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- I just voted "YAE" on "[ARFC] Treasury Management - GHO Liquidity Strategy Update" https://snapshot.org/#/aave.eth/proposal/0x225c33775892d959715f85e0c3edb61966fe7e67b1dd474d0ee28fea533dc2c9 #Snapshot
- I just voted "In Favor" on "RFP-23: Delisting BUSD as a Supported Asset" https://snapshot.org/#/radiantcapital.eth/proposal/0x117cc8c6c9205859caee3c55e2d6f16df7ca133654ae93f34ee0c3dddbc4a9c1 #Snapshot
- INDIA'S CHANDRAYAAN-3 SPACECRAFT SUCCESSFULLY LANDS ON MOON
- Friend.tech announced the closing of a seed round with Paradigm participation.
Friend.tech is a decentralized social platform affiliated with Twitter that allows users to buy shares of any Friend.tech user through the Base network in ETH, gaining the right to communicate with them directly. In Friend.tech, each user has their own shares.
twitter.com/friendtech/status/1692588652172640666
- I just voted "YAE" on "[TEMP CHECK] Treasury Management - Avalanche v2 to v3 Migration" https://snapshot.org/#/aave.eth/proposal/0x0be8229173181fe0aaf5ed1883e53752546efb810e55610e7ac8b991155ab788 #Snapshot
- We are thrilled to announce we have collaborated with Coinbase Wallet and @xmtp_.lens. With this integration, Lens Protocol users can now message directly within Coinbase Wallet.
Interoperability is more than just a buzzword in the Web3 space; it's a fundamental building block. Lens users can message directly from Coinbase Wallet and keep their conversations going fluidly with their friends on Lens apps such as @orbapp.lens, @lenster.lens and @buttrfly.lens.
Additionally, if you have a Lens handle you can easily search your friends directly from your Coinbase Wallet via their .lens handle to send messages and crypto assets.
At Lens, we envision a future where digital wallets transcend their traditional roles, becoming social and multiplayer platforms that foster interaction and community. This vision is at the heart of our integration with Coinbase Wallet and XMTP.
Read more about the integration in our latest post on Mirror:
https://mirror.xyz/lensprotocol.eth/XITeNR2soCEoikI4vzMLFZZ7zJXWPkxqCzwEtScHv1s
- I just contributed to the 🕯️ KZG Ceremony 🕯️ using 0xae043…f7d5 to help scale Ethereum
↓ Add your own randomness ↓ ceremony.ethereum.org
- I just voted "YAE" on "[TEMP CHECK] Safety Module Upgrade Part V - veToken Holding " https://snapshot.org/#/aave.eth/proposal/0xe77196bd23ce671930811755d59ae9a285c9e00909b8857181bc327640c049e3 #Snapshot
- EU officials suspect Binance is faking accounts in Ireland and Malta
- Volatility Shares’ 2x Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITX) will become the first leveraged crypto ETF available in the United States after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) let it go effective.
- **Valkyrie joins rush with BTC spot ETF application to go with its futures, miners ETFs**
- BlackRock’s record of ETFs approved by the SEC is 575-1
- Multichain team cannot locate CEO, halts service for affected chains
Cross-chain protocol Multichain [revealed](https://twitter.com/MultichainOrg/status/1663941611380965376) on May 31 that its team has been unable to contact its CEO, Zhaojun, fueling rumors that the protocol’s leadership may have been arrested in China amid ongoing technical issues.
[According](https://twitter.com/0xfleet/status/1661331752210804736) to rumors circulating on Twitter, the Chinese police arrested Multichain’s team and confiscated null.5 billion in smart contract funds
- Germany Officially entera recession.
- Germany Officially entera recession.
- Tencent Cloud to reportedly offer deepfake creation tool at $145
Tencent Cloud’s deepfake generator uses Tencent’s in-house artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to recreate fake videos of an individual. Scammers have widely adopted deepfake videos to mislead investors by impersonating prominent figures. In 2022, Tesla CEO Elon Musk warned against the rising number of deepfakes impersonating him to promote cryptocurrency scams.
As reported by local media Jiemian, Tencent Cloud’s service can analyze and train itself on three-minute videos and 100 voice clips to produce a convincing deepfake video within 24 hours. The deepfake creation service costs roughly 1,000 yuan or $145.
Deepfake version (left) created by Tencent Cloud’s AI service. Source: Tencent (via Jiemian)
News media outlet The Register reportedly confirmed the development with Tencent and highlighted that the service could develop deepfakes in Chinese and English. The creation of digital humans is offered in five styles: 3D realistic, 3D semi-realistic, 3D cartoon, 2D real person and 2D cartoon.
Tencent intends to use the service for hosting live-streamed infomercials for the Chinese demographic. Jiemian’s report reveals that other applications of deepfakes may include representing “doctors, lawyers and other professionals.”
- A16z hints at blockchain product by imitating Coinbase’s ‘blue dot’ campaign
[A16z hints at blockchain product by imitating Coinbase's 'blue dot' campaign](https://cryptoslate.com/a16z-hints-at-blockchain-product-by-imitating-coinbases-blue-dot-campaign/)
Members of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) have hinted at a possible upcoming blockchain product, as seen in two separate April 18 tweets.
- SafeMoon hacker agrees to return 80% of stolen funds
[SafeMoon hacker agrees to return 80% of stolen funds](https://cryptoslate.com/safemoon-hacker-agrees-to-return-80-of-stolen-funds/)
Under the deal, the hacker will keep 20% of the funds as a bounty reward.
- Israel’s central bank says CBDC could be issued if stablecoin use increases
[Israel’s central bank says CBDC could be issued if stablecoin use increases](https://cointelegraph.com/news/israel-s-central-bank-says-cbdc-could-be-issued-if-stablecoin-use-increases)
The Bank of Israel has proposed several scenarios that would accelerate the potential issuance of a central bank digital currency (CBDC).
- SEC’s crackdown on Bittrex part of larger crypto industry purge, claims exchange
[SEC's crackdown on Bittrex part of larger crypto industry purge, claims exchange](https://cryptoslate.com/secs-crackdown-on-bittrex-part-of-larger-crypto-industry-purge-claims-exchange/)
Bittrex stated that it is prepared to defend its position in court and challenge the SEC's regulatory overreach, rather than paying a hefty fine.
- Polygon, Ledger urge EU to amend smart contract rules forcing inadvertent centralization
[Polygon, Ledger urge EU to amend smart contract rules forcing inadvertent centralization](https://cryptoslate.com/polygon-ledger-urge-eu-to-amend-smart-contract-rules-forcing-inadvertent-centralization/)
Polygon Labs and Ledger are urging EU lawmakers to amend certain clauses in the Data Act related to rules for smart contracts.
- BNB Chain has published a list of high-risk projects, which currently includes 191 projects.
The Red Alarm list showcases high-risk dApps on BNB Chain, which may involve rugpulls or scams and are assigned significant risk levels. Often, these risky dApps' contracts don't align with their advertised functions, putting users at risk of losing funds.
DappBay updates the Red Alarm list every Friday to include new high-risk projects and decentralized applications. To better navigate the growing list, users can sort dApps by category, date added to Red Alarm, or user count.
[DappBay: Red Alarm dApp Risk-List (April 12th-16th)](https://binance.org/en/blog/dappbay-red-alarm-dapp-risk-list-april-12th-16th/)
The Red Alarm list showcases high-risk dApps on BNB Chain, which may involve rugpulls or scams and are assigned significant risk levels. Often, these risky dApps' contracts don't align with their advertised functions, putting users at risk of losing funds.
- nullB staked ETH withdrawn in 24hrs as round 2 begins
[nullB staked ETH withdrawn in 24hrs as round 2 begins](https://cryptoslate.com/1b-staked-eth-withdrawn-in-24hrs-as-round-2-begins/)
Shanghai, Capella, Beacon chain merge - Ethereum performs 'digital heart surgery at 100 mph' again
- Hundred Finance hacked on Optimism, suffers $7 million loss
[Hundred Finance hacked on Optimism, suffers $7 million loss](https://cryptoslate.com/hundred-finance-hacked-on-optimism-suffers-7-million-loss/)
Multi-chain lending protocol targeted in latest DeFi exploit.
- Singapore's centralized Bitrue exchange confirmed the exploit.
The attackers were able to withdraw assets worth approximately 23M USD in ETH, QNT, GALA, SHIB, HOT and MATIC. The affected hot wallet only holds less than 5% of our overall funds.
[Bitrue on Twitter](https://twitter.com/BitrueOfficial/status/1646811220543168512)
“1/4: We have identified a brief exploit in one of our hot wallets on 07:18 (UTC), 14 April 2023. We were able to address this matter quickly and prevented the further exploit of funds. We take this matter seriously and are currently investigating the situation.”
- 🦄Uniswap Wallet (UNI) has now been given the green light by Apple and can be downloaded from the AppStore. While it was previously only accessible through Apple's TestFlight service, users can now easily access it from their mobile devices.
🟢With support for Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum and Optimism networks, Uniswap Wallet allows users to manage their crypto assets with ease. However, it's worth noting that the transaction fee for using the wallet is 2.55%.
‼️This announcement was shared by Uniswap on their Twitter page and the app can be downloaded from the AppStore via the provided link. So, if you're a crypto enthusiast looking for a reliable wallet, Uniswap Wallet is definitely worth checking out!
[Uniswap Wallet](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/uniswap-wallet/id6443944476)
Built by the most trusted team in DeFi, Uniswap Wallet is a safe and secure way to store your crypto assets. Get the power of Uniswap in your pocket.
With Uniswap Wallet, you can easily create a new Ethereum wallet or import an existing wallet. Your recovery phrase is securely stored in the iPhone…
- The US SEC sued Terraform Labs and CEO Do Kwon with orchestrating securities fraud involving an algorithmic stablecoin and other crypto asset securities (an additional charge).
The SEC’s complaint alleges that Terraform and Kwon marketed crypto asset securities to investors seeking to earn a profit, repeatedly claiming that the tokens would increase in value.
NOTE: Feb. 17, SEC Sues Terraform, Kwon Over Stablecoin in Crypto Collapse.
[SEC Sues Terraform and CEO Do Kwon With Defrauding Investors](https://news.bloombergtax.com/crypto/sec-sues-terraform-and-ceo-do-kwon-with-defrauding-investors)
The US SEC sued Terraform Labs and CEO Do Kwon with orchestrating securities fraud involving an algorithmic stablecoin and other crypto asset securities.
- 🔔JUST IN: Bankrupt FTX has recovered $7.3 billion in assets and is considering relaunching the exchange in Q2.
- ChatGPT-like personal AI’ can now be run locally, Musk warns ‘singularity is near
[‘ChatGPT-like personal AI’ can now be run locally, Musk warns ‘singularity is near’](https://cointelegraph.com/news/chatgpt-like-personal-ai-can-now-be-run-locally-musk-warns-singularity-is-near)
A guide has been published on how to install and run a locally available ChatGPT-like personal AI as Tesla CEO Elon Musk warns that a technological singularity is near.
- FTX native token spikes over 100% after lawyers tell court exchange could be revived
[FTX native token spikes over 100% after lawyers tell court exchange could be revived](https://cryptoslate.com/ftx-native-token-spikes-over-100-after-lawyers-tell-court-exchange-could-be-revived/)
Collapsed crypto exchange FTX’s native token FTT surged more than 100% on April 12 after lawyers revealed they had recovered additional liquid assets. As of press time, FTT was trading at $2.67, up 102.85% from null.33 before the hearing. The revelation was made by Sullivan & Cromwell lawyers during the latest bankruptcy hearing, according to a […]
- Ethereum completes Shanghai upgrade
[Ethereum completes Shanghai upgrade](https://cryptoslate.com/ethereum-completes-shanghai-upgrade/)
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- Buffet says he can’t turn back the clock on Bitcoin
[Buffet says he can't turn back the clock on Bitcoin](https://cryptoslate.com/buffet-says-he-cant-turn-back-the-clock-on-bitcoin/)
The Berkshire Hathaway Chair likened interest in Bitcoin to the lure of easy money gambling.
- 😡 JUSTIN SUN ARRESTED IN HONG KO
- Bitcoin mining firm Bitmain reportedly fined for tax violations in China
Bitmain has reportedly failed to pay personal income taxes in accordance with China’s laws on the administration of tax collection.Beijing-based cryptocurrency mining firm Bitmain has reportedly violated tax regulations in China, with local authorities imposing major fines.Bitmain Technologies has been slapped with a tax penalty from the Beijing Municipal Office of the State Administration of Taxation, the local news agency Sina Finance reported on Aprill 11
- BNB Greenfield hits testnet, decentralized storage coming to BNB Chain
[BNB Greenfield hits testnet, decentralized storage coming to BNB Chain](https://cointelegraph.com/news/bnb-greenfield-hits-testnet-decentralized-storage-coming-to-bnb-chain)
BNB ecosystem releases its decentralized storage solution BNB Greenfield to testnet.
- Etherscan has announced that zero-value token transfers are now hidden by default to prevent "address poisoning" attacks (can be enabled again in the settings).
https://twitter.com/etherscan/status/1645406189692526593
- Etherscan hides zero-value token transfers to deter address poisoning attacks
[Etherscan hides zero-value token transfers to deter address poisoning attacks](https://cointelegraph.com/news/etherscan-hides-zero-value-token-transfers-to-deter-address-poisoning-attacks)
The move by Etherscan comes after a surge in related phishing attempts.
- South Korean crypto exchange GDAC hacked for nearly $14M
[South Korean crypto exchange GDAC hacked for nearly $14M](https://cointelegraph.com/news/south-korean-crypto-exchange-gdac-hacked-for-nearly-14m)
The attacker removed over 60 Bitcoin, 350.5 Ether, and 220,000 worth of USDT from the exchange’s hot wallets.
- Hong Kong finance minister says that the government will adopt a proper regulation and promotion strategy for Web3.
[财政司司长 - 司长随笔 - 发展Web3 — 守正创新 稳慎前行](https://www.fso.gov.hk/sim/blog/blog20230409.htm)
- How will the Shanghai upgrade impact ETH price? Expert explains
[How will the Shanghai upgrade impact ETH price? Expert explains](https://cointelegraph.com/news/how-will-the-shanghai-upgrade-impact-eth-price-expert-explains)
Ethereum researcher Vivek Raman discusses the significance of the upcoming Ethereum Shanghai upgrade and assesses its potential impact on the price of ETH.
- Binance.US unable to find bank partners in the United States: Report
[Binance.US unable to find bank partners in the United States: Report](https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-us-unable-to-find-bank-partners-in-the-united-states-report)
Binance.US has been facing challenges in establishing a new bank partner in the United States following the failures of Silvergate and Signature Bank.
- US economic indicators point towards contraction as unemployment stays at historic lows
[MacroSlate Weekly: US economic indicators point towards contraction as unemployment stays at historic lows](https://cryptoslate.com/macroslate-weekly-us-economic-indicators-point-towards-contraction-as-unemployment-stays-at-historic-lows/)
GFC vs. 2023 It seems contraction in the U.S. economy is starting to appear. However, a recession is not scheduled for the time being. Comparing previous eras and recessions might fit human psychology, but it will undoubtedly be different. But most likely, the Federal Reserve will continue to hike rates until something materially breaks. We […]
- zkSync helps project recover stuck null.7M from smart contract
[zkSync helps project recover stuck null.7M from smart contract](https://cryptoslate.com/zksync-helps-project-recover-stuck-1-7m-from-smart-contract/)
zkSync pointed out that the issues could have been prevented if Gemholic first deployed its contract on a testnet.
- A contender to be the prime minister of Thailand is promising every citizen 10,000 Thai Baht (approximately $300) in digital currency if his party forms a government following a general election scheduled for May.
[Head of Thailand’s Opposition Party Promises $300 Crypto Airdrop if Elected Prime Minister: Report](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/04/07/head-of-thailands-opposition-party-promises-300-crypto-airdrop-if-elected-prime-minister/)
Local stakeholders call the move a “marketing gimmick” while others say it's the most efficient way to distribute economic stimulus.
- The 🇹🇭 Thailand opposition leader promises $300 crypto airdrop per citizen if elected Prime Minister in May.
- Solana (SOL) has launched a data compression feature. The first application is an NFT compression.
A key feature of compressed NFTs is that they make large-scale projects economically feasible.
The cost of storing 100 million compressed NFTs is only $1193.
Compressed NFTs are a new class of non-fungible tokens on Solana that employs a technique known as state compression to reduce the load of data storage.
[Case Study: Crossmint scales NFT minting to unlock new use cases](https://solana.com/news/case-study-crossmint)
Crossmint, an NFT tooling and API company, is using state compression to drop NFTs at a massive scale.
- Dogecoin dips 6.5% as Twitter logo returns
[Dogecoin dips 6.5% as Twitter logo returns](https://cryptoslate.com/dogecoin-dips-6-5-as-twitter-logo-returns/)
The price of Dogecoin (DOGE) fell 6.5% following Twitter’s decision to remove the Dogecoin mascot from its website branding on April 6. Dogecoin is down slightly At 8:45 p.m. UTC on April 6, just before Twitter reverted its logo to its default bird, DOGE was valued at 9.1 cents. Within half an hour, its price […]
- Dubai regulator requested information from Binance on ownership structure, management and audit procedures.
[Binance Founder's Adopted Home Dubai Tightens Crypto Scrutiny](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-04-05/dubai-asks-binance-other-crypto-license-applicants-for-more-information)
Dubai is tightening scrutiny of crypto license seekers in the wake of last year’s bankruptcy of digital-asset exchange FTX, requesting additional information from applicants like Binance, people familiar with the matter said.
- Breaking #CryptoNews :
#MicroStrategy adds more Bitcoin to their already impressive holdings with the acquisition of 1,045 BTC for $29.3M at an average price of $28,016 per BTC.
Their total holdings now stand at 140,000 #BTC , valued at ~$5.28B.
- Cobie says Interpol rumor about CZ of Binance was accidentally leaked
Rumor was leaked unintentionally
On March 3, rumors began to circulate on social media suggesting that Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao had been named in an Interpol Red Notice. The rumor originated with UpOnly podcast host Jordan Fish, aka Cobie, before spreading elsewhere.
Cobie has now stated that the rumor’s spread was unintentional and has apologized for his role in the incident. In a series of protected tweets, Cobie wrote:
“Looks like someone I discussed the rumor with … leaked the seed to ’cause a stir’ at my expense … It was not supposed to be readable ever unless I revealed it, so sorry about that.”
He added that he is “narrowing down the list of [people he] can trust.”
Cobie’s original statement was encrypted with SHA-256 hashing. Copie said that it is unlikely that the encryption was broken through a brute force method, noting that he has posted many encrypted rumors and that “no others have been broken.”
By encrypting the message, Cobie would have been able to prove he was the origin of the rumor if it was ever verified or keep the rumor private if it proved to be false.
Interpol declines to comment on case
CryptoSlate previously reported that no Red Notice for Zhao exists on the public Interpol website but did not eliminate the possibility of a private Red Notice.
Since publishing that report, CryptoSlate has obtained a statement from Interpol. In that statement, the agency did not confirm or deny that Zhao was the subject of a private Red Notice. Rather, it said that information shared with it “remains under the ownership” of its member countries and said that it “does not … comment on specific cases or individuals.”
Zhao himself has asserted that the rumors are false and has alleged that the rumors were planted by a competing cryptocurrency exchange. Zhao also asserted that an image of himself on the Interpol website is a photoshopped image.
Despite lacking evidence for any Red Notice, the incident likely influenced the crypto market. $266 million was withdrawn from Binance shortly after the news.