BitcoinBeginnerRussia’s Finance Minister, Anton Siluanov, has confirmed that the country is actively using Bitcoin in foreign trade transactions. This follows the recent passage of legislation that permits businesses to utilize cryptocurrencies for international commerce. Siluanov stated that Bitcoin…
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ChainlinkBeginnerAave, a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, is considering integrating Chainlink’s released Smart Value Recapture (SVR) oracle service. This move aims to capture a portion of Maximum Extractable Value (MEV) profits generated through Aave’s liquidation process and return them to the…
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GeneralBeginnerNokia, a prominent name in telecommunications, has recently filed a patent for a device and program designed to encrypt digital assets. This move signifies the company’s foray into the burgeoning field of blockchain technology and its potential applications. The patent, published by China’s…
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GeneralBeginnerThe Malaysian Securities Commission (SC) has added Atomic Wallet, a Web3 wallet service, to a list of financial firms prohibited from operating in the country. The Supreme Court accused Atomic Wallet of “[o]perating a digital asset exchange (DAX) without registration.” Atomic Wallet was the victim…
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BitcoinBeginnerCrypto.com has launched a new regulated custody service called Crypto.com Custody Trust Company, specifically designed for its U.S. and Canadian customers and institutions. This move comes after Crypto.com received a trust company charter, allowing them to provide custody services to eligible…
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BitcoinBeginnerMetaplanet, a Japanese investment business, made its largest-ever Bitcoin purchase, acquiring about 620 Bitcoin as the cryptocurrency falls below $100,000. On December 23, Metaplanet purchased 619.7 Bitcoin for slightly under $60 million, with the cryptocurrency trading at roughly $96,000.This…
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GeneralBeginnerSecuritize, the broker-dealer for BlackRock’s BUIDL tokenized money market fund, has submitted a governance proposal to the Frax DAO. This proposal involves using the BUIDL token as collateral for the relaunched Frax USD stablecoin. This move signifies a significant step towards integrating…
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BitcoinBeginnerAdam Back, the creator of Hashcash and a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency space, believes that quantum computing will ultimately fortify Bitcoin’s signature scheme. In a recent interview, Back explained that while quantum computers pose a theoretical threat to Bitcoin’s current signature…
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BitcoinBeginnerThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved two spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) proposed by Hashdex and Franklin Templeton. This landmark decision marks a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency industry, opening up new avenues for mainstream investors…
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GeneralBeginnerChainalysis, a leading blockchain analysis company, has acquired Hexagate, a prominent Web3 security firm. This strategic move signifies Chainalysis’s commitment to expanding its security offerings and providing comprehensive solutions to the growing needs of the Web3 ecosystem. Hexagate, an…
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BitcoinBeginnerSolv Protocol, a prominent Bitcoin DeFi project, is set to launch its native token, SOLV, on the Hyperliquid blockchain. This move signifies a significant step for Solv as it aims to expand its reach and offer innovative financial solutions within the Bitcoin ecosystem. Hyperliquid, a layer-1…
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AptosBeginnerAptos co-founder and CEO Mo Shaikh has announced his resignation to embark on a new venture. Shaikh, who co-founded Aptos Labs in 2021 with Avery Ching, played a pivotal role in the development and launch of the Aptos blockchain. In a recent social media post, Shaikh expressed his gratitude for…
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