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The ‘soft shell taco method’ of becoming a hot new NFT artist — Terrell Jones, NFT Creator 

NFT artist Terrell Jones developed a unique method to attract attention that took him from stacking boxes for FedEx to his own Sotheby’s auction.

Bitcoin thought leaders weigh the pros and cons of Ordinals

What do Bitcoin ecosystem CEOs make of ordinals, and what does the computer game Doom have to do with it?

Transform Ventures launches holding company for blockchain with $100M AUM

Transform Ventures was founded by Michael Terpin, a crypto investor who previously sued a New York teenager for $71.4 million in damages for allegedly snatching cryptocurrency from his phone.

15 influential women entrepreneurs in Web3

Discover the influential women entrepreneurs shaping the future of Web3, cryptocurrency, blockchain, metaverse and NFTs.

How blockchain empowers women in developing economies

Blockchain technology is empowering women in developing countries with financial freedom and improved access to social inclusivity and growth.

Hacker returns stolen funds to Tender.fi, gets $97K bounty reward

The bounty, which was offered via an on-chain message was approximately $97,000 or approximately 6% of the exploit amount.

Bitcoin ASIC manufacturer Canaan saw 82% revenue drop in Q4

The firm's revenue only fell by 14% for the entire year as part of better industry conditions in Q1 and Q2 2022.

Binance adds 11 tokens to PoR, claims $63B in reserves

The results have not been audited by any accounting firms.

7 blockchain project ideas for women

Blockchain technology is empowering women in developing countries with financial freedom and improved access to social inclusivity and growth.

D&D nukes NFT ban, ‘Kill-to-Earn’ zombie shooter, Illuvium: Zero hot take — Web3 Gamer

Is play-to-earn really dead or will the dead rise again? Teen makes $1.6M playing Yuga Labs’ NFT game, and first impressions of Illuvium: Zero.

9 essential finance terms you must know

Boost your financial literacy with nine essential terms. From interest to assets, improve your money management skills.

Algodex reveals wallet infiltrated by 'malicious' actor as MyAlgo renews warning: Withdraw now

Crypto exchange Algodex and wallet provider MyAlgo have both suffered security breaches in the last few weeks.

Wallet tied to Uranium Finance hacker reawakens after 647 days, shifting $3.3M

The hacker has other associated wallets that have also shifted funds to privacy networks such as Aztec.

Coinbase CEO hints its new layer-2 network could include AML measures

Brian Armstrong said centralized firms have a responsibility to monitor transactions and carry out AML checks.

Tornado Cash dev says 'sequel' to crypto mixer aims to be regulator-friendly

Soleimani explained that the “critical flaw” with Tornado Cash is that users cannot prove that they’re not associated with a criminal enterprise stealing or laundering crypto funds.

Hermès asks court to halt sales of MetaBirkin NFTs following recent jury decision

The court filing from Hermès on Friday stated that Rothschild had continued to promote his NFTs even after a nine-member jury found Rothschild liable for trademark infringement, trademark dilution, and “cybersquatting.”

Investor concerns persist as crypto investment products see 4th week of outflows

According to CoinShares, outflows from crypto investment funds amounted to $17 million last week, marking the fourth consecutive week of outflows.

What are artificial intelligence (AI) crypto coins, and how do they work?

Discover how AI crypto coins enable decentralized AI and ML networks for the secure, transparent exchange of data and value.

Iran completes pre-pilot phase of central bank digital currency

The Central Bank of Iran progresses with CBDC development in anticipation of the Bank of Russia’s governor Elvira Nabiullina’s visit.

Pakistan banks agree on blockchain-based KYC system development

The blockchain-based national eKYC banking platform is aimed at strengthening anti-money laundering (AML) capabilities while countering terror financing.

Crypto funding seen shifting from CeFi to DeFi after major collapses: CoinGecko

"NFTfi,” on-chain derivative platforms, decentralized stablecoins and Ethereum L2s are four investment opportunities being looked at closely by one crypto investment firm.

Internal documents reveal Australia's potential timeline for crypto legislation: Report

Internal documents from the Australian Treasury Department have revealed crypto legislation in the country could be a year away at the very least.

Snoop Dogg revealed as co-founder of Web3-powered livestream platform

Snoop Dogg has had a considerable presence in the Web3 creator movement since NFTs first gained popularity in 2021.

Russia-Ukraine war: How both sides of the conflict have used crypto to win

While tens of millions worth of crypto were donated to Ukraine in the last year, pro-Kremlin groups have also leveraged digital currencies to buy military supplies and spread propaganda.

Can blockchain help combat climate change?

Blockchain’s transparency and traceability can aid sustainability and reduce carbon emissions for climate change.

Fears over Silvergate, $8B hole at FTX, senators seek Binance’s numbers: Hodler’s Digest, Feb. 26 – March 4

Delay in Silvergate’s financials sparks fears over bankruptcy, FTX reports $8.6B deficit and Binance’s balance sheet sought by U.S. senators.

What is the time value of money (TVM)?

Understanding the time value of money is essential for making sound financial decisions and maximizing returns on investment.

Binance launches anti-scam campaign after Hong Kong pilot run

The new campaign features a withdrawal warning message that attempts to prevent users from sending their crypto to scammers.

Uniswap wants to launch mobile wallet but Apple won’t green-light it’s launch

Despite having its first build approved in October, Uniswap Labs is facing issues with Apple's App Store regarding its mobile wallet.

ConsenSys zkEVM set for public testnet to deliver secure settlements on Ethereum

ConsenSys will release its zkEVM rollup to its public testnet on March 28, paving the way for an eventual mainnet integration later in 2023.

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