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Reentrancy attacks in smart contracts, explained
16.5.2024
Understand the mechanics of reentrancy attacks, a common exploit in smart contracts. Get insights on prevention and mitigation strategies
Billionaire Peter Thiel’s Venture Capital Firm Leads Polymarket’s $45 Million Series B Funding Round
15.5.2024
Billionaire Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund recently led the Series B funding round for the crypto-based prediction markets platform, Polymarket, which raised $45 million. The latest round valued Polymarket lower than the $1 billion it had anticipated before the Commodity Futures Trading Commission...
Vitalik Buterin proposes Ethereum gas model overhaul
14.5.2024
Ethereum-based transactions currently have two gas fees: one for transaction execution and another for storing data
Kraken Challenges SEC Overreach in Recent Court Filing
12.5.2024
In a recent motion to dismiss a case brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), cryptocurrency exchange Kraken argued that the SEC’s legal theory misinterprets crucial aspects of the case. The court document, dated May 9, 2024, claims the SEC fails to identify legitimate...
U.S. CFTC Proposes Ban on Political Event Contracts
10.5.2024
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) proposed a formal rejection of event contracts that bet on the outcome of political activity in a vote on Friday, beginning an effort to wall off U.S. customers from platforms that allow the trading of predictive contracts
Kraken counters SEC’s legal interpretation in dismissal motion
10.5.2024
Kraken argues that the SEC’s efforts to refute unaddressed arguments indicate a misunderstanding of the case’s central points
AI-powered smart contracts could be ‘transformative’ — Ava Labs founder
8.5.2024
Imagine if ordinary people could write smart contracts in their native language. It could bring in “billions of new [blockchain] users.”
How Binance played a key role in arrest of ZKasino scam suspect
8.5.2024
Despite the arrest of the main suspect, some of the stolen funds continued to be moved, suggesting multiple potential attackers
Bitcoin Layer-2 Builder Botanix Labs Raises $8.5M From Polychain Capital, Others
7.5.2024
The New York-based firm built Spiderchain to be compatible with Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) layers
QANplatform launches world’s first quantum-resistant, EVM-compatible testnet
7.5.2024
Quantum computers will be able to crack today’s main cryptographic algorithms employed by the whole internet, including banking applications, email providers, and social media platforms
LayerZero Airdrop Snapshot Completed: ZRO Token Coming Soon
4.5.2024
The LayerZero airdrop snapshot was completed on May 1. ZRO futures contracts on decentralized exchanges suggest a substantial valuation for the upcoming token. However, concerns remain regarding the potential influence of airdrop hunters and their impact on the token's value.
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Bitcoin and Ether options worth $2.4B set to expire today, max BTC pain at $61K
3.5.2024
Data from the Debit exchange reveal that the put-to-call ratio for Bitcoin options contracts is currently at 0.50 with a maximum pain point at $61,000
Stacks active accounts reach record high amid growing interest in Bitcoin DeFi
2.5.2024
The growing interest in Runes and Bitcoin DeFi will drive more activity to layer-2 networks, according to Stacks’ product manager
FanSociety creator explains how NFTs can bring musicians and fans together
1.5.2024
Fans want to journey alongside their favorite musicians as they explore their creativity and expand their catalog. FanSociety hopes to be the Web3 platform that makes this possible
New Blockchain-AI smart contracts on ICP might boost recovery
30.4.2024
Internet Computer (ICP) recently made a few developments showcasing its first Blockchain AI smart contracts implementation. The DFINITY-powered blockchain network marked a key milestone in integrating Blockchain and artificial intelligence. This is an initiative towards the ambitious goal of...
Dead protocol leaks crypto funds from hacked pool
30.4.2024
Approximately $181,000 worth of crypto assets was drained from Yield Protocol’s strategic contracts present on the Arbitrum blockchain
Liquid staking on BNB Smart Chain, millions stuck in DeFi bridge contracts: Finance Redefined
26.4.2024
Arkham Research notified DeFi wallet owners to look at the addresses and try to retrieve their funds, which have been stuck for months in bridge contracts
Cboe to Wind Down Spot Crypto Trading Platform to Consolidate Services
26.4.2024
Exchange operator Cboe announced plans on Thursday to wind down its spot crypto trading platform in the third quarter. Cash-settled Bitcoin and Ether futures contracts will transition to the Cboe Futures Exchange in the first half of 2025, pending approval.
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Ethereum L2 Movement Labs raises $38M for Move-EVM adoption
25.4.2024
Through Facebook’s Move-based Ethereum virtual machines, Movement Labs aims to enhance smart contract security and transaction throughput within the Ethereum ecosystem
OP_CAT Proposal Assigned BIP-347, Aims to Enhance Bitcoin With Ethereum-Style Smart Contracts
25.4.2024
OP_CAT, a proposal aimed at introducing Ethereum-like smart contract functionality to Bitcoin, has been assigned the Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) number 347, marking the first step towards potentially implementing this long-discussed software upgrade. Co-authors Ethan Heilman and Armin...