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DRC-20 Token Standard: A BRC-20 Clone on Dogecoin?
As the crypto market was getting its bearings following the commotion caused by Bitcoin Ordinals NFT, the BRC-20 standard appeared, enabling the minting of regular tokens on the Bitcoin blockchain. Spotting the opportunity, independent developers associated with Dogecoin quickly incorporated a similar system into their blockchain, giving rise to the DRC-20 standard. South Korea Requires Crypto Companies To Disclose Holdings
In a bid to enhance transparency in the realm of virtual asset transactions, South Korea has implemented new regulations that mandate crypto companies to disclose their holdings. The companies are now obliged to provide comprehensive information encompassing the quantity, characteristics, business models, and accounting policies associated with the trading of digital currencies. How US Financial Giants Join the Crypto Market
The crypto market, boasting over $1.2 trillion in capitalization and hundreds of millions of users, is steadily drawing the attention of top-tier banking, financial, and investment entities. Yet, due to licensing hurdles, their entry remains somewhat barred. But as the old saying goes, where there's a will, there's a way... The Arcadia Finance platform has been hacked!
This decentralized protocol has suffered a loss of nearly $455,000 owing to a flaw in its code. All activities relating to contracts have been put on hold for now.
A blockchain analyst from PeckShield explains this predicament as a result of inadequate input verification within Arcadia's code, a loophole the hacker exploited to drain crypto assets (darcWETH and darcUSDC) in both the Ethereum and Optimism networks. 
An Exclusive Interview with Trustee CEO Vadym Grusha
During the Incrypted Web3 conference in Kyiv, we managed to secure an engaging discussion with Vadym Grusha, the co-founder and CEO of Trustee Wallet. Our conversation covered a wide range of topics, including the unique features and advantages of the Trustee service, its challenges and hurdles, along with Grusha's personal insights on the regulation of the crypto market in Ukraine and the world. Top Forums for Crypto Enthusiasts
For pioneers of the crypto industry like Satoshi Nakamoto, the early days were no walk in the park: there was no dedicated platform where they could discuss things like new software uploads on GitHub. So, in late 2009, the first dedicated forum for crypto enthusiasts was born. Which Swiss City Aims to Become the Crypto Capital?
Joining El Salvador's crypto revolution, cities worldwide are adopting cryptocurrencies as payment alternatives. One Swiss city has been working hard to position itself as a crypto hub and has managed to achieve a multitude of milestones within just two years. 
Grayscale Criticize SEC for Approving First Leveraged ETF Launch
Grayscale, a crypto asset manager, has expressed criticism towards regulators for approving a leveraged bitcoin-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) while the company’s own spot bitcoin ETF application remains rejected by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 
The Dark Side of Crypto: Manipulative Strategies in Emission
The earliest miners had an undeniable advantage over other cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Despite their standard computers, they successfully mined a substantial quantity of PoW coins. They adhered to the rules, merely joining the race to success ahead of the pack. Yet, not everyone was inclined to play fair... The SEC has sued Celsius Network and arrested its CEO
On the morning of July 13, Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of the now-bankrupt crypto lender Celsius, was reportedly arrested. The news broke minutes after the United States Securities and Exchange Commission filed a lawsuit against the crypto lender on the same day.
The company’s token dropped 6% upon hearing the news.
The former CEO was arrested following an investigation into the company’s collapse. Celsius Network initiated the process of filing for bankruptcy on July 14 of the previous year. Investigators at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission found Mashinsky guilty of breaking numerous U.S. regulations prior to the company’s implosion in 2022.
The investigation into the troubled crypto lender began after the New York Attorney General sued Mashinsky on January 5. The lawsuit alleged that the former CEO misled investors and caused billions of dollars in losses. EU says that no crypto-asset can be considered completely safe
The Chairwoman of the European Union’s regulatory body, Verena Ross, has emphasized that cryptocurrencies are inherently risky and should not be considered as safe assets. She cautioned consumers against viewing cryptocurrencies as a reliable form of investment. 
360+ Companies Eager to Back FTX Relaunch
Alvarez & Marsal, legal advisor to crypto exchange FTX, made public in late June a list of companies prepared to invest in the exchange's reboot. Despite the harshly negative publicity surrounding Sam Bankman-Fried's enterprise, significant players have shown a readiness to back his now-bankrupt venture.