The Big 4 accounting firm is betting on immersive experiences and other Web3 solutions to address various corporate needs.
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French lawmakers propose ban on crypto influencer promotions
According to the proposal, individuals caught violating these prohibitions could face a two-year prison sentence and a 30,000 euro fine.
Blockchain messaging is going to replace Telegram and Discord
Your crypto wallet will become your mailbox and offer functionalities that Web2 messaging platforms like Discord and Telegram can only dream about.
7 free learning resources to land top data science jobs
Discover seven free resources to learn data science and land top jobs.
Circle CSO Twitter account breached by scammers
"Any links to offers are scams. We are investigating the situation and taking action accordingly," wrote USDC issuer Circle.
Tether CTO on USDC depeg: ‘Bitcoin maxis were right all along’ | PBW 2023
Paolo Ardoino said that recent events in the crypto space demonstrate that Bitcoiners were right and that Bitcoin is the “ultimate way” to hold wealth.
Multi-chain wallet BitKeep raises $30M at $300M valuation
The firm previously raised $15M at a $100M valuation in May 2022.
Creating ‘organic’ generative art from robotic algorithms: Emily Xie, NFT Creator
New York NFT artist Emily Xie explores the tension between creativity and “cold and robotic” algorithms. Punk6529 and DC Investor are collectors.
PBW 2023 explores the current state of the blockchain space
Circle’s chief strategy officer Dante Disparte said at a Paris Blockchain Week panel that while the chain is currently not strong, people are continuing to build and develop.
Ethereum as a deflationary asset, explained
Deflationary tokens like Ethereum are the key to differentiating Web3 ecosystems from traditional capital markets.
Visa: Token bridges were a favored target for thieves in 2022
The fraudsters would normally exploit the smart contracts to allow for the approval of unauthorized transactions.
Nigeria CBDC adoption spikes as fiat currency shortage grip the nation
The acute cash shortage in Nigeria was due to the central bank’s decision to replace older bank notes with bigger denominations amid rising inflation.
US Senator Ted Cruz tries again with new bill to block CBDC
Ted Cruz said it is “more important than ever” to ensure the financial privacy of American citizens is preserved.
‘Crypto FUD’ — Industry outraged as White House report slams crypto
The report included 35 pages seemingly aimed at debunking the merits of crypto assets.
Web2 giants coming into Web3 could benefit ecosystem — PBW founder
Paris Blockchain Week founder Michael Amar believes large Web2 companies entering the Web3 space bring resources capable of increasing mass adoption.
CCP Games secures $40M funding for upcoming Web3 game
The financing was led by venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from Makers Fund, BITKRAFT, Kingsway Capital and HASHED, among others.
DeFi insurance payouts amounted to $34.4M in 2022: Report
Ninety percent of all DeFi insurance claims paid out since inception were distributed in 2022, according to OpenCover.
7 real-world cloud computing examples to know
From streaming videos to cloud storage solutions, cloud computing has become an integral part of our everyday lives.
ZenGo uncovers 'red pill attack' vulnerability in popular Web3 apps
The vulnerability has since been patched, although it affected a number of leading transaction simulation vendors.
Neal Stephenson on the metaverse: ‘It's happening in a different way’
Author Neal Stephenson said that many Web3 problems come from projects wanting to financialize everything very quickly.
Best and worst countries for crypto taxes — plus crypto tax tips
So you’ve struck it rich in crypto? You’ll want to head to one of these countries to keep your newfound wealth.
Web3 a hot topic at SXSW despite bear market and declining interest in NFTs
Web3 was a major theme at SXSW 2023, yet previous hype around NFTs and building during a bear market may be contributing factors to Web3 adoption.
OKX latest proof-of-reserves reveal $8.9B in assets
Lennix Lai, managing director of Global Institutional at OKX spoke with Cointelegraph about what it means to be transparent in a post-FTX and SVB crypto industry.
History of money: From fiat to crypto, explained
Money’s history is extensive, yet modern currencies are primarily supported by the state’s management of the economy and inflation through fiat currency.
Arbitrum token finds its way to OTC market before the airdrop
Following the Arbitrum airdrop announcement, crypto users who have been eligible for the airdrop are already selling them in OTC markets.
SpankPay crypto payment service shutters, citing 'hostile banking environment
SpankChain was forced to close its crypto payment processor after the hunt for a new adult-industry-friendly service provider yielded no results.
Manta Network seeks to bring privacy to non-fungible crypto assets with new NPO platform
The new NFT Private Offering (NPO) platform will enable users to mint Non-Fungible Tokens and Soul Bound Tokens while maintaining the privacy of their crypto assets.
Polygon, Immutable zkEVM to tackle ‘huge incumbents exploiting players’
Web3 gaming developers will be able to build on a new zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine that aims to increase ownership rights for players and take on the big gaming corporations.
Blockchain gaining adoption in more than just DeFi: Report
Blockchain and other distributed ledger technologies are being adopted in many areas beyond DeFi and the metaverse.
GameFi project Gala files $28M lawsuit against pNetwork
The lawsuit stems from a million-dollar exploit in November 2022 that allegedly took place due to a private key leak.