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NFT Steez and Cryptoys CEO discuss the future of toys and entertainment within Web3

NFT Steez chats with Cryptoys CEO Will Weinraub about the future of toys, entertainment and play in blockchain-based games.

10 ways blockchain developers can use ChatGPT

AI is a powerful tool that developers in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry can use. Here is how ChatGPT can be of help.

Sundance Film Festival embraces blockchain and crypto film initiatives

Film festivals have seen an increase in blockchain and crypto-funded film projects and initiatives as Web3 technologies continue to merge with the entertainment industry.

Bybit CEO offers clarity on exposure to Genesis, but community demands more

The community questioned Bybit’s timing in revealing their exposure now and many demanded proof to back up the reassurance from the CEO.

Crypto becomes second most widely-owned asset class for women: eToro survey

While crypto is dubbed as the worst-performing asset class in the last year, global investors owning crypto rose from 36% to 39% on a quarter-on-quarter basis.

Nifty News: Trump NFTs surge 800%, Yuga Labs blacklists NFT exchanges, and more

Donald Trump’s NFT collection started out strong but then started looking lifeless up until a few days ago.

Ransom refusals hit attackers where it hurts: 40% revenue drop in 2022 — Chainalysis

A number of industry pundits believe the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control’s threat to impose sanctions has victims thinking twice about paying up.

Daring drive-by at SBF’s: 3 men drove into barricade and fled: Lawyers

The lawyer’s didn’t specify the date or time at which the incident took place, and claimed the security personnel were unable to get the license plate details.

Crypto could solve venture capital's due diligence problem — VC exec

Due diligence has always been an issue in the venture capital space according to a VC executive, but crypto offers a solution: A public and immutable ledger.

Nexo agrees to $45M settlement with SEC and NASAA over earn product

The crypto lender didn't categorically admit or deny the findings from the SEC's investigation despite agreeing to the settlement.

FTX-linked Moonstone bank to exit the crypto space

Following the collapse of FTX, the company has decided to rebrand and exit the crypto space.

New Hampshire gov releases report on blockchain following executive order

According to the commission, New Hampshire should work towards building a legal framework "for sound development of blockchain technologies and its applications."

City of Busan to establish digital assets exchange: Report

The Busan Digital Asset Exchange Establishment Promotion Committee said it plans to create a functional exchange by the end of the year.

MatchBoxDAO launches esports experience for Web3 developers

The tournament, “0xMonaco: Battle of Titans,” is scheduled to kick off on Jan. 29 and will bring together developers from around the blockchain space.

Binance tightens rules on NFT listings

The exchange will delist NFTs with low trading volume and listed prior to new KYC rules starting February.

Ava Labs and Amazon's partnership could “expand the pie” for blockchain

The collaboration will allow both individuals and institutions to launch subnets that can operate as self-sufficient blockchain systems.

What are hierarchical deterministic (HD) crypto wallets?

A hierarchical deterministic wallet uses a single seed to create an infinite number of addresses, allowing users to recover funds using a master key.

Expect better blockchain games in 2023, says Animoca Brands CEO

Animoca Brands CEO Robby Yung believes we will see many great blockchain games released during the first nine months of 2023 as developers begin to deliver after raising funds in 2022.

Aussie 'Big 4' bank mints stablecoin for carbon trading and remittances

This marks the second "Big 4" bank in Australia to launch an Australian-dollar pegged stablecoin in a bid to boost the digital economy.

Ripple CEO: XRP lawsuit resolved by June, SEC conduct 'embarrassing'

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the firm's XRP lawsuit could come to an end within "single-digit months."

ConsenSys slashes headcount 11% as chief economist reveals formula for adoption

ConsenSys CEO Joseph Lubin confirmed the company would be cutting 96 of its staff to focus its resources on its core businesses.

Binance registers as virtual asset service provider in Poland

In compliance with new regulatory requirements, Polish users will have to sign new terms and conditions with Binance Poland in order to continue using the company’s services.

Deal Box launches $125M blockchain and Web 3 venture fund

The firm previously specialized in tokenizing equity and bond issuance for startups.

DeFi should complement TradFi, not attack it: Ava Labs CEO | Davos 2023

The co-founder and CEO of Ava Labs spoke with Cointelegraph at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on the future of DeFi and TradFi as two industries with merging value systems.

What are perpetual futures contracts in cryptocurrency?

A perpetual futures contract does not have an expiration date and aims to profit from the non-delivery of the actual commodity.

Davos 2023: Education is key to driving sustainability in blockchain and beyond

Cointelegraph’s editor-in-chief Kristina Lucrezia Cornèr moderated a panel discussion at the 2023 Davos conference in Switzerland on sustainability in the world of blockchain.

Bitcoin inches closer to a 10-year record, as other stats turn bullish

Right now, Bitcoin is a day away from matching a nearly 10-year-old record and Ethereum could hit a significant milestone by Q2.

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