Ava Patel

Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange, has clarified its stance on requests from the Israeli military to freeze crypto wallets associated with Palestinians. Nils Anderson Röed, Binance's global head of financial investigations, emphasized that the company does not simply comply with such requests without thorough investigation. In a recent interview, he explained that Binance employs independent open-source intelligence research to verify claims made by authorities like the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). In late August, Binance CEO Richard Teng refuted allegations that the exchange had frozen all Palestinian wallets at the IDF's request. He revealed that the IDF had asked for over 1,500 wallets to be frozen, but upon investigation, Binance found that only about 220 of those wallets, or 14%, were linked to illicit activities as defined by international law. Only these wallets were subsequently blocked from transactions. Röed highlighted the importance of cross-checking information, noting that there can be discrepancies between what the IDF claims and what Binance's investigations reveal. For instance, while the IDF might associate a wallet with terrorism financing, Binance may have evidence suggesting it is linked to charitable activities. In such situations, the financial investigations team consults with legal experts and the relevant law enforcement bodies to ensure compliance with international law while protecting user rights. This approach underscores Binance's commitment to a balanced and lawful response to requests from authorities.

Binance rejected 86% of requests by Israel to freeze Palestinian users’ crypto wallets

October 6, 2024 1 min read

Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange, has clarified its stance on requests from the Israeli military to freeze crypto wallets associated with Palestinians. Nils Anderson Röed, Binance’s global head of financial investigations, emphasized that the company does not simply comply with such requests without thorough investigation. In a recent interview, he explained that Binance employs independent open-source intelligence research to verify claims made by authorities like the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).

Matt Sorg, Vice President of Technology at the Solana Foundation

Solana’s VP reveals how the blockchain tackles scaling and congestion to maintain high speed

October 5, 2024 2 mins read

Matt Sorg, Vice President of Technology at the Solana Foundation, recently shared insights on how Solana is tackling challenges related to scaling and network congestion while maintaining its reputation for high-speed and low-cost transactions. In an interview, he highlighted that Solana processes more daily transactions than all other blockchains combined, positioning it as a leader in the blockchain space. To stay ahead in the rapidly evolving blockchain ecosystem, Solana is

Telegram’s disclosure of user data to law enforcement since 2018 has sparked concerns in the crypto community

October 4, 2024 1 min read

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has revealed that the platform has been sharing user data, including IP addresses and phone numbers, with law enforcement since 2018. This admission has raised concerns among crypto security experts about potential threats to user privacy and the principles of decentralization that are crucial to the crypto community. Despite the backlash, the price of Toncoin has remained stable, with no significant market reaction observed. Durov, who

Energy Web Launches AutoGreenCharge Beta App to Decarbonize EV Charging, Secured by Polkadot

October 2, 2024 3 mins read

Energy Web’s innovative app enables EV owners to decarbonize charging sessions with renewable energy Energy Web is proud to announce the beta launch of AutoGreenCharge, a mobile app designed to decarbonize electric vehicle (EV) charging. With AutoGreenCharge, users can ensure that every EV charging session is powered by renewable energy. The app is accessible to owners of popular electric vehicles, including Tesla, BMW, Mercedes, and others, bringing the promise of green

Mark Zuckerberg’s bold bet on the metaverse skyrockets his net worth to $201 billion

September 30, 2024 1 min read

Mark Zuckerberg’s bold leap into the metaverse has skyrocketed his net worth to an astonishing $201 billion, nearly six times what it was just two years ago, thanks to a remarkable 60% surge in Meta Platforms Inc.’s stock this year. Now the fourth richest person in the world, he stands behind titans like Jeff Bezos, Bernard Arnault, and Elon Musk. However, the metaverse is a hotbed of debate. While Zuckerberg

Dione Protocol Launches Odyssey: A Sustainable Layer 1 Blockchain Solution Powered by Green Energy

September 28, 2024 7 mins read

Dione Protocol, a leader in sustainable blockchain technology, proudly announces the launch of Odyssey, a groundbreaking Layer 1 (L1) blockchain solution committed to renewable energy. Since its inception in 2022, Dione Protocol has focused on integrating blockchain technology with clean energy solutions to tackle pressing challenges in the global energy sector. With the unveiling of Odyssey, Dione Protocol makes a significant stride toward promoting sustainability within the blockchain ecosystem. In recent years,

Coinbase and the SEC are engaged in a federal court fight on the formulation of new regulations for the digital asset sector

Coinbase and the SEC face off in court as the crypto exchange demands clearer regulations

September 24, 2024 1 min read

Coinbase and the SEC are engaged in a federal court fight on the formulation of new regulations for the digital asset sector. Coinbase asserts that the SEC has failed to furnish explicit rules for enterprises within the Bitcoin sector, notwithstanding its persistent counsel to “come in and register.” Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s chief legal officer, articulated his dissatisfaction with the SEC’s rejection and its vigorous enforcement of ambiguous regulations. The SEC

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju defends Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

September 23, 2024 1 min read

Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, has articulated robust support for Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) as his impending release from detention nears. Zhao is undergoing a four-month incarceration following a guilty plea for infractions of the US Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) in November 2023. His acknowledgment entailed neglecting to avert money laundering on Binance, culminating in a $4.3 billion sanction for Binance and a $50 million penalty for Zhao.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sanctioned options trading on BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT)

The SEC approves options trading for BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF with strict oversight

September 22, 2024 1 min read

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sanctioned options trading on BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), offering investors a novel instrument for hedging and mitigating risks associated with Bitcoin’s valuation. The options will function comparably to existing ETF options traded on US markets and will be subject to rigorous surveillance and control. Significant modifications in the clearance procedure encompass conservative stances and exercise limitations, restricting options to 25,000 contracts,

Owlto and Binance Launch a Web3 Airdrop Campaign

September 21, 2024 3 mins read

By bridging across networks with Owlto Finance, users have the chance to earn a share of the $300K airdrop reward. Owlto Finance has joined hands with the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, for a brand new Web3 campaign to bridge ETH, BNB, and USDC with a reward of $300k. The decentralized cross-chain protocol Owlto Finance offers an inexpensive and safe bridge to effortlessly transfer assets across 50 blockchains. It is the

Ebi.xyz Becomes the First Perpetual DEX to Integrated with HOT Wallet on Telegram

September 20, 2024 3 mins read

Ebi.xyz, a perpetual DEX built on Arbitrium One, today announced its partnership with HOT Wallet, the decentralized MPC network on Telegram, to become the first perpetual DEX integrated into the network. This partnership brings ebi.xyz directly to Telegram users, allowing them to use their existing telegram accounts to create a HOT wallet and trade perpetual futures seamlessly. With over 23 million total created wallets across multiple chains—including TON, Solana, BNB Chain,

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) encountered tepid inflows in September, although there was an increase in Bitcoin's price.

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF saw minimal inflows in September

September 20, 2024 1 min read

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) encountered tepid inflows in September, although there was an increase in Bitcoin’s price. The trust secured only $6.76 million, reflecting a prudent stance among investors. Despite an almost 5% increase in Bitcoin’s value, Bitcoin ETFs faced substantial withdrawals, totaling $155.3 million across the industry. On September 16, BlackRock’s IBIT experienced a transient inflow of $15.82 million, countered by a prior outflow of $9.06 million, culminating

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