Oracles: A Solution for Anti-Money Laundering in DeFi

Decentralized finance (DeFi) and anti-money laundering (AML) regulations don’t always mix. It’s tough to enforce AML rules in the decentralized world, leading to stolen funds being laundered through DeFi platforms. So how do we keep DeFi decentralized while still following the law? Oracles offer a promising solution. Why Traditional AML Fails in DeFi Traditional AML…

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Kraken Relaunches Crypto Staking in the US

Kraken, a major US cryptocurrency exchange, is bringing back its crypto staking program for US customers. This comes two years after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) forced the company to shut down a similar service. Staking Returns to 37 States Starting today, Kraken clients in 37 states and two US territories can stake 17…

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Pump.fun’s Big Solana Cash-Out: $407 Million to Kraken

A Solana-based memecoin launchpad called Pump.fun has moved a whopping $407 million worth of Solana (SOL) to the Kraken cryptocurrency exchange over the past year, according to blockchain tracker Lookonchain. Millions in Solana, Millions in Controversy Lookonchain also revealed that Pump.fun, which launched in January 2024, sold off some of its SOL, netting $41.64 million…

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Cardano’s Plomin Era: A New Chapter of Decentralized Governance

Cardano just completed its Plomin hard fork, a major upgrade that founder Charles Hoskinson calls the “most powerful blockchain government in the world.” This upgrade marks a significant step towards full decentralization. A Decade of Progress Hoskinson celebrated Cardano’s ten-year journey, recalling its humble beginnings in Japan in 2015. He highlighted the massive community effort…

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Dogecoin and Shiba Inu: Why the Prices Are Up

Dogecoin and Shiba Inu are on the rise, exciting investors after a rough week of sell-offs. What’s driving this sudden surge? The Fed’s Influence The Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady, while generally bearish for crypto, unexpectedly gave the market a boost. Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments after the meeting were key. While…

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