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Bitcoiner Simon Dixon on bankruptcies and Elon Musk: Hall of Flame

Name: Simon DixonAnonymous: NoTwitter Followers: 109.1KKnown for: Co-founder of Bank To The Future and the dude who wrote the first-ever published book on Bitcoin. Who is this guy anyway? Simon Dixon is a true Bitcoin O.G. He is the author of the first-ever published book on Bitcoin in the world Bank to the Future, which […]

10 emerging technologies in computer science that will shape the future

Discover 10 emerging technologies in computer science that are set to shape the future, including quantum computing, extended reality and robotics.

How to buy and sell NFTs on Polygon

Offering low fees and fast transaction finality, Polygon has emerged as the primary blockchain platform for various NFT marketplaces.

Groceries to luxury cars: The state of crypto adoption in Dubai

Cointelegraph visited a grocery store and a luxury car club to learn how crypto has been adopted in Dubai.

Wyoming lawmakers pass bill to prevent forced disclosure of private keys

The only exception to the law will be where the public key is unavailable to disclose details of the digital asset, digital identities, interest or right.

Abu Dhabi to back the growth of Web3 startups with $2B

The initiative promises to provide Web3 startups with access to corporate, government, and investment partners in both global markets and the UAE.

Zipmex says it may resume 100% of Z wallet withdrawals subject to conditions

The creditors have until February 21, 2023, to vote on a new scheme proposed by the company.

Why zero-knowledge KYC won't work

Blockchain technology — including zero-knowledge proofs — doesn’t yet provide adequate solutions for identity verification.

Conflux partners with China Telecom to develop blockchain SIM card

According to Conflux, the BSIM will have a secure place to store digital private keys and will support transfer and exchange of NFTs.

Can you trust crypto exchanges after the collapse of FTX?

On Oct. 25, 2022 — about two weeks before the collapse of the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, FTX — prominent DeFi architect Andre Cronje published a foreboding article with a chilling warning on the state of centralized cryptocurrency exchanges: “Remedies under the current regulatory regime are ineffective. Most investors sign away their rights to their […]

Angel investors vs. venture capitalists

Angel investors are seed-stage financiers who offer mentorship to nascent businesses for equity, while venture capitalists inject substantial capital into later-stage firms.

83% confess attraction to crypto fanatics on Valentine's Day survey

A Valentine’s Day survey by Binance suggests that interest in cryptocurrencies could be a key factor in attracting a partner.

Binance and Huobi freeze $1.4M in crypto linked to North Korean hackers

The North Korean-based hacker outfit Lazarus Group resorted to different privacy mixers attempting to anonymize the stolen funds, but it didn’t work.

Sell or stake: Ethereum staking giant Lido mulls choices for its $30M ETH

While LidoDAO’s current inflows of about 1000 stETH are sufficient to cover operating costs for the time being, it’s worried that may not last.

Siemens issues €60M digital bond on a public blockchain

Siemens shared that the process of issuing digital bonds is much faster and more efficient than traditional bond-issuing methods.

Digital Asset Provider Raises $65M in Series B Led by Credit Suisse

The company said the funds will be used to expand Taurus' new offices in Europe, the UAE, and later in the Americas and Southeast Asia.

What is NFT ticketing and how does it work?

NFT ticketing is a secure and unique solution that allows you to own your ticket as a one-of-a-kind digital asset verified on the blockchain.

The ethics of the metaverse: Privacy, ownership and control

As the metaverse continues to grow and evolve, it is essential that we consider and address the ethical questions and challenges it raises.

NASDAQ-listed Interactive Brokers to offer crypto trading in Hong Kong

Hong Kong has seen a growing interest in global crypto and fintech player over the years as Interactive Brokers joins the list.

Out of the Ordinal-ry: Bitcoin average block size hits all-time high

Bitcoin’s average block size has hit an all-time high of 2.5MB following the creation of the Ordinals protocol in January 2023.

SEC to target crypto firms operating as 'qualified custodians' — Report

If a majority of the five-member SEC panel votes in favor of the draft proposal, it will proceed to the next stage, which will be reviewed by other members of the SEC.

Binance withdrawals and BUSD redemptions surge post Paxos crackdown

Net outflows at the cryptocurrency exchange hit $788 million over the last 24 hours, however, Binance told Cointelegraph that "Funds are SAFU."

Bakkt sunsets its consumer-facing crypto app to focus on B2B solutions

The app is expected to cease operations on March 16, 2023.

9 crypto gifts for your Valentine’s Day date

Crypto gifts not only demonstrate love but also a shared interest in the exciting world of cryptocurrency and finance.

DeFi exploits and access control hacks cost crypto investors billions in 2022: Report

Cyber criminals used a variety of methods to siphon funds through hacks and exploits in 2022, amounting to over $2.8 billion in losses.

Cointelegraph Markets launches new YouTube channel

Stay up-to-date on what’s happening in crypto, digital asset markets and traditional markets by tuning in to Cointelegraph Markets and Research’s dedicated series of shows.

5 key features of machine learning

Machine learning is based on the idea that a system can learn to perform a task without being explicitly programmed.

Huobi Cloud Wallet no more: Exchange pulls plug on DeFi multi-token wallet

Huobi has announced the impending closure of its Huobi Cloud Wallet service, citing strategic adjustments for the move.

MetaMask issues scam alert as NameCheap hacker sends unauthorized emails

Web hosting company NameCheap detected the misuse of one of its third-party services for sending some unauthorized emails — which directly targeted MetaMask users.

OneKey says it's fixed the flaw that got its hardware wallet hacked in 1 second

Unciphered posted a video showing a "Massive critical vulnerability" in the OneKey Mini. The creators noted it's been patched and is now working on further securing the wallet.

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