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Terra lawsuit a ‘roadmap’ to attack other stablecoins: Delphi Labs

Delphi Lab's general counsel said the SEC was being "more thorough than usual" in its lawsuit against Terraform Labs and its co-founder Do Kwon.

DeFi platforms can comply with regulations without compromising privacy — Web3 exec

Zero knowledge proofs, DIDs, and more could help DeFi protocols maintain regulatory compliance without exposing their users.

eBay NFT platform KnownOrigin launches creator smart contract

The creator contract beta release has been tested by users, with 84 contracts deployed and 250 NFTs minted so far.

Hong Kong issues HK$800m in tokenized green bonds

The bonds were underwritten by four banks and priced at a yield of 4.05%.

Norwegian police recover $5.9M stolen from Axie Infinity Ronin hack

The seized funds will be used to reimburse affected users, and prevent it from funding North Korea's nuclear weapons program.

Bitcoin price hits $25K in new 2023 high

Despite macroeconomic headwinds and regulatory crackdowns on crypto, Bitcoin is made a new high for 2023.

Artificial intelligence, robots and blockchain deliver next-generation healthcare, today

Emerging technologies are revolutionizing medicine - person by person and pill by pill.

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.

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