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Binance CEO dismisses ‘FUD’ over alleged freeze of Palestinian crypto wallets
Key Takeaways Allegations suggest Binance froze Palestinian assets under an Israeli government order. The crypto community’s reaction highlights concerns over centralized exchange vulnerabilities. Share this article Recently, allegations have emerged that Binance has frozen the assets of Palestinian users following a request from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).These claims are based on a document purportedly […]
India’s central bank proposes ‘plug-and-play’ CBDC framework for cross-border transactions
Key Takeaways RBI’s new CBDC system aims to enhance global payment efficiency. Interoperability is a core feature of RBI’s proposed CBDC framework. Share this article The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed developing a plug-and-play system for cross-border payments to enhance interoperability between countries.RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das highlighted the potential for greater efficiency in […]
TON resumes block production post-outage
Key Takeaways TON blockchain experienced a halt in transactions due to an overload caused by the DOGS memecoin airdrop. Validators are urged to restart nodes to reestablish consensus on the TON network. Share this article The Open Network (TON) is back online after a six-hour outage that began at around 10:11 p.m. UTC on Tuesday, […]
Tokenized US Treasuries break $2 billion market cap barrier
Key Takeaways BlackRock’s BUIDL fund on Ethereum leads the $2B tokenized US Treasuries market. Aave and Sky explore integrating tokenized US Treasuries with stablecoin ecosystems. Share this article Tokenized US Treasuries surpassed the $2 billion market cap threshold on Aug. 26, according to RWA.xyz’s data. The platform tracks the size of US treasuries, bonds, and […]
Nasdaq applies to trade Bitcoin index options, awaits SEC green light
Key Takeaways Nasdaq plans to introduce Bitcoin index options pending SEC approval. The options are based on the CME CF Bitcoin Real-Time Index. Share this article Nasdaq has filed with the SEC to list and trade Bitcoin Index Options, seeking to provide institutions and traders with a new method to hedge their Bitcoin exposure.The proposed […]
Coinbase, Blockdaemon, and industry leaders introduce NORS certification for Ethereum node operators
Key Takeaways NORS certification introduces enterprise-grade standards to Ethereum staking. The certification covers key security aspects like slashing prevention and private key management. Share this article A group of crypto leaders, including Alluvial, Blockdaemon, Chainproof, Coinbase, DV Labs, Eigen Labs, Figment, Galaxy Digital, Nexus Mutual, and others, announced today the launch of the Node Operator […]
Tonkeeper unveils new dApp browser on Telegram
Key Takeaways Tonkeeper’s dapp browser integrates directly into Telegram, facilitating easy access to the TON ecosystem. The browser supports over 10 launch partners, enhancing its utility across gaming and DeFi sectors. Share this article Tonkeeper, a digital wallet specifically designed for managing crypto assets on The Open Network (TON), has launched a built-in dApp browser […]
Moscow to test crypto for international payments
Key Takeaways Russia’s crypto exchange trials begin as a response to international sanctions. The trials will use the National Payment Card System for ruble-crypto conversions. Share this article Russia is set to begin trials for crypto exchanges on September 1 as a strategy to mitigate the impact of international sanctions, Bloomberg reported Monday, citing sources […]
US Bitcoin ETFs hit 8-day winning streak as BlackRock logs $224M net inflows
Key Takeaways BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust led US Bitcoin ETF inflows with $224 million on August 26. The iShares Bitcoin Trust now controls over 350,000 BTC. Share this article US exchange-traded funds (ETFs) investing directly in Bitcoin (BTC) posted eight straight days of net subscriptions, drawing in about $202 million on Monday, data from Farside […]
Telegram CEO charged with ‘complicity’ in grave crimes as French gov websites face DDoS attacks
Key Takeaways Russian hackers allegedly targeted French government websites in response to Pavel Durov’s arrest. President Macron claims the arrest of Telegram’s CEO was not politically motivated. Share this article The Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office has issued a press release detailing the official charges against Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. The judicial investigation, opened on July […]
