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NFT investor accidentally burns $135k CryptoPunk trying to borrow money

While going through the unfamiliar process of wrapping NFTs, Riley accidentally sent the asset to a burn address, permanently deleting the NFT from circulation.

Bitcoin likely to outperform all crypto assets following banking crisis, analyst explains

The banking crisis is a catalyst for the next crypto bull run, in which Bitcoin will likely outperform all crypto assets, says Bloomberg analyst Mike McGlone.

Heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk seeks to tokenize boxers’ careers

Olympic champion boxer Oleksandr Usyk partners with a new blockchain-powered tokenized ecosystem platform aimed at supporting aspiring boxers.

Arbitrum airdrop: Hacked vanity addresses used to siphon $500K

The tokens were stolen by someone who compiled vanity addresses that were eligible to receive $ARB airdrops, generated similar addresses using vanity address generators and directed the airdrops to them instead.

Justin Sun vs. SEC, Do Kwon arrested, 180M player game taps Polygon: Asia Express

Chinese crypto billionaire Justin Sun sued by SEC, Do Kwon busted in Casino Royale location, game with 180 million players embraces Polygon.

Arbitrum airdrop sells-off at listing, but traders remain bullish on ARB

ARB token sold-off upon listing at exchanges and some users reported a tech-issue laden claim experience, but the token could still follow the trajectory of previous airdrops.

Banks and the Fed have a problem — What about crypto?

Join us as we discuss the problems faced by the banks and the Federal Reserve and whether they will translate into problems for the crypto market.

US enforcement agencies are turning up the heat on crypto-related crime

How governments decide to go after crimes committed with crypto could color the industry’s public perception and how the space is regulated.

How blockchain can help reimagine a new state in Africa

Eche Emole, the co-founder of Afropolitan, explains how the nation-state experiment has failed, especially in Africa, and how blockchain can be used to reimagine a new state.

Ethereum faces 6-month lows versus Bitcoin — Will ETH price rebound?

Ethereum price has turned oversold against Bitcoin, raising the possibilities of a rebound in the coming weeks.

Ethereum price at $1.4K was a bargain, and a rally toward $2K looks like the next step

ETH’s correlation with tech stocks, its increasing total value locked and its deflationary token economics all suggest that the path to $2,000 is programmed.

Creating ‘organic’ generative art from robotic algorithms: Emily Xie, NFT Creator

New York NFT artist Emily Xie explores the tension between creativity and “cold and robotic” algorithms. Punk6529 and DC Investor are collectors.

MetaMask Institutional unlocks solo ETH staking marketplace

MetaMask Institutional has introduced a new staking marketplace to give institutional users access to solo Ethereum staking.

EU MiCA crypto regulation is a ‘balancing act’: Paris Blockchain Week 2023

Industry experts and regulators weigh in on the European Union’s proposed MiCA rules at Paris Blockchain Week.

Ethereum as a deflationary asset, explained

Deflationary tokens like Ethereum are the key to differentiating Web3 ecosystems from traditional capital markets.

Best and worst countries for crypto taxes — plus crypto tax tips

So you’ve struck it rich in crypto? You’ll want to head to one of these countries to keep your newfound wealth.

Arbitrum airdrop hype helps zkSync addresses jump over 5X in a week

Airdrops were created as a marketing tool before the ICO era, rewarding traders for promoting the project and holding its token for a certain period of time,

Synthetix nets $20M from Web3 quant trading firm

Derivatives liquidity protocol Synthetix seals new partnership with DWF Labs, landing a $20 million investment from the quantitative trading firm.

These 5 cryptocurrencies may continue to surprise to the upside

Bitcoin, ETH, BNB, STX, and IMX remain strong on the charts, increasing the likelihood of more gains in the near term.

Top 7 ways to earn free crypto

Learn how to earn free cryptocurrency with these seven methods, including faucets, bug bounties and more.

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