Category: Law of the Chain
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CoinDCX offers $11 million bounty after Lazarus Group-linked $44 million heist
CoinDCX suffered a $44M hack linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. The attackers used cross-chain bridges and Tornado Cash. CoinDCX offers an $11M bounty for recovery and catching the hackers.
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UK plans to sell £5 Billion Bitcoin – What does it mean for the crypto market?
The UK plans to sell £5 billion in seized Bitcoin to address budget deficits, but legal issues from unresolved criminal cases complicate the sale, raising concerns about market impact and financial strategy.
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White House to Release Major Crypto Policy Report Tomorrow, Why It’s A Big Deal?
The White House will release its first crypto policy report, shaping US digital asset regulation. It follows Executive Order 14178 and aims to unify policies, address risks, and promote innovation.
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COINS Act model law offers blueprint for crypto regulation in India
Hashed Emergent and Black Dot propose the COINS Act, a model crypto law for India, addressing regulatory uncertainty, taxation, and recommending a new regulatory body (CARA) to oversee digital assets.
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Crypto Tax Cuts Could Unleash Bitcoin Buying Spree In Japan | Bitcoinist.com
Japan’s high crypto taxes deter potential investors, with only 13% owning digital assets. A 20% flat tax could boost adoption, as 84% of current holders would buy more under this rule.
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“1 BTC Per Day” Is Over: IMF Reveals El Salvador Halted Bitcoin Buys Since February
IMF reports El Salvador stopped Bitcoin purchases since February 2025, contradicting President Bukele’s claims of daily buys. The country is scaling back public Bitcoin services, including shutting down the state-run Chivo wallet.
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Mastercard Insider Predicts What Comes Next After Big Stablecoin ‘Turning Point,’ Says Company Has Been Preparing for Years – The Daily Hodl
Mastercard executive Jesse McWaters discusses the company’s preparation for stablecoin adoption, highlighting regulatory progress and partnerships to integrate digital assets into global payments.
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Meta’s Whatsapp Faces Blacklisting as a Threat to National Security in Russia – Privacy Bitcoin News
Russia may blacklist WhatsApp for non-compliance with government requirements, citing national security concerns, as stated by State Duma Deputy Anton Nemkin.
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Blockchain compliance tools can slash TradFi costs — Chainlink co-founder
The article discusses the latest advancements in blockchain technology, focusing on scalability solutions and their impact on decentralized applications and enterprise adoption.
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SEC explores Ethereum token standard for compliant securities
The SEC met with Ethereum organizations to discuss ERC-3643, a token standard for compliant securities. The agency showed openness to industry-led blockchain standards for regulatory compliance.