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Unlike Worldcoin’s iris scanning method, Humanity Protocol uses palm scanning technology to verify real users while preserving privacy, aiming to combat bots and online fraud.
Venture capital giant a16z shifts focus from UK crypto investments to US market following Trump’s re-election, signaling strategic realignment amid changing regulatory landscape.
In a significant move, Trump established a new cryptocurrency working group without the Federal Reserve and FDIC, sparking industry discussions about regulatory approach and financial innovation.
John McAfee-themed token AINTI is now trading after claims of account compromise were debunked.
Blockstream introduces institutional-grade Bitcoin investment vehicles through its new asset management arm, offering income and alpha-focused funds for accredited investors, with a third fund planned.
BX Digital, BX Swiss, and Chainlink collaborate to enhance Swiss financial markets by integrating secure blockchain technology for accurate asset pricing.
David Balland was kidnapped in France and freed the next day in a police operation, with the captors demanding an undisclosed ransom in cryptocurrency.
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX obtains pioneering MiCA pre-authorization from Malta, setting stage for regulated crypto services to 400 million Europeans through passporting rights.
Rome Protocol collaborates with Plume Network to enable seamless movement of tokenized real-world assets across Ethereum, Solana, and Plume ecosystems.
Ethereum retained its position as the highest-earning blockchain in 2024, collecting $2.48 billion in fees, nearly triple Solana’s earning.
Wanchain wants to introduce a series of cross-chain routes that will connect Polygon zkEVM with major blockchain networks.
MetaMask users can now convert Ethereum from Layer 2 networks directly to fiat, bypassing mainnet delays and fees through Ramp Network’s expanded service.
Kingdom Holding CEO dismisses cryptocurrency investments at WEF Davos, aligning with Warren Buffett’s skepticism despite growing corporate adoption.
A US District Court has reversed sanctions against Tornado Cash, while developer Alexey Pertsev remains in custody on money laundering charges worth $1.2 billion.
Uniswap V4 deployment is to start this week ahead of the official launch in the coming week.