Mark Zimmerman

Mark Zimmerman

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Hi, I'm Mark. My journey into the blockchain industry began on the investment side, where I worked as a developer in charge of DeFi operations for a digital asset-focused firm, eventually becoming a partner. I transitioned from the financial side of crypto to the deep technical trenches as a Solidity developer, a central limit order book built on the Avalanche blockchain. That hands-on experience building decentralized applications gave me a rigorous understanding of the challenges developers face when working with distributed ledger technology.

Currently, I work as a Technical Writer at CoinWatchDaily, where I focus on bridging the gap between complex low-level code and accessible developer education. I’m deeply passionate about researching security patterns and code optimizations for EVM-compatible chains—specifically diving into the nuances of Yul and assembly to help developers write more efficient smart contracts. My goal is to make the technical backbone of Web3 easier to understand, helping the next generation of builders create secure and scalable dApps

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October 14, 2026 Cryptocurrency

UK High Court: Chinese Law Governs Claims to $5 Billion in Seized Bitcoin

A London High Court judge ruled that Chinese law governs fraud victims’ claims to more than 61,000 seized bitcoin worth about $5 billion. An appeal is pending.

October 12, 2026 Governance

FSB warns stablecoins untested in crisis, urges cross-border failure planning

The FSB says crisis-management frameworks for global stablecoins remain largely untested under severe stress and urges cross-border information sharing.

October 12, 2026 Governance

Swapping Bitcoin for USDC Would Become a Taxable Event in France Under Committee-Backed Amendment

A committee-backed amendment would make crypto-to-stablecoin swaps taxable sales in France from Jan. 1, 2027, but the panel’s rejection of the budget’s revenue section means nothing is law yet.

October 10, 2026 Governance

BaFin rejects Bitcoin.de operator’s MiCA licence; trading stays suspended

BaFin refused Futurum Bank AG’s MiCA application, leaving Bitcoin.de trading suspended since June 12. Withdrawals stay open and an objection is possible.

October 10, 2026 Governance

CFTC excludes casino gambling from swaps, folding event contracts in, as states fight it in court

The CFTC excluded casino-style gambling from the swap definition and proposed folding event contracts into swaps regulation, as states press the Supreme Court to settle the fight.

October 9, 2026 Governance

Greece drafts 10% crypto capital gains tax, first framework of its kind

Greece drafts a 10% crypto capital gains tax with a €500 annual exemption, its first crypto tax framework, due in parliament in November.

October 9, 2026 Governance

Blumenthal Turns Senate Spotlight From Tether to Its Wall Street Custodian

Sen. Richard Blumenthal has written to Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Brandon Lutnick demanding answers on the firm’s ties to Tether, its sanctions safeguards and its investigation of illicit-finance allegations.

October 8, 2026 Governance

FinCEN withdraws $10,000 private-wallet crypto reporting rule

FinCEN has withdrawn its 2020 proposal requiring reports on $10,000-plus crypto transfers to unhosted wallets, along with a 2023 crypto mixer proposal.

October 7, 2026 Governance

‘Crypto Godfather’ Adam Iza sentenced to 78 months over $37M Meta fraud and deputy scheme

Adam Iza was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $23.4 million restitution for a $37 million Meta fraud and a sheriff’s deputy conspiracy.

October 6, 2026 Governance

CFTC’s proposed crypto asset market license, explained

The CFTC proposes Regulation CAM, a federal license for crypto exchanges offering leverage, with a state-license path for spot-only exchanges.

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