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Real reason for China’s war on crypto, 3AC judge’s embarrassing mistake: Asia Express

Sources reveal the real reason China is ramping up efforts to stamp out Bitcoin and crypto. And a year’s worth of 3AC court orders nixed.

Shibarium denies bridge issues, calls it FUD

Shytoshi Kusama, co-founder of the Shiba Inu ecosystem, blamed a massive influx of transactions and user activity for technical difficulties in Shibarium.

Tether discontinues Bitcoin stablecoin, citing lack of usage

The Tether (USDT) stablecoin will no longer be issued on the Bitcoin Omni Layer, while redemptions will still be open for at least a year.

Tragedy or rug-pull? Inside the collapse of a ‘charitable’ NFT project

Orica NFT's charity efforts have succeeded, but its token holders have not, and up until now, its co-founder was nowhere to be found.

Breaking: Coinbase to suspend USDT trading for Canadian users

Users will still be able to deposit and withdraw after the deadline, but trading will be suspended.

Ethereum is a 'dumpster fire' — Charles Hoskinson

Despite assurances, discrepancies between Cardano's theoretical network capacity and its utility remain.

Fuse CEO Mark Smargon says blockchain payments apps will rival Visa, not Ethereum

Mark Smargon, CEO of Fuse, explains how blockchain-powered payments can fix the “broken traditional payment system.”

Tether CTO Paolo Ardoino says Bitcoin mining needs better analytical tools

Stablecoin operator Tether is building specialized Bitcoin mining software aimed at using data analytics to optimize mining operations and boost production, CTO Paolo Ardoino says.

FTX seeks $175M settlement with Genesis entities to resolve dispute

However, FTX creditors express discontent and urge the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of FTX (UCC) to contest the agreement.

Crypto games need EVO-style viral moment, Nitro Nation review: Web3 Gamer

Blockchain games desperately need a viral moment to succeed, Cut The Rope in The Sandbox, Axie and Aelph hand out cash, Nitro Nation hot take.

BIT Exchange enables XRP options trading, no need for ownership.

Profit and loss settlement will occur in USD, with OrBit Markets responsible for order book liquidity.

5 smart contract vulnerabilities: How to identify and mitigate them

Explore five critical smart contract vulnerabilities that pose risks to blockchain systems. Learn how to spot and neutralize these threats for secure and resilient DApps.

Bitcoin mining researchers claim new tech ups winning hash chance by 260%

UK-based research company Quantum Blockchain Technologies has developed algorithmic search methods that boost Bitcoin mining efficiency and reward probability, CEO Francesco Gardin says in an interview.

Shibarium executive issues strong warning against exploitation risks

Shiba Inu's marketing specialist Lucie has offered instructions to help users protect themselves when using Shibarium, and reduce the risk of encountering phishing links and fraudulent schemes.

SHIB, BONE, LEASH tokens dip amid rumors of $2.5M Shibarium gaffe

Shiba Inu and related-token prices plunged since Shibarium's launch, while rumors of a significant technical error in the new Shibarium network have been swirling.

A Based week: Looking back at the first 7 days of Onchain Summer

In just one week, Base has attracted hundreds of thousands of new users, attention from mainstay brands and artists, and unfortunately, scammers as well.

Canada’s regulatory clarity is bringing institutions to crypto — WonderFi CEO

Dean Skurka stated that although regulations have increased costs, they have also led to greater interest in crypto from institutions.

Shiba Inu’s Shibarium Ethereum L2 blockchain goes live on mainnet

Shibarium’s beta phase saw a total of 21 million wallets on the L2, driving the interest of users months before the launch.

Fantom DEX rescued at eleventh hour following planned shutdown

SpiritSwap previously had its entire treasury drained due to the ongoing Multichain exploit.

Satoshi-era Bitcoin awakens - 1005 BTC mined in 2010 on the move

1,005 BTC valued at $29 million have been moved from an old Bitcoin wallet after 13 years, drawing parallels to recent dormant BTC movements.

Banning ransomware payments: An attractive but dangerous idea

The U.S. and Australia are considering banning ransomware payments, but will it solve the problem, or harm people and destroy businesses?

3AC founders fined by Dubai regulator over OPNX exchange

OPNX CEO Leslie Lamb and executives Kyle Davies, Su Zhu and Mark Lamb were all issued a $58,000 fine for violating marketing regulations in the emirate.

$26M ETH bridged: ConsenSys completes public launch of zkEVM Linea

ConsenSys’ Ethereum scaling network Linea is now fully public, having processed over three million transactions and bridging $26 million in Ether.

Ledger announces U.S. PayPal integration, lets users buy crypto from within app

Through the new integration, verified PayPal users in the United States will be able to buy BTC, ETH, BCH, and LTC directly through Ledger Live.

Bitcoin-friendly El Salvador sees bond returns soar to 70% in 2023

El Salvador paid $800 million in debt at the start of the year before the maturing period, raising the confidence of investors, as President Bukele says "told you so".

SEC v. Ripple: Judge greenlights investment banker declarant's entry

The court seeks to address issues related to orders that rejected the SEC's plea to seal the Hinman speech documents and Ripple's request to seal information regarding XRP sales.

7 ways to safely store your private keys

Explore seven methods for safely storing your private keys to ensure security of digital assets.

CertiK drops findings on alleged scammer who stole $1M in crypto

The cybersecurity firm has still been unable to determine the actual names or identities of the hackers despite the findings.

Lobby group to dispel crypto mining misconceptions in DC, says founder

The crypto mining industry is getting a dedicated lobby group aimed at opening up discussions with lawmakers in Washington D.C.

Illuvium's collapsing token represents the problems with GameFi

GameFi developers have been focused on raking in money — and they've forgotten that they need to make games fun in order to win over players.

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