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The Rise and Retreat: Bitcoin’s Ordinal Inscription Wave Ebbs
8.10.2023
Since September 25, 2023, the trend of Bitcoin-based Ordinal inscriptions has notably waned, hitting its most subdued levels since mid-April. On October 3 and 4, fewer than 17,000 inscriptions made their mark on Bitcoin’s distributed ledger, as both the volume of inscriptions and associated...
Coinbase Obtains License From Singapore’s Central Bank — Crypto Exchange Sees Singapore as ‘a Vital Market’
3.10.2023
The Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange Coinbase has obtained a license from Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), to provide services to both individuals and institutions. “We’ve identified Singapore as a vital market for Coinbase,” the crypto exchange emphasized....
The Overwatch League Grand Finals Were Both Beautiful And Depressing
2.10.2023
On Sunday, October 1, the Florida Mayhem defeated the Houston Outlaws in the 2023 Overwatch League Grand Finals in Toronto, Canada. It was the team’s very first championship, and it could very well be their last—as well as the last championship awarded in the once massively popular esports league...
Protocols Must Deploy “Asymmetric Countermeasures” to Counter Code Vulnerability Exploiting Hackers — Spherex CEO
28.9.2023
While both attackers and smart contract auditors are motivated to find vulnerabilities in code, according to Eyal Meron, the co-founder and CEO of Spherex, the former “is always more incentivized as the protocol’s total value locked (TVL) grows.” To overcome this challenge, Meron...
UK Online Safety Bill to Become Law Amidst Heavy Criticism From Civil Liberties Organizations
23.9.2023
The U.K. Online Safety Bill, a piece of legislation that seeks to make the country “the safest place in the world to be online,” has been signed by both houses of parliament and will become law soon. Several civil liberties organizations and activists have criticized it due to...
Blockchain Data Visualization Startup Bubblemaps Secures $3.2M in Seed Funding
19.9.2023
Paris-based Bubblemaps, a firm specializing in blockchain data visualization, announced on Monday that it had secured $3.2 million in seed funding from a group of investors. Bubblemaps stated that the newly acquired funds would be directed toward a mission to increase access to blockchain data...
Ethereum phone sold out in 24 hours – can Solana catch up? Domini.art is rising above both
15.9.2023
Ethereum ($ETH) launched the presale of its new smartphone in late August. This move comes after Solana ($SOL) slashed the price of its phone around the same time. But perhaps the project you should be paying the most attention to is Domini.art ($DOMI). Before we discuss what Domini.art is...
Bright Horizons: Fideum Group Anchors Spot in Mastercard Lighthouse Elite Program
14.9.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Fideum Group, an ambitious financial aggregator renowned for its commitment to enhancing both retail and institutional client experiences, announced its notable inclusion in the prestigious Mastercard Lighthouse FINITIV 2023 Fall Program. As one of 15 selectees from the Nordic...
Nigerian Web3 Startup Nestcoin Secures $1.9 million in Funding
11.9.2023
The Nigerian Web3 startup Nestcoin has reportedly secured a total of $1.9 million in funding from both existing and new investors. The capital raised will be used to bolster Nestcoin’s finances and further develop the startup’s non-custodial wallet. Impact of FTX’s Collapse...
Singapore Elects President Who Advocates ‘One Regulatory System’ for Crypto and Traditional Finance
6.9.2023
Tharman Shanmugaratnam, the former deputy prime minister and central bank chairman of Singapore, has been elected as the new president of the country. The Singaporean president-elect, who advocates for a single regulatory system for both crypto and traditional finance, wants to make sure that...
Economist Peter Schiff Warns Bidenomics Will Soon Be Exposed for Fraud
2.9.2023
Economist Peter Schiff has warned that Bidenomics “will soon be exposed for the fraud that it is, as inflation and unemployment heat up while the economy cools down.” He cautioned: “If Americans think the economy is bad now, just wait until they see what’s coming. Once...
Media companies grapple with AI both inside and outside newsrooms
29.8.2023
Media companies have been trying to navigate the rapid emergence of AI, with many banning its usage internally and others choosing to embrace it
Polymarket Wagers Favor Trump for Nomination; Ramaswamy’s Bid Gains Momentum
25.8.2023
Following the initial Republican debate and an exclusive interview between Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson on the social media platform X, wagers on the decentralized prediction marketplace Polymarket suggest Trump is leading, with presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy trailing the former president....
I Can't Tell These Anime RPGs Apart But They Both Look Rad
24.8.2023
Whenever a gaming event like Gamescom rolls around, I wait with bated breath for an action role-playing game with stylish combat, fashionable characters, and a litany of anime action sequences to make my head explode in excitement. And Gamescom, like Prometheus descending Mount Olympus, delivered...
11 benefits blockchain explorers offer both individuals and companies
24.8.2023
Offering both big-picture and detailed views of transactions, blockchain explorers are a powerful tool for both individuals and companies
SEC v Ripple: attorneys leave SEC side, both groups add new lawyers
24.8.2023
Attorneys Pascale Guerrier, Richard Best and Robert MacDonald Moye representing the U.S. SEC in its ongoing lawsuit against Ripple have withdrawn from the case
FBI Warns of North Korean Hackers’ Intent to ‘Cash Out’ $40M in Bitcoin
23.8.2023
On August 22, 2023, the FBI issued an alert, cautioning about North Korean hackers possibly trying to cash out bitcoin valued at over $40 million. U.S. Intelligence Flags Potential $40M Bitcoin Liquidation by North Korean Hackers The FBI is urging both public and private sectors to be vigilant...
Analyzing LBank IEO Historical Data and H1 2023 IEO Performance to Predict Upcoming LBank IEO
23.8.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Examining the historical data of past Initial Exchange Offerings (IEOs) could offer valuable insights into the anticipated outcomes, particularly pertinent in the lead-up to the imminent LBank IEO. This practice has gained prominence as both investment stakeholders and project teams...
BRICS Bank Issues First ZAR Bonds as It Looks to Use Local Currencies
18.8.2023
The New Development Bank (NDB), established by the BRICS bloc of emerging economies, has issued its first bonds denominated in South African rand (ZAR). The auction, which was closed on Tuesday, is part of the bank’s efforts to increase both fundraising and lending in local currencies. Development...
Bankman-Fried Donated $100 Million of FTX Money to Politicians, Prosecutors Claim
16.8.2023
Crypto exchange FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) spent more than $100 million of customer funds on political donations, according to an amended indictment. On Monday, U.S. federal prosecutors also alleged that he used two FTX executives as “straw donors” to evade contribution limits....