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Can the government track Bitcoin?

The law enforcers like the IRS and FBI track Bitcoin with blockchain data and collaborate with private companies in an attempt to trace criminals and taxes.

PwC Venezuela Twitter account hacked, attacker shills fake XRP giveaway

An attacker gained access to PwC Venezuela’s Twitter account and has been actively posting cryptocurrency phishing links for the last 8 hours at the time of the writing.

Elon Musk-crypto video played on S. Korean govt's hacked YouTube channel

The hacked YouTube account was restored within four hours following a proactive intervention from the South Korean government, confirmed a local news agency.

What is decentralized identity in blockchain?

What is a decentralized identity, and why does it matter? In this guide, we break it down for you.

The Bitcoin bottom — Are we there yet? Analysts discuss the factors impacting BTC price

$20,000 is becoming the “new” resistance for BTC price even though multiple indicators are screaming “buy.” Analysts share their views on the future of Bitcoin price.

Are Bitcoin transactions anonymous and traceable?

Bitcoin transactions are easily traceable through blockchain explorers but do not directly reveal the identities behind Bitcoin wallet addresses.

Binance identifies KyberSwap hack suspects, involves law enforcement

Based on an independent investigation, Binance’s security team identified two suspects that may be responsible for orchestrating the virtual heist of $265,000 on KyberSwap.

Crypto's adaptability, openness key to ideal monetary system, say BIS execs

Some of the biggest flaws preventing present-day cryptocurrencies from mainstream adoption, pointed out by the BIS execs, are bottleneck congestion in DeFi and the reliance on volatile assets.

Sept. 22 is the date for Cardano’s Vasil hard fork launch, 3 months after target date

The latest upgrade, which is the blockchain’s fifth, will include improvements to the Plutus programming language and promises greater scalability for lower fees.

NFT Steez and Lukso co-founder explore the implications of digital self-sovereignty in Web3

NFT Steez chats with Lukso co-founder Marjorie Hernandez about how Universal Profiles onboard and empower users with digital self-sovereignty

Brazilian SEC seeks to change its role in cryptocurrency regulation

Resistant to overseeing the space in the past, the agency said it now plans to work on the definition of virtual assets.

Snapchat’s parent company shutters Web3 division amid layoffs

The company said it will let go of its Web3 division to make way for restructuring after falling behind financial targets.

Gaming makes up over half of blockchain industry usage, DappRadar

The gaming sector accounts for nearly 51% of the activity in the blockchain industry with hundreds of millions in transactions, according to August data.

What would you ask Satoshi Nakamoto? Community answers

From their private keys and thoughts about mining to artificial intelligence conspiracies, the crypto community shared what they would ask the inventor of Bitcoin.

MiCA coming in hot in October, NFTs not in focus: EU regulators

In an online panel from the German Bundesblock, local regulators discussed details of upcoming MiCA regulation, along with a brief update on NFTs and stablecoins.

What is a gold-backed token and how does it work?

Gold-backed tokens are getting increasingly popular as a more accessible alternative to investing in physical gold.

62% of wallets did not sell Bitcoin for a year amid the bear market: Data

Majority of traders have held Bitcoin for one year and above, 32% held for BTC one month up to a year and 6% have held for less than a month, data reveals.

dYdX ends contentious promo claiming 'overwhelming demand'

The prompt cancellation comes after strong community pushback relating to the requirement of a facial recognition scan in order to receive the deposit bonus.

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