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Etherscan will hide null transfers

Etherscan will hide null transfers

The Etherscan blockchain browser will no longer show empty transactions with zero transfers, to protect users from an "address poisoning" attack. There were 40,000 such attacks on the Ethereum network late last year.

Thailand's prime ministerial contender will give every citizen $300 in cryptocurrency

Thailand's prime ministerial contender will give every citizen $300 in cryptocurrency

Thailand's opposition leader Srettha Thavisin is promising a $300 (10,000 Thai Baht) drop in digital currency to every citizen of the country if he is elected prime minister. Tavisin argues that such an initiative would provide some economic relief for Thais, as the country is now trapped with one

Singapore prepares a set of rules for banks on dealing with cryptocurrency customers

Singapore prepares a set of rules for banks on dealing with cryptocurrency customers

Authorities in Singapore have begun to develop uniform bank screening standards for cryptocurrency customers. This was reported by Bloomberg, citing insiders. The central bank and lawyers will help banks adjust their verification standards when opening accounts for crypto-service providers. They will apply to all types of digital assets - cryptocurrencies,

Founders of 3AC and CoinFLEX launch OPNX exchange

Founders of 3AC and CoinFLEX launch OPNX exchange

The founders of collapsed fund Three Arrows Capital announced the launch of the OPNX platform, which is supposed to be a tool for tokenisation followed by the sale of users' financial claims. Some users on the "waiting list" also received FLEX tokens as drops.

Marathon Digital sets record for BTC mining

Marathon Digital sets record for BTC mining

Mining company Marathon Digital has published a report for March this year. Last month, the miner boosted output by 21%, producing a record 825 BTC. The company received 2,195 coins in the first quarter. By comparison, Marathon Digital mined 4,144 BTC for the full year 2022.

Musk's lawyers ask court to dismiss $258bn lawsuit over DOGE

Musk's lawyers ask court to dismiss $258bn lawsuit over DOGE

In June last year a group of investors filed a lawsuit against Ilon Musk, accusing him of orchestrating a "Ponzi scheme" around DOGE. Lawyers for the businessman, in turn, recently filed a motion in federal court in Manhattan to dismiss the suit. They called the lawsuit itself a "bizarre fabrication"

Bittrex leaves US due to regulators

Bittrex leaves US due to regulators

Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex is ceasing its operations in the United States. The company attributed its decision to an unfavourable regulatory environment that has made it impractical to operate in the country. "It is not feasible for us to continue operating in the current US regulatory and economic environment. Client funds

Gemini plans to launch an international exchange

Gemini plans to launch an international exchange

US cryptocurrency exchange Gemini is preparing to launch an international derivatives exchange, The Information reports, citing insiders. To that end, Gemini's management has been working with market makers who conduct overseas operations for the past several months.

Gucci announced a strategic partnership with Yuga Labs

Gucci announced a strategic partnership with Yuga Labs

Fashion house Gucci has announced a multi-year collaboration agreement with studio Yuga Labs. As part of this partnership, the parties will comprehensively explore "the ways in which fashion and entertainment intersect in the meta universe".

Binance employees help Chinese users bypass KYC - CNBC

Binance employees help Chinese users bypass KYC - CNBC

CNBC journalists claim that Binance employees are helping Chinese users bypass a crypto-ban. There are also "volunteers" involved. They tell Chinese people how to register under another country. Tips to circumvent restrictions are given in local chat rooms and forums. CNBC journalists said they "infiltrated" two such groups, each with