Nebraska legislators have passed a bill imposing new restrictions on cryptocurrency mining. The legislation seeks to mitigate these operations' environmental and infrastructural effects while considering economic growth and sustainable energy consumption. This decision comes as a response to the state's expanding crypto-mining sector. The approved bill imposes specific restrictions on ...
The Ethereum Foundation has launched a "Trillion Dollar Security Initiative" to enhance the security and resilience of the Ethereum blockchain. This program aims to protect the network, which supports a wide range of decentralized finance applications, NFTs, and smart contracts. The initiative is designed to bolster Ethereum’s security infrastructure by ...
Hong Kong’s Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau (CSTCB) unveiled its new cryptocurrency tracing tool, CryptoTrace, on Wednesday, marking a major step in the city’s efforts to combat the growing threat of digital asset-related crime. Developed in partnership with the University of Hong Kong and first introduced at the Blockchain ...
Dominick Cicale, a former mafia capo turned entrepreneur, has launched a new digital asset venture, Official Crypto Nostra ($OCN), to establish a utility-driven blockchain ecosystem that delivers real-world value to users. Announced on May 15, the platform integrates non-fungible tokens (NFTs), gamified earning, and lifestyle commerce under a single digital ...
Andrew Peel, formerly the head of digital asset markets at Morgan Stanley, has left the banking giant to launch his own cryptocurrency venture, according to a source familiar with the matter, as reported by Bloomberg. Peel, who began his financial career as a trader at Credit Suisse, joined Morgan Stanley ...
Sky Inc., a prominent player in the cryptocurrency space, announced a $5 million loss for the first quarter of 2025, marking a sharp reversal from the $31 million profit it posted in the previous quarter. This downturn is largely attributed to a strategic increase in interest payments designed to accelerate ...
Lyft has partnered with Bee Maps to incorporate decentralized mapping data into its platform, marking a significant step in leveraging blockchain technology for real-world applications. Bee Maps operates on the Solana blockchain and offers a decentralized mapping infrastructure that enables more accurate and up-to-date geospatial data through community contributions. Customer ...
Vinanz, a Bitcoin-focused firm listed on the London Stock Exchange, has successfully raised $4 million in funding to accelerate its expansion into the U.S. market and explore a potential dual listing on Nasdaq. This strategic move was disclosed in a recent regulatory filing and marks a significant step in Vinanz’s ...
Bitget Wallet, a leading non-custodial crypto wallet, has launched “Shop with Crypto,” a new in-app marketplace aimed at turning digital assets into everyday spending tools. You are not truly web3 until you've used crypto to pay for coffee. ☕️ Crypto isn’t just for trading, it's meant for living. Upcoming PayFi ...
Kazakhstan is positioning itself to become the leading cryptocurrency hub in Central Asia by easing regulatory restrictions and fostering blockchain innovation, according to Kanysh Tuleushin, the country’s first vice minister of digital development, innovation, and aerospace industry. In a recent op-ed, Tuleushin highlighted that lifting restrictions on digital asset trading ...
