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Blockchain analytics unable to prevent FTX-level illicit schemes

Blockchain tracker Whale Alert has attempted to scan FTX’s historical balance checks to find out whether it was possible to spot the collapse sooner.

BMW taps Coinweb and BNB chain for blockchain loyalty program

BMW will integrate decentralized tech in two phases- first in its daily operations to eliminate complex paperwork, and the second phase would see the development of a customer loyalty program.

Alameda wallets funnel over $1.7M via crypto mixers overnight

Data negates the possibility of liquidators behind the fund transfers due to the use of mixing tools and extensive planning to hide transaction paths.

MicroStrategy to offer Bitcoin Lightning solutions in 2023

MicroStrategy’s Lightning Network solutions include Satoshi-powered incentives for marketing and website cybersecurity.

What to expect from crypto the year after FTX

Users are still seeking to move their funds away from centralized exchanges, paving the way for blockchain-based alternatives to thrive.

Which celebrities joined and left crypto in 2022?

Sports players, movie stars, models, musicians; the gang's all here, with more celebrities entering the blockchain space with each passing month. Will that trend continue in 2023?

MicroStrategy adds to Bitcoin stake despite steep loss

The firm's Bitcoin holdings have declined 45% from their average purchase price of $30,397.

China's first national NFT marketplace to launch next week: Report

The state-backed platform will serve as a secondary market for NFTs and digital asset copyrights.

What is browser-based cryptocurrency mining, and how does it work?

Browser-based cryptocurrency mining has made a comeback, allowing casual miners to earn rewards.

The Agenda podcast explores how DAOs can strengthen workers’ rights

TheCaféDAO and TheLaborDAO sit down with The Agenda to discuss how decentralized autonomous organizations can revolutionize the fight for workers’ rights.

Alameda wallets become active days after SBF bail, community mulls foul play

The recent movement of funds from Alameda wallets just days after Sam Bankman Fried was released on bail raised many eyebrows about the timing.

Underdog rises: Dogecoin survived carnage in 2022 better than most

DOGE has performed much better than SHIB this year, despite the Shiba Inu community actively working on a L2 network, Metaverse and blockchain games.

10 predictions for crypto in 2023

Expect blockchain adoption to increase in the year ahead — in addition to the culture wars surrounding it.

U.S. Department of Justice probing $372M FTX exploit - Report

The current whereabouts of the funds remain unknown.

5 altcoin projects that made a real difference in 2022

2022 was tough on crypto prices, but ETH, LDO, MATIC, DAI and ATOM all made a positive impact on the industry.

BitKeep CEO says some users’ private keys remain at risk after exploit

The blockchain executive urged users who downloaded the BitKeep 7.2.9. APK malware to transfer their assets immediately.

Russia's largest bank issued gold-backed digital financial assets

The issuance became the second major operations of the bank with the new class of assets.

Bitcoin ASIC miner prices hovering at lows not seen in years

ASIC miners' price per terahash has fallen more than 80% from its peak in 2021 as Bitcoin mining machines continue to flood the marketplace.

DeGods and Y00ts NFTs are bridging off Solana. Here's why

The migration of Solana's top two NFT projects to Polygon and Ethereum is set for the first quarter of 2023 on an opt-in basis.

Near Project’s Octopus Network lays off 40% of its staff amid crypto winter

The remaining workforce is also expected to take 20% pay cuts, the project's founder said.

What are proof-of-reserves audits, and how do they work?

Crypto custodians generate public attestations about their cryptocurrency holdings through proof-of-reserves audits to demonstrate their solvency to depositors.

Andre Cronje says Fantom will focus on DApp ecosystem expansion in 2023

Fantom has previously pledged to cut its token burn rate by 75% to incentivize DApp development.

Defrost offers 20% payment to hackers as 'Exit Scam' allegations surface

"Merry Christmas guys. We got a lump of coal from Santa Claus," wrote one user in response to the allegations and the incident.

Crypto community expresses Christmas market sentiments: 'No Santa rally'

A community member pointed out that the lack of movements may be because of the controversies surrounding centralized exchanges.

Hackers drain $8M in assets from Bitkeep wallets in latest DeFi exploit

The BitKeep team confirmed that some APK package downloads have been hijacked by attackers and installed by users.

4 ‘emerging narratives’ in crypto to watch for: Trading firm

The crypto trading firm sees NFTs becoming more intertwined with brand IP, while Web3 apps with "real world utility" gain traction.

What are Handshake (HNS) domains, and how do they work?

HNS aims to provide a decentralized alternative to the traditional domain name system (DNS) — here’s how.

Crypto can get weird: The 5 strangest stories of the industry in 2022

Filmmakers are interested in documenting one of this year’s weirdest stories in crypto, but what else made the list?

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