Worldcoin Foundation Makes Orb Software Open-source
In a blog post, the Worldcoin Foundation declared that it has made publicly accessible open-sourced components of the software that powers its iris-scanning Orbs. As per the announcement, the fundamental elements of the Orb software are accessible via GitHub following a dual license from MIT and Apache 2.0. New open-source components “complement” previously released hardware. […]
NYDFS Grants WisdomTree Charter to Operate as Trust Company
The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has authorized asset manager WisdomTree to function as a limited-purpose trust company under the New York Banking Law. The firm announced on March 22 that the trust company charter will permit the launch of its personal finance mobile application, WisdomTree Prime, in New York under enhanced […]
Estonia Gov’t Introduces Crypto Regulation Bill
The Estonian government has approved a bill to regulate cryptocurrency service providers. It is still subject to a decision in parliament. The providers would be liable for overseeing the Financial Supervision Authority (FSA) following the legislation. Currently, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) manages the registration of cryptocurrency service providers and mandates their adherence to Anti-Money […]
Binance Exec Held Beyond Legal Terms, Families Plead Release
Nadeem Anjarwalla and Tigran Gambaryan, both executives of Binance, continue to be held in custody in Nigeria. Extended periods of detention elicit distress from families. Nadeem Anjarwalla, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency industry and an executive at Binance, is embroiled in a legal quagmire in Nigeria, despite the expiration of their detention order. Detention […]
Google Integrates Ethereum Name Service with Etherscan
Google’s integration with Etherscan for Ethereum Name Service (ENS) improves crypto visibility and allows for further exploration of the extended service. Google has recently expanded its cryptocurrency offerings by partnering with Etherscan for Ethereum Name Service. The integration aims to improve transacting visibility and accessibility for crypto users, specifically Ethereum transactions. At the outset, Google enabled users to conduct […]