Wyoming’s Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis has responded to the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) latest argument regarding non-custodial software. Lummis’s remarks follow the DOJ’s reply brief on the indictment against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s motion to dismiss. Senator Lummis Questions DOJ’s Non-Custodial Wallet Stance, Cites Legal Misinterpretations Senator Cynthia Lummis, a staunch advocate of cryptocurrency, […]
Existing Blockchains Can’t Adopt Post-Quantum Cryptography Without Significant User Impact, Says Johann Polecsak
As the prospect of quantum computers breaking today’s cybersecurity standards edges ever closer, Johann Polecsak, co-founder of the QAN blockchain platform, argues that public blockchains such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana are still ill-equipped to adopt post-quantum cryptography without significant user impact. Post-Quantum Migration Risks Polecsak, an advocate for heightened awareness of imminent quantum attacks, […]
Worldcoin Rejects Buenos Aires’ Claims Regarding Abusive User Contract Clauses
Worldcoin, the digital biometric identification project, has rejected the claims made by Buenos Aires regarding possible infringements of customer protection laws. The organization told local sources that it answered Buenos Aires’ requirements since January to show the transparency it exercises in its operations. Worldcoin might face a deeper investigation if a local proposal gets approved. […]
Bug in Discontinued Lido Staking Service Blocks User Access to Tokens Valued at $24.4 Million
A bug in the smart contract of Lido’s discontinued Solana staking service is reportedly preventing users from withdrawing digital assets valued at more than $ 24 million. Lido attributes this issue to “a problem with the maintainer bot and the recent update of rent-exempt terms for Solana staking accounts.” Discontinued Solana Staking Service A …
Court Orders Binance to Hand Over ‘Comprehensive’ User Data to Nigerian Authorities
A Nigerian high court has ordered Binance to provide the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with comprehensive data relating to all Nigerian traders on its platform. The EFCC alleges it has discovered instances of price discovery, confirmation, and market manipulation on the Binance platform. Binance Violates Nigerian Anti-Money Laundering Laws In a fresh development […]