US authorities identify and charge Russian mastermind behind LockBit ransomware group
https://cryptobriefing.com/lockbit-ransomware-boss-charged-bounty/
https://cryptobriefing.com/lockbit-ransomware-boss-charged-bounty/
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US authorities identify and charge Russian mastermind behind LockBit ransomware group
The DOJ has identified and indicted Russian national Dmitry Khoroshev as the leader of the LockBit ransomware gang, sanctioning him and offering a $10M reward for info leading to his arrest.
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Smart money traders favor PEPE and FLOKI with over $50 million invested
https://cryptobriefing.com/smart-money-inflows-meme-coins/
https://cryptobriefing.com/smart-money-inflows-meme-coins/
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Smart money traders favor PEPE and FLOKI with over $50 million invested
Smart money traders invest over $50 million in meme coins PEPE and FLOKI, with new wallets also showing strong interest in the assets.
Robinhood expects highest quarterly revenue since meme stock frenzy — Reuters
https://cryptobriefing.com/robinhood-revenue-rebound-meme-frenzy/
https://cryptobriefing.com/robinhood-revenue-rebound-meme-frenzy/
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Robinhood expects highest quarterly revenue since meme stock frenzy — Reuters
Robinhood expects highest quarterly revenue in nearly 3 years amid market rebound, driven by equity and crypto trading. Q1 results due Wednesday.
Every US Bitcoin ETFs sees daily inflows for the first time
https://cryptobriefing.com/us-bitcoin-etf-inflows/
https://cryptobriefing.com/us-bitcoin-etf-inflows/
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Every US Bitcoin ETFs sees daily inflows for the first time
US spot Bitcoin ETFs see first inflows with over 95% of investors holding steady, adding 4,412 BTC to their holdings.
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Perp DEX trading volume hits new heights with 395% annual surge
https://cryptobriefing.com/perp-dex-growth-analysis/
https://cryptobriefing.com/perp-dex-growth-analysis/
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Perp DEX trading volume hits new heights with 395% annual surge
Explore the 395% year-on-year growth of perp DEX trading volumes, led by Zeta Markets and Solana's DeFi innovations.
Ethereum devs propose new transaction type with EIP-7702
https://cryptobriefing.com/vitalik-buterin-eip-7702-ethereum-account-upgrades/
https://cryptobriefing.com/vitalik-buterin-eip-7702-ethereum-account-upgrades/
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Ethereum devs propose new transaction type with EIP-7702
Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin has drafted EIP-7702, outlining a transaction type to temporarily upgrade Externally Owned Accounts with smart contract capabilities during execution.
Vega Protocol unveils trading platform to bet on unlaunched tokens market cap
https://cryptobriefing.com/vega-pre-launch-mcap-futures/
https://cryptobriefing.com/vega-pre-launch-mcap-futures/
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Vega Protocol unveils trading platform to bet on unlaunched tokens market cap
Vega Protocol's pre-launch MCAP futures aim at offering a new way to trade on token market caps before its official release.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler avoids direct classification of Ethereum
https://cryptobriefing.com/sec-gary-gensler-avoids-classification-ethereum/
https://cryptobriefing.com/sec-gary-gensler-avoids-classification-ethereum/
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SEC Chair Gary Gensler avoids direct classification of Ethereum
Gensler's stance on Ethereum remains undisclosed as he avoided direct classification of Ether in an interview with CNBC today.
FTX to pay out at least 118% of recognized claims to 98% of its creditors
https://cryptobriefing.com/ftx-creditor-repayment-plan/
https://cryptobriefing.com/ftx-creditor-repayment-plan/
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FTX to pay out at least 118% of recognized claims to 98% of its creditors
FTX's reorganization plan promises 98% of creditors over 100% cash repayment, with a total distribution value up to $16.3 billion.
LayerZero excludes staff from airdrop, collaborates with Nansen, Chaos Labs to enhance Sybil detection
https://cryptobriefing.com/layerzero-airdrop-fairness/
https://cryptobriefing.com/layerzero-airdrop-fairness/
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LayerZero excludes staff from airdrop, collaborates with Nansen, Chaos Labs to enhance Sybil detection
LayerZero collaborates with Nansen and Chaos Labs for a sybil detection report, ensuring airdrop fairness by excluding employees.
Grayscale backs off from its Ethereum futures ETF application
https://cryptobriefing.com/grayscale-withdraws-ethereum-futures-etf/
https://cryptobriefing.com/grayscale-withdraws-ethereum-futures-etf/
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Grayscale backs off from its Ethereum futures ETF application
Crypto asset manager Grayscale has withdrawn its bid for an Ethereum futures exchange-traded fund after facing multiple delays from the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Vitalik Buterin addresses concerns over Signal’s protocol integrity
https://cryptobriefing.com/signal-app-government-ties-privacy/
https://cryptobriefing.com/signal-app-government-ties-privacy/
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Vitalik Buterin addresses concerns over Signal's protocol integrity
Revelations about the encrypted messaging app Signal's government connections and key personnel are raising doubts about its ability to protect dissenters.
Ripple’s proposed stablecoin is an ‘unregistered crypto asset’ — SEC
https://cryptobriefing.com/ripple-stablecoin-unregistered-sec/
https://cryptobriefing.com/ripple-stablecoin-unregistered-sec/
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Ripple's proposed stablecoin is an ‘unregistered crypto asset’ — SEC
The SEC calls Ripple's proposed stablecoin an "unregistered crypto asset" in its court battle over XRP sales, seeking almost $2 billion in fines.
Tether expands Eastern European operations with CityPay.io investment
https://cryptobriefing.com/tether-citypay-eastern-europe/
https://cryptobriefing.com/tether-citypay-eastern-europe/
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Tether expands Eastern European operations with CityPay.io investment
Tether boosts CityPay.io to expand payment solutions across Eastern Europe, targeting emerging markets and crypto payment technologies.
US tops global interest in meme coins: CoinGecko report
https://cryptobriefing.com/crypto-degen-nations-interest/
https://cryptobriefing.com/crypto-degen-nations-interest/
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US tops global interest in meme coins: CoinGecko report
Discover which countries lead the global interest in small cap crypto, with the US, UK, and Philippines at the forefront of onchain DEX activity.
Lagrange Labs closes $13.2M to build out ZK proofs based on EigenLayer
https://cryptobriefing.com/lagrange-crypto-startup-raises-13m-thiel/
https://cryptobriefing.com/lagrange-crypto-startup-raises-13m-thiel/
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Lagrange Labs closes $13.2M to build out ZK proofs based on EigenLayer
Lagrange Labs, a cryptography startup specializing in zero-knowledge proofs, raises $13.2M seed round led by Peter Thiel's Founders Fund.
JPMorgan, Citi, Mastercard, Visa join forces to test tokenized asset settlement on shared ledger
https://cryptobriefing.com/shared-ledger-asset-settlement/
https://cryptobriefing.com/shared-ledger-asset-settlement/
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JPMorgan, Citi, Mastercard, Visa join forces to test tokenized asset settlement on shared ledger
Major banks collaborate on a shared ledger PoC to streamline tokenized asset settlements, aiming for a 24/7 interoperable network.
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Nexo announces $12 million token airdrop for platform users
https://cryptobriefing.com/nexo-token-airdrop-campaign/
https://cryptobriefing.com/nexo-token-airdrop-campaign/
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Nexo announces $12 million token airdrop for platform users
Nexo's token airdrop campaign will give users access to a pool with 10 million NEXO tokens by engaging with their digital asset products.
Nyan Heroes launches new CATNIP and NYAN rewards with its Season 2
https://cryptobriefing.com/nyan-heroes-season-2-ranked/
https://cryptobriefing.com/nyan-heroes-season-2-ranked/
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Nyan Heroes launches new CATNIP and NYAN rewards with its Season 2
Nyan Heroes Season 2 launches with Ranked Mode, offering new missions, MMR-based ranks, and NYAN rewards for top players.
Optimism will roll out new features to support layer 3 on Superchain
https://cryptobriefing.com/optimism-layer-3-features/
https://cryptobriefing.com/optimism-layer-3-features/
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Optimism will roll out new features to support layer 3 on Superchain
Discover how Optimism's new features for custom gas tokens and plasma mode will enhance layer 3 support on the Superchain.
House passes resolution overturning SEC rule on crypto and digital asset custody
https://cryptobriefing.com/house-passes-resolution-sec-rule-crypto-custody/
https://cryptobriefing.com/house-passes-resolution-sec-rule-crypto-custody/
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House passes resolution overturning SEC rule on crypto and digital asset custody
The US House passes bipartisan resolution H.J.Res. 109 to overturn SEC's Staff Accounting Bulletin 121, aiming to protect digital asset consumers.