Weekly Crypto Roundup: titans clash, hacks continue, and sanctions hit home

[ad_1] The week came to a close with Bitcoin (BTC) just under $24,000, as was the case last week. And Ether (ETH) jumped over 24% this week to rest at under $1,900. However, major crypto events in the past few days had more to do with crypto exchanges and their owners The week came to […]

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Harmony and Nomad crypto bridge hacks show where blockchains are weak

[ad_1] Crypto hackers have stolen assets worth around $1.2 billion from bridges in this year alone Crypto hackers have stolen assets worth around $1.2 billion from bridges in this year alone Another day, another hack – and another blockchain bridge burned. When thieves stole an estimated $190 million from U.S. crypto firm Nomad last week, […]

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Australian crypto ownership warrants consumer protection according to securities watchdog ASIC

[ad_1] The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) survey of 1,053 retail investors found 44% reported holding cryptocurrency The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) survey of 1,053 retail investors found 44% reported holding cryptocurrency Nearly half of Australian retail investors owned cryptocurrency in late 2021 and more got their information from YouTube videos than […]

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Cryptocurrency Binance WazirX India Enforcement Directorate probe money laundering crypto

[ad_1] The news comes as Binance’s CEO and WazirX’s CEO had a vocal disagreement on Twitter regarding the ownership of WazirX The news comes as Binance’s CEO and WazirX’s CEO had a vocal disagreement on Twitter regarding the ownership of WazirX After India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued orders to freeze ₹64.67 crores worth of crypto […]

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Weekly Crypto Roundup: new rules, severe report cards, and yet more hacks

[ad_1] Mainstream companies and regulators are feeling the ripples coming from the crypto industry Mainstream companies and regulators are feeling the ripples coming from the crypto industry As several crypto firms reported falling revenues in the second quarter of 2022, a growing number of traders are facing the ripple effect of the meltdown spreading from the […]

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Meta Platforms agrees to delay closing Within deal given U.S. challenge

[ad_1] Meta agreed not to close until 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31 or until the first business day after the judge decides whether the case may go forward Meta agreed not to close until 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31 or until the first business day after the judge decides whether the case may go forward […]

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Jack Dorsey’s Block slows hiring, investment as Bitcoin plunge slams earnings

[ad_1] The former Twitter CEO’s company Block will slash its 2022 investment target by $250 million The former Twitter CEO’s company Block will slash its 2022 investment target by $250 million Jack Dorsey-led Block Inc said it has slowed hiring and will slash its 2022 investment target by $250 million, after a slump in Bitcoin […]

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New crypto oversight legislation arrives in the U.S. as industry shakes

[ad_1] The proposal comes after 13 years, at least three crashes, dozens of scams and Ponzi schemes, and hundreds of billions of dollars made and evaporated The proposal comes after 13 years, at least three crashes, dozens of scams and Ponzi schemes, and hundreds of billions of dollars made and evaporated After 13 years, at […]

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Maharashtra issues 100,000 plus verifiable diplomas on Polygon blockchain

[ad_1] Maharashtra State Board of Skill Development (MSBSD) has issued nearly 100,000 verifiable digital diplomas anchored on the Polygon blockchain using the LegitDoc platform. “The project aims to digitise diplomas and transcripts that are annually issued to nearly 100,000 students annually by MSBSD. This was done by creating tamper-evident digital diploma PDFs that are anchored […]

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