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30.05 / 17:51
security
Hardware Wallet
Hardware
Ledger
controversy
recovery
Ledger’s CEO Claims New Key Recovery Service Streamlines Crypto Self-Custody Amid Ongoing Controversy
Crypto hardware wallet provider Ledger believes its recently-launched “Recover” product makes self-custody easier.
23.05 / 17:11
Blockchain
UPS
Ethereum
Provident
Platform
Software
controversy
open
Charles Hoskinson of Cardano Highlights Open-Source Software and Security in Response to Ledger Controversy
Cardano is one of the popular smart contract networks reputed for high transaction speeds and scalability.
19.05 / 09:15
wallet
Hardware
Ledger
Trezor
controversy
Discounts
Hardware Wallet Rivals Offer Discounts in Wake of Ledger New Product Controversy
In response to the latest controversy related to hardware wallet specialist Ledger and its new service, competitors are taking advantage of the worries expressed by some users. Among others, hardware producer Trezor hopes to capitalize on Ledger’s trouble by offering a discount to buyers.
18.05 / 22:01
Adoption
wallet
Cybersecurity
security
Hardware Wallet
Private Keys
Seed Phrase
controversy
Ledger clarifies how its firmware works after deleted tweet controversy
On May 18, crypto hardware wallet provider Ledger clarified how its firmware works after a controversial May 17 tweet was deleted by the company. The deleted tweet, which Ledger said was written by a customer support agent, had stated that it was “possible” for Ledger to write firmware that could extract users’ private keys.
15.05 / 11:41
regulation
lawmaker
controversy
South Korean lawmaker leaves political party amid crypto investment controversy
Kim Nam-kuk, a South Korean lawmaker, has announced his departure from the Democratic Party over his alleged crypto dealings while legislating on digital assets. The politician said that he will continue his fight to prove his innocence independently.
26.04 / 17:05
business
Blockchain
DEX
Airdrop
Arbitrum
controversy
Arbitrum decentralized exchange IAO cancelation draws controversy
On Apr. 26, Xirtam token's scheduled initial airdrop offering (IAO) on the Arbitrum decentralized exchange (DEX) AlienFi was canceled minutes before launch.
02.04 / 17:29
Blockchain
defi
layer2
DAO
Arbitrum
Governance Token
controversy
stake
Arbitrum's first governance proposal sparks controversy with $1B at stake
A proposal to fund the Arbitrum Foundation with 750 million ARB tokens — nearly $1 billion — raised controversy in the ARB community over the weekend, as the Foundation announced that it was only ratifying a decision that had already been made.
11.03 / 14:21
UPS
Binance
CEO
coinbase
Assurant
Remark
controversy
Silvergate Bank Voluntary Liquidation Sparks Controversy in Crypto Industry
The voluntary liquidation of Silvergate Bank, a crypto-friendly bank, has caused a stir in the crypto industry, with many sharing their thoughts about the bank’s troubles and the broader impact of its collapse on crypto. Some United States lawmakers have taken the opportunity to criticize the crypto industry, labeling it as a “risky, volatile sector” that “spreads risk across the financial system.” Senator Elizabeth Warren called for regulators to “step up against crypto risk,” while Senator Sherrod Brown expressed concern that banks that get involved with crypto are putting the financial system at risk.
13.02 / 18:12
24.11 / 14:47
controversy
Slovakian Prime Minister gives Viktor Orban new scarf after 'Greater Hungary' controversy
Slovakia's Prime Minister Eduard Heger has given Viktor Orbán a new scarf after his Hungarian counterpart caused controversy
29.10 / 14:41
Halloween
controversy
Ukraine war: 'Massive' Sevastopol drone attack, Russia on 'nuclear threshold', clocks controversy
A drone attack on Saturday on Russian Black Sea fleet installations in the Moscow-annexed Crimea was the most "massive" of the conflict in Ukraine, the Russian-installed governor of the city of Sevastopol said.
15.10 / 11:09
European Union
controversy
Election of hardline politicians as new Italian parliament speakers stirs controversy
Lawmakers have elected new speakers for its parliament's two houses, and both appointments have caused a stir.
11.10 / 11:57
European Union
Kyiv
controversy
Iker Casillas: Controversy in Spain over ex-football star's 'coming out' tweet
It’s an announcement that took Twitter and the sports world by storm.
11.10 / 11:54
Ethereum
Lowe's
Twitter
Platform
controversy
ETC slips below key level amid Ergo controversy, but here’s the catch
The Ethereum Classic [ETC] community can be considered in the middle of a controversy involving a smart contract platform called Ergo. This controversy might be a key reason for ETC’s bearish performance and price slippage below $27.
24.08 / 20:19
Climate change
Drought
Prison
controversy
Controversy in France over 'shocking' go-kart event in prison grounds
French President Emmanuel Macron has added his voice to mounting criticism surrounding a go-karting event held at a prison near Paris.
10.08 / 08:41
cryptocurrency
Binance
WazirX
controversy
WazirX trading volumes tank over 50% amid ED probe, ownership controversy
Crypto exchange WazirX, which has been in an ugly spat with Binance over its ownership, has seen trading volumes tank by more than 54 percent over the last five days. This comes at a time when trading volumes of Indian exchanges are already at their lowest.
04.08 / 19:31
01.08 / 12:51
Blockchain
Adoption
MARKET
Altcoins
controversy
HNT’s Price Largely Unmoved By Helium’s 'Users' Controversy
The price of helium (HNT), the native token of Helium, a developer of a "decentralized wireless infrastructure," seems to be moving together with the market despite the recent reports suggesting that the project promoted fake partnerships with two major tech companies who say they are not collaborating with Helium’s parent company.
14.07 / 23:19
controversy
Powell, Clarida cleared of wrongdoing in Fed trading controversy
Controversial trading activities from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and former Vice Chairman Richard Clarida didn't break any rules or laws, the central bank's Office of Inspector General ruled Thursday.
07.07 / 05:35
business
Bitcoin
controversy
Bitcoin-friendly Próspera hits back at controversy in The Guardian
The leadership of the crypto-friendly charter city of Próspera in Honduras has hit back at reports it is facing a backlash from residents of the neighboring community of Crawfish Rock over its expansion plans.
22.04 / 03:49
business
regulation
Upbit
controversy
Upbit owner Dunamu could see 'monopoly' curbed after investment controversy
The operator of South Korean crypto exchange Upbit, Dunamu, is facing pushback from regulators due to a controversial investment while authorities move to issue restrictions to stifle its monopolistic position.
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