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Okcoin Halts U.S. Dollar Deposits After Signature Bank Shutdown
Okcoin has paused its U.S. dollar wire and ACH deposits due to the regulatory intervention in Signature Bank, Okcoin’s primary partner for customer transactions in dollars. The suspension extends to over-the-counter services, credit card transactions, and trading USD-crypto trading pairs. However, all corporate and customer funds are safe, and USD withdrawal is not affected. The processing pace will be subject to bank operation. All crypto deposit and withdrawal functions remain intact, including those of U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins.
Layer-2s, Cheaper Transactions, and Airdrops: What You Need to Know
Layer-2s are speeding up Ethereum transactions with lower fees. Airdrops reward early adopters, but users should be cautious of risks and verify protocols.
China Dismantles $2.2 Billion Underground Banking Operation Leveraging Cryptocurrencies
Chinese authorities have dismantled a $2.2 billion underground banking network that used cryptocurrencies to bypass financial controls, seizing $28,000 worth of digital currencies.
Suspicious Transactions Linked to Mixin Network Hack Involve Huobi and Binance
Cyvers Alerts has discovered suspicious transactions linked to the recent Mixin Network hack. Two hacker addresses received 51 ETH from an account that had interactions with Huobi Global and Binance. The watchdog has called on these exchanges to help identify the suspicious account as part of ongoing investigations.
ADB Launches Blockchain Project for Cross-Border Securities Transactions in APAC
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is going to initiate a blockchain-powered project to connect securities depositories and central banks in the APAC region.
MetaMask Snaps Elevate Security and Interoperability in the Web3 Space
MetaMask introduces security-focused Snaps, including collaborations with Tenderly and Sayfer, and extends functionality through integration with Hedera, marking a significant enhancement in wallet security and user experience.
StarkNet Updates 2024 Roadmap, Fee Reductions and v3 Transactions Highlighted
StarkNet's 2024 roadmap update includes fee reductions, v3 transactions with STRK payment options, Ethereum EIP-4844 integration, and Volition mode, enhancing scalability and user experience.
India's Government Plans to Bar Cryptocurrency Transactions, but Allow Holding as Assets
India’s government believes that cryptocurrency is here to stay and the focus should entirely be on regulating it, not banning it.
South Korean Crypto Exchanges Reveal 'Compensation Reserve Funds'; Upbit Leads with KRW 20 Billion
The disclosure of 'Compensation Reserve Funds' by South Korean crypto exchanges, led by Upbit with KRW 20 billion, reflects the country's broader regulatory strides aimed at ensuring user protection, transaction transparency, and market discipline. This move aligns with the new regulatory framework set to be implemented in 2024, spotlighting the government's agenda to foster a robust infrastructure for digital assets, with the reserve fund mandate forming a cornerstone of this initiative.
Bitcoin Transaction Volume Turning Normal after a Bumpy Month
Bitcoin started normalising after its transaction volume slipped last month, according to market insight provider Santiment.
Ethereum Surpasses $38K for the First Time Since Mid-May as Large Transaction Volume Hits $16.15B
Ethereum’s price has been experiencing an uptick, with the latest being a surge above the psychological level of $3,800 since May.
Scroll Launches zkEVM Mainnet
Scroll unveils its zkEVM mainnet on October 17, enhancing Ethereum’s scalability and developer engagement. Employing zero knowledge proofs, it boosts transaction speeds and reduces costs, promising a near-identical Ethereum experience, without compromising security or decentralization. The launch follows extensive testing, with notable contributions to Ethereum Foundation’s Privacy and Scaling Explorations. The initiative eyes global developer adoption, advancing Ethereum’s Layer 2 solutions.