Memecoin traders have been buying up obscure tokens such as Bald and Based, which have each seen staggering price gains despite questionable utility.
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BNB Smart Chain hit with copycat Vyper attack, $73K exploited
While Ethereum-based protocols have been hit with the majority of the exploit activity, BNB Smart Chain has also seen similar "copycat" exploits, according to BlockSec.
Ethereum's 8th birthday: Crypto industry shares its top moments
Today marks eight years since the Ethereum Foundation first announced the rollout of its network.
Pro-XRP lawyer claims SEC prioritizes corporate capitalism over investors
John E. Deaton believes the unequal treatment raises concerns about the regulatory body's effectiveness and fairness, as well as the overall framework for digital assets.
DOJ seeks SBF's bail revocation over tampering, diary leak allegations
The letter revealed that on January 15, 2023, the defendant reached out to the current General Counsel of FTX U.S., who could potentially serve as a witness in the trial.
US crypto bills on the move, Worldcoin launches and Russia’s CBDC: Hodler’s Digest, July 23-29
Crypto legislation goes to the House floor in the U.S., Worldcoin’s controversial launch and Russia’s digital ruble signed into law.
Another week of DeFi hacks, but ZK-proof development heats up: Finance Redefined
The total value locked in DeFi protocols remained below $50 billion after another week of exploits.
Seda co-founders discuss intersection of oracles and multichain
Oracles enable value, but they are also susceptible to value manipulation; co-founders of Cosmos-based Seda discuss their benefits and how to prevent pitfalls.
6 Questions for Simon Davis of Mighty Bear Games
Mighty Bear Games CEO Simon Davis — AKA “Papa Bear” — gave us a look inside his Web3 gaming studio, and his thoughts on the future of gaming.
Blockchain technology lets East African farmers sell globally
Blockchains’ tracing capacities can help certify that crops weren’t grown by razing woodlands or harvested with child labor.
Indian supreme court raps Union government on crypto rules delay: report
The Supreme Court bench asked the union government to file a report on whether they are capable of setting up a federal agency to investigate crypto-related crimes.
The Agenda podcast chats with Energy Web on how to fight climate change with help of blockchain
Energy Web CEO Jesse Morris explains why blockchain can make “going green” more efficient, how fighting climate change is easier and why they are building on Polkadot.
Japanese Web3 developer HashPort Group raises $8.5M in funding round
The funds will be used to aid the firm's global expansion across tough regulatory landscapes.
Binance, CZ challenge CFTC, seek lawsuit dismissal
They pointed out that the CFTC is attempting to regulate foreign individuals and corporations operating outside the United States, going beyond the limits of its statutory jurisdiction.
Missing crypto millionaire found dismembered in suitcase: Report
Fernando Pérez Algaba reportedly ran a crypto trading business in Argentina and is suspected to have been murdered by a professional outfit.
Optimism transaction volumes surpass Abitrum’s for the first time in six months
Optimism lost the top spot to Arbitrum in January, after the end of its season one “quest," but has regained it after Worldcoin launched on July 25.
99-year-old Hungarian artist's computer generated NFTs sold for $1.2M
Vera Molnár pioneered the use of computer-generated art in the latter half of the 20th Century.
Journeys: Hervé Larren on Bitcoin, Apes and the psychology of ‘blue-chip’ NFTs
Hervé Larren’s crypto journey has taken him from luxury goods to Bitcoin mining and back full circle to the world of “blue-chip” NFTs.
Smart contracts continue to rise amid market downturn: BNB Chain Q2 report
BNB Chain noted that the rise in verified smart contracts highlights the demand for security, reliability and scalability.
Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia collaborate on tokens and payments
The Saudi Central Bank warned in 2019 that Bitcoin is “not recognized by legal entities” but hasn’t made many statements on crypto since.