Hashkey Group launches Ethereum layer-2 ‘Hashkey Chain mainnet’

Twelve out of 15 of the most popular decentralized finance protocols still have access to a ‘God Mode’ admin key, according to data on review platform DeFi Watch.These full-access controls allow developers to modify or replace the smart contracts underpinning their projects, including making adjustments to user balances.While admin keys have been justified as a…

The United Kingdom’s major financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), is looking to hire a specialist with a cryptocurrency background.Specifically, the FCA is seeking an intelligence associate with crypto expertise to address digital assets under the European Union's 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive, the regulator said in a LinkedIn job posting on Feb. 6.Also known…

Binance is yet to announce an official date for imposing restrictions on derivatives products for Hong Kong users. 361 Total views 28 Total shares Stepping up efforts to minimize the inherent risks of trading cryptocurrency, major crypto exchange Binance has announced it would restrict access to derivatives products to Hong Kong users. The official announcement reads:“Users…

Apple’s letter to a federal judge previewed its slated dismissal motion to a U.S. antitrust suit, with the firm claiming prosecutors didn’t define where it has a monopoly.

As the prospect of Chinese property giant Evergrande defaulting on $305 billion worth of debt looms, pundits are weighing in on how the firm’s bankruptcy could impact the legacy and crypto markets. Speculation as to whether the real estate investment giant will default has coincided with a downturn across the crypto and stock markets, leaving…

A blockchain-based data marketplace, Measure Protocol, and a cannabis-oriented survey rewards app, Broccoli, will jointly establish a research community for cannabis users.According to a Nov. 12 press release, the companies will use the new community to survey consumers, collect data and make reports dedicated to cannabis use and the industry. In doing so, the parties…

The XC platform could operate domestically using tokenized assets, including deposits, with or without CBDCs. 94 Total views 1 Total shares The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has presented the outlines of a “new class” of cross-border payment system that provides but does not require a single ledger to record central bank digital currency (CBDC) transactions,…

On the final day of his testimony, FTX co-founder Wang discussed talking to the feds and his interpretation of the “FTX is fine” tweet. 76 Total views 1 Total shares Day six of the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried saw the conclusion of former FTX chief technology officer Gary Wang’s testimony and the beginning of former

The crypto mining firm's 42-megawatt data center near Mo i Rana is reportedly already powered by 100% renewable energy. 1478 Total views 16 Total shares Crypto mining firm Bitfury has formed a partnership with a private equity firm allowing it to upgrade its existing $35 million blockchain infrastructure in Norway.According to a Nov. 2 announcement…