Polygon’s new open-source L2 chain developer stack to support Ethereum ZK-powered layer 2s
The Ethereum ecosystem could welcome a variety of new layer 2 (L2) protocols built on Polygon’s newly released open-source codebase, Chain...
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UK’s Travel Rule comes into effect, could halt certain crypto transfers
Cryptoasset businesses in the United Kingdom could now begin withholding certain crypto transfers to comply with the new Travel Rule...
Trump NFTs back in demand, SEC says NFT sales are unregistered securities: Nifty Newsletter
Welcome to the latest edition of Cointelegraph’s Nifty Newsletter. Keep reading to stay up-to-date with the latest stories on nonfungible...
Researchers develop crypto literacy scale to measure consumer financial awareness
A trio of researchers from the University of Cincinnati recently developed a crypto literacy scale (CLS) to help standardize and...
Indian PM Modi calls for global cryptocurrency framework at G20 Summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for global collaboration on formulating crypto regulations during the annual Group of 20...
FTX suspends user accounts amid Kroll cyber breach concerns
Following the recent Kroll cybersecurity breach, bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has temporarily suspended accounts of impacted users accessing its claims...
How can the synergy of AI and blockchain disrupt the music industry?
The synergy of AI and blockchain can revolutionize the music industry by enhancing artists' creative capabilities while preserving transparency and...
Coinbase-Circle re-alignment, Binance fiat hurdles, and USDC at Shopify
Global regulatory landscapes are once again proving to be a turning point for crypto companies, demanding constant adaptation to navigate...
Multichain wallet Exodus posts $12.4M revenue, $1.9M net income in Q2
Multichain wallet Exodus has released its financial results for the second quarter of 2023, disclosing revenue of $12.4 million, a...
SEC charges former corrections officer for role in bizarre crypto scam
John A. DeSalvo, a former lieutenant at the New Jersey Department of Corrections, has been charged by the U.S. Securities...
World Mobile launches on Google Play for customers in Australia, Canada, UK and US
Decentralized wireless (DeWi) network operator World Mobile announced the launch of its app on Google Play for users in the...
Coinbase sees lukewarm demand for debt buyback, raises offer
Crypto exchange Coinbase has raised the offer on its $150 million debt buyback program after lukewarm demand.In an Aug. 21...
Ripple CTO clarifies on SEC appeal, highlights case complexity
In a recent update on X (formerly Twitter), the chief technology officer of Ripple Labs, David Schwartz, brought attention to...
DeFi protocols Exactly, Harbor hacked in separate attacks
Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols Exactly and Harbor were exploited on Aug. 18 in two separate — and apparently unrelated —...
Crypto grants foster innovation amid venture capital exodus
As the bear market keeps slashing venture capital investments in the crypto industry, alternative funding options, such as grants, have...
Canada’s regulatory clarity is bringing institutions to crypto — WonderFi CEO
Canadian financial institutions are increasingly taking an interest in crypto as regulatory clarity emerges in the country, according to WonderFi...
Sei token valued at $1.8B after beta launch, exchange listings
Layer 1 trading blockchain Sei Network has reached a fully diluted valuation of $1.8 billion on the initial day of...
Kraken Ventures to raise $100M in second fund, with focus on ‘early stage founders’
Citing the organization’s extensive experience in having completed “hundreds of early stage investments,” Brandon Gath, managing partner for Kraken Ventures,...
Voyager’s token transfer to Coinbase sparks sell-off suspicions
Bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Voyager Digital transferred 1,500 Ether (ETH), worth around $2.77 million and an additional 250 billion Shiba Inu...
CFTC charges residents of Florida, Louisiana, Arkansas for crypto fraud
Legal proceedings have been initiated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) against individuals and their organization, Fundsz, citing their...
FC Barcelona secures $132M investment for blockchain and NFT venture
Spanish soccer club FC Barcelona has secured a 120 million euro ($132 million) investment from Libero Football Finance AG and...
Aave DAO opens voting on proposals to reduce CRV exposure
The Aave community is seeking to reduce its protocol exposure to the Curve DAO token, with two proposals open for...
