Ethereum developers recently unveiled a new testnet called “Holešky” on September 15th. The primary purpose of this network is to facilitate staking activities, infrastructure development, and protocol advancements, as outlined in the developer documentation. However, for application development, Sepolia will remain the dominant network of choice. To kickstart the operations of the Holešky network, an
Cryptocurrencies have long been a subject of scrutiny when it comes to their potential for money laundering and illicit activities. Senator Elizabeth Warren has taken a proactive stance on this issue, introducing a bipartisan cryptocurrency anti-money laundering bill. This legislation has gained significant support from influential committee chairs and senators, signaling a growing recognition of
Despite the recent downturn in the cryptocurrency market, US-based trading platform Robinhood has made a bold move by significantly increasing its Shiba Inu (SHIB) token holdings. This article will explore Robinhood’s decision and its potential implications amidst the ongoing market fluctuations. On August 30, it was revealed that Robinhood had become the fifth-largest holder of
Matter Labs, the creator of zkSync, has recently collaborated with DappRadar to launch a new ecosystem portal aimed at further decentralizing the protocol. zkSync, a layer-two blockchain for Ethereum payments, was developed by Matter Labs as a solution for scaling the Ethereum blockchain ecosystem. With over 200 projects currently using zkSync and more than 8.8
In the midst of increasing regulatory scrutiny, Binance.US, the American affiliate of cryptocurrency giant Binance, finds itself entangled in a storm of legal challenges and a wave of executive departures. As the company grapples with these issues, it faces significant hurdles in maintaining its operations and rebuilding trust among regulators, investors, and users. The departure
Coinbase, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency industry, is currently under scrutiny for alleged improper conduct in U.S. courts. Despite these accusations, the legal representatives of the platform have vehemently denied any wrongdoing and have even requested the dismissal of the case. While institutional investors and policymakers generally view Coinbase and its CEO, Brian Armstrong,
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong recently spoke out against the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), urging them not to take enforcement actions against decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. Armstrong believes that it is highly unlikely that the Commodity Exchange Act applies to these protocols and suggests that the cases should be taken to court to
The recent early dismissal of BlackRock’s planned spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) may seem like a setback, but according to Nasdaq executive Giang Bui, it is unlikely to affect the eventual success of the product. While the rejection by the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) was based on regulatory procedural issues, it does not
Stablecoin issuer Paxos has recently released the first transparency report for PayPal USD (PYUSD), an Ethereum-based stablecoin. The report has provided insights into the backing of the coin, reassuring users that it is fully backed by assets. As of August 31, 2023, the total tokens outstanding amount to $44.4 million, while the total assets held
The recent hack of over $27 million on the cryptocurrency exchange CoinEx has sent shockwaves through the industry. The attack was recently attributed to the notorious North Korean Lazarus Group, as reported by the blockchain security firm SlowMist on September 13. This revelation sheds light on the increasing threat posed by state-backed actors in the