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1inch releases new tool to protect traders against ‘sandwich attacks’

The company said that the new tool works by allowing users to submit transactions directly to validators.

Binance publishes official Merkle Tree-based proof-of-reserves

Two weeks after its initial pledge for Merkle Tree-backed proof of funds, Binance releases its official response to liquidity transparency.

Here's how centralized exchanges aim to win back users after the FTX collapse

“We need to stop telling people to trust us and give them an actual reason to,” said Eric Demuth, the CEO of Bitpanda.

FTX stake in US bank raises concerns about banking loopholes

The chairman of the rural bank Jean Chalopin also happens to be the chairman of Deltec Bank, which has Tether and Alameda both on its client list.

ConsenSys addresses MetaMask IP collection, claims nothing has changed

ConsenSys says the IP address data collected through MetaMask users will not be monetized or “exploited.”

How does the FTX collapse affect Dubai's crypto ecosystem?

CoinMENA CEO Talal Tabbaa believes that the FTX collapse will not change the vision of the UAE to become a global crypto hub.

StarkNet makes Cairo 1.0 open source in first step toward community control

StarkNet has prioritized scalability over composability and transparency. But it’s now working on making its tech open source.

Independent research verifies GBTC's 633K Bitcoin: So why won't Grayscale?

In the wake of the FTX crisis proof of reserves has been a trending topic, and it seems when firms are unwilling to provide it, analysts may step in.

Belgium says BTC, ETH and other decentralized coins are not securities

Belgium's take on what conditions must be met in order for a crypto asset to be classed as a security are in contrast to the views of U.S. Securities Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler.

WEMIX token plunges 70% after it's delisted by Korean exchanges

DAXA claimed that the circulating number of WEMIX exceeds what has been disclosed by Wemix, much to the chagrin of the issuers.

Ethereum developers decided on eight proposals for the Shanghai update

Among the main features of the Shanghai hard fork is Beacon Chain staked Ether (ETH) will be unlocked.

Polkadot incentivizes its community to fight scams through an “anti-scam bounty”

Polkadot said it rewards community members in a consistent manner with bounties paid in USDC.

Leading Cardano stablecoin project shuts down after excruciating launch delays

Ardana developers claimed back in January that "almost all of the product/smart contract development is finished."

Separating Web3 facts from fiction: Report

Web3 promises plenty of lofty goals and ideas, but what is it really, and are we close to achieving the dream?

MetaMask will start collecting user IP addresses

The popular browser wallet has over 21 million monthly active users.

Binance aims to allocate $1 billion for crypto recovery fund

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao is aiming to stockpile $1 billion for an industry recovery fund.

Crypto lender Hodlnaut reportedly faces police investigation in Singapore

Hodlnaut reportedly lied about its exposure to the now-defunct Terra algorithmic stablecoin and lost nearly $190 million.

10,000 BTC moves off crypto wallet linked to Mt. Gox hack

The crypto was dormant in the account for over seven years and with the move, a majority found its way to personal wallets.

CrossTower eyeing further crypto acquisitions outside of Voyager bid

CrossTower’s president said they would place extra emphasis on highly transparent and compliance-focused companies in light of the FTX collapse.

Crypto survived worse than the fall of FTX: Chainalysis

According to Chainalysis, the downfall of FTX is likely to have a relatively smaller effect on the crypto ecosystem than the demise of Mt. Gox.

Sam Bankman-Fried still speaking at events and the community is furious

The former FTX CEO said he will be speaking at a conference by The New York Times, the same outfit that wrote the recent "puff piece" on Bankman-Fried.

Casper Association launches $25M grant to support developers on its blockchain

To complement the launch of its grant program, Casper said it will provide education to support developers and innovators on its network.

OKX releases Proof of Reserves page, along with instructions on how to self-audit its reserves

The page includes a “view OKX reserves” option that provides reserve ratios for BTC, ETH, and USDT at a glance.

Aave proposes governance changes after failed $60M short attack

The exploit failed due to a miscalculation of Aave's liquidity levels.

Blockchain-based infrastructure forges the future for carbon markets, crypto and commodities

Rising from the ashes of old crypto exchanges, a new paradigm arises.

Blockchain VC funding halves in October despite some strong raises

VC funding continues to decline, but Uniswap bucks the trend by drumming up $165 million in a Series B round.

Chinese VC loses $42M in crypto due to compromised mnemonic seed phrase

Bo Shen previously suffered another devastating hack to his personal wallet in 2016.

Argentina’s fan token sinks 31% after World Cup loss against Saudi Arabia

The price of soccer fan tokens, designed for fan engagement, is seemingly impacted by the on-field performance of teams.

Crypto Twitter reacts to Binance CEO’s deleted tweet about Coinbase’s Bitcoin Holdings

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong indirectly addressed CZ’s tweets as “FUD.”

Bitpanda secures crypto licence in Germany, claims to be the first “European retail” crypto investment platform to do so

The other licensees included three European institutional investment platforms and one U.S.-based retail platform.

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