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Friend.tech offers login removal solutions after SIM-swap reports

Friend.tech has enabled features for users to add and remove login methods on personal accounts after SIM-swaps gave hackers access to personal user information.

Pioneering generative artist propelled by personal tragedy — Matt Kane, NFT Creator 

American artist Matt Kane codes a lunar calendar onto the blockchain, inspired by cavemen during prehistoric times.

Kraken set to acquire Dutch exchange BCM, eyes European expansion

Kraken is set to acquire the Netherlands-based cryptocurrency platform as part of its European expansion plans.

Wirex taps ZK-proofs for non-custodial crypto debit card issuance

Wirex first launched its crypto debit card in 2015 and currently claims over six million customers.

Sam Bankman-Fried inner circle to testify today

The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried reaches its third day in New York, with Adam Yedidia and Gary Wang to appear as witnesses.

Blockchain key to verifying authenticity of real-world media - Nodle

As AI capabilities continue to evolve, proving the authenticity of real-world images, video and content could hinge on blockchain solutions.

FTX exploiter moves $36.8M in Ether as Sam Bankman-Fried trial starts

While the exploiter initially held 175,496 ETH ($294 million), the current balance in their portfolio has come down to $196.014 million after a series of transfers.

Crypto cards facilitated $3B payment volume since 2021 exchange deals — Visa exec

Visa’s CEMEA head of innovation and design, Akshay Chopra, reveals that the company’s partnerships with cryptocurrency exchanges have facilitated billions of dollars in payment volume.

Hong Kong crypto VC opens $100M fund for Asian blockchain startups

The “Titan Fund” has already made five investments in different blockchain startups, with two going toward Hong Kong-based projects.

Friend.tech clone Stars Arena drives surge of activity on Avalanche

The price of AVAX has surged more than 8% amid heightened network activity brought about by Friend.tech look-alike Stars Arena.

Stellar, PwC publish ‘framework’ to judge emerging market blockchain projects

Stellar Development Foundation published a method for judging Web3 project effectiveness in Colombia, Argentina, Kenya, the Philippines, and other developing markets.

Hong Kong Stock Exchange launches settlement platform powered by smart contracts

Dubbed "Synapse," the platform will accelerate trades placed by international investors for Mainland Chinese stocks.

DAOs can help scientists find funding and community, says Nature science journal

Decentralization could help bring scientists in underfunded fields and locations to the table without requiring relocation or reemployment

Polygon co-founder steps down, will contribute 'from the sidelines'

Jaynti Kanani said he had stepped back “from the day-to-day grind” at Polygon roughly six months ago.

Alameda sent $4.1B of FTT tokens to FTX before crash: Nansen report

Nansen analysts observed “unusual transactions between FTX and Alameda” in the days leading up to FTX’s bankruptcy.

The Truth Behind Cuba’s Bitcoin Revolution: An on-the-ground report

Cointelegraph goes to Cuba to see how some Cubans use Bitcoin to secure a better economic future.

El Salvador launches first Bitcoin mining pool as Volcano Energy partners with Luxor

El Salvador’s ambitious renewable energy Bitcoin mining operation welcomes its first mining pool as Volcano Energy partners with Luxor.

Binance CEO CZ rejected SBF’s $40M request for futures exchange: Going Infinite

Michael Lewis’s new book “Going Infinite” reveals that CZ and SBF had different goals when the first collaborative business opportunity arose in 2019.

The Agenda podcast predicts the future of crypto and talks adoption

On Episode 20 of The Agenda, hosts Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung interview each other about their blockchain journeys, the future of crypto and more.

BIS, EU central banks building data platform to track crypto, DeFi flows

The Bank of International Settlements and a handful of European Central banks are building a system to track international flows of cryptocurrencies.

DoJ says lack of US crypto laws no bar to FTX-SBF charges

SBF's counsel had argued that FTX was not located in the United States, and as SBF did follow regulatory obligations concerning FTX.US, charges related to FTX international shouldn’t apply.

What is the CryptoNight mining algorithm, and how does it work?

Blockchain technology relies on mining algorithms, such as CryptoNight, to regulate cryptocurrency projects. Find out here what CryptoNight is and how it works.

Friend.tech users blame SIM swaps after more than 100 ETH drained in a week

In a short period of time, four friend.tech users reported their accounts were compromised and drained after hackers seized control of their mobile numbers.

Cardano stablecoin project gambled away investors’ money before rug: Report

Ardana claimed to be creating a stablecoin platform on Cardano, but new evidence suggests it may have lost investors’ money in bad crypto trades.

Crypto suffered 153% YoY increase in hacks and scams in Q3: Immunefi

The number of attack incidents increased to 76 in Q3 2023, compared to just 30 in the same quarter last year.

Ecosystem developers bring Bitcoin to Cosmos network

nBTC will be usable across more than 50 app-chains connected to Cosmos IBC.

Optimism network launches testnet fault-proof system in pursuit of decentralization

OP Labs implemented its modular fault-proof system on the OP Goerli testnet.

Binance to shut down BUSD lending by October 25

The move is part of a phased termination of BUSD support by February 2024.

How the actor model could enable better blockchain gaming apps

Can developments in computing help fix blockchain gaming’s quality problem?

Singer Vérité’s fan-first approach to Web3, music NFTs and community building

Many see music as the next frontier of blockchain adoption, and musician Vérité reveals what a fan-first approach to Web3 looks like.

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