CRYPTOCURRENCY
Telegram Introduces Gifts and Verification Platform Enhancements
Telegram unveils new features, including a gift-sending option and a verification platform for businesses. Enhanced reporting and video chat functionalities are also introduced.
OKX Rolls Out 30-Day Verification for Withdrawal Addresses
Crypto exchange OKX introduces a 30-day verification period for withdrawal addresses, effective July 4, 2024, enhancing security for its users.
Worldcoin’s World ID Expands to Solana via Wormhole Grant
Wormhole secures a grant to integrate Worldcoin's World ID with Solana, enhancing cross-chain identity verification.
Binance Implements Mandatory Identity Verification (KYC) Requirements
Binance has implemented KYC requirements for all sub-accounts created under its Link Program, with non-compliant sub-accounts facing restrictions and eventual account suspension.
Worldcoin Launches Advanced Identity Verification in Singapore
Worldcoin expands to Singapore with World ID verification, following a temporary pause in India due to high demand and regulatory scrutiny.
Worldcoin Introduces World ID 2.0: Revolutionizing Digital Identity Verification
Worldcoin's World ID 2.0 integrates with Shopify, Mercado Libre, Reddit, and Telegram, enhancing user verification and addressing digital fraud.
CertiK: Crypto Social Media Scams Surge
CertiK discusses the growing threat of crypto scams on social media, citing a FTC report revealing over $1 billion lost in the 18 months leading to June 2022, with nearly half coming from social media interactions. It suggests preventive measures like hardware wallets and smart contract security audits.
Uniswap V4 Open-Source Directory Sparks Controversy Over New KYC Hook
A newly revealed open-source directory for Uniswap v4 hooks has stirred a debate within the crypto community over a KYC verification hook. This hook enables KYC checks on users before trading in token pools, resonating with the standard financial practice to mitigate money laundering and other illicit financings. The KYC hook, an opt-in feature introduced by a community developer, necessitates an NFT for verification completion, marking a notable intersection of regulatory compliance and decentralized finance as global governmental scrutiny over DeFi intensifies.
BNB Chain Introduces Web3 Verification Tool
BNB Chain has launched a verification tool to help users identify genuine affiliations and potential threats in the Web3 space. The tool aims to prevent fake bridges, deceptive websites, and imposter social media profiles, ensuring user safety.
Mastercard Launches Web3 Crypto Solution
Mastercard has launched a Web3 solution called the "Mastercard Crypto Credential" aimed at improving user verification standards in the digital asset space. The solution offers users a unique identifier, helping them to verify that an address has been vetted by Mastercard and operating in compliance with the firm's standards. Partnerships with crypto wallet providers and blockchains were also announced.