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Coinbase Officially Launches 'Base' Blockchain, in Milestone for a Public Company

9.8.2023
The big U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase says its blockchain is the first ever to be launched by a publicly traded company, and represents a major push into a new revenue opportunity

House Financial Services Committee Advances Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act

9.8.2023
On July 27, 2023, The U.S. House Financial Services Committee advanced a stablecoin-focused bill for the first time. The Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act of 2023 would establish a federal regulatory framework for stablecoins with the U.S. Federal Reserve playing a pivotal role. The bill would...

Canadian Police Unit Utilizes Chainalysis Blockchain Forensics for Cryptocurrency Investigations

9.8.2023
Officials in law enforcement from Lethbridge, situated in the province of Alberta, Canada, have unveiled that the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is now utilizing Chainalysis blockchain forensics software. According to local reports, LPS has acquired the capacity to trace cryptocurrency...

Cardano-Based MuesliSwap to Refund ‘High Slippage’ Losses for Users

9.8.2023
Users are said to have lost varying amounts of funds by setting slippage too high due to a “misunderstanding.”

SEC Chair Warns AI Poised to Drive Future Financial Crises

9.8.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) technology will be at the center of future financial crises. The securities regulator has put out a specific proposal to address some of the issues that could be embedded in AI models....

Coinbase Exec: ‘There’s No Playbook’ for Public Company Launching Blockchain

9.8.2023
As Coinbase, the big U.S. crypto exchange, plans to launch its new Base blockchain on Wednesday, CoinDesk interviewed Jesse Pollak, who’s leading the effort. Here’s an excerpted version

Venture-Backed Saddle Finance Proposes Wind-Down, Dissolution

8.8.2023
The Ethereum-based crypto trading protocol will shut down and distribute its treasury to investors

Green Crypto Chimpzee Helps to Fight Climate Change using Blockchain Technology – Next Big Thing?

8.8.2023
In a time when climate change threatens ecosystems around the globe, the collective effort to protect our planet has become a focal point for many. From reforestation projects to the conservation of endangered species, a multitude of initiatives are sprouting up to safeguard...

Valve Is Selling Used Steam Decks At A Great Discount

8.8.2023
Valve confirmed certified refurbished Steam Decks are now on sale at GameStop and through the PC distributor’s website, following an August 7 leak detailing about as much.Read more

Blockchain Security Firm Forta Upgrades Its Scam Detector to Battle Growing Crypto Fraud

8.8.2023
Hundreds of millions of dollars have been lost to scams and exploits in July alone

Fake PayPal USD Tokens Pop up on Several Blockchains

8.8.2023
Some of these tokens can’t be sold after purchase, while some can "pull the rug" at any moment

Crypto Exchange Mango’s Legal Bills Swell, a Year After Alleged $116M Heist

7.8.2023
First the blockchain-based exchange was allegedly victimized by a market manipulator, and now it's having to spend big on lawyers to pursue suits and other remedies

Hydro Expansion: Bitfarms Begins 50 MW Bitcoin Mining Farm Buildout in Paraguay

7.8.2023
Bitfarms Ltd. has started development on a new 50-megawatt (MW) Bitcoin mining facility in Paraguay, the company announced on August 7, 2023. The farm will be located in Paso Pe near Bitfarms’ existing mining operations in Villarrica and is expected to be fully operational in the first...

It's ChatGPT, but for Bitcoin: New AI Tool Avoids 'Hallucinations'

7.8.2023
An experimental version of the Bitcoin-focused AI chatbot was released on Thursday by Chaincode Labs, which says its new "ChatBTC" is less likely to give incorrect answers about the original cryptocurrency, or to “hallucinate” like the more popular (and generalist) ChatGPT

The Week In Games: What’s Releasing Beyond WrestleQuest

7.8.2023
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Payments Giant Paypal Launches Dollar-Backed Stablecoin PYUSD

7.8.2023
Paypal has introduced its own stablecoin, representing the first venture of its kind by a leading financial firm. Initially reported by Bloomberg, the launch could notably accelerate the slow integration of cryptocurrencies for payment purposes. A New Era for Paypal: Introduction of PYUSD...