The FCA’s list of registered crypto asset providers includes 42 entities and hasn’t changed since August.
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Month: October 2023
Gitcoin screws up transfer, sends $460K to unrecoverable address
Gitcoin’s project lead said the snafu has resulted in nearly half a million in funds being forever locked in a one-way contract address.
FTX used Python code to fake its insurance fund figure: Gary Wang
FTX’s so-called “Backstop Fund” figure was a big lie, according to the former chief technology officer of the crypto exchange
US consumer watchdog mulls applying e-banking laws to crypto
The head of the U.S. financial consumer watchdog says it’s looking to issue guidance on how crypto could fall into electronic fund transfer laws.
Bitcoin is a ‘super logical’ step on the tech tree: OpenAI CEO
During an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Altman expressed his excitement for Bitcoin and also said he was “super against” CBDCs.
Ripple CTO seeks community consensus for XRPL AMM feature adoption
Schwartz stated that if the majority supports the amendment, the changes could be implemented in as little as two weeks.
Stars Arena secures funds to plug $3M exploit, set to reopen after security audit
Stars Arena was hacked for roughly $3 million worth of AVAX tokens, with the hacker reportedly sending the funds to the Fixed Float crypto exchange.
US gov’t messed up my $250K Bitcoin price prediction: Tim Draper, Hall of Flame
Tim Draper’s first big Bitcoin prediction came off without a hitch, but he says the current administration is making his second one look bad.
What is finality in blockchain, and why does it matter?
Finality ensures irreversible transactions — crucial for trust and security — prevents double-spending and fraud, and keeps blockchain records immutable.
Long and short positions, explained
Long positions involve buying assets to profit from price increases, while short positions entail selling borrowed crypto, aiming to repurchase it cheaper for profit.