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Trademarks filed for NFTs, metaverse and cryptocurrencies soar to new levels in 2022

Trademark applications filed for NFTs alone grew from a total of 2,142 filed for 2021 to 6,855 by the end of October 2022.

Crypto hits the main stage at Web Summit in front of record crowds

Web Summit attracted over 71,000 attendees to Lisbon for the renowned technology summit, with cryptocurrency and blockchain taking a more central role in 2022.

Deribit hackers move stolen Ether to Tornado Cash crypto mixer

The Deribit hot wallet hacker has transferred 1,610 ETH (over $2.5 million) to Tornado Cash, according to data from the Ethereum block explorer Etherscan.

Solana’s co-founder addresses the blockchain’s reliability at Breakpoint

In 2022 the blockchain has suffered from ten partial or full outages along with slow block times and Solana’s co-founder said it’s “not the experience that we want to deliver.”

Vitalik reveals a new phase in the Ethereum roadmap: ‘The Scourge’

The remaining milestones of the Ethereum roadmap consist of The Surge, The Scourge, The Verge, The Purge and The Splurge.

OpenSea launches new "on-chain" tool to enforce NFT royalties

Royalty enforcement tool only applies to new NFT collections at this stage, with a decision to be made on existing collections at a later date.

Meta reportedly plans 'large-scale layoffs,' but what of its metaverse division?

As of the end of September, Meta had more than 87,000 employees — a large proportion of which is said to work in the Reality Labs division.

What are crypto whale trackers and how do they work?

Crypto whale action can affect the price of cryptocurrencies and tracking these whales can offer invaluable and timely insights into price movements.

DeFi at the crossroads of the trucking industry to ensure efficient payments

A handful of organizations are combining crypto with decentralized finance models to create better payment systems for trucking companies.

Future of Web3 security with Immunefi and Brave CEOs: The Bug House 2022

Web3 security’s not only about money; it’s about the culture and values that the community protects, which brings out the need for education, points out Cointelegraph’s Kristina Cornèr.

What is Humanode human-powered blockchain?

Humanode is the decentralized crypto-biometric network based on 1 human = 1 node = 1 vote ethos that brings Sybil resistance to the crypto space.

Polygon Studios' Ryan Watt talks Web3's core principles and fairer internet

Ryan Wyatt, the CEO of Polygon Studios, shares his thoughts on blockchain upgrades and his plans for Polygon in supporting the upcoming Web3 disruption.

Automation opens up pathway to a simplified, more user-friendly DeFi

Hunting for the best opportunities in the world of DeFi is often time consuming. But automation is changing that.

CBDCs are a declaration of war against the banking system claims economist

Richard Werner discusses decentralization's challenges and blockchain's role in it in an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph.

Inflation is killing us; cryptocurrency alone cannot beat it

Traditional currencies are failing, and research has shown that cryptocurrencies may be susceptible to the same shortcomings.

Elrond rebrands as MultiversX, shifts focus to the metaverse

The blockchain developer announced it will transform into MultiversX, as it shifts focus on metaverse development and introduces three new products.

WhatsApp crash: Are decentralized blockchain messengers a real alternative?

Centralized communication apps share one crucial feature: They crash often. Cointelegraph investigates to see if decentralization can offer a solution.

Web Summit Lisbon, Nov. 4: Latest updates from Cointelegraph’s ground team

It's the final day of Web Summit 2022, and the Cointelegraph team on the ground is all set to bring you some of the best insights, personal interviews and more.

'Everything is fine' — Gala Games calls for calm after fears of multi-billion dollar hack

Gala Games said the unusual activity of its pGALA token was actually part of efforts to safeguard it from potential attack.

NFTs still in ‘great demand’ as unique traders rise 18% in Oct: DappRadar

A DappRadar report found that despite a fall in NFT trading volumes and sales counts throughout October, monthly unique traders increased.

South Korean prosecutors accuse Do Kwon of manipulating Terra's price

Prosecutors have reportedly secured a "messenger conversation" in which Kwon ordered an employee to manipulate Terra's market price.

Digital asset platform Bakkt set to acquire Apex Crypto for $200M

The company said this acquisition is expected to diversify and bolster Bakkt’s revenue as it scales its offerings.

UBS AG launches digital bond settled on blockchain and traditional exchanges

With atomic settlement technology, the company said its digital bond settles through the SIX Digital Exchange (SDX), not requiring a central clearing counterparty.

Traditional firms likely won't be leading the charge in the next generation of Web3 games — WAX CEO

“I actually think the first big games that have multimillion persistent users daily — those will come from new startup studios," said William Quigley.

Santander UK limits crypto transactions for its customers

Users will be restricted to a £1,000 limit per transaction, and a total limit of £3,000 a month.

What will Crypto Twitter look like post-acquisition? Blockchain executives share their insights

Many stakeholders expressed a desire to see more decentralization on the quintessential social media platform for the blockchain industry.

Koinos to launch its free-to-use blockchain mainnet

Formed by Steem blockchain veterans, the platform offers a universal programming language, free account transfers, and its own smart contracts system.

The Sandbox co-founder explains how the metaverse has evolved for brands: Web Summit 2022

According to the founder of The Sandbox, the future of the metaverse is in a state of evolution, with both brands and users as important catalysts of growth.

Decentralized gaming IDs provide another avenue of interoperability in Web3

The Lens Protocol and Laguna Games launched a new gaming ID, which connects users across multiple games.

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