Uniswap and Across propose new Ethereum token standard to tackle liquidity fragmentation

Uniswap Labs and cross-chain interoperability provider Across Protocol have proposed a new Ethereum token standard for cross-chain intents to address liquidity fragmentation challenges. The new standard is under Ethereum Request for Comment... Read more »

SEC Freezes Assets of Crypto Trading Bot Operators in Alleged Ponzi Scheme

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has frozen the assets of Jonathan and Tanner Adam, alleging they ran a $60 million Ponzi scheme under the guise of a crypto trading bot.... Read more »

Telegram community condemns Pavel Durov’s arrest in open letter, calls it violation of human rights

The #FreeDurov community, led by the TON Society, has called on France to release Telegram founder Pavel Durov, who was arrested by French authorities on Aug. 25. The community published an open... Read more »

Russia Set to Launch Crypto Payment Trials Next Week, Report

Russia is reportedly set to start trials for cryptocurrency exchanges and digital token payments on Sept. 1 to mitigate payment difficulties caused by international sanctions. These trials will involve the National Payment... Read more »

Nasdaq applies to trade Bitcoin index options, awaits SEC green light

Photo by Corbis/Getty Images. Key Takeaways Nasdaq plans to introduce Bitcoin index options pending SEC approval. The options are based on the CME CF Bitcoin Real-Time Index. Share this article Nasdaq has... Read more »

Trump’s new NFT series ‘America First’ features Bitcoin-linked digital cards

Former US President Donald Trump revealed a new set of non-fungible tokens (NFT) via a Truth Social post on Aug. 27. Like the previous installments, the cards are issued by NFT International... Read more »

Bank of Russia Eyes Stablecoins for Cross-Border Transactions

The Bank of Russia is exploring the use of stablecoins in cross-border transactions, considering them as digital financial assets (DFAs) under existing regulations if they have a responsible entity. The initiative may... Read more »

Polymarket is a ‘social epistemic tool’ for the public, Vitalik Buterin argues as CFTC scrutiny intensifies

AI-enhanced image of Vitalik Buterin. Source image from Tech Crunch. Key Takeaways Polymarket’s trading volume surpassed $390 million as interest in election bets grows. Vitalik Buterin argues against categorizing Polymarket as gambling.... Read more »

US government disputes ex-FTX exec Ryan Salame’s bid to undo guilty plea

The US government has pushed back against former FTX executive Ryan Salame’s attempt to void his guilty plea, which he claims was based on false promises from prosecutors regarding their investigation into... Read more »

9 Bitcoin Mining Companies Suspend Activities After Power Fee Hikes in Paraguay

Nine Bitcoin mining companies have suspended their operations after the power fee hikes affecting high-consumption customers in Paraguay. According to data provided by the National Power Administration of Paraguay (ANDE), these companies... Read more »