Ilya Lichtenstein Takes Full Responsibility

December 19, 2024 Paulo

Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein speaks out from prison, taking full blame for the 2016 Bitcoin heist and absolving wife Heather Morgan of involvement.

Namada Proposal Seeks Approval for NAM Airdrop to Coin Center Donors

December 18, 2024 Paulo

Namada proposes a NAM airdrop to Coin Center donors, funding advocacy efforts. 1–2M tokens, 2-4% of PGF budget, could be allocated in 3 weeks.

European Securities and Markets Authority building representing MiCA regulation guidelines release.

ESMA Releases Final Policy Guidelines on MiCA, Effective December 30

December 17, 2024 Paulo

ESMA unveils final MiCA guidelines, addressing crypto market abuse, investor protection, and operational resilience across the EU. Effective Dec 30, 2024.

ZkLend blockchain protocol exploited for $9.5M on Starknet network, with stolen funds bridged to Ethereum and laundered via Railgun.

Major Implications for Gaming Tokens as CyberKongz Hit with SEC Wells Notice

December 17, 2024 Paulo

SEC’s Wells notice to CyberKongz raises fears over gaming tokens’ future as Web3 platform vows to fight back against potential enforcement action.

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Anchorage Digital Secures BitLicense from New York State

December 16, 2024 Paulo

Anchorage Digital secures BitLicense from NYDFS, paving the way for regulated crypto services to New York institutions. Full launch expected in early 2025.