Laos halts electricity supply to crypto mining projects amid drought
The drought that the country experienced in the first half of 2023 resulted in higher electricity demand and lower power generation capabilities from hydropower plants.
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FTX suspends user accounts amid Kroll cyber breach concerns
FTX took the decision as a proactive measure to prevent any potential future incidents or additional harm following the recent hack.
Hashdex joins race for spot Bitcoin ETF with unique strategy
Hashdex’s approach differs from recent filings as it won’t depend on the Coinbase surveillance sharing agreement, opting to acquire spot Bitcoin from physical exchanges within the CME market.
FTX crypto exchange reports data breach involving claims agent Kroll
The breach has resulted in the exposure of non-sensitive customer data from specific claimants linked to the ongoing bankruptcy case.
Naver Corp unveils South Korea’s answer to ChatGPT and generative AI
South Korean internet giant Naver Corp. has released CLOVA X, a Korean language chatbot similar to ChatGPT that can have conversations and summarize text.
Bitcoin difficulty jumps 6% to new peak as miners ignore BTC price dip
BTC price action is causing some to panic, but Bitcoin miner confidence in the network is there for all to see.
FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried prosecutors submit proposed jury instructions for trial
Ahead of FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s October trial, government prosecutors have laid out their requests for how the jury should be directed.
Bitget mandates KYC requirements in line with tightening global regulations
The exchange operator is instituting new KYC requirements for users from September 2023 to comply with developing global regulatory guidelines.
Gemini files brief in lawsuit against SEC, requests to keep it simple
In a recent court filing, Gemini continues to press for dismissal in its lawsuit against the SEC, citing unclear allegations and shifting arguments.
Curve Finance to reimburse users, another DeFi hack, and ConsenSys launches L2: Finance Redefined
The DeFi ecosystem had another exploit of over $2 million on a stablecoin liquidity pool this past week, just weeks after the Curve Finance exploit.