In its latest transparency report, Coinbase revealed a notable decrease in the number of law enforcement and government agency requests it received during the past year. Specifically, the cryptocurrency exchange reported a total of 10,707 inquiries, marking an 18% decline from the previous period. This drop is significant not only as an isolated metric but
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Aurora Labs has recently made headlines with the launch of TurboChain and TurboSwap, marking a significant milestone in the world of blockchain technology and meme coins. This initiative, built upon the NEAR Protocol, aims to transform the Turbo token into a comprehensive ecosystem boosting its utility and establishing it as a formidable player in the
The issuance of the Wells Notice to CyberKongz by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rocked the Web3 gaming community. This document not only serves as an official warning that enforcement actions are on the horizon, but it also signifies a pivotal moment in the evolution of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). As the NFT
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is taking significant steps towards enhancing the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies through a public consultation that commenced on December 16. This initiative marks a critical juncture for the crypto sector in the UK, as the FCA aims to strike a balance between fostering innovation and ensuring consumer protection in
Recently, El Salvador’s Central Reserve Bank took a forward-thinking step by granting Bitget a Bitcoin Service Provider (BSP) license. This significant development, announced on December 16, signifies the exchange’s legal sanction to provide a range of Bitcoin-related services within the country. Among these services are the conversion of Bitcoin to fiat currencies, processing Bitcoin payments,
In the rapidly evolving landscape of blockchain gaming, the integration of cutting-edge protocols is pivotal for enhancing user experience and developer convenience. Recently, Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) has gone live on the Ronin Network. This development marks a crucial turning point in how gamers and users interact with digital assets across various blockchain platforms.
As we close the chapter on another year, it is important to reflect on the evolution of the cryptocurrency landscape throughout the past months. The fluctuations in this dynamic market have drawn both excitement and caution among investors, particularly following the recent U.S. presidential election. Though this year showcased substantial growth within the crypto sector,
In the rapidly evolving landscape of decentralized finance, accountability and operational efficiency are paramount. EigenLayer has recently announced its second EigenLayer Improvement Proposal (ELIP-002), a strategic initiative designed to reinforce these principles within its re-staking protocol. This proposal introduces a series of innovations focused on the penalization of operators who fail to uphold their service
A few years ago, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) were largely misunderstood, often dismissed as mere digital novelties within niche communities. Originating primarily in the realm of digital art, NFTs quickly gained traction, culminating in overwhelming media hype during 2021 and 2022. Fast forward to today, and NFTs are making waves as the digital marketplace evolves, echoing
The cryptocurrency landscape is ever-changing, and at the forefront of this evolution is Ronin, a Layer 1 blockchain developed by Sky Mavis. As reported in Q3 2024, Ronin’s decentralized finance (DeFi) total value locked (TVL) saw an astonishing year-over-year increase of 149%, rocketing to $147 million, a remarkable rise from $59 million just one year