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    Coin Center Responds to Scathing Letter from Senator Elizabeth Warren

    Coin Center has responded to allegations made by Senator Elizabeth Warren claiming the crypto non-profit was working to “undermine bipartisan efforts in Congress” by hiring “former defense, national security, and law enforcement officials.”

    Gov’t Servers in South Korean City ‘Infected with Crypto Mining Malware’

    Crypto mining malware has been found on two government servers in the South Korean city of Daejeon, an audit has found.

    2024 Crypto Trends: Rollups, Corporate Adoption, and Bitcoin-Centric Solutions

    The crypto industry is anticipating a positive shift in 2024, with several key trends shaping the landscape.

    Google Cloud Joins Flare Network as a Validator, FLR Surges 37%

    Google Cloud will serve as a validator for the Flare blockchain and contributor to the Flare Time Series Oracle (FTSO), the “blockchain for data” organization announced Monday.

    Defunct Celsius CEO Mashinsky Moves to Sweep Fraud Charges Under Carpet

    The former CEO of the Celsius Network, Alex Mashinsky, has filed a motion requesting the dismissal of charges related to commodities fraud and market manipulation. This request was made through his legal team.

    AI and Blockchain Experts Form ‘Anime Chain’ Preparatory Committee + More Crypto News

    Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news.

    South Korea Seeks Regulation Against Crypto Mixers Citing Illegal Use Cases

    South Korean regulators seek to introduce new laws that would sanction the use of cryptocurrency mixers in the country to curb the rate of illicit financial activities.

    Over $4 Million Worth of Assets Stolen By Solana Wallet Drainers: Scam Sniffer

    Blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer says over $4 million worth of digital assets have been stolen by Solana wallet drainers in phishing attacks in the past month.

    Hedera Adds Major Household Name To Its Council – Why Is This Important?

    Hedera has announced the latest member of its governing council – the tech giant Hitachi. Hedera’s President Charles Adkins told Cryptonews why having household names join the ranks is relevant.

    ‘No South Korea Bitcoin ETF Approval Before Elections,’ Say Experts

    South Korean regulators will not give the green light to a domestic Bitcoin spot ETF before the nation’s next general elections, insiders claim.

    Genesis Global Trading Settles with NYDFS, Pays $8 Million Penalty, and Surrenders BitLicense

    Genesis Global Trading, a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, has agreed to pay an $8 million penalty to the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) after settling allegations of compliance failures. The NYDFS accused the company of violating virtual currency and cybersecurity regulations, leading to its vulnerability to illicit activities and cybersecurity threats.

    More Institutions Will Look to DeFi for Regulated Solutions in 2024 + More Crypto News

    Get your daily, bite-sized digest of blockchain and crypto news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news.

    Two South Korean Brokerages Pause Transactions of Foreign Spot Bitcoin ETFs

    Two major South Korean securities firms have suspended transaction services of foreign spot Bitcoin ETFs.

    Telcoin Fully Restores User Balance Two Weeks After $1.2 Million Exploit

    Financial app developer Telcoin has restored all user balances two weeks after an exploit led to $1.2 million worth of funds being drained from users’ accounts.

    South Korean Crypto-related KOSDAQ Stocks Soar on Bitcoin ETF News

    South Korean crypto-related KOSDAQ stocks “soared” on the news of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s approval of 11 Bitcoin spot ETFs.

    StarkWare CEO Uri Kolodny Steps Down for Health Reasons, Continues as Board Member

    Uri Kolodny, the CEO and co-founder of StarkWare Industries, has stepped down from his role due to family health issues. However, he will remain a board member of StarkWare and Starknet Foundation.