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Jack Dorsey’s Block Faces Scrutiny Over Financial Transaction Practices

Federal prosecutors in the United States are scrutinizing Block , a significant player in the financial technology sector co-founded by Jack Dorsey , one the minds behind Twitter. This inquiry stems from a disclosure made by a former Block employee who handed in a whopping 100 pages of documentation. These papers outline what the employee alleges to be compliance deficiencies within Square and Cash App, two key entities under Block ’s umbrella. Failure to Report Transactions The documents provided to prosecutors from the Southern District of New York reportedly shed light on the inadequate data collection practices from customers. They suggest that Block facilitated numerous transactions involving countries subject to U.S. economic sanctions, such as Cuba, Iran, Russia, and Venezuela. Additionally, the former employee claims that Block processed cryptocurrency transactions for entities associated with terrorist organizations. The whistleblower further asserts that Block ...

Etherscan acquires Solana blockchain explorer Solscan

Etherscan has broadened its horizons in the blockchain scene with the recent acquisition of Solscan, a leading block explorer in the Solana ecosystem.  This move marks a significant step towards making blockchain data more accessible to developers and users alike, information from the press release confirms. Solscan, established in 2021, has grown to command a substantial user base of over three million monthly users. Its Features , akin to those found on Etherscan, involve providing useful and comprehensive data on network addresses, tokens, and transactions. The block explorer also provides data on APIs, dashboards, and NFT metadata. Solscan secured $4 million in its seed round in December 2021. The recent merger reflects Etherscan’s commitment to fortifying its position as a pivotal player in the blockchain data services domain. You might also like: Radiant Capital reports $4.5m flash loan attack Speaking on the recent development, Matthew Tan, the CEO and fo...