The financial services titan CME Group says it’s launching new futures contracts based on the smart contract platform Solana (SOL) in March. …
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CFTC Investigates Crypto.com and Kalshi for Super Bowl Event Contracts
by shayaanby shayaanThe U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has pushed back against Super Bowl event contracts launched by the exchange Crypto.com and the …
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EU Data Act’s ‘kill switch’ provision for smart contracts raises concerns
by shayaanby shayaanThe recent European Council and Parliament consensus on the Data Act highlights potential challenges and considerations for crypto in the EU. On …
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U.S. Court Sides With Tornado Cash and Overturns Sanctions, Says Smart Contracts ‘Not Property’
by shayaanby shayaanA U.S. appeals court has ruled that the Treasury Department’s sanctions against the crypto mixer Tornado Cash were unlawful and an overreach …
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Stellar initiates security audits for imminent Soroban smart contracts platform
by shayaanby shayaanThe Stellar Development Foundation plans to enhance its blockchain offering with Soroban, a new smart contract platform currently in the testnet phase, …
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Thirdweb reveals major security flaw in common smart contracts
by shayaanby shayaanSmart contract development company Thirdweb has discovered security vulnerabilities that potentially “affect several smart contracts in the Web3 ecosystem.” Thirdweb, an all-in-one …
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CFTC Comes After DeFi Firms: ‘Smart Contracts Don’t Make Unlawful Transactions Legal’
by shayaanby shayaanThe U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken stringent action against three decentralized finance (DeFi) firms. This latest development comes as …
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The Stellar Development Foundation recently announced the launch of Soroban, a smart contract platform, marking an upgrade in the history of the …
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By Jessica Billingsley In a now infamous study, 543 college students unknowingly agreed to give away their firstborn children in exchange for …
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What are smart contracts? Types, benefits & use cases explained
by shayaanby shayaanWith the advancement of IT technologies and blockchain platforms, a new type of contract has emerged: smart contracts. In this article, we …