Web3 Archives - Page 19 of 49

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

ESMA Releases Final Policy Guidelines on MiCA, Effective December 30

December 17, 2024 Dan K

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 Dan K

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 Dan K

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

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Australia Accelerates AI Industry Growth with National Capability Plan

December 16, 2024 Dan K

Australia launches a National AI Capability Plan to strengthen its AI industry, fostering innovation, investment, and workforce upskilling by 2025.

BiT Global files $1 billion lawsuit against Coinbase over Wrapped Bitcoin delisting.

Coinbase Faces $1B Lawsuit from BiT Global Over Wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC) Delisting

December 15, 2024 Dan K

Coinbase faces a $1B lawsuit by BiT Global over Wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC) delisting, alleging anti-competitive practices to favor Coinbase’s cbBTC.

U.S. Secret Service agents analyzing blockchain data to trace cryptocurrency transactions in a case involving sextortion and fraud.

Australia’s AMP Fund Invests $27M in Bitcoin: A Milestone for Superannuation Funds

December 13, 2024 Dan K

AMP invests $27M in Bitcoin, becoming Australia’s first superannuation fund to adopt crypto, signaling a bold step in institutional investment.

Illustration of Dogecoin nodes crashing, symbolizing blockchain vulnerability

Hacker Exploits Dogecoin Vulnerability, Crashes 69% of Network Nodes

December 12, 2024 Dan K

A hacker exploited a Dogecoin vulnerability, crashing 69% of its nodes. This raises concerns about blockchain security and crypto resilience.

A Bitcoin mining rig operating in Russia with digital security elements

Ukraine to Legalize Cryptocurrency in Early 2025 with No Tax Exemptions Planned

December 12, 2024 Dan K

Ukraine plans to legalize cryptocurrency by 2025, implementing regulations with taxation similar to securities, but without tax exemptions to prevent misuse.