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Two brothers manipulated Ethereum protocols to steal $25M — Justice Dept
15.5.2024
U.S. officials said the individuals engaged in a "first-of-its-kind manipulation of the Ethereum blockchain" by tampering with its protocols over validating transactions
Bitcoin in April: Halving Price Fallout, Network Peaks and ETF Updates
15.5.2024
In April 2024, Bitcoin faced its sharpest price drop since the FTX collapse, with halving charts in focus, but network activity soared to record highs, driven by new protocols and ETF developments. This report explores and analyzes Bitcoin's ecosystem and the BTC price developments last month.
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Regulators are cracking down on financial privacy, but ZK-proofs can help
14.5.2024
The convergence of ZK-proofs and decentralized identity systems could create more compliant privacy-preserving protocols, without sacrificing user privacy
Math Olympian in Shadow of John Nash Tries to Solve Blockchain, AI Trust Dilemma
9.5.2024
Hyperbolic, the two-year-old startup focused on decentralized AI computing, said that it is introducing a protocol called “Proof of Sampling (PoSP),” aimed at addressing challenges with trust in decentralized AI networks
NEAR Protocol’s Fast Finality Layer gets testnet launch
9.5.2024
The NEAR Protocol, a blockchain platform designed to enable decentralized applications and scalable solutions, has achieved a significant milestone with the launch of its Fast Finality Layer on testnet. This development marks a crucial step forward in NEAR’s mission to provide a robust...
Hong Kong central bank forms community to explore assets tokenization
7.5.2024
Regulators like HKMA and SFC united with local private sector firms like HSBC and HashKey to support the market of tokenization in Hong Kong
Runes and BRC-20s are just a stepping stone for Bitcoin DeFi
6.5.2024
Bitcoin is becoming a yield-generating asset, thanks to new token standards like Runes, which may only be a stepping stone for Bitcoin DeFi
Tascha Punyaneramitdee, Founder of INIT Capital, on DeFi, Liquidity Hook Money Markets, Point Farming in Crypto, and 2024 Trends | Ep. 331
3.5.2024
Tascha Punyaneramitdee, the Core Contributor and Founder of INIT Capital, discusses liquidity hooks and their benefits for users and businesses alike, what protocols must do to ensure they have a long-standing product, the pros and cons of the popular point farming, and her thoughts on DePIN...
Curve Finance Rewards Security Researcher $250,000 for Uncovering Critical Vulnerability
1.5.2024
Popular DeFi protocol Curve Finance has awarded a security researcher $250,000 for discovering a critical vulnerability that has historically enabled hackers to siphon off millions of dollars from cryptocurrency protocols.
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RWA Tokenization Protocols Experience Explosive Growth, Surpassing $8 Billion in TVL
1.5.2024
Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization protocols have witnessed a remarkable surge over the past year, with the total value locked (TVL) in the sector reaching a new milestone.
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RWA protocols are closing in on $8B total value locked: Messari
1.5.2024
The TVL across real-world asset tokenization protocols has surged almost 60% since February, says blockchain analytics firm Messari
Prioritizing First-Mover Advantage Over Security Leaves Defi Protocols Vulnerable to Hacks – Nikita Ovchinnik
27.4.2024
According to Nikita Ovchinnik, founder of Barter Defi, decentralized finance (defi) protocols are increasingly becoming the primary target of most hacking attacks because defi “lays bare its inner workings for all to see.” He said the open-source nature of defi means hackers...
Ethereum Purge Strategy for simplified protocols and reduced node loads
23.4.2024
Among the cornerstones of blockchain ecosystems, Ethereum has redefined thoughts about decentralized technologies. As a leading blockchain platform, Ethereum allows for the creation of smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps) that operate without third-party interference. This...
The Protocol: Using the Money Printer
3.4.2024
If you have the money printer – as is the case for many of the blockchain projects with the power to create their own digital tokens – why wouldn't you use it? PLUS: Vitalik Buterin riffs on meme coin and Ethereum's new "blob market."
Trading Bots in Asia React to ETF Flows Data After Market Closure, Leading to Pronounced Swings
3.4.2024
Bitcoin investors in Asia are experiencing significant price swings as automated trading protocols react to flows data from US ETFs that hold the cryptocurrency.
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Origin Protocol’s OGN and OGV Tokens Will Be Merged to Improve Ethereum Liquid Staking
3.4.2024
Origin Protocol token holders have voted to merge the protocol’s lesser known token Origin DeFi Governance “OGV” with its native token OGN.
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Web3 Losses Cut By 23% in Q1 2024, Hackers May Be Eyeing $100 Billion in Locked Funds – Immunefi
28.3.2024
Almost $100 billion in capital is locked across Web3 protocols, representing an attractive opportunity for blackhat hackers, Immunefi said.
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KuCoin Crypto Exchange and Founders Charged by DOJ for $9B Laundering, Anti-Money Laundering Violations
26.3.2024
Crypto exchange KuCoin and two of its founders just got charged by US authorities for operating as an illegal exchange in the USA, as well as for failing to implement anti-money laundering protocols.
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BlockDAG nears $7M in presale earnings, outpaces Near Protocol’s growth & impacting Game-FI sector
25.3.2024
BlockDAG Network‘s impressive presale performance, raking in $6.9 million in its third batch, has positioned it at the forefront of the crypto sphere, especially compared to Near Protocol’s notable price rise and influence on the Game-FI sector. This article unpacks the dynamics of Near...
Crypto for Advisors: Understanding The Ethereum Economy
21.3.2024
This article examines the advantages of Ethereum as a protocol economy and how one could gain exposure to this breakthrough technology asset