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Layer-1 EVM oracle platform Flare launches to boost interoperable DApps

Layer 1 EVM blockchain Flare goes online, aimed at providing developers a platform to build decentralized interoperability applications.

NY law firm investigates potential 'securities fraud' at Core Scientific

The investigation was prompted by a report from Culper Research, which alleged that Core Scientific had "wildly oversold" its mining and hosting businesses.

What is the Trust Wallet and how do you use it?

Trust Wallet is a secure noncustodial cryptocurrency wallet that supports multiple blockchains.

Crypto billionaires' subsequent deaths spark wild theories among the community

Many blamed the deaths on billionaires’ past, while others suspected some form of foul play and even execution.

Touch, smell become the next big thing for the metaverse at CES 2023

A firm called OVR Technology showcased a virtual reality headset that contained eight aromas that can be combined to generate various scents.

Logan Paul backflips on defamation lawsuit against Coffeezilla, apologizes

Logan Paul has deleted his response video aimed at Coffeezilla and has apologized in a surprise u-turn.

Wyre imposes up to a 90% withdrawal limit for all users

Wyre imposed a daily withdrawal limit on its platform subject, citing “the best interest of our community.”

Using blockchain technology to combat retail theft

Blockchain technology may be a solution when it comes to anti-theft measures for retailers.

Mastercard partners with Polygon to launch Web3 musician accelerator program

The program will help five emerging artists set up and manage their brands in the Web3 space, and is also aimed at educating people in the music scene on what avenues Web3 tech can offer them.

$3.9 billion lost in the cryptocurrency market in 2022: Report

The report from Immunefi revealed hacks to have been the main cause of related losses.

December DeFi exploits were the lowest in 2022: Finance Redefined

The DeFi market didn't see much change in its first week of new year compared to the last week of 2022 as the price momentum remained in a similar zone.

Huobi net outflows crossed over 60M within the past 24 hours: Report

According to a report by Nansen, approximately $94.2 million has flowed out of the exchange within the past week.

Marathon Digital experiments with overclocking to increase competitive advantage

According to the company, it produced 475 BTC in December 2022, bringing its total mined Bitcoins in the fiscal year of 2022 to 4,144 BTC.

Crypto companies aim to build trust within future products and services

Companies are taking new approaches to building trust within Web3 and crypto products.

Singapore’s lobbyists oppose proposed blanket ban on lending crypto tokens

The feedback was given in response to a proposed ban by the Monetary Authority of Singapore published back in October.

NFT Steez and Lukso co-founder examine the implications of digital self-sovereignty in Web3

NFT Steez chats with Lukso co-founder Marjorie Hernandez about how Universal Profiles onboards and empowers users with digital self-sovereignty

MetaMask removes Wyre from aggregators amid shutdown reports

Wyre was set to be acquired for $1.5 billion by San Francisco e-commerce startup Bolt last year, but the deal was eventually scrapped.

Mutant Ape Planet creator arrested in NY for alleged $2.9M NFT 'fraud'

The developer of a Mutant Ape Yacht Club knock-off collection has allegedly “defrauded” investors of $2.9 million and admitted to a rug pull.

DeFi security loses rose 47.4% in 2022 to hit $3.64B: Report

Over $1.40 billion worth of stolen DeFi funds were reportedly laundered via Tornado Cash during that period.

Quantum computers may soon breach blockchain cryptography: Report

Cryptography experts are somewhat skeptical of the technique's scalability, but aren't ruling out the possibility of success either.

Three Arrows Capital founders subpoenaed on Twitter

3AC founders Zhu Su and Kyle Davies have been ordered to provide all documents in their possession or control, regardless of whether the information is held by them directly, or is in control of a third-party.

Redeeming physical NFTs: Easier said than done?

A number of challenges must be overcome in order for “phygital” NFT projects to gain traction.

StarkNet overhauls Cairo programming language to drive developer adoption

Ethereum layer-2 scaling platform StarkNet has revamped its Cairo programming language to enable easier onboarding of new developers.

MyEtherWallet CEO talks about the future of crypto self-custody

Tune in to the third episode of Hashing It Out as Cointelegraph's Elisha Owusu Akyaw discusses the future of noncustodial cryptocurrency wallets with Kosala Hemachandra, CEO of MyEtherWallet.

Silvergate sold assets at loss and cut staff to cover $8.1B in withdrawals: Report

Silvergate has reportedly laid off 200 members of its staff, which is around 40% of its total number of employees.

Logan Paul threatens to sue Coffeezilla over CryptoZoo ‘scam’ allegations

YouTube boxer Logan Paul, who was spearheading the CryptoZoo NFT project, has accused Coffeezilla of publishing “defamation” about him and the project.

Celebs who got burned endorsing crypto and those that got away with it

Screen actors and sports stars copped most of the backlash for 2022’s crypto endorsements, while soccer legends appear to have gotten away with it.

LG Electronics' latest partnership seeks to bring interoperable metaverse platforms to TVs

The partnership hopes to bring the Metaverse directly into the living rooms of viewers.

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