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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.

'CryptoGPT' Twitter accounts spring up as hashtag trends on Twitter

Dozens of Twitter accounts have emerged on Twitter claiming to be related to "CryptoGPT."

CBDCs could be 'easily weaponized' to spy on US citizens: Congressman

Congressman Tom Emmer made the anti-CBDC comments to an audience at the Cato Institute, a think tank in Washington.

Thailand’s $1B crypto sacrifice, Mt Gox final deadline, Tencent NFT app nixed: Asia Express

South Korea is throwing another $51 million at the metaverse, Mt. Gox saga is drawing to a close, Canaan BTC miner sales revenue plunges 60%.

Women in Web3 advocate for increased diversity in the ecosystem

Several women suggested that education and grassroots training can be effective tools in promoting diversity within the Web3 ecosystem.

SWIFT moves to next phase of CBDC testing after positive results

According to SWIFT, 24% of central banks will introduce a CBDC within the next couple of years.

$54B fund partner runs women-only DAO, LatAm blockchain gaming guild

Clara Bullrich helps run a $54B investment fund, a women-only DAO and she founded a gaming guild to teach gamers in Latin America play to earn.

5 countries leading the blockchain adoption

Discover the countries leading blockchain adoption with innovative solutions, supportive regulations and more.

Trezor crypto wallet's move into the semiconductor business isn't for everyone

Trezor plans to build its hardware wallet chips, but other crypto companies still prefer third-party imports due to technical and financial barriers.

Web3 platform partners with self-custody wallet to broaden crypto adoption in Africa

Cassava Network’s recent V3 product launch allows Africa’s Web2 users to get onboarded to Web3 while earning rewards and increasing their income.

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