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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.

Think tank launches ‘technical sandbox’ exploring United States CBDCs

The Digital Dollar Project's Technical Sandbox Program is set to begin in October aiming to provide a clearer understanding of the ramifications of a United States CBDC.

Tether requests Roche Freedman to be booted from class action

Bitfinex and Tether’s legal representatives also want the law firm to return or destroy all defendant-issued documents and confirm they haven't been shared.

Mayo Clinic taps into blockchain technology for clinical trial design

The firm seeks to use Triall's medical software to create immutable clinical trial records.

ETH price outlook for The Merge: Bullish or bearish? | TheChartGuys interview

What are the professional trader outlooks for the Ethereum Merge? Join us as we discuss this and other topics with Tim Warren, co-host of Coffee N Crypto, and Dan McDermitt

Kyle Roche files to withdraw from class-action practice after video leak

According to a series of court records released on Aug. 31, Roche is understood to be “no longer involved” in Roche Freedman’s class action practice.

Blockchain firms fund university research hubs to advance growth

Universities implement physical and virtual research hubs dedicated to advancing blockchain technology through scientific and educational knowledge.

DeFi protocol shuts down months after the Rari Fuse hack

BABL, the protocol's native token, crashed to a new all-time low of $0.23 after the founder announced that it's shutting down operations.

OpenSea says marketplace won't support forked NFTs post Merge

The NFT marketplace said that while they do not speculate on forks, the team will only support NFTs on the proof-of-stake chain.

Ethereum Merge and the hefty tax bill you could be in for

The Ethereum Merge may constitute a taxable event if it results in a chain-splitting hard fork, tax experts warn.

Hackers try to sell NFT of Belarusian leader's supposed stolen passport

Belarusian hackers claim to have gained access to the passport info of every Belarusian citizen, including president Alexander Lukashenko, allowing them to mint an NFT with his passport details.

Helium devs propose ditching its own blockchain for Solana

The transition to Solana would improve network scalability, which in turn would bring “significant economies of scale” to the network, according to Helium core devs.

Ripple's plan to tokenize Colombian land stalls amid new administration

A joint effort to permanently store and authenticate Colombian property titles on the XRP Ledger looks set to stall as the new government focuses on other priorities.

Crypto winter? DeFi, Metaverse, and NFT job market still hot — Recruiters

The number one attribute to succeed in the crypto industry is a “start-up mentality” and the ability to “roll with the punches," a crypto recruiter tells Cointelegraph.

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