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The Story of Bankrupt Mt. Gox: Is the Repayment Day Near?
Mt. Gox was one of the earliest and largest crypto exchanges. In February 2014, it announced losing around 850,000 Bitcoins worth around $400 million at the time. The exchange declared bankruptcy and shut down. Later, the CEO Mark Karpelès announced finding 200,000 coins in an old wallet. 
Uniswap Rolls Out Free Web3 Name Service for User Customization
Uniswap, a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange, has recently launched a unique feature: free Web3 names for all its users. These aren't just any names; think "one.uni.eth" or "crypto.uni.eth" – a fresh take on the traditional crypto wallet format. Nicknames can be acquired and customized exclusively through the Uniswap mobile app. 
The Fall of Chivo: Hackers Leak More Data
CiberInteligenciaSV, the hacking group behind the security breach of El Salvador's state-run Bitcoin wallet Chivo, has started leaking portions of the app's source code. They had already disclosed the personal information of almost all adult users in El Salvador (5.1 million people) who downloaded the wallet. 
Andy Bromberg: Bitcoin ETFs Contradict the Nature of Crypto
The U.S.'s recent nod to spot Bitcoin ETFs has been heralded as Wall Street's triumph. These new exchange-traded funds grant both institutional investors and laypersons easier crypto market access. Yet, Andy Bromberg, CEO of the crypto wallet Beam, signals a caveat: these ETFs deviate from the founding principles of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies at large.