London police strike back: massive blocking of crypto phishing sites
In a sustained effort to combat online fraud, London police recently took a decisive step. By blocking 43 web domains involved in phishing activities specifically targeting cryptocurrency users. This operation highlights the authorities’ ongoing vigilance in the face of the growing threat of cybercrime in the crypto ecosystem. Fast, efficient service The alert was triggered […]
Automated AI voice calls now illegal in the U.S.
The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) recent adoption of a new regulation makes automated calls using voices generated by artificial intelligence (AI) illegal in the USA. The decision comes in the wake of robocall campaigns falsely imitating the voice of President Joe Biden, and marks a significant step forward in the fight against phone scams. The […]
Polygon launches open-source prover to revolutionize Ethereum Layer 2
In a significant breakthrough for the Ethereum ecosystem, Polygon has developed a new Type 1 zkEVM prover, marking a turning point in the ability of EVM chains to become Layer 2s powered by zero-knowledge proofs (ZK-proofs). This innovation opens up new avenues for optimization and scalability within the Ethereum ecosystem. A type 1 zkEVM prover […]
Former Zipmex CEO charged with fraud by Thai SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand (SEC) recently brought serious charges against Akalarp Yimwilai, the former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Zipmex, for fraud and deceiving users. The SEC’s accusations Thailand’s SEC highlights the seriousness of Akalarp Yimwilai’s alleged actions, highlighting the violation of transparency and trust standards essential to the smooth operation of cryptocurrency […]
India relies on offline solutions for CBDC adoption in less connected areas
In an era where digitisation of financial services is gaining ground, India is taking bold steps to ensure inclusivity of its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), especially in rural areas where internet access is limited. The government, through the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), is exploring offline solutions to facilitate the use of the digital […]