Key Takeaways: Bybit teams up with Zodia Custody, a Standard Chartered-supported digital asset custodian, to enhance institutional asset security. The partnership integrates off-exchange custody and settlement solutions to minimize counterparty risk. Assets are stored off the trading platform, with full segregation from Bybit’s operations. Regulato
Bitcoin Covenants: CHECKSIGFROMSTACK (BIP 348)
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Covenants: CHECKSIGFROMSTACK (BIP 348) This is the second article in a series deep diving into individual covenant proposals that have reached a point of maturity meriting an in-depth breakdown. CHECKSIGFROMSTACK (CSFS), put forward by Brandon Black and Jeremy Rubin with BIP 348, is not a covenant. As I said in the introdu
KuCoin Surpasses 40 Million Users, Securing Global Expansion and Compliance Commitment
Key Takeaways: KuCoin has reached over 40 million registered users worldwide, a significant milestone on its growth trajectory. The exchange attributes the growth to compliance efforts, product development, and user-centric services. The Asia-Pacific region remains a key growth driver for KuCoin, followed by strong growth in Europe, the Middle East
Ripple Branded a ‘Bad Actor’ as XRP Lawsuit Ends Without Precedent
Under Rule 506 of Regulation D, Ripple received a “bad actor disqualification,” barring it from offering securities to U.S. institutional investors for five years. Justin W. Keener, previously fined $10 million by the SEC, has submitted an emergency filing claiming to have “decisive evidence” supporting Ripple. Although blockchain startup Ripple ha
Puffer Finance Adopts Chainlink for Secure Liquid Restaking
Puffer Finance has partnered with Chainlink, a leader in decentralized oracle solutions, to integrate Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol into its system. This collaboration aims to enhance security and empower users to send tokens seamlessly across different blockchains. Puffer Finance, a Liquid Restaking Protocol, has integrated Cha
Shiba Inu Tests Karma System on Shibarium to Boost User Reputation and Engagement
Shiba Inu has introduced a new reputation-based system, Karma, aimed at enhancing user engagement on Shibarium, the layer-2 blockchain solution. The Karma system uses smart contracts like KarmaStorage and KarmaLogic to track user activities and reward them with Karma points. The Shiba Inu ecosystem continues to innovate and expand its capabilities
Better Buy With $1,000 Today: XRP or Avalanche? Experts Weigh In Ahead of Major SEC Update
Choosing the next crypto coin to invest in can be tough since you have to analyze and determine which one is in the best position and has the most potential to surge. Currently, there are many major cryptocurrencies to choose from, but two that stand out are XRP and Avalanche ($AVAX). These two seem to […]
Hottest-Performing Meme Coin Today? New Presale Nears $8M with 100x Hype Building
The crypto space is becoming more complex as new technologies appear. Artificial intelligence (AI) is on the rise, and it has found its place in the crypto market. Now that Donald Trump is making steps towards making the US the „crypto capital of the world,” AI can be convenient. AI can improve how investors handle […]
Malta Issues $1.2 Million Fine to OKX for Past AML Failures amid MiCA License
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX is under regulatory scrutiny in Europe after Maltese authorities issued a fine for violations of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws. On April 3, Malta’s Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) announced that it had fined OKX’s Europe-based arm, Okcoin Europe, 1.1 million euros ($1.2 million) for multiple AML failures d
US Government Set to Expose Bitcoin and Crypto Holdings in April 5 Announcement
A major crypto audit is coming to uncover how many Bitcoin and altcoins the US holds. Bitcoin reserve pivot has gained both support and criticism over the past few weeks. The US Treasury Department and other federal agencies are set to unveil the country’s Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital asset holdings on April 5. This […]