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Crypto is in ‘arms race’ against AI-powered scams: Quantstamp co-founder
5.9.2023
Quantstamp's Richard Ma explained that the coming surge in “sophisticated” AI phishing scams could pose an existential threat to crypto organizations
Legal Battle at Gala Games: CEO Accuses Co-Founder of $130 Million Theft
4.9.2023
Gala Games CEO Eric Schiermeyer has filed a lawsuit against the company's co-founder, Wright Thurston, alleging the theft of 8.6 billion GALA tokens worth $130 million in early 2021.
In addition to alleging theft, the lawsuit claims that Thurston has a history of founding companies that end...
Solana Co-Founder Praises Ethereum’s excellence during MakerDAO migration
4.9.2023
According to Protocol co-founder Rune Christensen, a multi-year Maker Protocol makeover known as the “Endgame” is nearing its conclusion, paving the way for the resurrection of an age-old rivalry. The ambitious initiative aims to revamp the MakerDAO ecosystem and explore new possibilities for...
CEO of Gala Games files lawsuit against co-founder
4.9.2023
An uneasy occurrence has taken place at Gala Games, with the CEO of the company, Eric Schiermeyer, having filed a lawsuit against the Co-Founder, Wright Thurston. This is with regard to the misappropriation of funds. As a result, its token value has fallen by 13%. The allegation is that Thurston...
Matter Labs co-founder proposes 'Ethereum Supreme Court' for on-chain disputes
4.9.2023
The crypto entrepreneur believes it would scare off bad actors and strengthen the state of the Ethereum network
France’s Data Watchdog Conducts Checks at Worldcoin Office in Paris
3.9.2023
The French body overseeing the protection of personal data has carried out “checks” at the Paris office of Worldcoin. The news of the French inspections comes amid heightened regulatory pressure on the cryptocurrency project co-founded by the current chief executive of Chatgpt developer Openai....
MakerDAO co-founder proposes fork of Solana codebase for native chain
2.9.2023
Rune Christensen stated that Solana’s codebase should be the foundation of MakerDAO’s upcoming blockchain, as he highlighted that it’s optimized for building “highly efficient blockchains.”
MakerDAO Should Use Solana’s Code to Build Its New Blockchain, Co-Founder Says
1.9.2023
Some community members have already pushed back against the idea
Shiba Inu’s Shibarium Returns to Full Operation After Navigating Bridge Issues
30.8.2023
The Shiba Inu development team has announced that Shibarium is now fully functional after recent challenges where funds became inaccessible in the bridge. Shiba Inu’s Shytoshi Kusama thanked Sandeep Nailwal, the co-founder of Polygon Labs, who stepped in with crucial resources to address the issue....
Tornado Cash Co-Founder Roman Storm Released on Bail
26.8.2023
One of the founders of the Tornado Cash crypto mixer, Roman Storm, has been released on bail, his lawyer announced on social media. Storm, who was arrested in the United States, has been charged with money laundering and sanctions violations through the unlicensed platform. Storm Out on Bail After...
Jellyfish Mobile to Curb the SIM-Swap Menace That Led to Losses Worth $140 Million in Two Years
26.8.2023
PRESS RELEASE. The cryptocurrency market lacks regulation, leading to potential risks for investors, including SIM-swap scams. By this technique, hackers manipulate mobile carrier customer service to gain access to a user’s phone number, allowing them to bypass security measures and access...
P2P marketplaces need to become unstoppable, permissionless - Paxful co-founder
25.8.2023
A new project aims to build a peer-to-peer marketplace to facilitate censorship-resistant, permissionless trading between Bitcoin users
Exclusive: 'Pioneering' Virtual Rally in Support of Julian Assange to Launch in Metaverse - Not to Replace But 'Heavily' Promote Real-Life Protests, Organizers and Wistaverse Co-founder Said in Interview
24.8.2023
The campaign to stop the extradition of Julian Assange will launch the first-ever virtual political rally this Saturday in the Wistaverse metaverse. The organizers and the Wistaverse co-founder spoke to Cryptonews about the importance of holding a protest in this novel space, the difference between...
Tornado Cash co-founders charged with money laundering, sanctions violations
23.8.2023
Roman Semenov was placed on OFAC's sanctioned persons list and Roman Storm was arrested as the United States continued its crackdown on the crypto mixer
Dirk Lueth, Co-Founder of Upland, on the State of the MetaVerse, SuperApps, and Web3 Games | Ep. 258
22.8.2023
In an exclusive interview with cryptonews.com, Dirk Lueth, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Upland, talks about how Upland became the leading Web3 Metaverse SuperApp, why the future of web3 gaming will be completely open, and their partnership with FIFA Women’s World Cup. ...
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Vitalik Buterin Granted Taiwan Employment Gold Card
22.8.2023
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has received a permit that will allow him to legally reside and work in Taiwan. Speaking at a meeting with the country’s minister of digital affairs, Buterin said that the card will make it easier for him to visit the island nation and its Ethereum community....
Blockchain Capital Co-Founder Sues Hacker For Stealing $6.3 Million in a SIM-Swap Attack
21.8.2023
Co-founder and managing partner at Blockchain Capital, Bart Stephens, has taken legal action against an unidentified hacker who allegedly stole $6.3 million worth of cryptocurrencies from his digital wallets, Forbes reported.
Stephens claims Jane Doe exploited a SIM-swap vulnerability...
eToro Co-founder Yoni Assia: From Finance Enthusiast to Crypto Pioneer
21.8.2023
Stock and crypto trading platform eToro listed Bitcoin (BTC) on its exchange in December 2013. Two months later, the asset’s price plummeted from $1200 to $150 after the fall of Mt. Gox, the world’s largest Bitcoin exchange at the time.
“Everybody around us thought this is it – Bitcoin is dead,”...
Ethereum Co-founder Vitalik Buterin Transfers $1 Million Worth of ETH To Coinbase – What’s Going On?
21.8.2023
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has transferred 600 Ether (ETH) worth around $1 million to Coinbase as market uncertainty looms.
According to on-chain data from Etherscan, a wallet controlled by Buterin Vitalik.eth transferred the assets on Aug 21. At press time, the wallet still holds 3,900...
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin moves $1M of ETH to Coinbase
21.8.2023
Onchain data shows that Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin moved 600 ETH to U.S. exchange Coinbase amid ongoing market woes