US Treasury Sanctions Individuals Connected to Lazarus Group 

The United States Department of Treasury has announced sanctions against three individuals allegedly connected to the notorious Lazarus Group, a hacking organization based in North Korea. The group is accused of being responsible for cyber-attacks targeting the cryptocurrency industry, with thefts worth over $1.7 billion reported in 2022. The individuals targeted by the US Treasury […]

Visa New Crypto Initiative

Visa is developing a new crypto product to promote the adoption of public blockchain networks and stablecoin payments. The company is seeking software engineers with experience in programming, Web3 technologies, and Solidity to build the product. (Read More)

37 Billion Dogecoin Holdings In Jeopardy: Price Level Investors Should Watch

Is the future of Dogecoin in jeopardy? If the price of DOGE hovers around the $0.745 per token level, more than 30 billion tokens will be on the verge of losing their positions.  Startling new data from crypto intelligence portal IntoTheBlock reveals that more than 100,000 Dogecoin addresses are now in a precarious situation.  Will […]

Terraform Labs Co-Founder Indicted for Terra Stablecoin Collapse

Shin Hyun-seong, co-founder of Terraform Labs, has been indicted along with nine other individuals for the collapse of the Terra stablecoin ecosystem. They are accused of fraud, breach of trust, and embezzlement, with illicit profits of nearly $350 million suspected. Prosecutors have seized assets worth a total of $180 million. (Read More)

CFTC Commissioner Calls for Reduced Cryptocurrency Anonymity

CFTC Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero has proposed reducing the anonymity of cryptocurrencies as a means of managing associated risks. Romero spoke at City Week 2023 in London, stating that market integrity, national security, and financial stability cannot be compromised. (Read More)

Blockchain and Human Consciousness

The reState Foundation held a virtual talk between Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, and Sadhguru, founder of the Isha Foundation, discussing how emerging technologies like blockchain will impact human consciousness. (Read More)

First Jury Hearing in OpenSea Insider Trading Case

Former OpenSea product manager Nathaniel Chastain faces charges of wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly using insider knowledge to buy and sell NFTs for a profit. The case may have a significant impact on the legal classification of NFTs, with concerns that they could be labeled as securities. (Read More)

Terraform Labs CEO Asks for Dismissal of SEC Charges

Do Kwon, CEO of Terraform Labs, has requested the dismissal of charges filed by the SEC, arguing that the claims are invalid and that the agency lacked proper jurisdiction. Kwon’s counsel stated that Terra’s tokens and projects were not specifically targeted at U.S. investors. The South Korean district court previously dismissed security violation charges against […]

Opera Browser Launches AI Prompt Feature

Opera One, the latest version of the Opera browser, now includes an AI integration known as AI Prompt, providing contextual prompts for web pages and highlighted text. The new version also includes access to other AI tools like ChatGPT and ChatSonic. The generative AI feature will enable shortened texts for accessible reads, explanations of complex […]

Genesis Capital’s Settlement Disrupted by Creditors

Digital currency company Genesis Capital’s settlement process has been disrupted by creditors, raising concerns about the timing of the process. Genesis’ parent company, Digital Currency Group (DCG), has filed a motion for mediation, citing renewed demands from creditors. (Read More)