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The UK Supreme Court rejected Craig Wright's appeal, concluding his attempts to prove his involvement in Bitcoin's creation ⚖️
The UK Court of Appeal rejected Craig Wright's appeal, who claimed to be the creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. The court upheld the High Court's decision, establishing that Wright neither wrote the Bitcoin white paper nor launched the network. Document forgeries and false testimonies were identified. The court dismissed Wright's allegations of unfairness in the process, noting that he received a fair trial. Wright may appeal to the Supreme Court.
Tether added 1 billion USDT to its reserves after issuing 3 billion USDT on Sunday, bringing the total volume to 14 billion since November 8 📈
On November 29, Tether added 1 billion USDT to its reserves after issuing 3 billion USDT on Sunday. Since November 8, the total volume of issued USDT has reached 14 billion. USDT continues to dominate the stablecoin market with a 69% share. The issuance of new tokens positively affects the price of Bitcoin, increasing it by 0.4% within 5 minutes after issuance. The stablecoin market continues to grow, with USDT capitalization at $190 billion and a trading volume of $1.8 trillion.
YouTube deleted Ripple's channel amid XRP price rising to its yearly high. The CEO of Alpha Lions Academy called it "suspicious." 🚨
The deletion of Ripple's official YouTube channel has raised concerns among the XRP community. The CEO of Alpha Lions Academy, Edo Farina, expressed doubts about the coincidence of this event with XRP reaching its yearly high. Users suggested possible reasons, including copyright violations. Despite support for restoring the channel, Ripple has not made an official statement. The incident highlights questions about the influence of centralized platforms on decentralized cryptocurrency companies.
More than 8,620 Solana wallets linked to a hacker attack on DEXX, losses amounted to nearly $30 million, recovery efforts are ongoing 🛡
Experts from SlowMist have identified more than 8,620 Solana wallets linked to a hacker attack on DEXX, with damages rising to $30 million. The attack occurred on November 16, affecting over 900 users, most of whom lost less than $10,000. DEXX offered the hacker a reward for returning the stolen funds and is working with law enforcement agencies to compensate the victims.
Hackers stole 62 billion Ugandan shillings ($16.8 million) from the Central Bank of Uganda, part of the funds was transferred to Japan, more than half has been returned 💰
Taiwan to implement new AML rules for crypto services starting November 30: mandatory registration for crypto exchanges, fines up to NT$5 million ($153,700), and imprisonment up to 2 years 🚨
Hong Kong issued tokenized green bonds worth $100 million under the Green Program on February 16, 2023, and also started subsidizing tokenized bond issuance 💰
From December 1, Coinbase will stop accruing USDC rewards for users in the European Economic Area due to new MiCA regulations governing cryptocurrencies in Europe 🚫
Putin has signed a law on the taxation of digital currencies: mining and sales without VAT, cryptocurrency income taxed at 13% and 15%, and from 2025, a profit tax of 25% 💰📉
BingX and SafePal unite to improve liquidity and cryptocurrency trading: the partnership strengthens the Global Broker Program and expands access to innovative services 💼
OKX, Forteus, and Komainu have entered into an agreement for 24/7 trading and secure asset storage with mirrored balances and reduced counterparty risks 💼
XT.com suspended withdrawals after a suspected hack of $1.7 million, citing "unusual asset transfer" and wallet update 🔒
Ripple Labs launched the XRPL Foundation in France to support the XRP Ledger ecosystem, attract developers, and advance Web3 initiatives 🚀
Ripple Labs established the XRPL Foundation, a non-profit organization registered in France, to develop the XRP Ledger ecosystem. The foundation was created in partnership with XRPL Commons, XRPL Labs, and XAO DAO, focusing on attracting developers, strategic partners, and promoting regulatory initiatives. Its mission is to strengthen the XRPL ecosystem and Web3 technologies.
Japanese police for the first time arrested 57 users of foreign crypto-casinos, identifying 130 suspects using an asset tracking tool 🚔
Japanese police for the first time arrested local users of foreign crypto-casinos using a virtual asset tracking tool. Among the detained is a 35-year-old firefighter from Tokyo. Since September, 130 suspects have been identified, and 57 people have been arrested. Users criticize the police's priorities, noting unresolved issues such as the economic crisis and major crypto hacks.
The US court allowed the SEC to file a consolidated response of up to 70 pages in the case against Binance, Changpeng Zhao, and Binance US, with the response expected by December 4 🏦⚖️
The US court approved the SEC's request to file a consolidated response to motions to dismiss the lawsuit against Binance, Changpeng Zhao, and Binance US, allowing an extension of the limit to 70 pages. Binance accuses the SEC of lacking clear standards for cryptocurrency regulation, while the SEC claims that many token transactions are investment contracts. The response must be filed by December 4.
Tether will discontinue support for the euro stablecoin EURT on all blockchains by November 27, 2025, due to MiCA regulations and declining user interest 🌍📉
Tether announced the termination of support for the stablecoin EURT, urging users to withdraw their assets by November 27, 2025. This decision is due to changes in European regulations and decreased demand for EURT. The company will focus on new projects such as MiCA-compliant stablecoins EURQ and USDQ. The new regulations strengthen control and requirements for stablecoins, affecting EURT's position.
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Ripple has invested in the Bitwise Physical XRP ETP fund, emphasizing the growing interest in crypto-asset-related products and their importance for investors 🌐
Elon Musk: xAI to create a studio for AI-powered games and launch the Grok chatbot app after a $5 billion funding round 💰🎮
Brazil proposed a bill to create a Sovereign Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (RESBit) to diversify assets and protect against risks 🌍💰
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the sanctions against Tornado Cash, stating that software cannot be sanctioned under current U.S. laws 📈
Vitalik Buterin donated 320 ETH ($1.06 million) to Coin Center to support blockchain education and policy in the cryptocurrency sphere 📚
Vitalik Buterin donated 320 ETH (around $1.06 million) to the Coin Center, a leading cryptocurrency research center. The donation was made on November 27 after Buterin sold old meme coins. These funds will help Coin Center in its educational initiatives for lawmakers and the general public on blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Buterin continues to support organizations working on shaping the future of the crypto industry through education and policy.
Cardano successfully launches its first ZK-smart contract on the mainnet using Halo 2 technology, unlocking new possibilities for blockchain scalability 🚀
Cardano has successfully launched its first ZK-smart contract on the mainnet using the Halo 2 technology. This event marks an important step towards the implementation of ZK-applications in the Cardano ecosystem. The transaction involved freezing and unfreezing funds using Zero-Knowledge proofs, which required a fee of 2.03 ADA (around $1.90). The feature of Halo 2 is recursive proofs, which enhance scalability and security of the blockchain. This development strengthens Cardano's strategy for innovation and network expansion.
Kraken closes NFT marketplace to redistribute resources: from November 27, 2024, transition to withdrawal-only mode, closure on February 27, 2025 🗓️
Kraken closes its NFT marketplace to redistribute resources to new projects. Starting from November 27, 2024, the marketplace will transition to withdrawal-only mode, and will fully shut down on February 27, 2025. The company urges users to transfer their NFTs to Kraken wallets or self-custodial wallets before the specified date. Kraken support will assist in the transfer process.
Justin Sun became an advisor to Donald Trump's crypto project World Liberty Financial after purchasing $30 million in WLFI tokens, which helped accelerate sales 📈
Crypto-billionaire Justin Sun, founder of the Tron blockchain, became an advisor to Donald Trump's crypto project, World Liberty Financial. This announcement was made the day after Sun purchased $30 million worth of WLFI tokens. Prior to this, WLFI sales had been slow. World Liberty expressed confidence that Sun's experience and knowledge would help them innovate and grow. The project is focused on development in decentralized finance (DeFi).