OKX terminates services in India, asks users to withdraw funds by April 30
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OKX was among the nine foreign crypto exchanges blocked in India after the FIU issued a non-compliance notice.

zkPass Joins BNB Chain Airdrop Alliance, Commits to Rewarding Network Contributors
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New York, United States, March 21st, 2024, Chainwire

zkPass, announced its participation in the BNB Chain Airdrop Alliance Program. This strategic collaboration underlines a profound commitment to the community, emphasizing the vital importance of rewarding user engagement and loyalty.

Through this initiative, a total of 4 million zkPass tokens are poised for distribution to both new and longstanding users, showcasing a steadfast dedication to nurturing growth and engagement within the ecosystem. A considerable share of these tokens will be reserved for retroactive users, in a move to honor those who have been instrumental in the network’s journey towards success.

The allocation for retroactive users is intricately ...

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Coin base’s CLO Paul Grewal Stands Firm in Ethereum’s Defense Against SEC
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Amid escalating regulatory scrutiny surrounding Ethereum (ETH), Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer (CLO) at Coinbase, has stepped forward to counter misinformation and defend the cryptocurrency’s status within the broader crypto landscape. 

Grewal’s assertions come in response to reports suggesting the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is pushing to classify Ethereum as a security, sparking significant backlash within the industry and Congress.

Grewal’s defense and Ethereum’s significance

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Grewal highlighted Ethereum’s substantial user base, emphasizing that millions of Americans are invested in the largest altcoin. He underscored Ethereum’s pivotal role in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, stressing its importance beyond its value.

XRP Lawyer John Deaton Reaffirms Senate Win As Signature Drive Hits 10K Target
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In a decisive move towards securing a spot in the Republican U.S. Senate ballot in Massachusetts, XRP lawyer John Deaton’s campaign has amassed over 10,000 signatures. John Deaton took to X and expressed optimism over the recent development and reaffirmed his motive to win the Massachusetts Senate seat.

Will XRP Attorney John Deaton Win The Senate Race?
Moreover, Deaton’s announcement on X underscored his unwavering commitment to the electoral process, stating, “I’m in it, to win it.” The XRP attorney highlighted the requirements for an entry into the Senate ballot. He noted, “It takes 10K certified signatures from registered Republican or Unenrolled voters in Massachusetts to make the ballot.”
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Ethereum Devs Seek Gas Limit Increase for Lower Transaction Costs
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Ethereum developers Eric Connor and Mariano Conti have put forward a proposal to elevate the gas limit on the Ethereum network from its current 30 million to 40 million. The primary aim behind this proposed adjustment is to potentially alleviate the burden of high transaction costs on the network’s layer 1.

By increasing the gas limit, Connor and Conti suggest that transaction costs could see a notable reduction, ranging between 15% to 33%. In addition to this fundamental change, the proposal encompasses other adjustments, such as augmenting the blob count and implementing EIP-7623. These proposed modifications collectively aim to optimize the efficiency and affordability of transactions on the Ethereum blockchain.

Pump the Gas” Initiative Launched
In response to the proposal for a gas limit increase, Eric Connor and Mariano Conti have taken the initiati...

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