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While Some Think Bitcoin’s 12th-Largest Wallet Hides a Nation State, Onchain Data Shows an Exchange
12.4.2024
This week, the crypto community on social media has once again been buzzing about a bitcoin wallet called ‘Mr 100’ following a significant deposit of 100 bitcoin on April 10, 2024. Despite numerous assertions that the wallet is associated with the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange...
Leaked Personal Info of Over 5 Million Salvadorans Apparently Linked to Chivo Wallet
11.4.2024
A database with the personal information of over 5 million Salvadorans was recently leaked in a data breach forum. The database, which has been around since August and has recently been linked to Chivo, El Salvador’s national cryptocurrency wallet, has 144GB of data, including the full name...
Standardization of Blockchain Data Format Enhances Interoperability Between Chains – Nick Yushkevich
3.4.2024
According to Nick Yushkevich, standardization of blockchain data formats is crucial as it enhances the interoperability of distinct protocols and fosters broader adoption of the technology. Yushkevich, the director of product at blockchain infrastructure provider Quicknode, added that such...
Data Ownership Protocol Raises $162M in Token Sale
3.4.2024
Data Ownership Protocol announced it has raised $162 million in a token sale ahead of upcoming mainnet launch.
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Stablecoin Issuer Tether Completes SOC 2 Type 1 Audit
3.4.2024
Tether, the USDT stablecoin issuer, announced on April 1 that it had completed the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type 1 Audit, the highest level of security compliance achievable. Tether stated that the audit’s completion demonstrates the robust information technology control...
Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Begin ‘Taking Chips Off the Table’ at Record Highs, Analysis Shows
2.4.2024
A recent study by onchain analysts at Glassnode reveals a significant increase in profit-taking activities as bitcoin surged to a new all-time high (ATH) of $73,794, marking a notable phase in the cryptocurrency’s market dynamics. Glassnode Highlights Intensified Profit-Taking Amidst...
Composable Data Assists Dapp Developers in Unlocking Rich Data Applications – Swaroop Hegde
1.4.2024
Composable data, a flexible and modular approach in the field of data analytics, benefits decentralized application (dapp) developers constrained by the limitations of current data protocols. Swaroop Hegde, co-founder of Powerloom, explains that composable data maintains a decentralized database...
Decentralization Dilemma: Blockchain Games Require Data For User Acquisition
29.3.2024
Web3 games continue to dominate on-chain activity. According to DappRadar’s recent Game Report, blockchain games accounted for 34% of decentralized application (Dapp) activity last year. The report also notes that Web3 games attracted 1.1 million active daily users in 2023. Source: DappRadar...
Worldcoin Orb Software Goes Open-Source — What Does it Mean for User Data Privacy?
22.3.2024
The Worldcoin Orb, a futuristic iris-scanning device for identity verification, has open-sourced its software. Developers can now review the components on GitHub, allowing transparency into the project's data privacy measures. Stay updated on the Worldcoin Orb and what it means for user data...
Nigerian Court Orders Binance to Relinquish Data of All Nigerians Trading on its Platform: Report
19.3.2024
A Nigerian court has ordered Binance to provide Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with comprehensive information on all persons from the nation trading on its platform
Unveiling ‘Mr. 100’ — The Mystery Bitcoin Wallet Linked to Upbit’s Cold Storage
17.3.2024
In the last two months, the crypto community has been buzzing about a wallet affectionately named ‘Mr. 100.’ This moniker originates from its pattern of receiving 100 bitcoin deposits every few days, leading to speculation that it might belong to a wealthy individual from the Middle...
Debating Dencun: Will Ethereum's Big Update Help or Harm the Network?
13.3.2024
While Ethereum's rollup-centric roadmap could help the ecosystem reach new levels of scale, some developers think relying on third parties to improve access to Ethereum could backfire
Ethereum Activates 'Dencun' Upgrade, in Landmark Move to Reduce Data Fees
13.3.2024
A key element of the upgrade is to enable a new place for storing data on the blockchain – referred to as "proto-danksharding," which gives room for a dedicated space that is separate from regular transactions, and at a lower cost
After Exit Scam, Incognito Darknet Market Operators Now Threaten User Data Leak in Extortion Twist
12.3.2024
Numerous accounts have recently revealed that shortly after the darknet market (DNM) Incognito apparently conducted an ‘exit scam,’ its operators have now informed their clients and merchants they are facing extortion. The team behind Incognito claims possession of crypto asset...
What to Expect From Ethereum’s Latest Massive Upgrade: Dencun
12.3.2024
Cheaper L2 transactions. Data blobs. Proto-Danksharding. Everything you need to know about tomorrow’s changes
‘Criminal Geniuses’ Admit Fortnite Hack Was A Total Hoax
5.3.2024
Last week, reports broke that Fortnite maker Epic Games had allegedly been the victim of a hack, with a supposed ransomware group claiming it had snagged 200 gigabytes of internal data. Almost immediately, however, Epic announced that it had no evidence any such hack had taken place. Now, it turns...
Retail Investors Are Sleeping on Bitcoin's March Towards All-Time Highs: IntoTheBlock
28.2.2024
Metrics that previously signaled retail froth are still at low levels, suggesting that this phase of bitcoin's rally is driven by institutional investors, IntoTheBlock analysts said
Avail, an Ethereum Data Network to Rival Celestia, Raises $27M In Seed Round
26.2.2024
The funds will be used to build out its three core products, "Avail DA," "Nexus," and "Fusion Security."
Future AI Models Will ‘Know Users Better Than They Know Themselves’ – Calanthia Mei
26.2.2024
The rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) models in recent years is contributing to the escalating problem of personal data harvesting, or “grabbing,” by major tech companies, Calanthia Mei, the co-founder of the data marketplace Masa, has argued. Mei, a Web3 builder...
Ethereum Developers Target March 13 for Milestone 'Dencun' Upgrade on Mainnet
8.2.2024
The timing for the long-awaited Dencun upgrade, with its much-touted "proto-danksharding" feature, was announced Thursday on a call with top developers for the Ethereum blockchain