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…
#crypto#elon-musk#social-media
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…
#central-bank#crypto#law
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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HyperliquidBeginnerHyperliquid, a decentralized derivatives exchange, has launched native staking on its mainnet. This significant development allows users to stake their HYPE tokens to support the network’s security and earn rewards in the process. With the launch of staking, Hyperliquid aims to further…
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BitcoinBeginnerA South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, marking a historic moment in the country’s history. This decision comes after Yoon’s attempt to impose martial law earlier this month, which was met with widespread condemnation and led to his impeachment by…
#altcoin#court#crypto
GeneralBeginnerCrypto hackers have devised a new tactic in their arsenal of scams, leveraging fake job offers to infect victims with malicious software. This sophisticated method, uncovered by cybersecurity researchers at Trend Micro, involves a multi-stage attack that begins with seemingly legitimate job offers…
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GeneralBeginnerThe prominent venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (ai16z) is considering a significant overhaul of its tokenomics and exploring the launch of its own Layer-1 (L1) blockchain network. This move comes as part of the firm’s ongoing “agentic AI” project, which aims to develop a decentralized…
#ai#altcoin#daos
GeneralBeginnerCSharpCorner, the world’s premier developer community, is excited to announce its 2025 lineup of industry-leading conferences, addressing the growing demand for events that drive education, networking, and innovation in all areas of software development, including Web3 and AI. These conferences,…
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