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How decentralized payments are a gateway to economic development
[ad_1] The following is a guest post by Alexander Mamasidikov, the CEO of CrossFi. The world of financial transactions is transforming, driven by the rising solutions in Web3 payments. While this evolution is being witnessed worldwide, it’s particularly noteworthy that developing countries are spearheading this change. This proactive approach reflects the agility and adaptability of…
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Polkadot community backs SnowBridge for seamless Ethereum integration
[ad_1] Polkadot’s governance is currently mulling over a proposal to activate SnowBridge, a cross-chain bridge designed to link the Polkadot blockchain with Ethereum. A cross-chain bridge essentially serves as a decentralized application (DApp), streamlining asset transfers between blockchains to enhance token utility by fostering cross-chain liquidity. Market observers have highlighted the significant role SnowBridge would…
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Warren calls on DOJ, NHS to crackdown on crypto payments for child sexual abuse material
[ad_1] US Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) are urging US authorities to crack down on the use of crypto in the illegal trade of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The lawmakers raised the alarm in an April 26 bipartisan letter addressed to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.…
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Binance’s defense against SEC could be aided by Mango Markets case
[ad_1] Binance could strengthen its defense against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by drawing on an unrelated case. On April 26, Binance and related parties filed a government document from an unrelated case against Mango Markets exploiter Abraham Eisenberg, who was convicted by a jury on April 18. The government’s argument Binance’s defense…
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UK law enforcement given new powers to seize, destroy digital assets linked to criminals
[ad_1] The UK government enacted new laws on April 26 that grant the National Crime Agency (NCA) and police enhanced powers to seize, freeze, and destroy digital assets linked to criminal activities. The new measures aim to disrupt the financial networks of organized crime groups that increasingly exploit cryptocurrencies to launder money . These legislative…
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Custodia Bank files notice of appeal in Federal Reserve case
[ad_1] Custodia Bank filed a notice of appeal in its ongoing case against the US Federal Reserve on April 26. The bank intends to appeal an earlier judgment that denied its entitlement to a Federal Reserve master account, a service that allows access to the central bank’s system without relying on intermediary banks. Additionally, Custodia…
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Arthur Hayes believes Treasury’s next policy decision will lead to renewed surge for crypto, stocks
[ad_1] Former BitMex CEO Arthur Hayes believes the upcoming US Treasury policy actions under Secretary Janet Yellen could significantly influence the liquidity landscape and potentially catalyze rallies for crypto and stocks. Hayes said the market should stop focusing on the Fed’s policy decisions because the Treasury only has three options for its policy action next…
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US government appoints Sam Altman, other tech execs to newly established AI safety board
[ad_1] The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) established an AI Safety and Security Board and named 22 members, comprising tech firm executives and other experts in the field, according to an April 26 press release. The members include OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, and the heads of major tech companies like…
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URPD analysis: 7% of Bitcoin’s supply locked in $60,000 to $65,000 price range
[ad_1] Quick Take The URPD metric by Glassnode provides insights into the distribution of Bitcoin unspent transaction outputs (UTXOs) based on their creation prices. Each bar in the chart represents the quantity of existing Bitcoins that were last moved within a specified price range. URPD: (Source: Glassnode) Bitcoin has maintained a price above $60,000 since…
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Bitcoin weathers turbulent April, down 11% amid tax sell-offs, gold surge, and geopolitical tensions
[ad_1] Quick Take April has been a turbulent month for Bitcoin, with its price trading around $70,000 at the start of the month before encountering a series of challenges that brought it to local lows just below the $60,000 mark. Despite nearly four days remaining in the month, Bitcoin is currently trading at around $64,000.…