14 de dezembro: LayerZero Labs , um desenvolvedor de blockchain, lançou sua atualização “V2” do LayerZero, um protocolo para enviar mensagens entre blockchains, na testnet, de acordo com um comunicado de imprensa: “V2 é uma atualização de protocolo que aumenta os recursos de personalização para segurança de dApps e como as transações são executadas, além de ajudar a tornar o protocolo mais fácil de desenvolver em geral.” As melhorias incluem “segurança modular”, “aplicação preguiçosa de ordem nonce” para maior rendimento, um “executor” sem permissão para substituir o “retransmissor” V1 e…
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SEC reevaluating spot Bitcoin ETF with fresh perspective
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler indicated a possible change in the agency’s approach towards Bitcoin ETFs. During a CNBC interview, Gensler revealed that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reconsidering “between eight and a dozen filings” for spot Bitcoin ETFs, a move influenced by recent court decisions in the District of Columbia. 🇺🇲 SEC Chair Garry Gensler commented on @CNBC about SPOT #Bitcoin ETF. How they have been denying a dussin of these ETFs in the past, but now BlackRock… I mean Courts in DC…
‘Bitcoin NFT’ Hysteria Comes to Sotheby’s as Super-Mario-Style Mushroom Character Tops $200K
The auction, which concluded on Wednesday, consisted of three of the images, including a pixelated avocado that fetched more than $100,000 and a design that appears to be derived from a mushroom in the Super Mario franchise that sold for north of $240,000, according to Derek Parsons, a spokesman for the auction house. There were 148 total bids across the three lots, and more than two-thirds of all bidders were new to Sotheby’s. Original
L’hystérie «Bitcoin NFT » arrive chez Sotheby’s alors que le personnage de champignon de style Super-Mario dépasse 200 000 $
La vente aux enchères, qui s’est terminée mercredi, comprenait trois des images, dont un avocat pixelisé qui a rapporté plus de 100 000 $ et un dessin qui semble être dérivé d’un champignon de la franchise Super Mario qui s’est vendu au nord de 240 000 $, selon Derek. Parsons, porte-parole de la maison de vente aux enchères. Il y a eu 148 enchères au total sur les trois lots, et plus des deux tiers de tous les enchérisseurs étaient de nouveaux venus chez Sotheby’s. Original
A histeria do ‘ Bitcoin NFT’ chega à Sotheby’s quando o personagem cogumelo estilo Super Mario chega a US$ 200 mil
O leilão, que foi concluído na quarta-feira, consistiu em três das imagens, incluindo um abacate pixelado que foi vendido por mais de US$ 100 mil e um design que parece ser derivado de um cogumelo da franquia Super Mario , vendido por mais de US$ 240 mil, segundo Derek. Parsons, porta-voz da casa de leilões. Houve 148 propostas totais nos três lotes, e mais de dois terços de todos os licitantes eram novos na Sotheby’s. Original
Global regulator tightens stablecoin standards for top rankings
The Basel Committee for Banking Supervision has proposed new criteria for stablecoins, aiming to differentiate them from more volatile cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. A consultative document released on Thursday outlines 11 standards that stablecoins must meet to be classified as Group 1b assets, considered lower risk than unbacked digital assets. The standards ensure that the reserve assets backing stablecoins are of high credit quality, have short-term maturities, and exhibit low volatility. This move is part of the committee’s broader efforts to manage the risks associated with digital assets in the banking…
Crypto Analyst Predicts Cardano (ADA) Price Will Rise 1700% To $11, Gives Reasons Why
Popular crypto analyst Dan Gambardello recently dropped a very bullish prediction for the Cardano (ADA) price. This analyst claims ADA is poised to surge to $11 in the next extended bull cycle, an incredible 1700% gain from its current price level. Unlike many, the analyst didn’t just pull that prediction out of thin air. According to him, the prediction was solely based on ADA’s historical data and past actions. $11 Cardano is a very realistic figure for bull market high based on new data I just discovered. Video later explaining…
Majority of UK MPs ‘lack crypto knowledge,’ says industry association
The self-regulatory trade association CryptoUK has reported roughly 5% of all Members of Parliament (MPs) in the United Kingdom have publicly spoken on crypto and blockchain, suggesting a lack of knowledge. In a report released on Dec. 14, CryptoUK analyzed the sentiment of MPs between 2022 and 2023, finding that only 37 lawmakers specifically mentioned crypto and blockchain — 5.7% of the 650 members. Some of the top voices in the U.K. government in 2023, according to CryptoUK, included MP and former Economic Secretary Andrew Griffith and crypto proponent Lisa…
Bitcoin ETF applicants must sport cash redemption model
The United States SEC is showing a clear preference for a cash redemption model in spot Bitcoin ETFs. Notably, Invesco and Galaxy Digital have recently updated their filings to align with this model, indicating a broader industry shift. This development was highlighted on Dec. 14 by finance lawyer Scott Johnsson. The updated S-1 filings of these firms now show a commitment to cash transactions to create and redeem ETF shares. This move signals a significant pivot in handling Bitcoin ETFs, contrasting with the in-kind redemption model proposed by firms like…
Security engineer pleads guilty to Nirvana Finance exploit and one other hack
A software engineer pleaded guilty to one count of computer fraud in connection with the hacking Nirvana Finance and an unnamed decentralized cryptocurrency exchange in the Southern District Court of New York on Dec. 14. The United States Attorney’s Office said the case was the first-ever conviction for hacking a smart contract. Shakeeb Ahmed, described as a “senior security engineer for an international technology company,” was arrested in July in connection with the hack of the unnamed exchange on or about July 2 and 3, 2022. According to the U.S.…