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EU Data Act smart contract ‘kill switch’ brings uncertainty
23.8.2023
EU lawmakers have reached a political consensus on the Data Act that has a “kill switch” for smart contracts, causing an uproar in the crypto community
Central Bank of Brazil Rebrands CBDC to ‘Drex,’ Launch Expected by 2024
22.8.2023
The Central Bank of Brazil has issued a press release revealing details about “drex,” the Brazilian central bank digital currency (CBDC) formerly known as the digital real. The bank explained the need for a rebranding and detailed how it might revolutionize transactions with digital...
US Court Classifies Tornado Cash as ‘Person’ in Verdict Echoing Ooki DAO Designation
19.8.2023
A recent ruling by a U.S. judge declared that Tornado Cash holds the legal status of a “person.” This development came on the heels of a previous verdict in June, which recognized the decentralized autonomous organization Ooki DAO in a similar manner. U.S. Judiciary Designates Tornado Cash...
Coinbase, Tarred as an Illicit Exchange by the SEC, Quietly Got Regulated Elsewhere in the U.S.
17.8.2023
As Coinbase Inc. (COIN) scraps with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on its right to exist as an exchange, the company has achieved an unprecedented milestone in U.S. oversight by winning approval to handle customers’ buying and selling of crypto futures
ZetaChain raises $27M in equity round to enable chain-agnostic interoperability
16.8.2023
Participants in the round include Blockchain.com, Sky9 Capital, Jane Street Capital, VistaLabs, Human Capital, VY Capital, CMT Digital, among other investors
Law Professors Blast SEC’s Concept of Investment Contract in Amicus Brief
14.8.2023
Six professors of law have issued an amicus brief in favor of Coinbase, blasting the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) stance on the definition of investment contracts. Through a historical examination of the development of securities laws, the brief concludes that an investment...
Web3 Security Startup Cube3.ai Emerges From Stealth With $8.2M Seed Funding
9.8.2023
The fundraising was led by Blockchange Ventures, with participation from Dispersion Capital, Symbolic Capital, Hypersphere Ventures, ICLUB and TA Ventures
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...
‘Computer language that anyone can read’ launches Aeternity compiler
3.8.2023
Lexon now features a compiler that allows users to translate code from it to Solidity, Sophia, or Javascript
ConsenSys releases ‘fuzzing’ tool to test smart contract vulnerabilities
1.8.2023
Diligence Fuzzing lets developers introduce random and invalid data points to find security flaws
We need to fundamentally change how smart contracts operate
1.8.2023
Smart contracts should be viewed as “proof-of-concept” rather than as critical for universal adoption. That may mean exploring alternatives
How blockchain is transforming fundraising for startups and entrepreneurs
31.7.2023
Investors and entrepreneurs can create and execute investment agreements directly on the blockchain
Smart contracts continue to rise amid market downturn: BNB Chain Q2 report
27.7.2023
BNB Chain noted that the rise in verified smart contracts highlights the demand for security, reliability and scalability
Worldcoin struggles to find new users willing to scan iris for crypto
26.7.2023
The controversial crypto project’s new sign-ups have dwindled and numbers pale in comparison to the 2 million sign-ups before the launch of the project
Dogecoin Registers Biggest Single-Day Gain in 4 Months, Futures Open Interest Tops $500M
26.7.2023
DOGE jumped 10% on Tuesday, its biggest single-day percentage gain since April 3
Bitcoin Traders Cautious Despite Spot ETF Optimism, Leverage Indicators Suggest
24.7.2023
The spot market is in the driver's seat as perpetual futures open interest to market cap ratio remains low, one observer said
Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty States SEC Chair Gary Gensler ‘Misstates the Law’ on Tokens
22.7.2023
Stuart Alderoty, CLO of Ripple, a cryptocurrency and payments services company, railed against the statements of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler given in a recent congressional hearing. Alderoty criticized the stance taken by Gensler, stating that...
ASIC Manufacturer Bitmain Unveils $38K Filecoin Mining Rig
22.7.2023
Bitmain, the mining rig manufacturer, has announced the launch of a new rig that mines the digital currency filecoin (FIL). Similar to the company’s KAS Miner KS3, the new FIL miner carries a hefty price tag of $38,888 per machine. Bitmain Introduces On-Rack Filecoin Miner Bitmain announced...
Zero Barriers ahead! Zero knowledge and AI combine to redefine the future
20.7.2023
The fourth episode sees StarkWare president Eli Ben-Sasson and Giza co-founder Cem Dagdelen explore the role of AI in smart contracts
Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms Expands Operations in Paraguay After Securing 2 Hydropower Contracts
19.7.2023
The company will be able to add up to 150 megawatts of energy capacity through the two agreements