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Lightspark’s CEO David Marcus Recognizes Current Non-Custodial Lightning Network Solutions Imply ‘Some Form of Compromise’

David Marcus, co-founder and CEO of Lightspark, an institutional Lightning Network (LN) payment solutions provider, referred to the state of custodial and non-custodial transactions on the network. While Marcus believes that custodial LN for institutions is ready for prime time, he acknowledged that non-custodial usage still implies compromising on some features. Lightspark’s David Marcus: Lightning…
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Mastercard and Feedzai Collaborate to Increase Crypto Fraud Protection for 900 Million Consumers Globally

Mastercard is collaborating with Feedzai to “increase crypto fraud protection for hundreds of millions of consumers.” In pairing the technologies offered by the two companies, “Feedzai’s customers, who collectively protect over 900 million consumers globally, will now be able to identify and prevent transactions involving fraudulent crypto exchanges before they occur,” Mastercard explained. Mastercard Expanding…
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Digital Ruble Pilot to Expand to Execute Budget Expenditures Next Year

Anton Siluanov, the finance minister of Russia, has announced that the Central Bank of Russia will expand the pilot phase of the digital ruble next year to include the execution of still undefined targeted budget expenditures. Digital Ruble to Be Leveraged for Budget Expenditures The digital ruble, Russia’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), is now…
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Analysis Claims Discovery of Selective Transaction Filtering in Bitcoin Mining Pools

A recent analysis by 0xB10C, a developer and onchain analyst, has uncovered intriguing findings in the Bitcoin network. The study, which focuses on the mining pools’ transaction selection processes, revealed that certain transactions from U.S. Treasury-sanctioned addresses were missing from blocks. This insight raises questions about the practices of mining pools and their influence on…
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SEC Identifies 16 Crypto Tokens as Securities in Kraken Lawsuit

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has identified 16 crypto tokens as securities in its lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Kraken. Some of the alleged crypto securities were the same as those highlighted in the SEC’s lawsuits against Coinbase and Binance. Kraken’s CEO stressed: “We strongly disagree with the SEC claims, stand firm in our…
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Bitcoin’s $30K Floor — Willy Woo’s Onchain Analysis Predicts Enduring Stability Above Threshold

On November 21, 2023, the popular onchain analyst Willy Woo presented a detailed chart showcasing the cost basis density map of bitcoin. This analysis delves into BTC’s pricing history and transactional data, pinpointing critical areas of price stabilization and potential zones of support. In discussing the chart, Woo remarked that if the current pattern continues…
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Surging Altcoins Eclipse Bitcoin’s Gains, Sparking Buzz of an Imminent ‘Alt Season’

Bitcoin’s value has surged by 23% against the U.S. dollar in the past month, but a vast array of altcoins have seen even more substantial gains, outpacing BTC’s monthly rise. Such trends in smaller market cap coins have sparked proclamations on social media platforms, heralding the arrival of the much-anticipated “Alt Season.” Additionally, an uptick…
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DOJ Announces $4.3 Billion Settlement With Binance; CZ to Step Down as Part of Plea Deal

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has revealed a landmark settlement involving Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume. Under the agreement, Binance will pay $4.3 billion to settle with the law enforcement authority. This significant development was disclosed during a DOJ press briefing on cryptocurrency enforcement, which took place at 3:36…
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Centralized Provider Problem Causes Nationwide Digital Payment Meltdown in Spain: Users Turn to Crypto and Cash

A problem with Redsys, a third-party platform used in all of Spain, caused a meltdown for almost all of the digital payment options in the country, leaving citizens without means of payment for hours. The incident left stores without the possibility of using credit and debit cards for receiving payments, and users had to turn…
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Report: Bitcoin Mining Project Initiates Construction of Hydro-Powered Facility in Nigeria

A Nigerian startup named Trojan Mining is constructing a hydro-powered facility dedicated to bitcoin (BTC) mining in the African country, according to a recent report. Over the weekend, Trojan unveiled the creation of its mining container, locally produced and designed for a 500-kilowatt (KW) bitcoin mining site. Startup Embarks on Hydro-Powered Bitcoin Mining Facility Project…
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