Worldcoin executives recently had a meeting with top Malaysian officials to discuss ongoing privacy concerns and regulatory challenges. The engagement, which was highlighted in a social media post by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation, showcased the potential collaboration opportunities between Worldcoin and Malaysia. The Deputy General Secretary of the Ministry of Digital, Malaysia Digital Economy
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On April 23, Solana’s leading decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator, Jupiter, announced the acquisition of Ultimate Wallet and its mobile team. This strategic move aligns with Jupiter’s goal of expanding its user base through mobile platforms. With a beta launch scheduled for May, Jupiter is making a significant push towards mobile adoption to enhance the trading
Celebrity poker player Antanas ‘Tony G’ Guoga made headlines this weekend by winning a pot worth just over $300,000 on the CoinPoker website. The high-stakes game took place as part of the Crypto Series of Poker (CSOP), where $1 million in prize money has been made available across 41 tournaments. During the game, Tony G,
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa recently made an announcement confirming that it has granted crypto licenses to a total of 75 institutions. This move has significant implications for the crypto industry in the country, as it marks a step towards regulatory clarity and supervision in the sector. The FSCA issues crypto
Tether, the world’s leading stablecoin issuer, has recently made a significant impact by integrating with The Open Network (TON). Since the collaboration was announced at the Token2049 conference in Dubai, Tether has issued $60 million worth of USDT on TON. This move not only marks Tether’s expansion to its 11th blockchain but also presents new
The e-CNY Research Institute has recently been established to provide support and progress in the development of China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), according to a report by MPayPass. The institute was officially introduced during the “2024 Second e-CNY Industry Sustainable Development Seminar” in Suzhou, where key industry experts gathered to celebrate this milestone. The
The launch of Omni Network’s OMNI token on April 17 marked a significant milestone for the Layer-1 testnet blockchain, which aims to enhance Ethereum rollup interoperability. The airdrop of 3 million OMNI tokens, constituting 3% of the total token supply, attracted considerable attention from early test network users, developers, and community participants. However, the fraudulent
Ethena, a stablecoin with a market cap of over $2.3 billion, burst onto the scene in late February and has quickly risen to become one of the fastest-growing stablecoins in history. One of its main attractions is its ability to generate yield for holders, a feature that sets it apart from leading stablecoins that keep
Railgun has publicly refuted any involvement with the sanctioned North Korea’s Lazarus Group in using its platform for illicit activities. In a social media post addressing the accusations, Railgun emphasized that their system is designed to prevent any sanctioned or malicious users from accessing their services, dismissing the claims as baseless. The allegations against Railgun
2024 has seen a significant rise in blockchain hacks, with Ethereum emerging as the most prominent victim. According to recent data, Ethereum has suffered 33 reported hacking incidents, making it the most targeted blockchain platform this year. Following closely behind is BNB Chain, with 14 reported incidents, highlighting the growing vulnerability of blockchain systems to