Crypto mining hardware retailer Phoenix Technology mulls IPO in UAE: Report

    A mainstream media report highlighted that the mining hardware firm Phoenix Technology is planning to go public in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Crypto mining hardware provider Phoenix Technology is reportedly starting discussions to conduct an initial public offering (IPO) in the United Arab Emirates, according to a report by Bloomberg. The Bloomberg report cites anonymous sources who explained that…

    Japanese Web3 developer HashPort Group raises $8.5M in funding round

    The funds will be used to aid the firm’s global expansion across tough regulatory landscapes. Japanese blockchain developer HashPort has raised 1.2 billion Japanese yen ($8.5 million) in a Series C funding round led by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners and Japanese billionaire entrepreneur Yusaku Maezawa. The new round…

    SEC adopts cyberattack disclosure rules, listed crypto firms included

    Coinbase, Marathon Digital and Riot Blockchain are among the SEC-registered cryptocurrency firms that would need to comply with the rules. Public companies in the United States, including listed crypto firms, will be required to disclose any major cybersecurity incidents within a four-day time limit, under new rules adopted by the United States securities regulator. The rules from…

    Optimism transaction volumes surpass Abitrum’s for the first time in six months

    Optimism lost the top spot to Arbitrum in January, after the end of its season one “quest,” but has regained it after Worldcoin launched on July 25. The Optimism network has surpassed Arbitrum in transaction volume for the first time in six months, according to July 27 data from blockchain analytics platform Artemis. Both networks are layer…

    ‘Historic week’ as stablecoin, self-custody bills advance to House floor

    The bills aim to create a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins and enshrine rights for crypto users to self-custody digital assets. The House Financial Services Committee has advanced another two landmark crypto bills previously under consideration —  with one aiming to better regulate stablecoin issuers and another seen as positive for crypto self-custody in the…

    Crypto payment gateway CoinsPaid suspects Lazarus Group in $37M hack

    CoinsPaid said it is now working with Estonian law enforcement and several blockchain security firms are assisting to minimize the impact of the July 22 exploit. Cryptocurrency payments platform CoinsPaid has pointed the finger at North Korean state-backed Lazarus Group as being behind the hacking of its internal systems, which allowed them to steal $37.3…

    Worldcoin struggles to find new users willing to scan iris for crypto

    The controversial crypto project’s new sign-ups have dwindled, and the numbers pale in comparison to the 2 million sign-ups before the launch of the project. The controversial crypto project Worldcoin was launched for the public on July 24, making way for customers to scan their iris at designated locations in 20 countries and receive 25…

    UFO hearing: Crypto degens spare no time crafting 50 alien shitcoins

    In the wake of the US government being accused of covering up extraterrestrial activity, crypto degens were quick to sprout a shiny batch of memecoins. Crypto degens have been quick to try and capitalize on a widely-watched hearing where former United States government officials have claimed the existence of alien spacecraft and “biologics.” Testifying under…

    PacWest stock flash crash recovers after rescue merger with Banc of California

    PacWest shares crashed 27% before recovering on a rescue acquisition by the smaller Banc of California. Shares in PacWest bank flash crashed by 27% on July 25 only to quickly recover in after-hours trading on the news it had merged with the Banc of California. PacWest Bancorp (PACW) stock slumped from $10.33 to $7.50 in…

    Deloitte, Chainalysis alliance to give law enforcement a crypto edge

    Big Four accounting firm Deloitte said the partnership could help authorities identify and take down bad actors hiding “behind the keyboard.” Professional services giant Deloitte is set to boost its clients’ blockchain-tracking capabilities following a strategic alliance with crypto analytics firm Chainalysis. Announced during a Chainalysis conference in Washington DC on July 25, the tie-up…