GeneralBeginnerTerraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon appeared before a US magistrate judge on January 2, 2025, and pleaded not guilty to charges in his first legal hearing since extradition to the US. The hearing was held in the Southern District of New York, where Kwon is charged with securities fraud, wire fraud,…
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BitcoinBeginnerKuCoin, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has introduced a new payment system designed to simplify the use of cryptocurrencies for everyday purchases. This development aims to bridge the gap between traditional retail and the world of digital assets. The new system, known as KuCoin Pay, allows…
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BitcoinBeginnerBinance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has achieved a significant milestone by securing its 21st global regulatory authorization. The Central Bank of Brazil has approved Binance’s acquisition of Sim;paul, a locally licensed broker-dealer institution. This makes Binance the first…
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GeneralBeginnerThe highly anticipated Uniswap V4 upgrade, designed to enhance the decentralized exchange’s capabilities, has yet to materialize despite a projected Q3 2024 launch. However, recent developments suggest that the launch may be imminent. The Uniswap Foundation recently announced the successful…
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GeneralBeginnerChina has tightened its oversight of cryptocurrency trading by introducing new foreign exchange rules. These rules require Chinese banks to closely track customer identity, the source of funds, and trading frequencies to curb cross-border crypto activities. On December 31, the South China Morning…
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GeneralBeginnerCertiK and PeckShield data revealed that December 2024 saw the lowest crypto losses of the year, with scams, exploits, and hacks significantly decreasing towards the end of the year. CertiK posted on Dec. 31 that losses in December amounted to $28.6 million, compared to $63.8 million in November…
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BitcoinBeginnerThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced temporary relief for taxpayers facing challenges with determining the cost basis of their cryptocurrency holdings. This move comes in response to the complexities surrounding cryptocurrency taxation and the evolving nature of the digital asset…
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GeneralBeginnerEthereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has criticized Elon Musk for the “tone of discourse” on X and warned against censoring users with a heavy-handed approach. Buterin, in a Dec. 31 post on X, expressed admiration for Musk’s commitment to free speech but urged him to “tone down” the heated nature…
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BitcoinBeginnerA significant development is underway in Switzerland as a proposal mandates the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to hold Bitcoin. This move, if implemented, could have far-reaching consequences for the cryptocurrency market and the global financial landscape. The proposal, currently under consideration…
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EthereumBeginnerNon-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have seen a surge in activity in 2024, with a total sales volume reaching $8.8 billion, according to data from CryptoSlam. This is a big milestone for the NFT market, surpassing last year’s sales volume. Several factors contributed to this growth, including the…
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GeneralBeginnerHackIndia, the nation’s largest Web3 and AI hackathon series, is set to make a groundbreaking return in 2025. Building on the extraordinary success of HackIndia 2024, which engaged 9,000 students across 50 universities, HackIndia 2025 will grow its reach to 25,000 students across 150 universities,…
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