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The definition of a cryptocurrency is a digital asset containing cryptographic protocols that make transactions secure and immutable. Cryptocurrencies are built on top of distributed ledger technology, blockchain — which allows it to be decentralized and immune to government control and interference. Transactions involving cryptocurrencies involve public and private keys, enabling minimal processing fees, allowing users to be able to make transfers without traditional third-party institutions.
The definition of a cryptocurrency is a digital asset containing cryptographic protocols that make transactions secure and immutable. Cryptocurrencies are built on top of distributed ledger technology, blockchain — which allows it to be decentralized and immune to government control and interference. Transactions involving cryptocurrencies involve public and private keys, enabling minimal processing fees, allowing users to be able to make transfers without traditional third-party institutions.
Robinhood Seeks Sanctions Investigators ahead of Self-Custody Crypto Wallet Launch
Robinhood is hiring more specialists to work in the finance crimes compliance unit as the platform may be broadening its offerings.
El Salvador Lags Behind as Spain Overtakes to Become Third Largest Crypto ATM Hub
With a total of 215 crypto ATMs hosted in Spain, the country has now outpaced El Salvador, which is home to 212 crypto ATMs, down to the fourth position, following Spain’s third position.
Scammers Put Gate.io users at Risk as Exchange's Twitter Account Gets Hacked
Gate.io hacked Twitter account appears to be promoting a fake giveaway of 500,000 USDT, putting users at risk of losing funds.
What the UK Prime Minister's Resignation Means for the Crypto Industry
UK Prime Minister, Liz Truss has resigned, stirring uncertainty on the future of the Crypto Industry
FDIC to Offer Guidance on Crypto After it Understands its Associated Risks
FDIC's Martin Gruenberg said more guidance will be given to banks about crypto when it gains more understanding of its inherent risks
Brazil’s Nubank Set To Launch Digital Currency On Polygon Blockchain
Nubank, a fintech bank based in Brazil has announced it’s set to launch its own digital token called Nucoin which will be available by the first half of 2023.
$8.4m Exploit Breached from DeFi Lending Protocol Moola Markets
Another exploit hits the crypto industry with roughly $8.4 million stolen from Moola Markets. The platform has advised users not to trade mtokens during the investigation of hacking.
Polkadot Synthetic Asset Protocol Tapio Acquires $4m in Funding
Tapio protocol, on Monday, announced it had raised a total of $4 million in funding from Polychain, Hypersphere, and Arrington to usher a unified liquidity standard to Polkadot.
Bank of Jamaica Collaborates with Local Government to Expand CBDC Adoption
In a recent update, it was reported that the Bank of Jamaica is set to partner with the Government to boost the adoption of its central bank digital currency, JamDex, as a payment method.
TempleDAO Hacker Moves Stolen Funds to Sanctioned Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash
According to data from block explorer, Etherscan, the attacker of the TempleDAO hack, has moved the funds stolen via the recently sanctioned crypto mixer, Tornado Cash.