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LocalBitcoins’ website has been blacklisted in one of its key markets. LocalBitcoins, a major peer-to-peer cryptocurrency exchange, is no longer available in Russia without using additional tools like a VPN.LocalBitcoins.net is officially blacklisted in Russia as local telecom regulator Roskomnadzor placed the URL on a register of platforms disseminating prohibited information.According to official data, the…

Beta browser offers a built-in non-custodial wallet, available now to Windows, Mac and Android users. 731 Total views 7 Total shares Opera, the Norway-based company behind the popular internet browser, has released the beta version of its new Crypto Browser Project. This crypto browser aims to facilitate the user experience of browsing DApps, games and…

As per its agreement, project developers will not pursue legal action against the hacker. 71 Total views 1 Total shares Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Platypus Finance said it had recovered 90% of assets that were stolen in a security breach last week.According to the October 17 announcement, developers said the protocol's net loss was limited

Top Stories This Week The decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem experienced a challenging week after a seismic security incident led to over $61 million being stolen from Curve Finance’s pools, leaving several protocols facing broader contagion risks. This attack exposed vulnerabilities across DeFi projects and sparked efforts to recover stolen funds over the past few days,…

The liquidations will pave the way for the distribution of the funds to creditors in the near future. The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has approved bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network’s plan to convert its altcoins into Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH).The order was issued by Judge Martin Glenn, and…

Heath Terry has said it would be "hard to see a world where blockchain technology doesn't change the way we think about asset ownership." 3462 Total views 14 Total shares A research analyst from Goldman Sachs who has previously spoken favorably about Bitcoin and blockchain technology will reportedly be joining New York-based asset management firm…

Visa is readying its blockchain-based digital identity system for cross-border payments for launch in the first quarter of 2019, according to a press release published October 21.The system, dubbed Visa B2B Connect, will provide a blockchain-based digital identity solution for financial institutions to securely process cross-border payments. The system reportedly tokenizes sensitive business data –…

The second quarter of 2019 demonstrated a growing popularity of the initial exchange offering (IEO), which has replaced the outdated initial coin offering (ICO) model. The new trend — the key role of which is played by a cryptocurrency exchange auditing projects and organizing token sales — has established itself positively among startups. Crypto market stats show…