Scottish Court Sets Precedent With Crypto-to-Cash Confiscation

Prosecutors in Scotland have made legal history by converting cryptocurrency into cash under proceeds of crime legislation. John Ross Rennie, 29, has been ordered to hand over £109,601 after his BTC holdings were linked to criminal activity. The case initially proposed a settlement entirely in cryptocurrency, but Judge Lady Ross sought legal clarification on whether … Read more

Matter Labs Restructures, Cuts 16% of Workforce Amid Strategy Shift

Matter Labs, a key player in the crypto industry, is restructuring, resulting in a 16% workforce reduction. The decision, made to align with evolving market demands and internal strategy shifts, was difficult but necessary, according to the CEO Alex Gluchowski. Departing employees will receive a comprehensive exit package, including salary continuation, healthcare, career support, and … Read more

Yonsei University Joins Ripple’s UBRI to Advance Blockchain Research in South Korea

Yonsei University in South Korea has joined Ripple’s University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI), becoming the 58th global partner and the 12th in the Asia Pacific region. This partnership aims to drive innovation in blockchain research across various disciplines, including artificial intelligence, finance, information systems, and management. Supported by Ripple’s funding and resources, Yonsei University will … Read more

Changenow Partners With Privacy Token Zano to Expand Cryptocurrency Offerings

Changenow has announced a strategic partnership with Zano Project, integrating the $ZANO cryptocurrency into its platform. This collaboration aims to expand the variety of digital assets available for exchange on Changenow, providing users with more options for seamless and secure transactions. Changenow is a non-custodial cryptocurrency exchange known for its fast, unlimited cross-chain swaps of … Read more

Dash Launches Evolution Platform, Ushering in a New Era of Decentralized Applications

Dash has officially launched its Evolution platform, marking the biggest release in the cryptocurrency’s history. The Evolution chain is now live, producing blocks, executing data contracts, and sending files to decentralized storage. This platform, which began as a vision for blockchain-level usernames and contact lists in 2015, has evolved into a comprehensive decentralized application platform. … Read more

Jailed Binance Employee Tigran Gambaryan Denied Wheelchair, Forced to Use Crutches

Jailed Binance employee, Tigran Gambaryan, was denied the use of a wheelchair while entering court and had to use crutches, causing visible pain and distress. His lawyers filed a new bail application citing medical grounds and blocked access to him. The prosecution opposed the application, claiming Tigran was not ill despite medical records recommending urgent … Read more

Holy Bitcoin: Paraguayan Power Company Detects Illegal Crypto Mining Operation in a Church

The National Power Administration of Paraguay (ANDE) recently detected an illegal bitcoin mining operation in an evangelical church. The church, which shared a power line with a nearby store, had established a connection before its power meter that was hidden within the same building. ANDE officers intervened and removed this illegal connection, estimating that it … Read more

TON Blockchain Reaches 1 Billion Transactions

The TON blockchain recently announced it has reached a milestone, registering a billion completed transactions on its network. Through its social media channels, the TON network team explained that half of this volume had occurred during the last three months. The project has benefited from the activity generated by projects such as Notcoin and Dogs … Read more

Markets Bet Big on a 25bps Fed Rate Cut—Low Odds for a Bigger Reduction

On Sept. 2, 2024, or roughly 16 days before the next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, an overwhelming majority of the market seems to be predicting the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points (bps) on Sept. 18. The U.S. federal funds rate is currently at 5.25%-5.50%, which … Read more

India’s HDFC Bank Launches New UPI and CBDC Features

HDFC Bank, a leading private sector bank in India, has introduced new features for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and central bank digital currency (CBDC) to enhance digital banking for its customers. Announced at the Global Fintech Fest 2024 in Mumbai, India, these innovations, developed in partnership with fintech companies like Kreditpe, Tonetag, and Payu, aim … Read more

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