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dYdX Community Votes to Stake $61M in DYDX Tokens for Enhanced Security

The dYdX community overwhelmingly approved a proposal to stake 20 million DYDX tokens with Stride to boost the protocol’s security as DEX activities rise. The decentralized exchange (DEX) ecosystem has witnessed a marked increase in trading activity, driving the dYdX community to take strategic measures to enhance platform security and integrity. In a recent governance […]

OKX Announces Listing of Tensor (TNSR) for Spot Trading

Leading cryptocurrency exchange OKX has revealed its plans to list Tensor (TNSR) on its spot trading market. The listing will commence on April 8, 2024, with TNSR deposits opening in the morning and spot trading launching in the afternoon. Tensor Protocol, built on the Solana blockchain, serves as a smart contract-based autonomous protocol, facilitating seamless […]

Over 220 Web3 Companies Settle in Hong Kong, Boosting Virtual Asset Development

Hong Kong has welcomed over 220 Web3 companies from 20 countries and regions, focusing on sectors like virtual asset exchanges, blockchain infrastructure, network security, and payment services, aiming to balance development with regulatory frameworks. In a recent speech at the opening ceremony of the “2024 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival,” Deputy Secretary of the Financial Services […]

South Korean Political Parties Woo Voters with Crypto-Friendly Policies

South Korea’s major political parties unveil crypto incentives, with the Democratic Party eyeing ETF liberalization and the People’s Power Party proposing a tax delay on digital assets. In a move to garner support ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections, South Korea’s leading political parties have turned to the burgeoning cryptocurrency market, introducing policies aimed at […]

Dubai Prince’s Hong Kong Office Warned by US SEC, MTR Listed as Untrustworthy

The Hong Kong office of Sheikh Ali Rashed Ali Saeed Al Maktoum, a member of the ruling family in Dubai, has received a warning from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding their involvement in cryptocurrencies. Additionally, the Hong Kong subway operator, MTR Corporation, has been listed as an untrustworthy company. The Hong Kong-based […]

Terraform Labs and Do Kwon Held Liable for Securities Fraud by NY Jury

erraform Labs and Do Kwon face a guilty verdict for defrauding investors in a landmark case, highlighting the need for regulatory compliance in the crypto market. A jury in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York has found Terraform Labs and its co-founder Do Kwon liable for defrauding investors. The verdict […]

Blockchain Sleuth ZachXBT Reports Alleged Harassment by IRS Criminal Investigation Unit

ZachXBT, a blockchain investigator, claims IRS-CI has harassed him for assistance in solving blockchain crimes, underscoring tensions between privacy and law enforcement. The world of blockchain investigations took an unexpected turn recently when famed pseudonymous investigator ZachXBT reported what he describes as borderline harassment by the United States Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation Unit (IRS-CI). […]

BlackRock Expands Bitcoin ETF Operations with Five Major Wall Street Firms

BlackRock has included ABN AMRO, Citadel Securities, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, and UBS as new authorized participants in its Bitcoin ETF. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has taken a significant step forward in the cryptocurrency space by enlisting five prominent Wall Street firms to support its Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) operations. The firms—ABN AMRO Clearing, […]