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Binance adds 11 tokens to PoR, claims $63B in reserves

The results have not been audited by any accounting firms.

7 blockchain project ideas for women

Blockchain technology is empowering women in developing countries with financial freedom and improved access to social inclusivity and growth.

D&D nukes NFT ban, ‘Kill-to-Earn’ zombie shooter, Illuvium: Zero hot take — Web3 Gamer

Is play-to-earn really dead or will the dead rise again? Teen makes $1.6M playing Yuga Labs’ NFT game, and first impressions of Illuvium: Zero.

9 essential finance terms you must know

Boost your financial literacy with nine essential terms. From interest to assets, improve your money management skills.

Algodex reveals wallet infiltrated by 'malicious' actor as MyAlgo renews warning: Withdraw now

Crypto exchange Algodex and wallet provider MyAlgo have both suffered security breaches in the last few weeks.

Wallet tied to Uranium Finance hacker reawakens after 647 days, shifting $3.3M

The hacker has other associated wallets that have also shifted funds to privacy networks such as Aztec.

Coinbase CEO hints its new layer-2 network could include AML measures

Brian Armstrong said centralized firms have a responsibility to monitor transactions and carry out AML checks.

Tornado Cash dev says 'sequel' to crypto mixer aims to be regulator-friendly

Soleimani explained that the “critical flaw” with Tornado Cash is that users cannot prove that they’re not associated with a criminal enterprise stealing or laundering crypto funds.

Hermès asks court to halt sales of MetaBirkin NFTs following recent jury decision

The court filing from Hermès on Friday stated that Rothschild had continued to promote his NFTs even after a nine-member jury found Rothschild liable for trademark infringement, trademark dilution, and “cybersquatting.”

Investor concerns persist as crypto investment products see 4th week of outflows

According to CoinShares, outflows from crypto investment funds amounted to $17 million last week, marking the fourth consecutive week of outflows.

What are artificial intelligence (AI) crypto coins, and how do they work?

Discover how AI crypto coins enable decentralized AI and ML networks for the secure, transparent exchange of data and value.

Iran completes pre-pilot phase of central bank digital currency

The Central Bank of Iran progresses with CBDC development in anticipation of the Bank of Russia’s governor Elvira Nabiullina’s visit.

Pakistan banks agree on blockchain-based KYC system development

The blockchain-based national eKYC banking platform is aimed at strengthening anti-money laundering (AML) capabilities while countering terror financing.

Crypto funding seen shifting from CeFi to DeFi after major collapses: CoinGecko

"NFTfi,” on-chain derivative platforms, decentralized stablecoins and Ethereum L2s are four investment opportunities being looked at closely by one crypto investment firm.

Internal documents reveal Australia's potential timeline for crypto legislation: Report

Internal documents from the Australian Treasury Department have revealed crypto legislation in the country could be a year away at the very least.

Snoop Dogg revealed as co-founder of Web3-powered livestream platform

Snoop Dogg has had a considerable presence in the Web3 creator movement since NFTs first gained popularity in 2021.

Russia-Ukraine war: How both sides of the conflict have used crypto to win

While tens of millions worth of crypto were donated to Ukraine in the last year, pro-Kremlin groups have also leveraged digital currencies to buy military supplies and spread propaganda.

Can blockchain help combat climate change?

Blockchain’s transparency and traceability can aid sustainability and reduce carbon emissions for climate change.

Fears over Silvergate, $8B hole at FTX, senators seek Binance’s numbers: Hodler’s Digest, Feb. 26 – March 4

Delay in Silvergate’s financials sparks fears over bankruptcy, FTX reports $8.6B deficit and Binance’s balance sheet sought by U.S. senators.

What is the time value of money (TVM)?

Understanding the time value of money is essential for making sound financial decisions and maximizing returns on investment.

Binance launches anti-scam campaign after Hong Kong pilot run

The new campaign features a withdrawal warning message that attempts to prevent users from sending their crypto to scammers.

Uniswap wants to launch mobile wallet but Apple won’t green-light it’s launch

Despite having its first build approved in October, Uniswap Labs is facing issues with Apple's App Store regarding its mobile wallet.

ConsenSys zkEVM set for public testnet to deliver secure settlements on Ethereum

ConsenSys will release its zkEVM rollup to its public testnet on March 28, paving the way for an eventual mainnet integration later in 2023.

Coinbase cutting ties with Silvergate forces crypto hedge fund to find a new bank

A total of five crypto companies end their partnership with Silvergate bank on March 2 after a series of lawsuits and investigations against the fintech bank.

MicroStrategy, Tether adds to firms distancing from Silvergate as stock dives 57%

MicroStrategy confirmed that none of its 130,000 BTC is custodied by Silvergate. However, the firm does have a loan to pay off to the bank by Q1 2025.

$3M OKX airdrop, 1 hour due diligence on 3AC, Binance AI — Asia Express

OKX reimburses $3M to users after alleged market manipulation incident, Binance unveils AI generated NFTs and FTX Japan users made whole.

FTX presentation shows 'massive shortfall' in firm's assets

FTX and FTX US together have billions in deficits in their exchange wallets and fiat accounts, uncovered in a "huge effort" according to the exchange's CEO.

Russian bank issues first on-chain bank guarantee in Chinese yuan

The transaction was performed through the Masterchain blockchain platform, which is the Russian national blockchain network.

NEAR protocol releases blockchain operating system for Web3

Cointelegraph interviewed the protocol team at ETHDenver 2023 about the new operating system and funds raised to help Ukrainians last year.

Celo president Rene Reinsberg explains why the protocol is optimizing for mobile

Celo president Rene Reinsberg believes Web3 adoption will require more block space and that Celo will be what the majority will choose on smaller screens.

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