PRESS RELEASE. HTX announces that millions in compensation to users affected by the pGALA token incident has been completed this week, including cash payouts, in-platform benefits, and Gala nodes. In April 2023, HTX announced an agreement with Gala Games to compensate users affected by the pGALA token incident, with the total compensation amounting to millions. […]
Tether, the USDT stablecoin issuer, announced on April 1 that it had completed the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type 1 Audit, the highest level of security compliance achievable. Tether stated that the audit’s completion demonstrates the robust information technology control measures it has in place, ensuring the safety of its systems. Gold Standard […]
Citi, in alliance with Wellington Management, Wisdomtree, and ABN AMRO, completed a proof of concept for the tokenization of a private fund on top of the Avalanche blockchain. The test used Spruce, an Avalanche subnet, to tokenize the fund and transact the tokenized assets, which were programmed to “automate operations, settle faster, and enable new […]
Circle, the stablecoin company, has completed the upgrade of its USDC stablecoin to the 2.2 version. The update brings a slew of changes, including gas efficiency improvements, support for account abstraction and smart contract wallets, and enhancements in the resiliency of the currency when dealing with forks. Circle Finishes Rollout of USDC 2.2 Improvements Circle […]
The Shanghai branch of the Bank of China has completed the first settlement of precious metals using the digital yuan. The transaction, finalized on December 19, allowed the Shanghai Gold Exchange to close a $ 14 million precious metal trade after receiving the funds overseas, according to local media reports. Bank of China Completes …