Hackers were able to compromise the account of Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin on social media platform X and used it to promote a non-fungible token (NFT) scam. Vitalik’s father, Dmitry Buterin, warned that the account was compromised after it posted a false announcement that blockchain software company Consensys was giving away a free “commemorative …
Monthly archives: September 2023
FTX has $222M in Bahamas real estate, 1,300 tokens: shareholder presentation
Ten percent of shareholder claims have been settled so far. They will be able to assess the condition of the company at a meeting that runs Sept. 11-12. News Join us on social networks FTX has released its presentation materials for the shareholder meeting taking place Sept. 11-12. The unrestricted portion provides a clear overview …
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Google launches Digital Futures Project with $20M in grants to support ‘responsible AI’
The launch comes ahead of a series of AI forums to be hosted by U.S. Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer. News Join us on social networks Google and its charitable arm, Google.org, launched the Digital Futures Project, an initiative to study responsible artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, on Sep. 11. The Mountain View company will invest …
How Web3 improves data storage: GhostDrive joins Cointelegraph Accelerator
FileCoin-based data storage app GhostDrive focuses on user experience and encryption features. СT Accelerator Join us on social networks What would drive the next billion users to the blockchain ecosystem? Green price charts for related coins, or perhaps more acceptance from governments around the world? Both can help draw the masses’ attention to blockchain-based technologies. …
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Aave v3 fork debuts noncustodial liquidity markets on Base
Seamless Protocol, a fork of Aave v3 deployed on Base, enables smart contracts with predetermined borrowing strategies to conduct undercollateralized borrowing on-chain. News Join us on social networks A collaboration across decentralized finance (DeFi) developers is introducing a non-custodial liquidity markets on layer-2 network Base, promising to enable trustless smart contracts to automatically connect liquidity …
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FTX court filing reveals $7B in assets as firm aims to complete bankruptcy process by second quarter 2024
FTX is eyeing the completion of its bankruptcy process for the second quarter of next year, according to its Sept. 11 court filings. As per the filing, the firm is currently involved with ongoing negotiations and mediation with stakeholders over the coming months to resolve open plan issues involving its bankruptcy plans. FTX also revealed …
The crucial role of randomness in gaming and web3’s novel solutions: An Interview with Felix Xu
As a journalist, I get hundreds of requests for interviews and articles every week. When I came across information on Randcast, I was intrigued. Most pitches for web3 gaming stories are related to new drops, updates, or partnership announcements for games I’ve never heard of. However, the academic curiosity in me perked up when I …
New Celsius 2.0 company board proposal released, led by former Algorand CEO
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Five accused of illicit $76M cryptocurrency scam captured in Thailand
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Cardano ADA price hits year-low amid DeFi slump and SEC classification concerns
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Crypto Hinting at Rallies Amid Unpredictable Market Conditions, According to Santiment
New data from crypto analytics firm Santiment reveals that digital assets are hinting at rallies despite market conditions being rife with uncertainty. According to Santiment, “bear market” mentions on social media platforms heavily outweigh those of a bull market, causing the spread of fear, uncertainty and doubt (FUD). However, the market intelligence firm says that …
GBTC ‘discount’ hits smallest since 2021 despite BTC price at 3-month lows
Bitcoin sits in the shade as the GBTC share price creeps ever closer to 1:1 against the BTC price. Markets News Join us on social networks Bitcoin (BTC) investment vehicle, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (BTC), now trades at just 17% below BTC price parity. The latest data from monitoring resource CoinGlass confirms that as of …
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Thai authorities arrest five in 3,200-victim, $27M crypto scam
Victims lost over $27 million worth of Thai bhat after investing in a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platform. News Join us on social networks Authorities in Thailand arrested five foreign nationals linked with a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platform that fleeced over $27 million from local investors. According to an initial report from the Bangkok Post, Thailand’s …
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6 Questions for Kei Oda: From Goldman Sachs to cryptocurrency
Kei Oda is the head of Japan and the Asia-Pacific region for Quantstamp, a Web3 security firm that audits smart contracts and develops blockchain security solutions. Kei spent 16 years trading bonds at Goldman Sachs before stumbling into cryptocurrencies out of boredom. He tells Magazine he was induced by the ability to trade Bitcoin and …
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Web3’s revolution: Why the digital wallet is the new marketing gold
The cookie-less internet presents an opportunity, not a risk. It has the ability to redefine and strengthen the connection and trust between consumers and brands. Innovation Circle Join us on social networks The marketing landscape has shifted in the past few years and is ready for upheaval in the coming few years. Stringent regulations, the …
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