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Binance Japan Rolls Out Trading Services for Residents
After receiving a warning from Japan's financial regulator two years ago, major cryptocurrency exchange Binance has now announced the establishment of a branch in Japan.James DeanMeta Set to Launch Personality-Driven AI Chatbot for Enhanced User Experience
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is reportedly working on the development of an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot with a human-like personality.Hallie GillBinance Considers Exiting Russian Market
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is reportedly contemplating the possibility of discontinuing its services in RussiaJerry McNeillBitBoy Crypto Drops YouTuber Ben Armstrong from Brand
The parent company of Hit Network, which oversees the "BitBoy Crypto" brand, has decided to sever its association with public figureHallie GillDCG Nears Resolution with Genesis Creditors and Debtors
Digital Currency Group (DCG), a significant venture capital firm in the cryptocurrency industry, has reached a preliminary agreement with the creditorsHallie GillIndian Crypto Exchanges CoinSwitch and CoinDCX Face Layoffs Amid Market Slump
Amid the ongoing crypto winter, India-based cryptocurrency exchange CoinSwitch has reportedly laid off 44 employees from its customer support departmentMartha GrizzardNew Ethereum Proposal Aims to Increase Throughput by 50%
EIP-7781 proposes cutting block times from 12 seconds to 8 seconds, representing a 33% reduction.Cornell RachelDubai Court Recognizes Crypto as Valid Salary Payment
In a groundbreaking decision, the Dubai Court has officially recognized cryptocurrency as a valid form of salary payment.Martha GrizzardBlockchain Verification Service for Cultural Relics Unveiled by Researchers
Adel Khelifi, a computer scientist at Abu Dhabi University, and Mark Altaweel, an archaeologist at University College London,Wayne IngramDOJ Seeks SBF's Bail Revocation Over Witness Tampering
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a court motion to revoke the bail of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) on charges of attempting to tamper with witnesses and leaking information to The New York TimesChristopher SmithCoinbase Refutes SEC Order, Keeps Assets Beyond Bitcoin
Coinbase has refused a report that its CEO, Brian Armstrong, stated that US securities regulators requested the platform to delist all cryptocurrencies except Bitcoin.Cornell RachelOpenAI is Rolling Out Long-Awaited 'Advanced Voice' Feature
OpenAI has begun rolling out its highly anticipated 'advanced voice' feature, giving ChatGPT a more human-like conversational ability.Sherry CantwellUS lawmakers urge top crypto ATM operators to tackle fraud
Federal Trade Commission data reveal a disturbing trend: losses amounting to $65 million in the first half of this year alone, linked to Bitcoin ATM transactions.Jerry McNeillHong Kong Considers New Licensing Regime for OTC Crypto Trading
Hong Kong is exploring new regulatory measures for over-the-counter (OTC) crypto trading, signaling a potential shift in the region's approach to digital asset transactions.Christopher Smith
Hamster Kombat Team Banned 2.3 Million Users for Cheating
Only 43% of the total user base, or about 131 million users, are eligible to receive the airdrop, excluding those banned for cheating.James DeanTether’s transparency and business structure raises $118B FTX-like concerns
As Tether's influence grows within the crypto market, concerns mount reminiscent of the FTX debacle.Martha GrizzardCardano founder to meet Argentina president Javier Milei
Cardano's founder, Charles Hoskinson, is set to meet with Argentina's President Javier Milei.Jerry McNeillHong Kong Prepares AI Guidelines for Finance Sector
Hong Kong is gearing up to introduce AI guidelines specifically tailored for the finance sector by the end of October 2024.James DeanIndonesian crypto exchange Indodax goes offline after suspected $22M hack
Indonesian crypto exchange Indodax, one of the largest cryptocurrency platforms in Southeast Asia, recently went offline amid suspicions of a significant security breach.Sherry CantwellBitcoin Whale Transactions See 'Noticeable' Drop Since March Price Peak
Bitcoin whale transactions have dropped noticeably since March, when the market saw a surge in large-scale movements.Cornell Rachel
