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CTFC commissioner proposes office focused on retail crypto investors

The commissioner said the potential of blockchain and cryptocurrency to change existing markets necessitates a new retail investor protection office similar to that of the SEC.

Illuvium co-founder shares plans for new ‘interoperable blockchain game’ model

Illuvium’s co-founder says they want to build a series of blockchain games connected to each other, forming an ecosystem of interconnected titles which share NFTs.

Genesis director to step down and move into advisory role

"My line is always open and I can’t wait to continue building and learning with all of you," says Ballensweig.

NFT trading volume plunges 98% from January despite rise in adoption

During the same period, the number of wallets owning NFTs has increased by about 2.8 million.

Circle CEO says blockchain industry is transitioning from dial-up to broadband phase

Allaire believes that privacy and identity are two fundamental pillars of a new Web3.

CertiK says SMS is the 'most vulnerable' form of 2FA in use

The level of security provided by SMS pales in comparison to authenticators or physical security keys, CertiK's Jesse Leclere says in an interview.

Cointelegraph Store introduces Halloween Crypto Monsters merch

The Cointelegraph Store has launched a new collection of crypto-inspired Halloween wear to keep things spooky this fall.

Are decentralized digital identities the future or just a niche use case?

Are decentralized digital identities the future or are they a niche use case for blockchain technology doomed to solely be used by crypto natives?

MEV bot earns $1M but loses everything to a hacker an hour later

An MEV bot gained massive profits worth $1 million by seizing an arbitrage opportunity. However, it was tricked into authorizing a malicious transaction that drained the funds.

What is necessary for Web3 to fully replace Web2?

Can Web3 replace Web2… and what stands in the way of this happening? We look at some of the biggest challenges facing this burgeoning sector right now.

BIS marks CBDC pilot as 'successful' with $22M transacted

Over $12 million in value was issued in the pilot with commercial and central banks in Hong Kong, Thailand, the UAE and China taking part.

Bitcoin think tank: Reject CBDCs and look to BTC and stablecoins instead

The paper's authors say Central Bank Digital Currencies are problematic for the future of individual and economic freedom but crypto is a viable alternative.

Pantera CEO bullish on DeFi, Web3 and NFTs as Token2049 gets underway

Pantera CEO Dan Morehead painted an optimistic outlook for the wider cryptocurrency space during a keynote presentation at Token2049 in Singapore.

Wintermute inside job theory 'not convincing enough' —BlockSec

The theory is “not convincing enough to accuse the Wintermute project,” wrote BlockSec, as it highlighted that Wintermute’s actions during the hack made sense given the circumstances.

3 'blockbuster' titles that could save GameFi — ABGA President

To attract more users and make blockchain gaming more mainstream, Kevin Shao says future titles should find a “balance” between and accommodate different users' tastes.

Anonymous makes numerous allegations against Yuga Labs and its Bored Ape Yacht Club

The Internet hacktivist group called on high-profile celebrities and big brands to speak up and take a stand.

Axelar, Mysten Labs partner on cross-chain communication for super dApps

Integration will roll out before the end of 2022, enabling General Message Passing on Sui blockchain.

Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky resigns

"I am very sorry about the difficult financial circumstances members of our community are facing," writes Mashinsky.

Microsoft, Avalanche, Polygon join $20M funding of Web3 automation startup

Web3 data firm Space and Time is also supported by blockchain oracle firm Chainlink through its startup program.

Report: Korean authorities orders freeze of $67M of Bitcoin tied to Do Kwon

The latest discovery in the long-drawn Terra ecosystem saga contradicts many of Do Kwon’s early claims.

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