a16z’s Brian Quintenz top pick for CFTC chair under Trump: Report
Former CFTC commissioner Brian Quintenz, now a16z’s policy head, is reportedly Trump’s pick for CFTC…
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Australia proposes stricter crypto rules to curb financial crime
Australia proposes tighter AML/CTF rules targeting crypto exchanges, legal services and real estate to combat…
How Babylon attracted $3.5B to native Bitcoin staking protocol — Co-founder
Babylon co-founder and chief technology officer Fisher Yu said DeFi on Bitcoin can evolve faster…
El Salvador to extend crypto agreements beyond Argentina
El Salvador partners with Argentina to strengthen the digital assets industry, and has talks underway…
RMIT to make Blockchain Hub a part-time gig, hints at resource crunch
The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology’s Blockchain Innovation Hub will no longer exist in its…
Former Ava Labs exec reveals ‘Commonware’ crypto primitives framework
According to software developer Patrick O’Grady, Commonware raised $9 million from venture capital firms Haun…
Decentralization democratizes access to AI computing — Theta Labs exec
Theta Labs head of strategy Wes Levitt says the decentralized cloud is more cost-effective and…
Roger Ver claims US targets him for Bitcoin advocacy, not taxes
Roger Ver, also known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” contests US DOJ tax evasion charges, alleging political…
Restaking can revitalize blockchain assets
Restaking can revitalize blockchain assets, enhance security, and enable interoperability.
Scammers are using Telegram verification bots to inject crypto-stealing malware
Scam Sniffer told Cointelegraph it was the first time it’s seen a scam use a…
Chainlink integrates with Coinbase tokenized assets platform
Chainlink will enable verifiable data transmission and crosschain interoperability for Coinbase’s Project Diamond.
Nevada adds blockchain security in wake of fake electors fiasco
The announcement’s timing is noteworthy, with the 2024 US presidential race having finished a month…
Microsoft shareholders vote ‘no’ on Bitcoin reserve
The company’s board opposed the resolution, citing Bitcoin’s purported volatility as a negative factor.
Tether’s USDT approved as accepted virtual asset in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Global Market regulators have approved Tether’s USDT as an accepted virtual asset, opening…
Could quantum computing threaten Satoshi Nakamoto’s 1 million Bitcoin?
Quantum computing raises concerns over the security of Satoshi Nakamoto’s 1 million Bitcoin, sparking debates…