Trader turns $3K into $46M in PEPE, Ethereum gas overhaul, Tornado dev guilty: Hodler’s Digest, May 12-18
Trader makes millions after PEPE price soars, a new gas model for Ethereum, and Tornado Cash developer convicted.
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Genesis Global secures court approval for $3B payout
According to Judge Lane, any available funds for distribution by Genesis are being exhausted by creditor claims, which take priority...
Proton Mail exposing activist’s info showed the limits of encryption
An April report revealed that Proton Mail assisted Spanish police with locating one of its users, leading to questions about...
Notorious Pink Drainer retires after hitting $85M theft milestone
Pink Drainer, infamous for aiding in crypto thefts, shut down operations after amassing over $85 million in stolen assets.
Hong Kong digital yuan pilot lacks P2P capabilities
While Hong Kong residents can sign up for a digital yuan wallet with a phone number, the CBDC is currently...
Ghana, Singapore conduct trade in semi-fungible token pilot project
Project DESFT is meant to encourage trade between small businesses using a CBDC and a stablecoin, with an emphasis on...
Blockchain gaming investments reached nearly $1B in April
The investment figures come alongside a record high 2.9 million daily unique active wallets (dUAW) for the month.
Tornado Cash founder sent to prison, DeFi’s EU struggles: Finance Redefined
The Tornado Cash developer has been detained in the Netherlands since August 2022 after the United States government blacklisted Tornado...
US Treasury strategy would tighten virtual asset regulations, increase AI use
The Treasury’s fight against illicit finance will focus on better regulations, greater enforcement and AI.
Ethereum price rallies above $3.1K after unexpected regulatory victory
ETH price hit $3,100, backed by a favorable court ruling and increased network activity.
Price analysis 5/17: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, TON, DOGE, ADA, AVAX, SHIB
Bitcoin price aims to break its range resistance and hit a new all-time high. Will altcoins follow?
Dolce & Gabbana face class action lawsuit after NFT delivery kerfuffle
The suit alleges that delays in delivery caused purchased NFTs to lose 97% of their value.
Binance-backed Magic Square IDO platform to democratize retail investor access
IDO launchpads are becoming a popular way to raise funds for projects, with some IDOs reaching nearly half a billion...
Binance exec denied bail in Nigeria money laundering trial
Head prosecutor Ekele Iheanacho objected to bail by highlighting Gambaryan’s questionable attempt to get a new passport, allegedly due to...
Binance helps Taiwan solve $6.2M crypto fraud
Working with Binance, Taiwan prosecutors pieced together the evidence, resulting in the indictment of nine individuals for financial crimes, including...
