Telegram Shares 50% Ad Revenue via TON Blockchain
The messaging app Telegram will split ad profits 50/50 with channel owners starting in March, using TON blockchain and its token Toncoin for seamless crypto payouts.
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China Cracks Down on Blockchain Cybercrimes
The Supreme People’s Procuratorate of China is intensifying efforts to combat cybercrimes by targeting criminals using blockchain and metaverse projects, who are increasingly employing cryptocurrencies for money laundering.
Oasys Teams Up with Kakao for Japan Gaming Expansion
Oasys, a Japanese gaming blockchain company, has partnered with South Korean internet giant Kakao’s web3 arm Metabora SG. The partnership will leverage Oasys’ eco-friendly technology and Metabora’s gaming expertise to expand into the Japanese blockchain gaming market.
Circle Ends USDC Support on Tron Blockchain
Circle has decided to stop minting and supporting its USD-backed stablecoin USDC on the Tron blockchain network, requiring institutional clients to transfer or redeem their USDC holdings by February 2025.
Partisia Blockchain Airdrops 25M Tokens
Pioneering multiparty computation blockchain Partisia kicks off a generous 25 million token airdrop campaign in February 2024, introducing its network to potential users and advancing platform security.
Switzerland: Blockchain’s Newest Unicorn Capital
Switzerland and Liechtenstein have seen a rise in crypto “unicorns,’ with 13 token-related firms now worth $1 billion or more, boosting the economy and attracting global investments in the blockchain industry.
Philippines CBDC to Use Banks, Not Blockchain
The Philippine Central Bank plans to introduce a bank-mediated, non-blockchain wholesale central bank digital currency within the next two years as part of the country’s ongoing digitization of its financial system.
Citigroup’s Blockchain Tokenization Trial Succeeds
Citigroup has successfully tested using blockchain technology to tokenize private equity funds, proving the feasibility of integrating this innovation into its existing systems and processes.
Sui Foundation Launches Blockchain Academy
The Sui Foundation has partnered with the American University of Sharjah in the UAE to launch a Blockchain Academy aimed at increasing blockchain awareness and education among university students.
Deepfake Crypto Scam Uses Aussie Billionaire
Cybersecurity firm Cybertrace warns of an AI-powered deepfake video on social media showing Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest promoting a fake crypto trading platform.