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ECB Chooses Payment Standards for Digital Euro
The ECB has signed agreements with three organizations to establish payment standards for the digital euro, aiming to reduce costs and enhance integration.
Sarah Chen1 min - News

Succinct Launches App to Combat AI-Generated Fakes
Succinct Labs has launched ZCAM, an iPhone app that cryptographically verifies the authenticity of photos and videos to combat AI-generated fakes.
Daniel Kim1 min - News

OKX Launches Cashback Card Offering Up to 5% and 10% APY
OKX has launched a Mastercard for stablecoin payments, offering cashback and up to 10% APY on balances.
James Park1 min - Crypto

Documentary Identifies Hal Finney and Len Sassaman as Bitcoin Creators
A new documentary claims Hal Finney and Len Sassaman are the creators of Bitcoin, based on extensive research and interviews with notable figures in the crypto community.
Sarah Chen4 min - News

Tether Freezes $344 Million in USDT at US Request
Tether has frozen $344 million in USDT linked to illegal activities at the request of U.S. authorities, marking a significant enforcement action.
Elena Volkov1 min - News

The Zero-Day Vulnerability Market: Discover, Sell, and Stay Silent
The article explores the zero-day vulnerability market, detailing its participants, pricing, and the implications of cyber weapons in espionage.
Marcus Reid7 min - Crypto

Belarus Establishes Rules for Crypto Banks
Belarus has established regulations for crypto banks, allowing 26 cryptocurrencies and defining 11 types of permissible operations.
Marcus Reid1 min - News

U.S. Politicians Sanctioned by Kalshi for Insider Trading
Kalshi has sanctioned three U.S. politicians for insider trading related to their electoral campaigns, imposing fines and bans on the platform.
Elena Volkov3 min - Crypto

DeFi Hacks Raise Doubts About Wall Street's Crypto Plans
Recent DeFi hacks have led to over $15 billion in withdrawals, raising concerns about Wall Street's interest in blockchain technologies.
Aisha Patel2 min - Crypto

Kalshi and Polymarket Launch Perpetual Futures
Kalshi and Polymarket are launching perpetual futures for cryptocurrencies, allowing leveraged trading on their platforms.
Sarah Chen1 min - News

UK Conducts Raids Against Illegal P2P Cryptocurrency Trading
The FCA has conducted raids in London targeting illegal P2P cryptocurrency trading, emphasizing the need for registration under anti-money laundering laws.
Daniel Kim1 min - Crypto

Ripple Unveils Plan to Protect XRP Ledger from Quantum Threats
Ripple has announced a multi-phase plan to prepare the XRP Ledger for quantum computing threats, aiming for full readiness by 2028.
Elena Volkov1 min