Zero-knowledge identity project Humanity Protocol hits $1B valuation after latest funding round
https://cryptobriefing.com/humanity-protocol-1b-valuation-seed-round/
https://cryptobriefing.com/humanity-protocol-1b-valuation-seed-round/
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Zero-knowledge identity project Humanity Protocol hits $1B valuation after latest funding round
Humanity Protocol notched a valuation of $1 billion after securing $30 million in a seed round, setting a path for its upcoming testnet release.
US lawmaker urges SEC to repeal controversial crypto custody rule SAB 121
https://cryptobriefing.com/nickel-repeal-sab121-crypto-custody/
https://cryptobriefing.com/nickel-repeal-sab121-crypto-custody/
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US lawmaker urges SEC to repeal controversial crypto custody rule SAB 121
US lawmaker Wiley Nickel urges SEC to repeal SAB 121, arguing it hampers crypto growth and pushes investors offshore.
Mastercard and Standard Chartered complete first live test of Multi-Token Network
https://cryptobriefing.com/mastercard-standardchartered-multitoken-network-pilot/
https://cryptobriefing.com/mastercard-standardchartered-multitoken-network-pilot/
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Mastercard and Standard Chartered complete first live test of Multi-Token Network
Mastercard and Standard Chartered Bank Hong Kong complete the first live test of Mastercard's Multi-Token Network, tokenizing carbon credits and performing an atomic swap within the HKMA Fintech Supervisory Sandbox.
Bitcoin rallies to $66,000 as inflation pressure eases
https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-inflation-response-rally/
https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-inflation-response-rally/
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Bitcoin rallies to $66,000 as inflation pressure eases
Bitcoin reaches $66,400 as April CPI data shows easing inflation, aligning with market expectations and boosting investor confidence.
Canadian authorities arrest self-proclaimed ‘Crypto King’ for $30M fraud
https://cryptobriefing.com/canada-crypto-king-fraud-arrest/
https://cryptobriefing.com/canada-crypto-king-fraud-arrest/
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Canadian authorities arrest self-proclaimed 'Crypto King' for $30M fraud
Aiden Pleterski, the self-proclaimed "Crypto King," has been arrested in Canada on fraud charges involving $30 million.
Q1 Bitcoin ETF holders: 1500 institutes reported, Millennium leads with nearly $2 billion in holdings
https://cryptobriefing.com/q1-bitcoin-etf-holding-report-millennium/
https://cryptobriefing.com/q1-bitcoin-etf-holding-report-millennium/
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Q1 Bitcoin ETF holders: 1500 entries reported, Millennium leads with nearly $2 billion in holdings
Recent 13F filings show that over 1500 investment firms have disclosed owning around $10.6 billion in Bitcoin ETF shares.
PayPal’s stablecoin PYUSD joins BVNK’s crypto payment ecosystem
https://cryptobriefing.com/bvnk-paypal-pyusd-integration/
https://cryptobriefing.com/bvnk-paypal-pyusd-integration/
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PayPal's stablecoin PYUSD joins BVNK's crypto payment ecosystem
BVNK integrates PayPal's stablecoin PYUSD to its platform, offering businesses a trusted option for global transactions.
Binance develops algorithm to combat address poisoning scams
https://cryptobriefing.com/binance-address-poisoning-detection-algorithm/
https://cryptobriefing.com/binance-address-poisoning-detection-algorithm/
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Binance develops algorithm to combat address poisoning scams
After the harrowing incident where a trader lost roughly $71 million in Wrapped Bitcoin, Binance researchers have developed an algorithm to fight against address poisoning attacks.
HackaTRON Season 6 Submission Period Concludes with Notable Achievements
https://cryptobriefing.com/hackatron-season-6-submission-period-notable-achievements/
https://cryptobriefing.com/hackatron-season-6-submission-period-notable-achievements/
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HackaTRON Season 6 Submission Period Concludes with Notable Achievements
TRON DAO concludes its largest hackathon, with 962 participants and sponsorship from leading blockchain and AI companies.
Arbitrum-based L3 ApeChain integrates Supra’s real-time oracle data and randomness protocols
https://cryptobriefing.com/supra-apecoin-integration-live/
https://cryptobriefing.com/supra-apecoin-integration-live/
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Arbitrum-based L3 ApeChain integrates Supra's real-time oracle data and randomness protocols
Supra's DORA & dVRF protocols are now live on ApeChain, offering real-time data feeds, verifiable randomness for enhanced GameFi experience.
Gnosis opens public registration for Genome naming service
https://cryptobriefing.com/gnosis-genome-naming-service/
https://cryptobriefing.com/gnosis-genome-naming-service/
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Gnosis opens public registration for Genome naming service
Gnosis has launched Genome, a digital ID service native to Gnosis Chain, allowing users to claim .GNO and .gnosis.eth names for seamless, interoperable Web3 identity across EVM-compatible blockchains.
DePIN is a lifeline for Bitcoin miners, says Livepeer CEO
https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-miners-depin-profitability/
https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-miners-depin-profitability/
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DePIN is a lifeline for Bitcoin miners, says Livepeer CEO
Livepeer CEO discusses how DePIN could help Bitcoin miners stay profitable post-halving by leveraging idle computing resources.
Appetite for Bitcoin ramps up after positive inflation results
https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-investor-demand-growth/
https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-investor-demand-growth/
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Appetite for Bitcoin ramps up after positive inflation results, shows options data
Bitcoin options indicate a bullish investor outlook with rising demand for longer-dated calls post-cooler inflation.
SEC’s crypto rule overturned by US Senate decision
https://cryptobriefing.com/senate-overturns-sec-crypto-rule/
https://cryptobriefing.com/senate-overturns-sec-crypto-rule/
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SEC's crypto rule overturned by US Senate decision
The US Senate passes a resolution against the SEC's rule requiring banks to list digital assets, signaling bipartisan support for crypto innovation.
DTCC’s pilot project with Chainlink drives blockchain data to expand fund tokenization
https://cryptobriefing.com/dtcc-chainlink-fund-tokenization-pilot/
https://cryptobriefing.com/dtcc-chainlink-fund-tokenization-pilot/
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DTCC's pilot project with Chainlink drives blockchain data to expand fund tokenization
DTCC and Chainlink completed a pilot with major US banks to accelerate fund tokenization using blockchain technology.
Bitcoin ETFs attract 937 professional firms in Q1: K33 Research
https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-etf-holdings-increase/
https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-etf-holdings-increase/
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Bitcoin ETFs attract 937 professional firms in Q1: K33 Research
937 firms have invested in US Bitcoin ETFs, marking a shift in professional asset allocation towards digital assets.
Solana leads as the fastest among large-scale blockchains — CoinGecko
https://cryptobriefing.com/solana-fastest-blockchain-coingecko/
https://cryptobriefing.com/solana-fastest-blockchain-coingecko/
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Solana leads as the fastest among large-scale blockchains — CoinGecko
Solana, the fastest blockchain, processed 91M transactions in a day, 46 times faster than Ethereum and 5 times faster than Polygon.
Binance partners with Taiwan authorities in $6.2M money laundering crackdown
https://cryptobriefing.com/binance-taiwan-money-laundering/
https://cryptobriefing.com/binance-taiwan-money-laundering/
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Binance partners with Taiwan authorities in $6.2M money laundering crackdown
Binance and Taiwan's authorities dismantle a $6.2m laundering operation, highlighting the power of global law enforcement collaboration.
Pink Drainer shuts down after dealing over $85 million in damage
https://cryptobriefing.com/pink-drainer-shutdown/
https://cryptobriefing.com/pink-drainer-shutdown/
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Pink Drainer shuts down after dealing over $85 million in damage
Pink Drainer, a notorious crypto wallet-draining service, announces its closure after pilfering over $85 million from more than 21,000 victims in the past year.