Technology
MetaMask Co-founder Dan Finlay announces departure from Consensys
Finlay highlighted the launch of Advanced Permissions, which allows dApps to execute multiple transactions on behalf of a MetaMask user.
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Regulation
Sam Bankman-Fried withdraws new trial motion for now, says he won’t get ‘fair hearing’ from judge
SBF withdrew his motion for a new trial for now in a letter to Judge Lewis Kaplan, adding that he didn't think he would get a "fair hearing."
Macro
The U.S. Military Is Running a Bitcoin Node, Admiral Paparo Reveals
Bitcoin Magazine The U.S. Military Is Running a Bitcoin Node, Admiral Paparo Reveals The U.S. military is actively running a Bitcoin node and testing the protocol’s cryptographic architecture as a tool for securing and protecting networks, according to INDOPACOM commander Admiral Samuel Paparo. This
Regulation
Crypto bill nears stablecoin rewards breakthrough as talks hit ‘good spot,’ but ethics concerns set to resurface
After months of negotiations over how a crypto bill should treat stablecoin rewards, a key negotiator says discussions are in a "good spot."
Exchange
Crypto giant GSR launches its first ETF to give investors an easy way to bet on the big 3 tokens
Cryptocurrency market maker GSR has launched its first exchange-traded fund (ETF), offering investors simplified exposure to what the company calls "the big 3 tokens." The new fund provides a single investment vehicle for accessing the three largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, eliminating the need for investors to purchase
Security
Lazarus-linked macOS malware hits crypto and fintech firms
Security researchers linked a new “Mach-O Man” malware kit to a Lazarus campaign that uses fake meeting invites and ClickFix prompts to steal credentials and access corporate systems on macOS.
Regulation
UK cracks down on illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading in nationwide raids
The Financial Conduct Authority has raided eight locations suspected of illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading, issuing cease-and-desist orders.
Regulation
SEC ‘on the cusp’ of onchain tokenized securities exemption: Atkins
SEC Chair Paul Atkins says the SEC is “on the cusp” of an innovation exemption to enable compliant onchain trading of tokenized securities.
Regulation
Stratiphy reopens tax-free route to crypto ETNs for UK investors
Stratiphy is reopening a tax-free route to crypto ETNs in the UK after HMRC’s ISA rule change left retail investors with little practical access.
Regulation
Uzbekistan creates state-backed crypto mining zone with tax breaks
Uzbekistan has created a supervised crypto mining zone in Karakalpakstan, allowing foreign sales while requiring proceeds to flow through local bank accounts.
Technology
BlackRock And Mastercard Turn To XRP Ledger In DeFi Power Play
A partnership between BlackRock, Mastercard, Gemini, and Ripple recently completed tests using a regulated stablecoin to settle card payments on the XRP Ledger. This move shows how traditional financial giants are shifting from watching blockchain technology to actually putting it to work. Related R
Regulation
Russia passes crypto bill in first reading; permits use in foreign trade settlements
The bill would prohibit the use of crypto for domestic payments but allow its use in foreign economic activities, according to TASS.