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A Dutch court has found Alexey Pertsev, the developer behind the cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash, guilty of aiding in the laundering of over $2 billion. Pertsev has been sentenced to 64 months of imprisonment. The court's decision was delivered amidst broader scrutiny over the role of cryptocurrency in
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Joshua Dean, a former employee of Spirit AeroSystems and a whistleblower who accused the company of ignoring serious defects in the production of the Boeing 737 MAX, has died following a sudden illness, according to his family and lawyer. Dean's accusations against the company, where he had worked
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In an industry where the classification of cryptocurrencies can greatly affect their regulation and usage, Ethereum's status remains a hot topic. A representative from Consensys, the company behind the widely-used MetaMask wallet, recently highlighted four pivotal reasons supporting the argument that Ethereum should not be classified as a
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally requested that Terraform Labs and its co-founder, Do Kwon, pay a staggering $5.2 billion. This demand follows a legal finding of fraud against them, as the fallout from the collapse of the Terra ecosystem continues to unravel. On April 5, 2024,
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In March, the trading volume for spot Bitcoin ETFs soared to an impressive $111 billion, marking a near threefold increase from February's figures. This unprecedented surge highlights the dynamic shifts within the cryptocurrency market, notably the redistribution of market share from Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) to iShares Bitcoin
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In a startling revelation for the cryptocurrency community, a significant glitch within the smart contract of Lido Finance has resulted in the freezing of approximately $24 million worth of Solana (SOL) tokens. This incident has sparked widespread concern among users, who find themselves unable to withdraw their staked assets due
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The New York District Court recently handed down a nuanced verdict that has stirred the cryptocurrency community and legal observers alike. In a landmark decision, the court refused to classify the American cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, as a broker. However, it did find that the platform was involved in the offering
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Four years ago, on March 16, 2020, the Solana network mined its genesis block, marking the inception of a blockchain that was set to revolutionize the way we think about digital asset speed and security. Since that pivotal moment, Solana has not only generated over 254 million blocks but has
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In a significant move signaling a potential shift in strategy, eBay has reportedly downsized its workforce dedicated to Web3 initiatives, including the cessation of its efforts in the NFT (Non-Fungible Token) domain. According to NFTgators, citing anonymous sources, the e-commerce giant has laid off 30% of its Web3 division'
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In a strategic move, Ripple Labs has announced its acquisition of Standard Custody & Trust Company, underscoring its commitment to regulatory compliance and enhancing its product offerings. This acquisition is poised to enable Ripple to offer a wider array of internal services, particularly those related to asset tokenization. The deal
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The scheduled hearing for former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, has been postponed from February 23rd to April 30th, 2024. This development comes in the wake of his conviction for money laundering and subsequent travel ban within the United States. With a potential sentence of up to
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The Energy Information Administration (EIA) has released a report on the electricity consumed by cryptocurrency miners. In 2023, companies engaged in cryptocurrency mining consumed as much electricity as the entire country of Australia. The agency noted the rapid development of the mining sector in the United States. According to the