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China’s wave of ChatGPT rivals, Alibaba goes multichain: Asia Express

Huawei unveils latest in wave of Chinese ChatGPT rivals, Alibaba’s multichain bridge, Hong Kong crypto exchange regulations imminent.

Decentralized file storage pricing differentials persist despite market growth: Report

Depending on the metrics, the cost of decentralized file storage can be very low or significantly higher than Web2 counterparts.

California approves blockchain-based digital wallet for gov't services

Santa Cruz voted to approve the use of a blockchain-based digital wallet for government services and official documentation and is set to begin a pilot program in July 2023.

Whatever happened to EOS? Community shoots for unlikely comeback

The EOS community took on the centralized company behind the blockchain — and won. Now comes the fight to get back into the top ten.

Bitget pledges $10M for Fetch.ai ecosystem amid ChatGPT boom

The move comes amid a surge in popularity for artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT.

Google Ads data: $4M stolen through crypto phishing URLs

Unsuspecting cryptocurrency users have lost over $4 million to phishing websites promoted using Google Ads.

Circle CEO warns of active and accelerating de-dollarization

The U.S. must capitalize on the “high demand” for digitally native U.S. dollars, particularly from those in emerging economies with weak local banking systems, the Circle CEO said.

One crypto wallet launched 114 dodgy memecoins in two months

According to ZachXBT, one alleged scammer in particular launched around 114 projects in the past 45 days alone.

MeWe social network with 20M users to integrate with Polkadot parachain

The integration is built on DSNP, a protocol created by Project Liberty.

Web3 social media protocol launches ‘layer 3’ to provide instant posts

The new layer relies on Bundlr, a decentralized storage platform built on Arweave, for mass storage of social media data.

CertiK, zkSync to launch compensation plan for $2M Merlin DEX exploit

The Web3 security firm urges the rogue developer to return 80% of the stolen funds and offers 20% as a white hat bounty.

Arbitrum decentralized exchange IAO cancelation draws controversy

Xirtam token's scheduled initial airdrop offering was canceled at the eleventh hour following an alleged pricing dispute.

Binance.​US enables free Web3 domain creation for American users

Binance users based in the United States are now able to create Web3 domains that serve as digital identities in a new partnership with Unstoppable Domains.

Shirtless shitposting and hunting SBF on the meme streets: Gabriel Haines, Hall of Flame

Gabriel Haines can most likely be found screaming about crypto with his shirt off in public or at home. Why is that and who is he?

5 YouTube channels to learn Web3 development

If you’re looking to learn Web3 development, discover five YouTube channels to help you assist through the journey.

Circle launches cross-chain USDC transfer protocol for Ethereum, Avalanche

The new protocol burns coins on the sending chain, and mints new ones on the receiving chain.

Deloitte on a crypto hiring spree, reveals LinkedIn job postings

Deloitte highlights its commitment to Web3 and crypto through its intent to hire cryptocurrency experts to join its team, with over 300 positions posted on LinkedIn.

Why anonymity is key to self-autonomy — And how crypto helps freedom movements win

The Agenda podcast chats with DarkFi to explore how Rojava is experimenting with cryptocurrency and why encryption and anonymous spaces are critical for building self-autonomy.

Blockchain features on WEF whitepaper as a tool to fight climate change

CISA executive Brynly Llyr said that it’s important to consider and research emerging technologies that can help address climate change.

Circle CEO blames US crypto crackdown for declining USDC market cap

The market cap of USDC, a stablecoin issued by Circle, has reduced nearly by half over the past six months following a regulatory crackdown and banking crisis.

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.

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