'Crypto King' Aiden Pleterski faces fraud, money laundering charges

2020 has been a year full of challenges for the world, but for a country like China with such a large population base and rapid development, it has also been a year of opportunities.On Oct. 24, 2019, China officially upgraded its blockchain technology to be a national strategic priority. One year later, the development of…

A fault in the Stars Arena price function allowed hackers to escape with roughly $2,000; however, the vulnerability has since been patched. 260 Total views 3 Total shares The team behind the new Friend.tech-inspired protocol Stars Arena has dismissed what it called “coordinated FUD” after patching an exploit that saw attackers escape with $2,000 from

Overseas investors are reportedly likely to step in to acquire South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb due to alleged difficulties with payments in its existing acquisition deal.As Cointelegrap reported previously, BK Global Consortium, a firm headed by one of South Korea's leading plastic surgeons, closed a deal in Oct. 2018 to acquire 50% plus one share…

Blockchain regulation continues to increase and it isn't likely to slow down any time soon. In an effort to increase the country's legal overwatch, Germany now says Bitcoin (BTC) ATMs require regulatory approval before they are allowed to operate.ATMs that offer assets such as Litecoin and Bitcoin now requires a license from Germany's financial regulator,…

“The SEC is attempting to front run Congressional action by baking unsupported assumptions about its crypto jurisdiction into the proposed rules," said Paul Grewal. 486 Total views 4 Total shares Paul Grewal, chief legal officer of United States-based cryptocurrency firm Coinbase, has pushed back against a proposed rule change from the Securities and Exchange Commission…

The Metaverse is quickly becoming one of the biggest trends of 2022. Recent data found that the metaverse sector currently has a market capitalization of over $26 billion. While impressive, new capabilities are also being added to virtual worlds to create more immersive experiences.For example, metaverse communities that cater to creatives are starting to unfold,…

The global blockchain technology market size is projected to reach $72 billion in the next five years. In order to ensure this growth, however, blockchain solution providers must continue to advance and innovate. For example, public enterprise blockchain use has become an ongoing trend this year as companies like ConsenSys aim to drive adoption for open, permissionless…

A bloodbath for tech stocks, oil and more rattles crypto, with Bitcoin managing to steady without significant casualties. 1261 Total views 7 Total shares Bitcoin (BTC) recovered above $37,000 on Feb. 3 after a stocks rout took the wind out of bulls' latest attempt to crack $40,000 resistance.BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView"Extraordinary moves"…

A closer look at how Sui’s object-centric model and the Move language can improve blockchain scalability and smart contract development.