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Crypto funding seen shifting from CeFi to DeFi after major collapses: CoinGecko

"NFTfi,” on-chain derivative platforms, decentralized stablecoins and Ethereum L2s are four investment opportunities being looked at closely by one crypto investment firm.

Snoop Dogg revealed as co-founder of Web3-powered livestream platform

Snoop Dogg has had a considerable presence in the Web3 creator movement since NFTs first gained popularity in 2021.

Russia-Ukraine war: How both sides of the conflict have used crypto to win

While tens of millions worth of crypto were donated to Ukraine in the last year, pro-Kremlin groups have also leveraged digital currencies to buy military supplies and spread propaganda.

Fears over Silvergate, $8B hole at FTX, senators seek Binance’s numbers: Hodler’s Digest, Feb. 26 – March 4

Delay in Silvergate’s financials sparks fears over bankruptcy, FTX reports $8.6B deficit and Binance’s balance sheet sought by U.S. senators.

ConsenSys zkEVM set for public testnet to deliver secure settlements on Ethereum

ConsenSys will release its zkEVM rollup to its public testnet on March 28, paving the way for an eventual mainnet integration later in 2023.

Ethereum core developers push Shanghai upgrade to early April

The final dress rehearsal for Shanghai has been slated for a Mar. 14 launch, while the real thing will happen a few weeks later.

$3M OKX airdrop, 1 hour due diligence on 3AC, Binance AI — Asia Express

OKX reimburses $3M to users after alleged market manipulation incident, Binance unveils AI generated NFTs and FTX Japan users made whole.

Ethereum eyes 25% correction in March but ETH price bulls have a silver lining

The Ethereum market has grown cautious around the long-awaited Shanghai upgrade, which will unlock 17.4 million ETH into circulation.

Robinhood Wallet rolls out on iOS with Android support to follow

The full launch and removal of the 1 million waitlisted users come six months after Robinhood launched its beta version in September.

Polygon launches decentralized ID product powered by ZK proofs

The public launch of Polygon ID comes 12 months after it was first launched in a closed-environment to a select group of builders.

‘Account abstraction’ supercharges Ethereum wallets: Dummies guide 

Ethereum’s just-launched ERC-4337 ‘account abstraction’ standard is a game changer for user-friendly crypto payments and mainstream adoption.

Ethereum ERC-4337 'smart accounts' launch at WalletCon: Account abstraction is here

The long awaited account abstraction standard was believed to be many months off, but will be launched in a surprise announcement at WalletCon in Denver.

Ethereum price resistance at $1,750 could reflect traders’ anxiety over the Shanghai upgrade

Holding gains above $1,750 remains a challenge for ETH, but derivatives data shows traders believe future downside moves will be limited to the most immediate price support.

Unstablecoins: Depegging, bank runs and other risks loom

Stablecoins are facing the wrath of regulators amid doubts over reserves and contagion fears. Could a bank run lead to a major depegging?

Do 'Ethereum killers' have a future? Here's what the crypto community says

While many of the arguments support Ethereum, some argue that things can still go south for the network.

Vitalik Buterin says 'more still needs to be done' over high Ethereum txn fees

"Good user experience is not about the average case, it is about the worst case," wrote the Ethereum co-founder.

Top 5 universities to study blockchain in the UK

Universities in the U.K., including Cambridge, Imperial, Edinburgh, Oxford and University College London, offer blockchain-related programs.

Ethereum testnet successfully forks in Shanghai upgrade rehearsal

As Ethereum's Shanghai upgrade approaches next month, one of the network's testnets has successfully upgraded, simulating the slated hard fork.

Inflationary vs. deflationary cryptocurrencies, Explained

Inflationary cryptocurrencies have a continuously increasing supply, while deflationary cryptocurrencies have a decreasing supply.

Lido Finance activates staking rate limit after more than 150,000 ETH staked

Lido Finance had to activate its safety feature "Staking Rate Limit" after over 150,000 ETH was staked in a single day.

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