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EigenLayer to Airdrop 28M More EIGEN After First Airdrop Hits Backlash
3.5.2024
Restaking protocol EigenLayer is handing out an extra 100 EIGEN to 280,000 qualifying wallet addresses after criticism over its first airdrop.
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EigenLayer to cough up around 28M more EIGEN after airdrop backlash
3.5.2024
EigenLayer is handing out an extra 100 to 110 EIGEN to 280,000 qualifying wallet addresses after criticism over its first airdrop
Backlash over EigenLayer airdrop shakes the crypto community!
2.5.2024
The EigenLayer airdrop’s recent disclosure has caused a variety of reactions from both cryptocurrency users and volunteers. Some have seen that it was done right, which is good, and others have analyzed it deeply. EigenLayer aims to donate 62% of its 8 million tokens to the community,...
States’ backlash against Binance.US continues with 6th license pulled
1.5.2024
Oregon joins five other states that have delicensed Binance.US after former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty to felony charges
Eigenlayer’s Airdrop Faces Backlash Over Token Restrictions and Minimal Allocations
30.4.2024
The announcement of Eigenlayer’s airdrop, featuring non-transferable tokens and aggressive geo-restrictions, has sparked outrage among users who felt the allocated amount was minimal and the documentation confusing. Despite adding over $15.7 billion in staked Ether in anticipation...
Apex Legends Tournament Sparks Backlash From Queer Fans And Allies
15.4.2024
Respawn’s hero shooter battle royale Apex Legends is an incredibly inclusive game for the queer community. It has several playable LGBTQIA+ legends, has given players Pride Flag cosmetics to showcase their identities in-game, and developer Respawn even put a statement supporting trans rights in...
Greenpeace’s Anti-Bitcoin “Mining for Power” Report Receives Fierce Backlash on X
22.3.2024
“Mining for Power,” an anti-Bitcoin report by Greenpeace USA that explains the links between the bitcoin mining industry and fossil fuel companies, has faced a backlash in social media due to its inaccurate portraits of the mining activity. Using community notes, social network users...
ECB’s Disparaging Comments on Bitcoin Draw the Ire of Crypto Community
23.2.2024
On February 22, the European Central Bank (ECB) described Bitcoin as a 'dead cat' and criticized its use in criminal activities on the darknet. These remarks have ignited a backlash from the crypto community, questioning the ECB's stance and credibility.
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Lucie faces backlash from SHIB postponing projects as Bitcoin-alternative wins back Dot-Com domain
9.2.2024
In the latest Shiba Space event, Lucie, a prominent figure within the Shiba Inu community, has once again stirred controversy with her remarks. Despite being known for frequent postings and promotional activities, Lucie’s recent appearance has drawn criticism for what many perceive as a lack...
AltLayer’s Executive Quells Community Backlash Over $100 Million Airdrop Distribution
5.2.2024
AltLayer’s Head of Growth has described events leading up to gains by a few non-fungible token (NFT) holders as a coincidence. Additionally, Dorothy called for more community support in the future. In a reaction to widespread criticism of handling a recent airdrop, the executive took to X (formerly...
FTX Payment Plan Faces Backlash, Clients Slam 2022 Asset Valuation as ‘Theft,’ Urge Court for Fair Redress
22.1.2024
Following the submission of a proposal by FTX estate debtors to reimburse customer assets based on their value as of Nov. 11, 2022, numerous objections have been raised by customers. A notable objection comes from an FTX client in France, who criticizes the estate for “depleting creditor...
SEC Faces Backlash from Crypto Leaders for Erroneous Bitcoin ETF Tweet
10.1.2024
Source: Adobe/Kristina Blokhin The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has found itself in hot water after an unauthorized tweet on its official account suggested that spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) had been approved. The incident, which caused significant volatility in the crypto...
New Scientist’s Bitcoin Ban Article Sparks Backlash: Experts Slam ‘Bad Science’ and Bias
9.1.2024
On Jan. 8, 2024, a New Scientist article sparked debate by questioning whether nations ought to consider banning bitcoin due to its environmental footprint. The editorial has drawn significant criticism from numerous bitcoin supporters. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) expert Daniel...
Unlimited Innovations vs. 2,500 Swimming Pools — AI Faces Similar Environmental Backlash as Bitcoin Mining
29.12.2023
In recent years, attention has centered on bitcoin mining, particularly its energy usage in securing the network and validating transactions through proof-of-work (PoW). As generative artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a major force in technology, it’s encountering similar environmental...
Overwatch 2’s Latest Mercy Skin Sparks Fan Backlash
5.12.2023
Overwatch 2 season eight begins today, December 5, but Blizzard showed off its new skins, events, and latest tank hero, Mauga, before kick-off. And the sentiment from players about the skins for season eight has been mixed—Baptiste’s formal wear is a standout, but it’s sandwiched between some real...
Breaking Down the Bankless Backlash
27.11.2023
David Hoffman, cofounder, responds to criticism surrounding the media brand’s DAO. Should he have been more hands-on?
Bitcoin Mining Pool F2pool Acknowledges OFAC Transaction Censorship; Backpedals After Community Backlash
24.11.2023
F2Pool, a Bitcoin mining pool, has admitted to filtering transactions coming from Bitcoin addresses flagged by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). After the situation was discovered by 0xB10C, a Bitcoin developer, F2pool co-founder Chun Wang acknowledged that his pool was indeed applying...
The Scott Pilgrim Anime Backlash, Explained
22.11.2023
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, the new animated series based on Bryan Lee O’Malley’s graphic novels, is out on Netflix. The eight-episode series reunites the voice cast of the 2010 live-action movie Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and is a hilarious blend of the series’ quick wit and well-measured...
US Congress Kicks Against SEC’s SAB 121 Rules in Latest Memo
16.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) latest release of its Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 121 is receiving major backlash from legislators. Making their opinions heard in a memo dated November 15, several members of the US Congress wrote to the Chairman of...
Mortal Kombat 1 Gives Away Free Fatalities After Halloween DLC Backlash
10.11.2023
After some intense backlash following Mortal Kombat 1's horrifyingly expensive Halloween microtransactions, which include a pumpkin-headed, maggot-filled finisher known as a Fatality, developer NetherRealm Studios has announced that folks who bought the pricey execution will get two other ones...