Bybit Study: 16 Blockchains Have Protocol‑Level Fund Freezing Capabilities
A new study found that 16 current blockchains possess protocol-level freezing capabilities that allow foundations or governance groups to block specific addresses, with an additional 19 potentially able to support freezing in the future. Three Methods of Freezing Funds Identified A recent study by Bybit reveals that 16 blockchains currently have protocol‑level freezing capabilities, allowing […] Powered by...
Cleartoken Gets UK FCA Approval to Launch Regulated Digital‑Asset Settlement
Cleartoken wins UK approval to run a regulated digital‑asset settlement service for crypto, stablecoins and fiat. Cleartoken Depository Limited (London) receives Financial Conduct Authority authorization to operate a regulated Delivery‑versus‑Payment settlement system that nets and settles trades in cryptoassets, stablecoins and fiat currencies, the company announced on Nov. 11, 2025. The service is designed to […] Powered by...
Dutch Court Orders ISP to Block Music Piracy Sites ‘Newalbumreleases’ and ‘Israbox’
Pirate site blocking is a common practice in dozens of countries around the world, and the Netherlands is no exception. After a decade-long legal battle between anti-piracy group BREIN and three local Internet providers, the latter were ordered to block access to The Pirate Bay in 2020. This was a pivotal moment, as it opened the door to more blocking requests targeting other torrent sites, streaming portals, and shadow libraries. A...
TorrentFreak Turns 20: What a Ride!
Twenty years ago, the first post was published on TorrentFreak. At the time, I was a young graduate student, eager to learn and research. My interest soon exceeded the academic world and was drawn to a vibrant digital playground: the Internet. In the early 2000s, new technologies and communications channels were suddenly at everyone’s fingertips. There was a whole new world to explore. Being somewhat of a digital late bloomer, I was...
