Solayer Secures $12 Million to Enhance Solana’s Restaking Capabilities
Solayer has raised $12 million in a funding round led by Polychain Capital to advance its integrated restaking network on the Solana blockchain. The initiative aims to address Solana’s scalability and transaction inclusion challenges by leveraging a novel approach to staking and network bandwidth optimization. Solana Restaking Project Solayer Attracts $12 Million Investment According to […]
Nigerian Civil Society Groups Praise Crypto Tax Proposal
A coalition of Nigerian civil society organizations has applauded the plan by Zacch Adedeji, head of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, to include cryptocurrencies in the tax system. The CSOs believe this move will boost confidence in the crypto market and attract foreign investors. The CSOs believe a regulatory framework specifically designed for cryptocurrency trading […]
40 Nations Join US and South Korea in Combating North Korean Crypto Crimes
The U.S. Department of State and the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs co-hosted a symposium in New York City on Tuesday, focusing on protecting the virtual asset industry from exploitation by North Korea (DPRK) and disrupting its revenue generation. The event aimed to curb DPRK’s efforts to fund its weapons of mass destruction […]
40 Nations Join US and South Korea in Combating North Korean Crypto Crimes
The U.S. Department of State and the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs co-hosted a symposium in New York City on Tuesday, focusing on protecting the virtual asset industry from exploitation by North Korea (DPRK) and disrupting its revenue generation. The event aimed to curb DPRK’s efforts to fund its weapons of mass destruction […]
Coinbase Shares Tips to Protect From Crypto Scams
Crypto exchange Coinbase supports the Australian government’s Scams Awareness Week, emphasizing the importance of consumer education to combat fraud. Coinbase APAC’s managing director offered tips for investors to protect themselves from scams, such as verifying URLs and using two-factor authentication. “Unfortunately, bad actors have been around for centuries and are not going away anytime soon,” […]
Donald Trump Launches 4th NFT Collection Featuring Him Holding Bitcoin — Says ‘They Call Me Crypto President’
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has released a fourth series of non-fungible token (NFT) digital trading cards. The collection includes 50 unique cards, featuring images such as Trump holding bitcoin. Collectors may receive a physical trading card containing a piece of a suit worn during the presidential debate with Joe Biden and could be invited […]
Outrage Grows Over Macron’s Alleged Dinner Invite Luring Durov to France on Arrest Day
Telegram founder Pavel Durov was reportedly scheduled to dine with French President Emmanuel Macron on the day he was arrested, sparking controversy. French authorities detained Durov, and reports indicate that he had informed them about the planned meeting. The allegations led to a political backlash, with accusations against Macron for stifling free speech. Did Macron […]
Binance CEO Calls Nigeria’s Detention of Tigran Gambaryan Unjust
Binance CEO Richard Teng has said that Tigran Gambaryan, a former U.S. federal agent working for Binance, has been unjustly detained in Nigeria for six months. Teng reiterated claims that Gambaryan’s physical and mental health has deteriorated significantly while in detention. The CEO criticized the Nigerian government’s justification for detaining Tigran as baseless. He also […]
France Charges Telegram’s Pavel Durov, Sets Bail at €5 Million
Telegram’s founder and CEO, Pavel Durov, is still in hot water in France, facing multiple criminal charges linked to activities on his messaging platform. The French court reportedly set his bail at €5 million, and he’s now prohibited from leaving the country. French Authorities Charge Telegram CEO Durov After Durov was taken into custody last […]
SEC Issues Wells Notice to Opensea, Alleging NFTs on the Marketplace Are Securities
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a Wells notice to Opensea, signaling potential enforcement action against the NFT marketplace. Opensea’s CEO criticized the SEC’s move, claiming it could negatively impact innovation and creators’ livelihoods. The platform is prepared to contest the action and has committed $5 million to support NFT creators facing […]
