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Apollo DAO to close vaults on Terra Classic

The protocol's TVL has plunged from around $200 million in September 2021 to less than $125K.

Starbucks announces NFT experience: Nifty Newsletter, Sept. 7–13

Sony Music is preparing to venture into NFTs as the firm filed trademark applications for audio and video recordings.

Only 10 hours to the Ethereum Merge: Here's what you need to know

The Ethereum blockchain is set to bid farewell to proof-of-work, and welcome proof-of-stake as Mainnet merges with the Beacon Chain.

Tesla launches new Cyberwhistle that can only be bought using Dogecoin

"Blow the whistle! But you must pay in Doge," says Tesla's CEO Elon Musk.

CV Summit 2022 panel: The importance of accessibility and community education

Cointelegraph’s editor-in-chief Kristina Cornèr moderated a panel discussion revolving around accessibility and education in the blockchain sector.

Ethereum’s Merge will affect more than just its blockchain

Ethereum's Merge will have a vast impact on cryptocurrency, particularly on some — like decentralized application (DApp) developers — who rely on Ethereum to conduct their business.

BNB Chain to collab with Google Cloud to bolster Web3, blockchain startups

BNB Chain ecosystem participants are set to have access to Google Cloud services in a newly formed collaboration.

Guide to real-life crypto OGs you’d meet at a party (Part 2)

"I think OGs are hard core believers who went all-in when nobody else was paying attention to the space."

Collapse of Terra blockchain ecosystem forces talent migration

Projects migrating from Terra to other ecosystems have made an example of how to adapt and regenerate after a catastrophic blockchain collapse.

More resilient and user-controlled than the AWS: Colin Evran's vision for Filecoin

“Filecoin is more than just storage, one can think of it as an Airbnb for cloud services."

How adoption of a decentralized internet can improve digital ownership

Web2 lacks ownership, but Web3 will provide users more control over platforms, websites and protocols.

Fixed interest rates to create a DeFi 2.0 for institutions, says former bank exec

In its latest seed funding Infinity Exchange investors allied behind the need for an increase in more secure institutional investment.

Sci-Fi NFT comic book project lays the foundation for CCG development

DAO members vote and decide on the future of the story by minting, collecting and crafting panels and pages of comic book issues.

Busan signs MoU with Huobi, gets more help for local crypto exchange

Huobi Global is the third major cryptocurrency exchange to pen a blockchain ecosystem development agreement with the South Korean city.

Blockchain oracle network XY Labs' shares start trading at SEC-registered platform

The blockchain oracle provider said that this will be the first time that its shares will be available at a regulated trading venue.

Downsides of Proof-of-Work and Proof-of-Stake, explained

Not all consensus mechanisms are born equal — and the differences between major blockchains can have a huge effect on gas fees and transaction speeds.

Final Fantasy creators join Oasys blockchain, gamers whine about it

As part of the deal, Square Enix will develop games on Oasys’ PoS network, joining the likes of Sega, Double Jump, Bandai Namco and Ubisoft.

South Korea issues arrest warrant for Terra Founder Do Kwon

A court located in Seoul, South Korea issued a warrant for the arrest of Kwon and five other people who are currently in Singapore.

Emerging markets lead global adoption index: Chainalysis report

Lower-middle income countries hold a majority of the positions in the top 20 countries in terms of crypto adoption.

Bitcoin is the perfect settlement layer to build apps on top of: Hiro CEO

Bitcoin programmability may also help further drive Bitcoin adoption as both a technical and financial layer in our society, which in turn may “drive up the price” over the long term.

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