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Gary Gensler links crypto with cash in viral 2018 video — Crypto Twitter reacts

The 2018 MIT professor Gary Gensler didn’t think most ICOs triggered U.S. securities laws.

Solana Labs' ChatGPT plugin allows AI to fetch blockchain data

The plugin will allow the AI chatbot to check wallet balances, transfer tokens and purchase NFTs when OpenAI makes plugins more widely available.

Google Cloud broadens Web3 startup program with 11 blockchain firms

Along with Google, 11 blockchain firms are now part of the Google Web3 startup program to help accelerate startups.

Do Kwon seeks SEC charges dismissal as S.Korea rules LUNA as non-security

The South Korean district court recently dismissed security violation charges against Terra co-founder Hyun-seong Shin, deeming LUNA as non-security under Korea’s Capital Markets Act.

Vitalik Buterin and Indian yogi Sadhguru discuss tech, identity and more

In a virtual conversation hosted by the reState Foundation the two thought leaders joined together to talk about the direction of the future of technology and human consciousness.

CFTC proposes reducing anonymity to manage risks

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero has urged crypto companies to verify the digital identity of users, saying that Congress is considering new laws addressing anonymity and digital identity.

Terraform Labs co-founder and nine others indicted in South Korea

The indictment of 10 individuals associated with Terraform Labs, including co-founder Hyun-seong Shin, comes after 11 months of investigation into the collapse of Terra.

‘Crypto is dead in America’: Tech billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya

Palihapitiya did concede the crypto sector has “pushed more boundaries” than other startup sectors which may have attracted the SEC’s attention.

District 9 director’s shooter, Decentraland red-light district battle: Web3 Gamer

Trouble in Decentraland’s red light district, “no mercy” for Vulcan Forged autoclickers, District 9 director’s immersive blockchain shooter.

Stablecoins must be programmable to counter CBDCs

Decentralization enables programmability — and that allows stablecoins to wield a key advantage over central bank digital currencies.

China to expand CBDC use case for Belt and Road Initiative

China was one of the first nations to start working on its CBDCs. However, despite the completion of its development, the government is yet to officially launch the CBDC.

LUNA token is not a security, rules S.Korean court in Terra co-founder case

The court in its ruling noted that It is difficult to see Luna coin as a financial investment product regulated by the Capital Markets Act.

How to become a game developer using ChatGPT

Learn how to become a game developer with the help of ChatGPT, including learning programming among other things.

Russia becomes second-largest Bitcoin mining hub after US, claims local miner

Russia becomes the second-largest country in cryptocurrency mining, while the United States retains the top spot; however, unclear regulations in the US could shift the market.

Musk hints at suing Microsoft, US Rep. wants Gensler fired, and more: Hodler’s Digest, April 16-22

Elon Musk suggests suing Microsoft, congressman plans bill to remove Gary Gensler, and Societe Generale launches euro-pegged stablecoin.

NFT.NYC: Games and tokenization are driving NFT industry maturation

At NFT.NYC 2023, Cointelegraph's team learned firsthand how nonfungible tokens are shaping the digital world of tomorrow.

Solana launches emissions dashboard to spur blockchain carbon footprint transparency

The Solana Foundation has launched a real-time carbon emissions tracker to monitor the Solana blockchain.

How to stake Polygon (MATIC)

Staking MATIC helps one to generate passive income. Find how to stake MATIC via MetaMask, Binance, Coinbase Wallet and Trust Wallet.

The game theory of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies

The game theory of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies analyzes the behavior and strategies of participants in the market using concepts such as the prisoner’s dilemma.

$190B Ontario pension says no to crypto after FTX investment loss

The pension fund had invested twice in the now-bankrupt crypto exchange once during the peak bull run in 2021 and another in early 2022.

3AC cooks up a storm, Bitcoin miner surges 360%, Bruce Lee NFTs dive: Asia Express

3AC’s Kyle Davies becomes a connoisseur of white poultry, meanwhile SAI.TECH’s stock more than doubles on no news as Bruce Lee NFTs flunk.

Crypto exchange Roqqu receives South African approval to expand operations

Nigerian crypto exchange Roqqu received the green light to operate in South Africa, providing on and off-ramps to South Africa's Rand currency.

Blockchains like Solana brag about TPS — but it's misleading

Developers love to tout the number of transactions that blockchains can process per second. Unfortunately, that fixation often distracts from other important issues — such as network security.

Despite regulatory clarity, Hong Kong crypto ETFs experience lukewarm demand

The daily trading volume of all Hong Kong crypto exchange-traded funds averaged about $1.19 million between December and early February.

Here’s how Ethereum’s ZK-rollups can become interoperable

Ethereum’s ZK rollups are engaged in a cutthroat competition. But they’ll need to join forces for Ethereum to win.

A brief history of digital banking

Explore a brief history of digital banking, tracing its evolution from early automation to the integration of new technologies, such as IoT and blockchain.

Ethereum Name Service adds fiat payments for ENS domain registrations

Ethereum Name Service has integrated fiat payment options for new decentralized domain registrations in a new partnership with MoonPay.

Fireblocks VP: Big names won’t go back after discovering crypto payments’ potential

Ran Goldi, the vice president of payments at Fireblocks, believes that affordability and speed will keep big brands that have implemented crypto payments in the last two years.

Web3 interoperability highlighted in Radix - LayerZero partnership

Web3 interoperability integration between Radix and LayerZero, launching in the second half of 2023, enables cross-chain communication and asset transfers, unlocking omnichain functionality for DApps and assets.

Tornado Cash dev Alex Pertsev set to be released from prison under surveillance

The Tornado Cash developer was arrested in August 2022 by Dutch authorities as part of a criminal investigation against the crypto mixer service.

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