Day: April 26, 2023

CertiK, zkSync to launch compensation plan for $2M Merlin DEX exploit

Blockchain security firm CertiK is launching a compensation plan with Ethereum layer-2 scaling platform zkSync Era to cover the $2 million lost during a public sale of decentralized exchange Merlin’s MAGE tokens. In a statement to Cointelegraph on April 26, CertiK reiterated it is investigating the exit scam and has also enlisted the remaining Merlin team to initiate the compensation plan. It said: “Initial investigations indicate that the rogue developers are based in Europe, and CertiK will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to track them down if direct negotiation is…

Gensler Alleged Crypto Hypocrisy | Blockchain News

The cryptocurrency community has criticized Gary Gensler, the current chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and a former professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), after a video from 2018 surfaced in which he stated that cryptocurrencies are comparable to commodities or cash and are not securities. This has led to criticism of Gensler from the cryptocurrency community. As a result of this, hypocrisy allegations have been leveled at Gensler since his present position seems to contradict his prior views. Gensler explained initial coin offerings (ICOs) and…

South Korea’s sweeping crypto bill passes first regulatory hurdles

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South Korean legislators passed a first phase review of proposed regulations that would give the nation’s Financial Services Commission authority to investigate and supervise financial activity related to “digital assets,” including cryptocurrency. The proposed bill comes with myriad stipulations governing the sale, storage, and trading of cryptocurrencies with particular emphasis on consumer protection and compliance reporting. Ruling People Power Party’s Digital Asset Special Committee member Hwang Suk-jin told media outlet Forkast that “both the ruling and opposition parties have agreed on the matter,” before suggesting the legislation would become law…

Blockchain Fights Climate Change | Blockchain News

According to a recent white paper published by the World Economic Forum (WEF), the use of blockchain technology has quickly become one of the most important weapons in the battle against climate change. The report explains how blockchain technology may offer the essential infrastructure to combat climate change “at speed and scale” by increasing market transparency, building trust and ambition within climate discussions, democratizing access to climate action, and funneling more funding to project developers. Brynly Llyr, who is in charge of blockchain and digital assets at the Crypto Impact…

US Banking Industry Still Struggling as First Republic Bank Shares Plummet by Over 30% – Bitcoin News

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In the midst of a tumultuous week, First Republic Bank is struggling to regain its footing in the financial world. Reports have surfaced that the bank is poised to enter government receivership due to a massive outflow of $100 billion in customer withdrawals last month. This has prompted investors to flee the bank, causing its shares to dive-bomb by over 50% on Tuesday. Shares From America’s 14th Largest Bank Decimated Over the Last Two Days The situation only worsened as pre-market trading began, and by 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, First…

Leader of a Miami Crew Pleads Guilty to $4M Bank, Crypto Fraud Charges

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Bridging the Global Economies of Fiat and Cryptocurrencies – Sponsored Bitcoin News

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sponsored On April 20th, The European Parliament approved the first comprehensive crypto regulation EU-wide, the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA). In the same day, a separate law, the Transfer of Funds regulation, was passed, requiring crypto operators to confirm the identity of their customers in order to halt money laundering transactions. While the crypto regulation worldwide is becoming increasingly strict, Alchemy Pay is rapidly growing and rising in the cryptocurrency payment field as a payment solution provider bridging global fiat and cryptocurrencies for users in 173 countries. All these achievements started…