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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.

HyperPlay game aggregator alpha launched, features in-built Web3 wallet

The game aggregator will allow users to link their Web3 wallets to various games through crypto wallet provider MetaMask.

Chiliz announces $50M incubator and accelerator program for early-stage blockchain projects

The company said the funds will be invested into early-stage blockchain projects that leverage the Chiliz blockchain for sports and entertainment and the Socios.com partner network.

Provenance Blockchain Foundation announces $50M in grants for blockchain development

The grant program will award $50 million in HASH, the native token on Provenance Blockchain, to developers.

‘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.

Koii Labbs, Idexos launch middleware bridge aiming to replace CEXs

The multi-chain bridge aims to provide a decentralized alternative to centralized exchanges by enabling cross-chain transactions by self-custodied token holders.

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.

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.

What is opportunity cost? A definition and examples

Opportunity cost is the potential benefit that is missed out on when choosing one option over another.

Soulbound tokens power new identity solution on Celo blockchain

Masa Finance announced its deployment on the Celo blockchain with its new “Prosperity Passport” identity solution for users.

Twitter down the same day Jack Dorsey launches decentralized alternative

Thousands of Twitter users were unable to view tweets while Jack Dorsey’s decentralized social network Bluesky grabbed attention online.

Solana plans to improve its blockchain: Here’s how

After a network-wide slowdown that had users frantic, Solana released plans to improve its latest network upgrade.

US lagging on CBDCs could spell ‘trouble’ — Crypto Council policy head

Fanusie doesn’t believe the Chinese-led CBDC movement on the global stage will replace the U.S. dollar, but it may cause a series of geopolitical headaches.

Gaming engine Unity adds MetaMask functionality among new Web3 tools

Blockchains Solana and Tezos were also among the 13 “vetted” crypto platforms added to Unity’s Asset Store.

Goldman Sachs still open to crypto hires amid massive 3,200 staff cut

Goldman Sachs’ digital asset lead Mathew McDermott said the bank remains “hugely positive” on exploring blockchain applications.

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.

Former FTX Director to reportedly plead guilty to fraud charges

Nishad Singh has reportedly agreed to plead guilty to one count of wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud on FTX customers, and one count of conspiracy to commit commodities fraud.

OKX seizes 2M USDT linked to market manipulation

The exchange has related frozen assets and will allocate over 3 million USDT for an airdrop to eligible users who suffered losses.

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.

What are Web3 games, and how do they work?

Web3 games are decentralized, blockchain-powered, and offer true ownership of in-game assets.

Breaking: Visa and Mastercard halt new crypto partnerships — Report

According to sources, Visa and Mastercard will delay the launch of new blockchain partnerships until market conditions improve and a clearer regulatory framework is established.

Wrapped Bitcoin supply drops to negative after 11,500 wBTC burn linked to Celsius

Wrapped Bitcoin garnered DeFi traders' support in the 2021-22 bull season, but the demand started to fade post numerous crypto contagions led to redemptions.

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.

Bitcoin core dev calls out 'misleading' auction selling his code as an NFT

Bitcoin core developer Luke Dashjr has called out the sellers behind an NFT auction for using his name and code without his knowledge or consent.

MyAlgo users urged to withdraw as cause of $9.2M hack remains unknown

The Algorand wallet provider said it still hasn't determined the cause of the attack, urging users to withdraw funds from wallets created with a seed phrase.

Solana CEO hoses down claims network outages caused by on-chain voting

Solana Labs founder and CEO Anatoly Yakovenko said claims that Solana's network outages were caused by on-chain voting were born out of "pure ignorance."

Americans 'frustrated' by financial system inequality, 20% own crypto: Survey

Crypto ownership among U.S. adults has remained steady over the last 12 months, with a large portion seemingly "frustrated" by the one-sided global financial system.

Robinhood subpoenaed by SEC over crypto listings and custody

The firm said it received an investigative subpoena in December regarding its crypto listings, crypto custody and platform operations.

Blockchain Founders Fund raises $75M to encourage Web3 mass adoption

The fundraising round included Polygon, Ripple, Octava, NEO Global Capital, Appworks, Sebastien Borget of The Sandbox, GSR, LD Capital, Metavest Capital and others.

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