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Worldcoin Ordered to Delete All Iris Scanning Data From Users in Spain, Germany
Spanish data protection watchdog AEPD and the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision (BayLDA) have ordered Sam Altman-led World (formerly Worldcoin) to erase all the iris scanning data it has collected so far.
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WazirX Restructuring Plan Heads to Court in January; Risk of Liquidation If Rejected
Zettai stated that it is awaiting Singapore Court approval to present its restructuring plan to creditors. It added that if the plan is not approved, WazirX’s only remaining option would be liquidation.
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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Falls to $97,000, Most Altcoins See Losses
The overall crypto market valuation saw a drop of 4.47 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether, both saw losses on Friday, December 20. Cardano, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and Solana – all registered losses on the price chart alongside BTC and ETH.
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Chainalysis Acquires Web3 Security Firm Hexagate to Advance Strategic Growth Objectives
Blockchain data firm Chainalysis announced its acquisition of Hexagate this week. Hexagate specialises in providing comprehensive tools for Web3 security, including risk mitigation, forensic analysis, and compliance solutions. Its services support a range of prominent crypto firms, including Coinbase, Polygon, Uniswap, and Consensys, among others.
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After Kraken, Binance Sued by ASIC in Australia: Here’s Why
The ASIC has filed a lawsuit in federal court, accusing Binance's local subsidiary of misclassifying 505 retail investors as wholesale investors. As a result, the exchange is alleged to have failed to provide the necessary consumer protection for these retail investors.
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Ripple Debuts RLUSD Stablecoin with Former RBI Chief Raghuram Rajan on Advisory Board
This week, Ripple launched its RLUSD stablecoin, pegged 1:1 to the US dollar. Advisory board member and former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan noted that stablecoins could soon play a key role in private payment systems.
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Binance Wallet Gets New ‘Alpha’ Feature that Spotlights Early-Stage Crypto Tokens: Details
On Wednesday, December 18, Binance unveiled a new feature called Alpha for its wallet service. This feature will spotlight tokens linked to early-stage Web3 projects that may be considered for future listing on the exchange.
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Delhi, Bengaluru Led Crypto Adoption in India in 2024, Memecoins Garnered Attention: CoinSwitch
CoinSwitch’s report reveals that Shiba Inu, Dogecoin, and Pepecoin gained significant popularity in India. Additionally, it highlights that 75 percent of India’s crypto investors are under 35 years old.
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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High of $108,000 Before Pulling Back; Altcoins Mostly in Red
The overall valuation of the crypto sector tumbled by 2.77 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether both recorded losses on Wednesday, December 18. Avalanche, Chainlink, and Shiba Inu also registered losses alongside BTC and ETH. Small profits were attained by Stellar and Uniswap among some other altcoins.
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Vishvasya Blockchain Stack Being Used to Verify Apps, Property Transactions: MoS IT
Jitin Prasada, the minister of state (MoS) for electronics and information technology (MeitY) has told the Rajya Sabha that states like Jharkhand and Karnataka were using the Vishvasya blockchain stack. Verification of property transactions and the origin of mobile apps are among areas where the stack is being used.
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Government Has No Specific Timeline to Finalise Virtual Digital Assets Regulation: MoS Finance
While answering a question on crypto regulation in the Lok Sabha on Monday, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said that virtual digital assets (like cryptocurrency) are borderless.
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India Blockchain Alliance Partners With RAK-DAO to Promote Cooperation in Web3
On Monday, December 16 India Blockchain Alliance (IBA) announced a partnership with UAE’s free zone for Web3 firms – the Ras Al-Khaimah Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO). The aim of this partnership is to take collaborations on Web3 related education, research, and development initiatives on a global level.
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Meta's Motivo AI Model Could Deliver More Lifelike Digital Avatars: Here's How it Works
Meta has released an AI model called Meta Motivo. The model, that can control the body movements of digital avatars, is expected to make the overall metaverse experience better.
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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Hits and Recedes From $106,000 Mark, Most Altcoins Trade in Gains
The valuation of the crypto sector rose by 1.61 percent over the last day. On Monday, Bitcoin and Ether both recorded profits. USD Coin, Cardano, and Litecoin are all trading in profits. Chainlink and Shiba Inu, meanwhile, are reflecting losses on the price chart.
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Bank of England's Prudential Regulation Authority Directs UK Firms to Disclose Crypto Exposure Status
The Bank of England's Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has issued a directive to local enterprises to disclose their crypto holdings, if any. The PRA is touted as a BOE-affiliated financial watchdog in the UK.
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Worldcoin Ordered to Delete All Iris Scanning Data From Users in Spain, Germany
Spanish data protection watchdog AEPD and the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision (BayLDA) have ordered Sam Altman-led World (formerly Worldcoin) to erase all the iris scanning data it has collected so far.
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WazirX Restructuring Plan Heads to Court in January; Risk of Liquidation If Rejected
Zettai stated that it is awaiting Singapore Court approval to present its restructuring plan to creditors. It added that if the plan is not approved, WazirX’s only remaining option would be liquidation.
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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Falls to $97,000, Most Altcoins See Losses
The overall crypto market valuation saw a drop of 4.47 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether, both saw losses on Friday, December 20. Cardano, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and Solana – all registered losses on the price chart alongside BTC and ETH.
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Chainalysis Acquires Web3 Security Firm Hexagate to Advance Strategic Growth Objectives
Blockchain data firm Chainalysis announced its acquisition of Hexagate this week. Hexagate specialises in providing comprehensive tools for Web3 security, including risk mitigation, forensic analysis, and compliance solutions. Its services support a range of prominent crypto firms, including Coinbase, Polygon, Uniswap, and Consensys, among others.
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After Kraken, Binance Sued by ASIC in Australia: Here’s Why
The ASIC has filed a lawsuit in federal court, accusing Binance's local subsidiary of misclassifying 505 retail investors as wholesale investors. As a result, the exchange is alleged to have failed to provide the necessary consumer protection for these retail investors.
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Ripple Debuts RLUSD Stablecoin with Former RBI Chief Raghuram Rajan on Advisory Board
This week, Ripple launched its RLUSD stablecoin, pegged 1:1 to the US dollar. Advisory board member and former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan noted that stablecoins could soon play a key role in private payment systems.
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Binance Wallet Gets New ‘Alpha’ Feature that Spotlights Early-Stage Crypto Tokens: Details
On Wednesday, December 18, Binance unveiled a new feature called Alpha for its wallet service. This feature will spotlight tokens linked to early-stage Web3 projects that may be considered for future listing on the exchange.
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Delhi, Bengaluru Led Crypto Adoption in India in 2024, Memecoins Garnered Attention: CoinSwitch
CoinSwitch’s report reveals that Shiba Inu, Dogecoin, and Pepecoin gained significant popularity in India. Additionally, it highlights that 75 percent of India’s crypto investors are under 35 years old.
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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High of $108,000 Before Pulling Back; Altcoins Mostly in Red
The overall valuation of the crypto sector tumbled by 2.77 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether both recorded losses on Wednesday, December 18. Avalanche, Chainlink, and Shiba Inu also registered losses alongside BTC and ETH. Small profits were attained by Stellar and Uniswap among some other altcoins.
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Vishvasya Blockchain Stack Being Used to Verify Apps, Property Transactions: MoS IT
Jitin Prasada, the minister of state (MoS) for electronics and information technology (MeitY) has told the Rajya Sabha that states like Jharkhand and Karnataka were using the Vishvasya blockchain stack. Verification of property transactions and the origin of mobile apps are among areas where the stack is being used.
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Government Has No Specific Timeline to Finalise Virtual Digital Assets Regulation: MoS Finance
While answering a question on crypto regulation in the Lok Sabha on Monday, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said that virtual digital assets (like cryptocurrency) are borderless.
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India Blockchain Alliance Partners With RAK-DAO to Promote Cooperation in Web3
On Monday, December 16 India Blockchain Alliance (IBA) announced a partnership with UAE’s free zone for Web3 firms – the Ras Al-Khaimah Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO). The aim of this partnership is to take collaborations on Web3 related education, research, and development initiatives on a global level.
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Meta's Motivo AI Model Could Deliver More Lifelike Digital Avatars: Here's How it Works
Meta has released an AI model called Meta Motivo. The model, that can control the body movements of digital avatars, is expected to make the overall metaverse experience better.
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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Hits and Recedes From $106,000 Mark, Most Altcoins Trade in Gains
The valuation of the crypto sector rose by 1.61 percent over the last day. On Monday, Bitcoin and Ether both recorded profits. USD Coin, Cardano, and Litecoin are all trading in profits. Chainlink and Shiba Inu, meanwhile, are reflecting losses on the price chart.
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Bank of England's Prudential Regulation Authority Directs UK Firms to Disclose Crypto Exposure Status
The Bank of England's Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has issued a directive to local enterprises to disclose their crypto holdings, if any. The PRA is touted as a BOE-affiliated financial watchdog in the UK.
