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FTX resumes employee and contractor payments after weeks in limbo

The payments will exclude former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, and certain former execs including Gary Wang, Nishad Singh, and Alameda's Caroline Ellison.

FTX collapse impacts Miami’s nightclub scene: Report

Young crypto entrepreneurs went from spending big bucks on champagne showers to being visibly absent from the nightclub scene.

Compound Finance to impose lending caps in light of failed Aave exploit

Some illiquid altcoins will have their borrow limit reduced by upwards of 99%.

Controlling shareholders' stakes in GBTC are 'highly illiquid': Report

"It's net good news for GBTC shareholders and FUD fighting," said Selkis.

MakerDAO community votes against CoinShares' 500M investment proposal

About 72.43% of the community votes went against CoinShares' proposal to invest MakerDAO’s funds into various traditional assets

Crypto fund investment still dominated by the United States: Database

Crypto database shows that most firms are venture capital at 52.8%, followed by hedge funds with 44.3% and then private equity and mutual funds at 2.9%.

Game7 allocates $100M in open-source technology grants for Web 3.0 gaming companies

"We're looking to support teams building innovative open-source infrastructure that can accelerate the blockchain gaming space and foster collaboration," wrote Game7 in its FAQ.

BlockFi files for bankruptcy, as many expected, cites FTX collapse for its troubles

The crypto lender was previously "rescued" by FTX following the LUNA stablecoin collapse.

Tokenized government bonds free up liquidity in traditional financial systems

There are a number of benefits associated with tokenized government bonds, yet adoption may take time.

How Web3 resolves fundamental problems in Web2

Web3 is the next-era internet based on decentralized architecture and some innovative concepts. Find how Web3 resolves fundamental problems in Web2.

FTX collapse put the Singapore government in a parliamentary hot seat

The opposition party MPs has questioned the credibility over its failure to protect retail investors from FTX collapse and had demanded data on the extent of losses incurred by the investors.

Dogecoin jumps after Elon Musk shares glimpse into Twitter 2.0 plans

Dogecoin investors continue to be hopeful that Musk's vision for Twitter 2.0 will include some form of DOGE integration.

Crypto Twitter calls for calm after wETH insolvency joke goes viral

Ethereum bull Anthony Sassano and Gnosis co-founder Martin Köppelmann were among those explaining later that the Wrapped Ethereum (wETH) FUD was part of an inside joke.

Putin calls for blockchain-based international payment system

The Russian President criticized Western's sanctions and urged for a system "independent of external interference".

What is an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and how does it work?

Forming the backbone of the Ethereum Blockchain, EVM provides developers with a run-time environment to build DApps and other applications.

Fenix Games raises $150M to fuel next-generation blockchain gaming

Chris Ko, CEO and co-founder of Fenix Games, considers Fenix Games “like a VC fund” for powering the next generation of blockchain games.

Alameda Research withdrew $204M ahead of bankruptcy filing - Arkham Intelligence

According to analysis from blockchain firm Arkham Intelligence, over 50% of the funds transferred after Nov. 6 were in US pegged stablecoins.

How blockchain technology is used in supply chain management?

Blockchain benefits the supply chain industry by enhancing the traceability, transparency and tradability of goods and services that move along the value chain.

Sustainability: What do DAOs need to succeed in the long run?

The growing presence of projects identified as DAO raises the question: What makes them sustainable across time and technology changes?

Binance proof-of-reserves is 'pointless without liabilities': Kraken CEO

According to Powell, a complete proof-of-reserve audit must include the sum of client liabilities, user-verifiable cryptographic proof that each account was included in the sum and signatures proving the custodian’s control over the wallets.

Programming languages prevent mainstream DeFi

Asset-oriented programming makes fundamental functions native to the programming language. DeFi needs more of that to improve security.

Trouble in the Bahamas following FTX collapse: Report

The locals say they are having to contend with vacant apartments and the loss of job opportunities, once provided by the collapsed exchange.

How bad is the current state of crypto? On-chain analyst explains

Despite the widespread loss of confidence in crypto following the FTX collapse, Bitcoin's on-chain data gives investors hope.

1inch releases new tool to protect traders against ‘sandwich attacks’

The company said that the new tool works by allowing users to submit transactions directly to validators.

Binance publishes official Merkle Tree-based proof-of-reserves

Two weeks after its initial pledge for Merkle Tree-backed proof of funds, Binance releases its official response to liquidity transparency.

Here's how centralized exchanges aim to win back users after the FTX collapse

“We need to stop telling people to trust us and give them an actual reason to,” said Eric Demuth, the CEO of Bitpanda.

FTX stake in US bank raises concerns about banking loopholes

The chairman of the rural bank Jean Chalopin also happens to be the chairman of Deltec Bank, which has Tether and Alameda both on its client list.

ConsenSys addresses MetaMask IP collection, claims nothing has changed

ConsenSys says the IP address data collected through MetaMask users will not be monetized or “exploited.”

How does the FTX collapse affect Dubai's crypto ecosystem?

CoinMENA CEO Talal Tabbaa believes that the FTX collapse will not change the vision of the UAE to become a global crypto hub.

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