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DeFi platform Oasis to block wallet addresses deemed at-risk

Users report that their sessions were disconnected when trying to interact with Oasis with allegedly high risk wallets.

Cross-chains in the crosshairs: Hacks call for better defense mechanisms

Cryptocurrency security firms, decentralized finance and cross-chain platforms are stressing the importance of improved defense mechanisms after a spate of hacks and exploits targeting the ecosystem.

Over 1,900 block-producing nodes in the Solana ecosystem, new report reveals

Solana released its first "Validator Health Report" post-wallet hack, which reveals 3,400 validators across six different continents.

BlackRock announces the launch of a new private spot Bitcoin trust

The move comes one week after its partnership with Coinbase to provide institutional clients with crypto trading access.

Reinventing yourself in the Metaverse through digital identity

Metaverse users can reinvent themselves with a digital identity built upon avatars and digital assets, but there are challenges to consider.

How to earn interest from crypto saving accounts

Crypto investors can earn interest via crypto lending by finding a cryptocurrency exchange or DApp that offers a crypto interest account.

Interlay launches trustless BTC stablecoin bridge on Polkadot

InterBTC operates as a BTC-backed stablecoin, secured by a decentralized network of overcollateralized vaults, which according to Interlay, resembles MakerDAO’s DAI token.

1inch plugs into KuCoin Wallet to improve token swaps

1inch Network expands to another cryptocurrency exchange as KuCoin Wallet integrates its automated market maker functionality to improve token swaps.

The Philippines halts virtual asset provider license applications

The Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas said that the closing of VASP applications begins on Sept. 1, 2022, and will last for three years.

Web3 helps Taiwan secure information against cyberattacks

In an effort against Chinese cyberattacks, Taiwan employs Web3 technology for decentralized file sharing post-Pelosi visit.

Ethereum whale transactions peak at 2-month high amid Goerli testnet merger

ETH price reached a new 2-month high of $1,919 as institutional inflows saw seven straight weeks of inflows even when Bitcoin has seen a net outflow in the same period.

How do you pick your next NFT? Community responds

Redditors discussed various strategies on how they pick the next NFT collection they will invest in.

OpenSea introduces new stolen item policy to combat NFT theft

A Twitter user claimed that they purchased a stolen NFT and OpenSea support advised them to sell it on another marketplace.

21-year-old got ‘thought-provoking’ questions after teaching crypto to old folks

When the 21-year-old Quai Network marketing associate was asked to present a crypto class to residents of an assisted living community, he was more than happy to oblige.

88% of Nomad Bridge exploiters were 'copycats' — Report

Copycats used the same code as the original hackers but modified the target token, token amount, and recipient addresses.

Decentralized apps on Polygon hit 37,000, rocketing 400% this year

It comes as the number of monthly active teams for the blockchain reached 11,800 in July, up from 8,000 in March.

Cross-chain bridge RenBridge laundered $540M in hacking proceeds: Elliptic

The blockchain forensics firm said cross-chain bridges provide an "unregulated alternative" to exchanges for transferring value between blockchains.

Truly decentralized Web3 needs more developers: Animoca co-founder

Animoca Brands' Yat Siu said developers continue to “struggle under the yoke of centralized platforms," urging them to move into the Web3 space.

Coinsquare chief operating officer shares thoughts on being the first regulated crypto dealer exchange in Canada

The past actions of bad actors has forced the country's regulators to take a tough stance on crypto exchanges.

Crypto exchange Hotbit says it froze customer funds due to alleged criminal ties of formal employee

It's not yet clear how the alleged criminal misconduct of a former employee led to a law enforcement freeze on users' funds.

CryptoPunk to be split into pieces: Nifty Newsletter, Aug 3–9

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin proposed a way to anonymize NFT transactions using smart contracts.

Optimism TVL surges nearly 300% M/M ahead of The Merge upgrade

The Ethereum scaling solution has surpassed $1 billion in total value locked within a matter of weeks.

Binance optimistic on Philippines entry despite SEC pushback

Binance’s head of Asia-Pacific Leon Foong said that they are not distracted by the efforts of so-called lobbying bodies to ban Binance.

Blockchain’s environmental impact and how it can be used for carbon removal

Blockchain technology is on its way to being considered by organizations as a way to reduce carbon emissions and improve the environment.

What is a trading journal? And how to use one

Every action you take as a trader is documented in a trading journal, covering risk management, trading strategy assessment, psychology, and more.

BREAKING: Curve Finance team warns users to avoid using site until further notice

A still undefined exploit of the site’s frontend appears to have resulted in the theft of over $573K USD so far.

Circle plans to only support Ethereum PoS chain after merge is complete

"USDC as an Ethereum asset can only exist as a single valid version," says the team at Circle.

Anonymous user sends ETH from Tornado Cash to prominent figures following sanctions

It appears to be an ongoing prank to challenge the novel Tornado Cash sanctions.

Game dev explains why blockchain should be 'invisible' in P2E gaming: KBW 2022

Mobile game developer Com2uS is stepping up its Web3 game with the launch of its own blockchain to emphasize the needs of next-generation gamers.

'IBC is a serious alternative for secure cross-chain communication,' says Sunny Aggarwal of Osmosis

So far, Cosmos’ IBC seems to have stayed clear of troubled waters.

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