At its inception, the defense fund will receive a budget of $5 million held in the DAI stablecoin.
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Tiffany Fong flames Celsius, FTX and NY Post: Hall of Flame
Tiffany Fong stumbled into content creation and independent journalism after getting burned on the Celsius bankruptcy, moving forward she has no idea where this will lead.
How to improve your coding skills using ChatGPT
ChatGPT can generate code snippets and solutions to coding problems quickly and efficiently. Here’s how.
Blockchain IM apps to see over half-billion dollar valuation by 2030
Blockchain-backed digital messaging applications are forecasted to skyrocket in value in the seven years with a projected 43.6% compound annual growth rate.
Here's why India held on to older crypto reforms in national budget 2023
Experts opine that the Indian government needs more data and time to decide on rigid tax policies, given it has been only ten months since the tax laws were introduced in March 2022.
Toyota to explore blockchain use cases via DAO hackathon
The automotive giant is exploring DAO tools and blockchain integration to improve company operations.
Decentralized Twitter alternative goes live on Apple's App Store
The Damus app is powered by Nostr which uses decentralized relays to distribute end-to-end encrypted messages.
Blockchain provider SIMBA Chain awarded $30M by US Air Force STRATFI program
According to SIMBA Chain, the investment will go toward developing blockchain applications that will be used by several government organizations.
Rumor has it that Dogecoin could shift to proof-of-stake — What does that mean for miners?
Dogecoin shifting to proof-of-stake would be good for the environment, but what impact would it have on miners and ASIC manufacturers?
Cronos Labs to accept second cohort for $100M-backed Web3 accelerator program
The program aims to provide selected projects with upfront seed funding of $30,000 in addition to mentoring, masterclasses and support from industry experts.
Ethereum staking withdrawal testnet Zhejiang to go online Feb. 1
This is the first Ethereum public test since the Merge upgrade in September 2022. Developers said further testnets will be triggered in the coming week.
Tesla records $140M Bitcoin net loss in 2022
The electric vehicle maker earned $64 million in profits from Bitcoin trading, which was offset by a $204 million impairment.
What are reflection tokens, and how do they work?
Describing crypto tokens that generate passive income, reflection tokens redistribute gas using smart contracts by rewarding their investors with extra crypto.
20 wild attempts to create crypto micronations or communities
From repurposed cruise ships like MS Satosh, to the blockchain governed Liberland and Satoshi Island, crypto fans are trying to create utopian new communities built around new rules.
Top 5 Bitcoin documentaries to add to your watchlist
Bitcoin documentaries can serve as a tool for advocacy, helping to promote the adoption and acceptance of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
ADA-backed algorithmic stablecoin Djed launched on Cardano
The algo-stablecoin Djed from DeFi service provider COTI deployed on the Cardano mainnet after its successful security audit.
Digital asset investment products see highest inflows since July 2022: Report
According to CoinShares, digital asset investment products saw $117 million in inflows last week.
Ordinals protocol sparks debate over NFT's place in the Bitcoin ecosystem
The community has been divided as to whether the NFT-like "digital artifacts" are the right fit for the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Secret Network validator shuts down nodes after leadership turmoil
An internal conflict at the privacy-focused Secret Network has resulted in at least one validator throwing in the towel.
Monkey Drainer-linked scammers possibly exposed after an on-chain quarrel
The scammer referred to their pseudonym during a blockchain message argument which may have revealed their actual identity, according to CertiK.
Bitcoin stays out of fear for 11 straight days as price tips near 24K
Bitcoin's huge price surge in January has meant that 64% of Bitcoin investors are in profit, according to data from IntoTheBlock.
Yuga Labs co-founder to take leave of absence due to health reasons
Aronow said he will still be contributing as a board member and strategic advisor. However, his priority will be to get the best medical treatment he can to make a full recovery.
FTX creditors list, BlockFi $1.2B exposure and new Celsius token: Hodler’s Digest, Jan. 22-28
FTX will be the subject of a U.S. Senate hearing, authorities take HashFlare founders into custody and New York finalizes its PoW ban.
California DMV to digitize car title management system via Tezos
California DMV’s chief digital officer Ajay Gupta emphasized that the agency is looking to modernize its current systems and bring greater transparency to car title transfers.
TradFi and DeFi come together at Davos 2023: Finance Redefined
Decentralized finance meets its traditional counterpart at Davos, with a growing cross-pollination between the two.
The state of Solana: will the layer-1 protocol rise again in 2023?
Despite the latest FTX-related crisis, Solana still has what it takes to win the layer-1 race, according to the head of strategy at the Solana Foundation, Austin Federa.
Here's how the World Economic Forum leaps into the metaverse —Davos 2023
Industry insiders highlight World Economic Forum workshops on the metaverse focusing on user privacy, asset protection and regulation.
Creating self-sovereignty in the creator economy and Web3 — Is there room for both?
NFT Steez sits down with Web3 advocate Julie Plavnik to discuss the concepts of self-sovereignty and digital identity in Web3-based creator economies.
US securities regulator probes Wall Street over crypto custody: Report
The regulator has been probing registered investment advisors over how they've been offering crypto custody to their clients, according to sources.
UK's FCA hints at why its given only 15% of crypto firms the regulatory nod
The UK financial watchdog has received 300 crypto firm registration applications but has approved only 41 applicants.