Australia has aimed to regulate operations of various online platforms following the filing of civil penalty proceedings against Telegram. This case represents regulatory measures by states that are increasingly applying pressure to ensure that major messaging platforms regulate themselves to prevent the spread of extremist materials through their platforms. Civil
The Ethereum Foundation has improved its governance through the inclusion of renowned blockchain security expert Pascal Caversaccio to its board of directors. The announcement came on July 29 and is evidence of the Foundation’s emphasis on privacy, cybersecurity, and sustainable protocol resiliency as Ethereum continues to grow across the world.
Russia’s cryptocurrency mining sector faces increased scrutiny after authorities expanded the legal case against BitRiver founder Igor Runets. A Moscow court ordered Runets into formal detention on July 22 after prosecutors added fraud charges to an ongoing tax investigation. Prosecutors allege he orchestrated fraudulent mining equipment transactions involving entities linked
The timetable for the development of cryptographically relevant quantum computers has been significantly shortened as a result of recent developments in quantum hardware, such as Google’s Willow processor. In the context of blockchain technology, where addresses and key derivation standards like BIP32, BIP44, and SLIP-10 are the predominant infrastructure for
Russia has intensified its long-running dispute with Telegram after announcing criminal charges against founder Pavel Durov over alleged terrorism-related activities. The Federal Security Service, known as the FSB, confirmed the decision while issuing an international arrest warrant against the billionaire entrepreneur. Authorities accused Telegram of failing to remove material allegedly
With the increase in institutional interest in Bitcoin, the focus has now moved from competition in the market to issues regarding the future governance of the Bitcoin network. According to Michael Saylor, Bitcoin is now well-established as a major digital currency. But will face increasing questions about how to make
Financial regulators are already planning cybersecurity strategies to protect banks from future risks posed by quantum computing. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has revealed substantial gaps in preparedness among the Hong Kong banking sector by developing the first Quantum Preparedness Index (QPI). The HKMA gave Hong Kong banks a
Institutional support for cryptocurrencies is continuing to grow as lawmakers find themselves with less and less time to pass legislation on digital assets. Franklin Templeton, which manages about USD 1.79 trillion in assets, has now added its endorsement to the CLARITY Act, another financial institution supporting the framework of US
The world of stablecoins is at a stage where usage seems to be more significant than the amount of supply of the coins. As mentioned in Forbes, the stablecoin sector has experienced its largest monthly fall in 2022 since the crash of Terra-Luna, although the level of transactions has never
Binance continues strengthening connections between traditional financial markets and cryptocurrency by distributing stock dividends directly in stablecoins. The exchange recently paid eligible holders of Orchid Island Capital (NYSE: ORC) a $0.50 dividend per share in USDC. It rewards investors who qualified before the July 10, 2026 record date. The distribution
