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Buterin Urges L2 Developers to Leverage Ethereum’s L1 Security
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is encouraging developers to fully utilize the existing security and decentralization infrastructure of Ethereum’s Layer 1…
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ADX Lists MENA’s First Digital Native Blockchain Bond
In a regional first, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has partnered with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and HSBC to…
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HashKey Secures Dubai VASP License, Expands Digital Asset Services into MENA
HashKey Group, a prominent digital asset financial services provider in Asia Pacific, has officially entered the UAE market after receiving…
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UAE Overhauls Justice System with AI, Blockchain & the Metaverse
The UAE Public Prosecution has announced a bold digital transformation of its legal processes, integrating artificial intelligence, blockchain, and emerging…
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BlackRock Moves to Tokenize Shares of $150B Treasury Trust Fund
BlackRock is taking another major step into blockchain finance by filing to offer a digital share class of its $150…
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Animoca Brands Expands to the Middle East and Appoints Omar Elassar as Managing Director
Animoca Brands today announced its official expansion into the Middle East, with a presence in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to…
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New York Considers Blockchain for Election Security, But Skepticism Remains
Blockchain may soon be part of New York’s long-term strategy to secure the democratic process—at least in theory. That’s the…
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FDIC Signals Support for Bank Use of Public Blockchains in Upcoming Guidance
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is moving to establish a clearer and more flexible regulatory framework that would allow…
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U.S. Bitcoin Mining at Risk as Trump Slaps 34% Export Tariff on China
Trump’s new tariff policy is set to significantly impact the U.S. Bitcoin mining industry, as China, the largest global supplier…
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Ethereum Developers Schedule Pectra Upgrade for May 7 Mainnet Deployment
Ethereum developers have officially set May 7, 2025, as the rollout date for the network’s upcoming major upgrade, called Pectra.…
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