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How AI can make the metaverse a more interactive space
31.1.2023
The metaverse will likely impact physical and social interactions, with artificial intelligence a critical factor in this shift
Bitcoin Community Erupts In Existential Debate Over NFT Project Ordinals
31.1.2023
Some are calling the new protocol, which stores NFTs on Bitcoin, as an attack on the blockchain's original mission to conduct financial transactions, while others say the new use case should be embraced alongside other demands for block space
Bridge Platform LayerZero Denies Allegations It Kept ‘Backdoor’ Secret
30.1.2023
The allegations from the head of Nomad, a LayerZero competitor, come just before Uniswap votes on whether to partner with LayerZero
DeFi Project Friktion’s Shutdown Said to Stem Partly From Founder Disagreement
30.1.2023
The official reason given by Friktion officials for the shutdown was that costs outpaced revenue, creating challenging economics for the Solana-based project
Secret Blockchain Suffers Departures as Foundation Head's $2M-Plus Dividend Sparks Outcry
30.1.2023
Several validators have paused operations on Secret in recent weeks, which could spell trouble for the blockchain’s survival
Fantom Blockchain to Release Version 2 of fUSD Stablecoin
30.1.2023
The migration from version 1 will result in liquidations of any positions where fUSD debt is equal to or greater than the FTM backing it
Aptos Labs CEO Says NFTs Will Push Boundaries of Previous Generation Blockchains
27.1.2023
Mohammad Shaikh, co-founder of the layer 1 blockchain, says in 2023, he predicts NFTs will be used as a means of payment and will also go mainstream, via big brand partnerships
Tech’s Money Woes: Beginning of the End for Web2?
27.1.2023
Gloomy forecasts, mass layoffs and antitrust lawsuits have bruised "Big Tech" over the past year. But that doesn't automatically portend the end of Web2. For Web3 to emerge, we have to address key questions about AI and decentralization
Are There Tech Solutions to the Privacy and Compliance Tradeoffs for CBDCs?
27.1.2023
Users will likely demand cash-like privacy protections for central bank digital currencies, which regulations may not be able to provide
Cardano DEXs Will Support Djed Stablecoin Liquidity Pools Starting Next Week
27.1.2023
The issuance of Djed’s overcollateralized stablecoins has been a much-hyped topic in the Cardano community
NBA Extends Partnership With Meta to Bring Basketball Games to the Metaverse
26.1.2023
The NBA has extended its current partnership with Meta to broadcast its games to the metaverse. The company announced that 52 games of the league will be available to be enjoyed using VR (virtual reality) tech, using Xtadium, a co-viewing platform. Five of these games will be presented in a more...
Polygon Q4 Transaction Volatility Fueled by FTX Collapse, ZK Rollup Testing, Nansen Says
26.1.2023
A surge in daily addresses was partly due to the launch of Polygon’s zero-knowledge EVM public testnet. There were also new partnership deals with Starbucks and Instagram
FTX creditor list shows airlines, charities and tech firms caught in collapse
26.1.2023
The over 100-page long document lists every entity FTX owes money to, inclusive of Big Tech players to local businesses from its Bahamian headquarters
Crypto, Equity, Metal Markets Plunge as Tech Earnings Disappoint and US Economic Weakness Deepens
25.1.2023
Equity markets began the day in the red following the latest corporate earnings reports from some of the world’s largest firms, including Microsoft. The tech giant’s recent conference call was considered disappointing, and earnings from firms such as Boeing, Texas Instruments, and...
'Bitcoin Jesus' Says He Has the Money to Pay Ailing Crypto Lender Genesis
25.1.2023
Roger Ver, an early Bitcoin advocate who now advocates for the Bitcoin Cash blockchain, has been accused in court by Genesis of failing to settle cryptocurrency options, with $20.9 million of damages sought
Web3 Developer Platform Alchemy Releases Transaction Simulation Product
25.1.2023
The simulations could help reduce the chances of transactions becoming susceptible to scams
Canto DEX Trading Volumes Bump 200% Ahead of Key Improvement Proposals
25.1.2023
Canto tokens prices have already tripled since Jan.1
The Money in Ethereum's Middleware: Can Flashbots Still Call Itself a 'Public Good'?
25.1.2023
Should a “public good” have a $1 billion valuation? Valid Points is CoinDesk’s weekly newsletter breaking down Ethereum’s evolution and its impact on crypto markets
Wasabi Wallet Will Pay You to 'Crack' a Bitcoin Wallet
24.1.2023
The challenge is part of a week-long educational game that has received support from 12 major partners, including Blockstream, Trezor, BTCPay and others
Genesis Seeks $20.9M From ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Over Crypto Options Trades That Weren’t Settled
24.1.2023
The court action seeks damages from the Bitcoin Cash backer Roger Ver related to the alleged failure to settle cryptocurrency options transactions that expired on Dec. 30, 2022