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Smart contract audits & cybersecurity – Cointelegraph Magazine

Every day this week we’re highlighting one genuine, no bullsh*t, hype free use case for AI in crypto. Today it’s the potential for using AI for smart contract auditing and cybersecurity, we’re so near and yet so far. AI artwork for the ChatGPT written TurboToad memecoin. (Twitter) One of the big use cases for AI…
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Poloniex prepares to resume withdrawals after $100M hack

Cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex is preparing to resume withdrawals and deposits after suffering a $100-million hack on Nov. 10. Poloniex took to X (formerly Twitter) on Nov. 29 to announce that it will be gradually resuming deposit and withdrawal services on Nov. 30 at 2:00 am UTC. The crypto exchange stressed that it will implement a…
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Bitcoin NFT marketplace Bioniq eyes lofty goal of alleviating network congestion

A new Bitcoin nonfungible token (NFT) marketplace aims to reduce network fees associated with the advent of Bitcoin Ordinals inscriptions by tapping into the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP). Developed off the back of the creation of Bitcoin Ordinals in early 2023, Bioniq operates on the ICP and taps into its native Bitcoin integration to power…
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Santander appoints crypto custodian Taurus to safeguard Bitcoin, Ether: Report

Spanish financial services giant Banco Santander has reportedly selected digital asset management firm Taurus to safeguard its Swiss clients’ Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). On Nov. 20, Santander Private Banking International’s Swiss private banking unit rolled out a new Bitcoin and Ether trading service for clients with Swiss accounts. A Santander spokesperson told Cointelegraph that…
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Jack Dorsey wants to decentralize Bitcoin mining with new investment

Twitter (now X) co-founder and Bitcoin (BTC) advocate Jack Dorsey is backing a new BTC mining pool to help miners regain control of block rewards and transaction fees. Dorsey has led a $6.2 million seed round for Mummolin, the parent company of the new decentralization Bitcoin mining pool called Ocean, according to an announcement on…
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UK crypto hodlers get a call from the tax grinch

His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has instructed crypto users in the United Kingdom to declare and pay their taxes on digital assets within a strict timeframe or face the consequences. HMRC guidance on how to declare and pay taxes on crypto holdings, published on Nov. 29, starts with a clear warning:  “If you do not…
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Stakeholder urges swift implementation of Nigeria’s blockchain policy

A stakeholder in the blockchain and fintech ecosystem has called on the federal government of Nigeria to implement regulations that will foster the widespread integration of the approved blockchain policy in the country. Nigeria’s National Blockchain Policy aims to deliver economic growth, job creation and more financial inclusion.  Obinna Iwuno, the president of the Stakeholders…
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Ethereum donations top Save the Children HODL Hope Campaign

An ongoing crypto donation campaign dedicated to improving the lives of children worldwide has received over $7.6 million to date, half of which was donated in Ether (ETH).  Philanthropic foundation Save the Children’s HODL Hope Campaign remains nearly $2.4 million short of the $10 million it intends to collect by the end of 2023. ETH…
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Bitcoin gets ‘whale games’ warning as BTC price eyes $40K into US data

Bitcoin (BTC) held momentum at $38,000 on Nov. 29 as analysis warned over market corrections. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingView Bitcoin meets macro data, Fed’s Powell at key price point Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC price trajectory continuing to aim for new 18-month highs. After matching current highs the day prior,…
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Zipmex proposes to pay creditors 3 cents per dollar

Embattled Thai crypto exchange Zipmex is offering its creditors 3.35 cents per dollar for initial claims, with further payouts in a recovery scenario. The proposal came as a part of the restructuring offer from the company, which owes its customers $97 million.  According to a Nov. 29 Bloomberg report, Zipmex could raise the sum from 3.35…
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