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'Nothing New at All' in Research Paper That Accuses Bitcoin of Early Centralization
7.6.2022
A new research paper that claims Bitcoin (BTC)'s early success relied on “cooperation among a small group of altruistic founders” rather than true decentralization has ignited a debate in the community, with some questioning why it received such massive media attention despite being “not notable...
The First Blockchain Game Coming To The Epic Store Looks Like Garbage
6.6.2022
Developer and publisher Epic Games will make its official foray into crypto with Grit, a battle royale game from blockchain video game company Gala Games. Read more
Corporate evolution: How adoption is changing crypto company structures
6.6.2022
Could the growing adoption of cryptocurrencies also mean a move away from its decentralized principles?
Report on Lightning Network-Powered DeFi and NFTs Dismissed Even by Bitcoin Advocates
6.6.2022
A discussion has emerged about possible use cases for the Bitcoin (BTC) Lightning Network, and whether the network could potentially support decentralized finance (DeFi) applications and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The discussion followed the publication of a paper by three well-known...
MakerDAO ‘Endgame Plan’ Calls for Specialized DAOs, Says Protocol is Held Back by Complexity
3.6.2022
A detailed proposal to bring the MakerDAO (MKR) protocol to a “predetermined, immutable end state” by setting up several new decentralized autonomous organizations (DAO) has been published by the protocol’s founder Rune Christensen. The plan aims to improve governance and tap into “the raw power...
'NFTs May Be New, but This Criminal Scheme Isn't': Ex-OpenSea Head Arrested for NFT Insider Trading
2.6.2022
Nathaniel Chastain, former Head of Product at OpenSea, the largest non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace, has been arrested and charged with wire fraud and money laundering in connection with insider trading in NFTs.
On Wednesday, prosecutors in New York’s Southern District accused...
Solana Halts Block Production, Validators Told to Prep for a Restart, Network’s Decentralization Criticized
1.6.2022
On June 1, 2022, the Solana network halted block production again as the blockchain network has stopped working a number of times during the network’s lifetime. According to the Solana status update, validator operators are being asked to prepare for a restart. Solana Continues to Be Plagued...
Anonymous culture in crypto may be losing its relevance
1.6.2022
Although anonymous teams have built some of the leading infrastructure in crypto, many new participants in the ecosystem are using their real identities
Binance Labs' USD 500M Investment Fund, FTX's Talks With Goldman Sachs, KuCoin's Wallet + More News
1.6.2022
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Read More: Binance Labs' USD 500M Investment Fund, FTX's Talks With Goldman Sachs, KuCoin's Wallet + More News
BNB Chain Launches New Roadmap as Competition With Ethereum Heats Up
31.5.2022
A new technology roadmap for BNB Chain (BNB) is aiming to strengthen support for developers and is attempting to improve both transaction speeds and decentralization of the network, as competition with the largest smart contract platform, Ethereum (ETH), is heating up....
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New Ni No Kuni Game Is Absolutely Rotten With Crypto Garbage
31.5.2022
Hey, there’s a new Ni No Kuni game out! It once again features animation work by Studio Ghibli, and music by Joe Hisaishi! This should be cause for celebration, but we don’t deserve nice things. So instead, we have got a mobile/PC gacha game that is built on a foundation of crypto nonsense.Read more
Crypto’s youngest investors hold firm against headwinds — and headlines
30.5.2022
The market drawdown and UST/LUNA fiasco may discourage some retail newcomers, but younger investors remain captivated by crypto’s technology
Is there a secure future for cross-chain bridges?
29.5.2022
For all the flak they have been getting recently, cross-chain bridges bring too much value to the blockchain space to ditch them
USDD vs UST: Is Justin Sun's New Stablecoin Just a Clone of UST?
28.5.2022
UST, a stablecoin that's supposed to maintain a price peg with the US dollar 1:1, spiraled out of control to reach as low as USD 0.10 this month. Following the momentous rise of UST in just a few months, only a few predicted its monumental crash, especially with the dominance stablecoins were...
Identity and the Metaverse: Decentralized control
28.5.2022
What will our identity look like in the Metaverse? A decentralized Web3 suggests it’ll be completely in our control, but growing amounts of information stored online suggest otherwise
Digital identity in the Metaverse will be represented by avatars with utility
27.5.2022
Metaverse development is underway, but avatars with built-in utility will be key for digital identity
Justin Sun Shares Opinions on the Prospects of Web3 And Decentralization
27.5.2022
In a trailer for a documentary, Justin Sun shared the details of how cryptocurrency could become an essential financial infrastructure across the globe. Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, predicted that the future holds a lot of possibilities for Web3 and Decentralization. A few statistics were...
Brazil's Federal Revenue now requires citizens to pay taxes on like-kind crypto trades
25.5.2022
The Federal Revenue of Brazil wants investors to pay taxes on cryptocurrency trading profits, even if there is no exchange for Brazil's national currency
Ideas vs. practice: How are regulators working together on crypto?
25.5.2022
While the calls for globally coordinated regulation for cryptocurrencies is a noble effort, the practicality of the situation is far from ideal
Crypto Industry’s Custody, Ownership Rights Are 'Fundamental Problems' That Need Solving - US Official
25.5.2022
The recent collapse of the TerraUSD (UST) stablecoin has demonstrated that custody and ownership rights are underdeveloped for the size, scope, and ambitions of the crypto industry, according to the US Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu.
The comptroller presented his opinion...