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San Francisco-based Magic has raised $52 million in a funding round led by PayPal Ventures, with participation from venture firms like Cherubic, Synchrony, and Northzone. Magic offers a wallet-as-a-service solution, widely used in retail, music, and gaming industries, enabling digital ownership opportunities and expanding functionality. The company aims to increase adoption in the European Union and Asia-Pacific region.

This crypto news roundup features Mastercard’s EVP on crypto and blockchain’s financial value, Ripple’s $1 billion expansion, and Biden’s crackdown on wealthy tax evaders. Other highlights include Binance’s rebuttal on mixed funds, Coinbase’s petition to the SEC, global crypto regulations, and ongoing vigilance against scams and cybercrimes.

Accusations of MetaMask and its parent company, ConsenSys, collecting taxes on cryptocurrency transactions created controversy. However, the company clarified the claims resulted from a misreading of their terms of service, and they do not collect taxes on on-chain crypto transactions.

Misinformation recently claimed that ConsenSys updated its terms to collect taxes on cryptocurrency transactions. The company clarified the inaccuracy, highlighting the need for balanced evaluation and skepticism in the crypto community to prevent spreading false information. Transparency and proactive addressing of ambiguities are essential for trust-building.

EigenLayer protocol aims to provide blockchain security-as-a-service, enabling secure crypto project launches without extensive funds, hardware, or validators. By “rehypothecating” staked ETH, it increases yield for stakers and incentivizes participation, while attracting praise and financial support from prominent investors. The project’s success, however, remains to be seen.

The collaboration between MetaMask and PayPal enables American users to buy ETH and transfer it between the platforms, making cryptocurrency more accessible. This partnership expands PayPal’s crypto assets and introduces the “Buy Crypto” feature within MetaMask, reflecting an exciting future for blockchain technology and crypto markets.

Ethereum co-founders Joe Lubin and Vitalik Buterin took differing paths, with Lubin focusing on commercial aspects through ConsenSys while Buterin led a more idealistic nonprofit approach. As Ethereum development evolved, Lubin envisions it as a potential trust foundation supporting global financial infrastructure, but acknowledges challenges and rearchitecting global economy will take time.

Six new blockchain networks are set to launch soon, intensifying competition in the blockchain ecosystem. Despite the highly competitive landscape, Solana Labs founder Anatoly Yakovenko remains confident in Solana’s technical strengths, such as speed, higher transaction numbers, and more nodes. However, the influx of capital into new projects could cut into Solana’s market share, necessitating adaptation and innovation.

SI Tickets launches “Box Office” platform, powered by Polygon blockchain, revolutionizing event management and ticketing. Introducing a “Super Ticket” with NFT technology, attendees can enjoy exclusive offers, loyalty benefits, and long-lasting keepsakes from the events they attend.