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GameFi could be the answer to unemployment for some — Aussie game studio

The executives say traditional jobs are increasingly at risk through factors such as automation, but GameFi can provide a viable alternative to earn a wage.

Web3 gaming still a long way from mainstream adoption: Survey

In a survey commissioned by Coda Labs, 6,921 people from five countries were asked a series of questions to determine their perception of crypto, NFTs, and Web3 gaming.

NEAR Protocol partners with Google Cloud to support Web3 devs

Under a partnership with NEAR Protocol, Google Cloud will support NEAR developers in building and scaling their Web3 projects and DApps.

Opensea to allow users to submit bulk NFT listings and purchases

The company said that users can now list and buy up to 30 items in a single flow.

Reversible blockchain transactions would improve cryptocurrency

For some users, reversibility runs up against the idea of the blockchain. However, it could be a critical tool for fighting hackers and encouraging the mass adoption of cryptocurrency.

SWIFT says it has reached a 'breakthrough' in recent CBDC experiments

"For CBDCs, our solution will enable central banks to connect their own networks simply and directly to all the other payments systems in the world through a single gateway," said chief information officer Tom Zschach.

The world's cultural heritage is being preserved one NFT at a time

The Monuverse is taking some of the world’s most precious monuments and preserving them forever as NFTs in the digital universe.

What is Bitcoin hash rate and why does it matter?

Cryptocurrency’s hash rate measures a blockchain network’s processing power to process transactions.

‘New frontier’ of crypto laundering involves cross-chain bridges and DEXs: Elliptic

Curve, Uniswap, 1inch, and the Ren bridge were the top platforms of choice for laundering illicit crypto, according to Elliptic.

Coinbase CEO announces documentary on cryptocurrency and exchange

Armstrong said that the documentary will capture “the good, bad, and ugly” of building a tech start-up from the ground up.

Basel Committee: Banks worldwide reportedly own €9.4 billion in crypto assets

The study found that banks mostly held volatile cryptocurrencies and had little exposure to stablecoins.

Bitcoin miner profitability under threat as hash rate hits new all-time high

Analysts say Bitcoin miners’ worst days are probably behind them, but the network's soaring hash rate and uptick in difficulty are weighing on profit margins.

European Parliament members vote in favor of crypto and blockchain tax policies

The resolution recommended authorities in the parliament's 27 member states consider a “simplified tax treatment” for crypto users involved in occasional or small transactions.

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust terminates material agreements with Genesis

Genesis will no longer be involved in GBTC's main operations, but will still act as a liquidity provider.

What is PoW Ethereum (ETHW), and how does it work?

PoW Ethereum or ETHW is a forked version of the Ethereum blockchain created by a Chinese miner after the Merge of the execution and consensus layers.

Is payments giant SWIFT preparing for a blockchain-bound future?

Are TradFi and DeFi converging, moving toward a middle ground that includes tokenized assets, interoperability and regulation?

Wall Street disaster expert Bill Noble: Crypto spring is inevitable

“It’s 10% up or 10% down each day. I don’t have to wait five years in between crises. As a matter of fact, I only have to wait about 45 minutes.”

Man and Machine: Nansen’s analytics slowly labeling worldwide wallets

Nansen CEO Alex Svanevik sat down with Cointelegraph for an exclusive interview during Token2049.

Mastercard launches new crypto fraud protection tool

Mastercard’s new product allows banks to find and prevent fraud on crypto merchant platforms within its network.

Tether commercial paper exposure now under $50M, says CTO

Tether is also looking to become more transparent, having hired a new accounting firm to conduct regular audit and attestation reports to ensure its stablecoin is properly backed by the USD.

Covalent CEO: There’s an ‘unresolved backlog’ of unfilled Web3 data roles

The demand for on-chain analysts is set to further increase with Web3 data outgrowing Web2 data over the next 20-30 years, says Covalent's Ganesh Swami.

Binance signs MoU with Kazakhstan to fight financial crime

Binance claimed that its compliance infrastructure is among the best in the world which has helped them gain regulatory approval even in countries where they were deemed illegal until last year.

Robert Kiyosaki calls Bitcoin a ‘buying opportunity’ as US dollar surges

The best-selling author of Rich Dad Poor Dad has tipped Bitcoin and two other commodities as buying opportunities, noting a U.S. dollar crash could occur by January.

Terra could leave a similar regulatory legacy to that of Facebook’s Libra

The algorithmic stablecoin ban has sparked a range of arguments in the crypto industry as it is being seen as a watershed moment.

Ethereum Merge spikes block creation with a faster average block time

some of the evident improvements experienced by the blockchain post-Merge include a steep increase in daily block creation and a substantial decrease in average block time.

Putin gives Snowden citizenship, Interpol elicits help in Do Kwon search and FTX US buys Voyager: Hodler’s Digest, Sept. 25-Oct. 1

The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights, leading coins, predictions and much more — one week on Cointelegraph in one link!

NFT space bridges passions for tennis legend Maria Sharapova

Maria Sharapova sat down with Cointelegraph at Binance Blockchain Week Paris to discuss her growing interest in NFTs and passion for bringing more women into Web3.

What is wrapped Ethereum (wETH) and how does it work?

wETH is the ERC-20 compatible and tradable version of ETH and can be used to interact with other ERC-20 assets.

What is regenerative finance (ReFi) and how can it impact NFTs and Web3?

NFT Steez chats with Celo ecosystem lead Mashiat Mutmainnah about the promise of ReFi and its capacity to promote environmental and social good.

Blockchain interoperability goes beyond moving data from point A to B — Axelar CEO Sergey Gorbunov

Axelar's co-founder shared his views on blockchain infrastructure and adoption at Converge22 in San Francisco.

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