On February 4, 2024, Ripple’s chief technology officer, David Schwartz, disclosed that the XRP Ledger (XRPL) experienced a rare and concerning one-hour outage, halting block production at ledger height 93927173. During this period, validators were unable to publish validations, leading to significant disruptions in the network’s functionality. While the exact cause of this downtime remains
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The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is on the brink of a significant evolution in its capital markets landscape through the advent of a Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)-based debt instrument trading system. This initiative is primarily designed to facilitate the transition of traditional securities firms toward adopting digital token trading, thereby modernizing the investment
In recent weeks, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has thrust two key players, Crypto.com and Kalshi, into the spotlight due to concerns surrounding their event contracts related to the Super Bowl. The CFTC, given its mandate to oversee and regulate financial products, is investigating how these contracts align with existing derivatives compliance requirements. This
The recent charges filed against 22-year-old Canadian Andean Medjedovic have unveiled a sprawling cyber heist that may have far-reaching implications for the burgeoning world of decentralized finance (DeFi). Allegations suggest that Medjedovic stole around $65 million from two prominent DeFi protocols, Indexed Finance and KyberSwap, between 2021 and 2023. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
Pi Network, a cryptocurrency initiative that was launched nearly six years ago, has recently encountered a mixture of optimism and skepticism as it continues to expand its user base. With over 100 million downloads as of December last year, the project has discovered a particularly enthusiastic following in Asia, with countries such as South Korea,
Bitcoin’s price movements have mirrored a rollercoaster ride recently, showcasing the cryptocurrency’s infamous volatility. This past Monday was particularly dramatic, as Bitcoin plummeted by an astonishing $10,000 before swiftly regaining almost all its losses, only to lose momentum later. Such unpredictability is often a defining characteristic of the crypto market, and Bitcoin, being the flagship
THORChain, known for its decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol, has faced a significant financial challenge that culminated in nearly $200 million of defaulted debt. This precarious situation necessitated immediate intervention from the governance body, prompting the approval of Proposal 6 aimed at restructuring the protocol’s financial obligations. By shifting defaulted liabilities into TCY (Thorchain Yield) equity
In recent conversations around government efficiency and transparency, Elon Musk has emerged as a vocal proponent for the incorporation of blockchain technology into U.S. Treasury operations. His criticisms of the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.), particularly under the leadership of Scott Bessent, underline serious concerns regarding fraudulent payments and administrative mismanagement. Musk’s insights provoke a
In a tumultuous climate where economic policies significantly influence digital currencies, the conversation surrounding Bitcoin’s value has never been more critical. Jeff Park, the Head of Strategy at Bitwise, posits that tariff impositions, particularly those enacted by President Trump, may serve as a crucial driving force for Bitcoin’s sustained growth. Although many in the crypto
The cryptocurrency market experienced a tumultuous day on February 3, 2023, as a wide array of digital assets faced significant declines. This crash was not just limited to Bitcoin, which briefly dipped below $92,000; more notably, meme coins such as Shiba Inu (SHIB), Bonk Inu (BONK), and Floki (FLOKI) saw even sharper downturns. Investors were
