Paris 2024 Employs Conventional Ticketing Despite Initial Crypto Discussions

In 2022, there was excitement within the cryptocurrency community as French officials explored the possibility of using blockchain technology for ticketing to the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. This move came about in response to security concerns surrounding counterfeit tickets that surfaced during the Champions League final that year. In the past, Tony Estanguet, head of … Read more

White hat hacker group SEAL launches crypto threat-sharing center

A group known as SEAL, or the Security Alliance, composed of ethical hackers, reportedly obtained approximately $50 million in assets since their founding in 2023. They have introduced a threat-sharing platform aimed at bolstering the cryptocurrency sector. On April 17, the alliance unveiled a free Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC), named SEAL-ISAC, specifically designed … Read more

Cyprus keeps FTX Europe license suspended until September

The story of the failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX is nearing its end, but certain remnants of the FTX organization are finding it difficult to keep going. The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has prolonged the suspension of FTX Europe’s operating license, preventing the company from providing services until September 2024. On April 16, Cyprus’ … Read more

TikTok parent company explores on-chain possibilities for Web3 gaming and AI

BytePlus, the business wing of ByteDance, the corporation behind TikTok’s creation, has revealed plans to enter the Web3 realm by partnering with Mysten Labs, the innovative team behind the Sui blockchain platform. On April 17, BytePlus announced its intentions to leverage its expertise in AI and data warehousing to strengthen the Sui platform, specifically benefiting … Read more