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BlockFi in no immediate danger, despite Silicon Valley Bank exposure: Report

Christine Okike, a lawyer representing BlockFi at its bankruptcy hearing claimed that BlockFi is not in immediate danger and has sufficient funds to continue operating normally.

Coinbase disables trading for BUSD

Coinbase assured users that their BUSD funds will remain accessible and that they will still be able to withdraw funds at any time.

Gemini says no funds at Signature Bank backing GUSD

The company stated that it previously had a relationship with Signature but said it no longer has funds there.

Okcoin suspends USD deposits in wake of Signature Bank closure

U.S. dollar withdrawals on Okcoin are not affected by the suspension.

314M USDC sent to null address as redemptions begin: Report

The token is on the verge of restoring to its 1:1 peg with the U.S. dollar after falling to a historic low of $0.87 per token two days prior.

11 classic memes that have been sold as NFTs

Iconic memes as NFTs: Own a piece of internet history with Nyan Cat, Stonks and more.

All rise for the robot judge: AI and blockchain could transform the courtroom

Do the developers of legal bots have sufficient knowledge and experience of the law? Is the data used to “train” their algorithms timely? Will critical evidence be filtered out?

Euler Finance hacked for over $195M in a flash loan attack

Euler Finance became the victim of a flash loan attack where the exploiter managed to drain hundreds of millions worth of decentralized stablecoins and synthetic ERC-20 tokens.

Binance CEO announces recovery funds conversion from BUSD to 'native crypto'

Binance CEO says with recent “changes” in stablecoins and banks, the company’s recovery fund will be converted from BUSD to “native cryptos" such as BTC.

Solo Bitcoin miner defies odds to mine valid BTC block, gets $150K block reward

The act of mining a valid BTC block solo is so rare that the event has occurred only 270 times out of the 700,000 blocks produced in the last 13 years.

‘Nobody left to bank crypto companies’ — Crypto Twitter reacts

Prominent members of the crypto community have expressed uncertainty after the loss of crypto friendly banks.

Biden vows to hold those responsible for SVB, Signature collapse

US President Joe Biden on Twitter said he is "firmly committed" to holding those responsible for the Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank collapse "fully accountable."

How blockchain technology revolutionizes digital ownership?

Blockchain technology transforms digital ownership with secure and transparent ownership tracking. Explore how it establishes proof of digital ownership.

How and why do stablecoins depeg?

Discover the causes and mechanisms behind stablecoin depegging.

Insolvency fears led many to turn to other stablecoins, sell USDC at a major discount

Several USD Coin holders have fled to other stablecoins amid fears surrounding its solvency.

Silicon Valley Bank down, USDC depegged, FTX billed $34M in Jan.: Hodler’s Digest, March 5-11

Bank run on Silicon Valley Bank, USDC depegged from U.S. dollar and FTX’s bankruptcy expenses hit $34 million in January.

Aave freezes stablecoin trading on Avalanche V3 as activity surges on CEXs

The trading freeze follows an analysis from DeFi's risk manager firm Gauntlet Network considering different scenarios for the USD Coin price.

Breaking: USDC slowly repegs on unconfirmed reports of SVB resolution

According to insiders, 50% of uninsured deposits will be paid out by next week.

Failed tech bank SVB held over $5B for prominent crypto VCs: Report

It is unclear how much assets custodied on behalf of crypto VCs are stuck in Silicon Valley Bank.

How to host a decentralized website

Explore decentralized web hosting and how it distributes data securely across a network of nodes.

Crypto whales suffer huge losses due to USDC depeg, SVB collapse

The depegging of the USDC stablecoin has affected other stablecoins, which in turn wreaked havoc on crypto projects and stakeholders in a massive chain reaction.

Aavegotchi bonding curve closes on exact day of DAI depeg

The price of GHST was supported by that of DAI stablecoin for over two years.

Ethereum layer-2 solutions may focus less on token incentives in the future

Token incentive models may become obsolete as layer-2 networks focus on ease of functionality and low fees, but how will this impact decentralization?

Maker DAO files emergency proposal addressing 3.1B USDC exposure

"Proposal(s) implementing the above changes are expected to be posted in the next ~12 hours or less," says Maker.

What is ethical hacking, and how does it work?

Ethical hacking is the practice of identifying and testing vulnerabilities in a system to improve its security and prevent unauthorized access.

Sam Bankman-Fried's bail conditions still too lenient, says judge

U.S. district judge, Lewis Kaplan, expressed concern that Bankman-Fried could find ways to evade the restrictions and covertly communicate with others electronically.

What does the Silvergate collapse mean for crypto?

The recent collapse of crypto-friendly bank Silvergate will likely increase regulatory scrutiny on the ties between the crypto industry and the banking sector in the U.S.

5 basic principles of finance you should know

Discover the five basic principles of finance to improve your financial literacy, including, time value of money, risk management, compounding and more.

DAO Maker founder builds game based on abandoned Logan Paul project in just 30 days

“Degen Zoo” has seen more than 115,000 wallets register to join the game, pledging over $700 million.

Nigerian president-elect aims to use blockchain technology in the banking sector

The Nigerian president-elect wants to review existing SEC digital asset regulations to stimulate economic growth.

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