# Binance publishes official Merkle Tree-based proof of reserves

# Binance publishes official Merkle Tree-based proof of reserves

” Binance publishes official Merkle Tree-based proof of reserves “ Two weeks after Binance initially pledged to develop a proof-of-reserve (PoR) mechanism in response to the FTX liquidity and bankruptcy fiasco, it published its official response. In an announcement on the Binance website, the exchange outlined how users can use the mechanism to verify its holdings. Currently,…

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# Uzbekistan issues first crypto licenses to two local ‘crypto stores’

# Uzbekistan issues first crypto licenses to two local ‘crypto stores’

” Uzbekistan issues first crypto licenses to two local ‘crypto stores’ “ As Uzbekistan prepares to adopt a new cryptocurrency framework in 2023, the Uzbek regulators have started issuing regulatory approvals to local crypto service providers. The National Agency for Perspective Projects (NAPP), Uzbekistan’s major cryptocurrency market watchdog, has issued the nation’s first crypto licenses,…

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# Polkadot incentivizes its community to fight scams through an “anti-scam bounty”

# Polkadot incentivizes its community to fight scams through an “anti-scam bounty”

” Polkadot incentivizes its community to fight scams through an “anti-scam bounty” “ Polkadot, a protocol that connects blockchains, has announced its latest initiative to help its ecosystem fight scams.  According to the company, relying on security-minded individuals within its community to fight scams has proven to be an effective method of safeguarding its ecosystem….

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# Leading Cardano stablecoin project shuts down after excruciating launch delays

# Leading Cardano stablecoin project shuts down after excruciating launch delays

” Leading Cardano stablecoin project shuts down after excruciating launch delays “ On Nov. 24, Ardana, a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) and stablecoin ecosystem building on Cardano (ADA), abruptly halted development, citing “funding and project timeline uncertainty.” The project will remain open-source for builders while treasury balances and remaining funds will be held by Ardana…

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# MetaMask will start collecting user IP addresses

# MetaMask will start collecting user IP addresses

” MetaMask will start collecting user IP addresses “ According to a revised privacy policy agreement published by ConsenSys on Nov. 23, MetaMask will begin collecting users’ IP addresses and Ethereum wallet addresses during on-chain transactions. However, ConsenSys, the wallet’s creator, explains that the collection of users’ data will only apply if they use MetaMask’s…

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