There are hundreds of Bitcoin ‘layer 2s’
Self-described Bitcoin layer 2s have proliferated, attracting billions of dollars despite dubious relevance to Bitcoin’s blockchain.
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South Korea crypto scammer had plastic surgery to evade police
During his time on the run, the man reportedly spent $15,746 on plastic surgery to alter his eyes, nose, and the shape of his face.
— Book, Cryptomania
Book Review: Cryptomania is a strange but interesting read
Cryptomania is an easy and -- sometimes manic -- read about things that transpired over a couple of tumultuous years in crypto.
It took UK regulator ‘25 years’ to assess all crypto applications
A Freedom of Information request revealed crypto asset firms registering with the UK's financial regulator have fallen 51% over three years.
Palestine controversy sparks Binance bitcoin outflow speculation
Fears circulated on Wednesday of a liquidity crisis at Binance after 44,808 bitcoins were withdrawn from the exchange.
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UK’s first crypto ATM charge claims phone shop owner laundered $400K
UK police issued the country's first-ever crypto ATM charge against a man accused of operating an illegal machine and laundering $400,000.
CHART: Bitcoin’s dips below $60K this year
On 13 separate days this calendar year, bitcoin has opened above and then dipped below the psychologically important $60,000 level.
OpenSea hit with Wells notice, says SEC lawsuit will ‘misinterpret law’
OpenSea claims that classifying NFTs as securities would misinterpret the law, jeopardize artists’ livelihoods, and stifle innovation.
Aave hacked via periphery contract — $56K stolen from ‘tip jar’
Aave, which contains assets worth over $11 billion, moved to reassure users that the attack placed no user funds at risk.
Journalist banned from X says ‘free speech advocate’ Musk is a hypocrite
Christo Grozev called his X ban "hypocritical" after Elon Musk branded Telegram founder Pavel Durov's arrest an attack on freedom of speech.