MoonPay acquires Helio in $175M deal to expand crypto payment services
MoonPay has acquired Solana-based payment processor Helio for $175 million to enhance crypto payment services.
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Upbit flags IOST for caution ahead of layer-2 transition
Upbit has warned investors as IOST plans a layer-2 transition, with 21 billion new tokens and a tokenomics overhaul.
Indian Railways to issue NFT tickets on Polygon for rare festival
Indian Railways has partnered with Chaincode Consulting to issue NFT-based tickets for the MahaKumbh Mela festival, integrating with the Polygon...
Tokenizing infrastructure and the need for stronger regulation in DePIN
Strong regulation of decentralized physical infrastructure networks is needed.
Weekend Wrap: Razzlekhan drops bars, FDIC’s Hill decries ‘Choke Point-like tactics’ and more
Heather Morgan criticized the financial system in a rap video while also asking for the world’s richest man, Elon Musk,...
Blockchain is the best fintech to ensure Sharia ethics — Web3 exec
A token's value-accrual mechanisms affect whether that digital asset is compliant with Islamic Sharia Law, Mohemed AlKaff AlHashmi said.
Singapore blocks access to Polymarket over unlicensed gambling concerns
Singapore users claim that Polymarket was blocked, citing the Gambling Control Act 2022, which prohibits betting with unlicensed operators.
Teardrop attacks in crypto: What they are and how to stop them
Understand how teardrop attacks work, their impact on blockchain security and how to defend against them effectively.
The Giving Block starts disaster fund for California wildfire victims
According to The Giving Block, approximately $200 million in crypto donations have been raised on their platform since its inception.
Arbitrum DAO gains unanimous support for BoLD protocol upgrade
The BoLD upgrade enables anyone to participate in securing the network, removing centralized validator restrictions.
Sen. Ted Cruz: Fighting regulatory overreach, championing Bitcoin
In an interview with Cointelegraph, US Senator Ted Cruz discusses Bitcoin’s role in driving small business growth, its potential as...
Bitcoin ATH doesn’t mean the maximalists are right
Bitcoin’s all-time highs don’t validate maximalist views. Instead, a balanced approach is needed.
How validator compromises threaten DeFi security
Validators are the backbone of PoS blockchains, but centralization and compromises can threaten their integrity, security and user trust
Offchain transaction validation could prevent 99% of crypto hacks, scams
A blockchain security solution by Cyvers could prevent 99% of crypto hacks and scams, addressing vulnerabilities like phishing and CEX...
Indian crypto exchange WazirX charts recovery path after $235M cyberattack
WazirX has implemented a Singapore-backed restructuring plan to recover from its July 2024 $235 million cyberattack.
