Thu, November 14

Did the CrowdStrike Outage Impact the Crypto Space?

On July 19, Mudit Gupta, CISO of Polygon Labs, confirmed that despite a global IT infrastructure outage caused by a CrowdStrike update, their systems were unaffected. Gupta stated that Polygon Labs employs CrowdStrike’s services but ensures rigorous testing of updates, a key security measure that shielded them from disruption. The

July 19, 2024 2 mins read

South Korea Implements Comprehensive Crypto Regulations

The first cryptocurrency regulatory framework in South Korea is currently up and operational. Prioritized in the wake of the catastrophic 2022 crypto market crashes at Terra-Luna and FTX, the new regulations aim to provide investor protections. After receiving formal approval on July 18, 2023, the Virtual Asset User Protection Act

July 19, 2024 2 mins read

Is Hong Kong Positioned to Dominate the Stablecoin Market?

Hong Kong is in the enhanced crypto regulatory frame, embracing cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, and recent policy briefs from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) show their clear and legible regulatory policies.  Moreover, Hong Kong launched its first spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs in

July 19, 2024 2 mins read

Will BTC Options Expiry Trigger a Crypto Market Rebound?

The cryptocurrency market has experienced significant volatility since the beginning of July, with a recent downturn following a short-lived recovery. In the past week, several altcoins that had previously hit yearly lows managed to reach monthly highs, breaking through long-awaited resistance levels. Notably, Bitcoin (BTC) surged to a 27-day high

July 19, 2024 2 mins read

Is Tornado Cash a Safe Haven for Crypto Illicit Activities?

The crypto world has seen an increase in hacks recently, with one notable incident involving the Indian exchange WazirX, which lost nearly $230 million. Each transaction’s caller in this hack was funded by Tornado Cash, a decentralized protocol for private transactions. Tornado Cash has been highly involved in recent hacks

July 19, 2024 2 mins read

Cash App Led by Jack Dorsey to Exit UK Market Amid Regulatory Hurdles

Jack Dorsey has chosen to halt support for the Bitcoin-friendly Cash App in the UK after six years of existence. Cash App, a consumer payments platform that facilitates funds transfers via mobile app, will leave the UK market on September 15. The decision is a result of the difficulties Cash

July 19, 2024 1 min read

Is Potential Cyber Attack Targeting Mt. Gox Creditors?

The defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox creditors have reported numerous brute force attempts on their accounts, evoking the fear of a potential cyberattack. The Mt. Gox creditor subreddit has been filled with screenshots from users displaying multiple login attempts on their accounts, in the last 24 hours. While others reported

July 18, 2024 2 mins read

Vitalik Buterin’s Critique of Pro-Crypto Politicians Sparks Debate

As the US election heats up, cryptocurrency has become a significant talking point. Politicians like Trump, who recently announced plans for his fourth NFT drop, and Biden, who Veto-ed SAB 121, made headlines. Trump’s campaign gained further attention by announcing pro-bitcoin JD Vance as his running mate. Amidst this politi-crypto

July 18, 2024 2 mins read

Grayscale Introduces Groundbreaking Decentralized AI Fund

The Grayscale Decentralized AI Fund is the latest offering from the industry-leading crypto asset management Grayscale, which has been making waves across the world. The company made the announcement public recently, and it’s the first of its kind to provide investors with a way to put their money into assets

July 18, 2024 2 mins read

SEC Commissioners’ Stance Fuels Debate on Staking for Spot Ethereum ETFs

Concerns over ETH staking are among the most contentious aspects of the upcoming spot Ethereum ETF. Among the most significant compromises that authorized issuers have been forced to make is to abandon their intentions for Ethereum staking. Commissioner Hester Peirce of the SEC has recently reignited optimism for the product,

July 17, 2024 1 min read