The way OKEx has handled its nearly month-long withdrawal ban has left many of the company’s loyal customers confused and angry. As the crypto market continues to soar to new heights on a nearly daily basis — with Bitcoin (BTC) currently resting around the $16,100 threshold — the murkiness surrounding cryptocurrency exchange OKEx has continued […]
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Ripple’s new filing with the USPTO is for the trademark “PayString.” Ripple, the developer of various XRP-based products, has filed yet another new trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, or USPTO. Filed on Nov. 6, a filing for the trademark “PayString” gives scant information as to which business or product will be marketed […]
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Blockchain records show the hackers got away with more than $2,051,159 in DAI before moving the funds to a different address. Hackers were reportedly able to exploit savings pools at Gibraltar-based decentralized finance protocol Akropolis, getting away with more than $2 million in stablecoins. The firm stated on Twitter on April 12 that it had […]
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An automated tool can help pick the low-hanging fruit vulnerabilities. Security company CertiK announced on Thursday the launch of QuickScan, an automated tool for scanning smart contracts for vulnerabilities. While it will not be a stand-alone tool, the suite is set to improve the analysis performed by the security oracles of CertiK Chain (CTK). QuickScan […]
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Pakistan wants to unlock a new era of digital finance with crypto. Pakistan’s government is working on a framework for regulating cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC). The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, or SECP, has published a consultation paper on regulating digital assets. Issued on Nov. 6, the paper outlines major concepts for the growing […]
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VeChain is riding a strong tailwind on favorable developments out of China. The price of VeChain (VET) extended its rally on Wednesday, building off a solid week of gains following discussions with Chinese government officials centered on a post-epidemic health response. VeChain rose 2% on Wednesday to reach $0.011669, according to CoinMarketCap. Over the past […]
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The solution is centralized, but time is pressing. As the launch date of Ethereum 2.0 approaches, an important issue in the staking mechanism is starting to be discussed in the community: the one-way nature of stake deposits. Prospective stakers in Ethereum 2.0 Phase 0 will not be able to withdraw or transfer their stake until […]
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Even though wallet operators have a large role to play in protecting funds, customers also need to educate themselves to avoid phishing scams. As the global crypto economy continues to prosper, with Bitcoin (BTC) currently occupying the $15,500 region, questions regarding the overall safety and security of digital assets continue to persist, especially in the […]
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Could XRP’s regulatory status be finally settled one day? Veteran trader and chart analyst Peter Brandt is the latest figure in the cryptocurrency community to dispute the regulatory status of XRP. According to the chartist, XRP — the fourth largest cryptocurrency at publishing time — is a security, which means that the coin should fall […]
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China Construction Bank has used blockchain technology to issue the first tranche of a planned $3 billion worth of debt. China Construction Bank has partnered with a Hong Kong-based fintech to issue the first-ever blockchain-based digital security issued by a Chinese financial institution. One of the “Big Four” banks in the People’s Republic of China, […]
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