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SEC's Appeal Against Ripple Was Denied!
A federal judge denied the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) request for an appeal against Ripple, asserting that the regulator did not demonstrate significant reasons to justify disagreements in opinions. However, he has set a court hearing date for April 2024 to address certain issues in the case. LayerZero and Conflux Join Forces to Introduce BSIM
The crypto company LayerZero has forged a partnership with Conflux to roll out a blockchain-based SIM card (BSIM), co-developed by China Telecom. This partnership aims to simplify cross-chain fund transfers, leveraging LayerZero's innovative exchange mechanisms. While it's uncertain whether they can attract China Telecom's 390 million users, the LayerZero CEO remains optimistic. Zuckerberg and Lex Fridman Dive into the Metaverse!
In an episode of the Lex Fridman podcast on September 28th, Mark Zuckerberg and the renowned computer scientist engaged in a one-hour conversation in the metaverse. The entire exchange took place using photorealistic avatars, made possible by Meta’s Quest 3 headsets and noise-canceling headphones. “9 minutes into Lex/Mark metaverse podcast, I forgot I was watching avatars,” fans say. Fridman himself shared his impressions of the challenge of distinguishing Zuckerberg’s avatar from his actual physical presence. 
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Former Friends Share Startling Testimonies
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, is currently on trial in New York. He is charged with seven criminal counts, including wire fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering. If convicted, Sam could face a life sentence. Upbit's Six-Month Rollercoaster: Endless Hacker Attempts
In the first half of 2023, the crypto exchange Upbit faced 159,000 attacks, marking a 117% surge from early 2022 figures. These persistent threats pushed the exchange to transfer up to 70% of its funds to cold wallets and to ramp up its security measures. However, despite these precautions, the exchange mistakenly recognized fake APT deposits as legitimate. Caroline Ellison: The Great Mind with a Dark Edge
Until autumn 2022, Caroline Ellison remained largely under the radar. That changed dramatically when FTX, once the leading cryptocurrency exchange, faced a major setback. Ellison, leading Alameda Research, channeled FTX client investments into ventures of dubious repute, culminating in the downfall of Sam Bankman-Fried’s empire. Ukrainians Embrace Crypto Literacy with Diia and WhiteBIT
It's been almost a year since the launch of the “Crypto Literacy and Blockchain” educational courses in Ukraine. This initiative was spearheaded by the state-backed platform Diia.Education and Europe's leading crypto exchange, WhiteBIT. Now, it's time to reflect on the initial outcomes. 
BIS Leads Successful Test of International CBDCs
In a joint initiative, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the central banks of Switzerland, France and Singapore have wrapped up a test focused on the cross-border exchange and settlement of wholesale digital currencies issued by central banks. 