HashKey Group launches Ethereum layer-2 HashKey Chain mainnet
The launch follows a successful testnet period where 50 projects were deployed and more than 24.72 million transactions were completed.
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How US crypto communities are celebrating the holidays IRL
Web3 communities across the US are celebrating the holidays in person at special events as the Bitcoin bull run continues.
Deutsche Bank builds L2 blockchain on Ethereum: Bloomberg
Deutsche Bank is building a layer-2 blockchain on Ethereum using ZKsync to enhance compliance in regulated finance.
Binance Australia sued over alleged consumer protection breaches
The Australian financial services regulator sued Binance Australia Derivatives for allegedly misclassifying over 500 retail clients, denying key legal protections.
Phishing scammers spoof Ledger’s email to send bogus data breach notice
Scammers are spoofing the support email for hardware wallet maker Ledger, prompting users to share their seed phrases under the...
1 in 5 US voters traded, invested in or used crypto, says new poll
A recent Emerson College poll found around 19% of US voters had used crypto, and a majority had a favorable...
EU Securities and Markets Authority publishes final guidance for MiCA
This final guidance calls for a commonly adopted application of the definition of “financial instrument” across EU member states.
HTX Ventures 2024 Report: Key Developments and Insights
In its new report, HTX Ventures explores the trends that shaped the crypto industry in 2024 and what opportunities the...
Bybit to halt crypto services in France by January 2025
Bybit will cease withdrawal and custody services for French users by Jan. 8, 2025, amid increased regulatory pressures.
Executives flood blockchain gaming firms ahead of 2025’s AAA launches
Blockchain Gaming Association’s fourth annual survey showed growth in the C-suite, but other demographics appear to be slipping.
Story introduces experimental framework for AI agents to interact onchain
Intellectual property blockchain network Story Protocol introduced a theoretical framework it says could revolutionize the crypto AI agent economy.
Lido to discontinue services on Polyon in coming months after low adoption
Lido staking requests on Polygon are no longer available but users can still withdraw their staked MATIC through the Lido...
Bitpanda receives in-principle approval for UAE expansion
Bitpanda has secured in-principle approval from Dubai’s VARA, paving the way for its entry into UAE’s growing crypto market and...
Increased gas limits on Ethereum L1 come with risks… but big rewards
Prominent Ethereum devs say substantially raising gas limits will increase network capacity and innovation, but others say it would pose...
ai16z’s Eliza Labs, Stanford clinch AI research partnership
The ai16z developer is researching the intersection of artificial intelligence and Web3.
