Cointelegraph Accelerator, Animoca Brands, BGA, Metaera, Cipholio and Sandbox the second Gaming Demo Day to showcase seven new projects from the Web3 gaming space.
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3AC fugitives in disarray as OPNX faces new peril: Asia Express
3AC co-founder Su Zhu was arrested in Singapore, leaving several disgraced blockchain executives’ entrepreneurial ventures in disarray.
ConsenSys exec on MetaMask Snaps security: 'consent is king’
ConsenSys head of developer community Francesco Andreoli explained that users could get more transaction insights through MetaMask Snaps.
First Look: Art gallery in Dubai to educate artists on NFTs, Web3
37xDubai founder Danilo Carlucci said the gallery uses NFTs based on the Tree of Life art display as its membership token.
OKX exec says KYC will ‘raise the bar,’ bring real capital into crypto: Blockchain Economy Dubai 2023
Lennix Lai, OKX’s global chief commercial officer, told Cointelegraph that bringing traditional finance investors into the space would require raising compliance standards.
THORSwap goes into 'maintenance mode' to counter illicit funds movement
THORSwap acknowledged the ongoing illicit use of the DEX and are acting to find a permanent block to the misuse.
SocialFi app Stars Arena dispels ‘coordinated FUD' after patching ‘noob’ vulnerability
A fault in the Stars Arena price function allowed hackers to escape with roughly $2,000, however the vulnerability has since been patched.
Friend.tech copycat StarsArena patches exploit after some funds were drained
StarsArena announced that attackers were draining funds through a loophole, but the contract has been patched to prevent further damage.
Nearly half of crypto users invest to boost living standards: Report
A survey from crypto exchange Bitget featured more than 1,500 respondents across 20 countries.
Crypto VC funding falls to 3-year lows as market rout continues
Venture capitalists are doing fewer deals and the average deal size is getting much smaller, according to researchers.
Friend.tech offers login removal solutions after SIM-swap reports
Friend.tech has enabled features for users to add and remove login methods on personal accounts after SIM-swaps gave hackers access to personal user information.
Pioneering generative artist propelled by personal tragedy — Matt Kane, NFT Creator
American artist Matt Kane codes a lunar calendar onto the blockchain, inspired by cavemen during prehistoric times.
Kraken set to acquire Dutch exchange BCM, eyes European expansion
Kraken is set to acquire the Netherlands-based cryptocurrency platform as part of its European expansion plans.
Wirex taps ZK-proofs for non-custodial crypto debit card issuance
Wirex first launched its crypto debit card in 2015 and currently claims over six million customers.
Sam Bankman-Fried inner circle to testify today
The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried reaches its third day in New York, with Adam Yedidia and Gary Wang to appear as witnesses.
Blockchain key to verifying authenticity of real-world media - Nodle
As AI capabilities continue to evolve, proving the authenticity of real-world images, video and content could hinge on blockchain solutions.
FTX exploiter moves $36.8M in Ether as Sam Bankman-Fried trial starts
While the exploiter initially held 175,496 ETH ($294 million), the current balance in their portfolio has come down to $196.014 million after a series of transfers.
Crypto cards facilitated $3B payment volume since 2021 exchange deals — Visa exec
Visa’s CEMEA head of innovation and design, Akshay Chopra, reveals that the company’s partnerships with cryptocurrency exchanges have facilitated billions of dollars in payment volume.
Hong Kong crypto VC opens $100M fund for Asian blockchain startups
The “Titan Fund” has already made five investments in different blockchain startups, with two going toward Hong Kong-based projects.
Friend.tech clone Stars Arena drives surge of activity on Avalanche
The price of AVAX has surged more than 8% amid heightened network activity brought about by Friend.tech look-alike Stars Arena.
Stellar, PwC publish ‘framework’ to judge emerging market blockchain projects
Stellar Development Foundation published a method for judging Web3 project effectiveness in Colombia, Argentina, Kenya, the Philippines, and other developing markets.
Hong Kong Stock Exchange launches settlement platform powered by smart contracts
Dubbed "Synapse," the platform will accelerate trades placed by international investors for Mainland Chinese stocks.
DAOs can help scientists find funding and community, says Nature science journal
Decentralization could help bring scientists in underfunded fields and locations to the table without requiring relocation or reemployment
Polygon co-founder steps down, will contribute 'from the sidelines'
Jaynti Kanani said he had stepped back “from the day-to-day grind” at Polygon roughly six months ago.
Alameda sent $4.1B of FTT tokens to FTX before crash: Nansen report
Nansen analysts observed “unusual transactions between FTX and Alameda” in the days leading up to FTX’s bankruptcy.
The Truth Behind Cuba’s Bitcoin Revolution: An on-the-ground report
Cointelegraph goes to Cuba to see how some Cubans use Bitcoin to secure a better economic future.
El Salvador launches first Bitcoin mining pool as Volcano Energy partners with Luxor
El Salvador’s ambitious renewable energy Bitcoin mining operation welcomes its first mining pool as Volcano Energy partners with Luxor.
Binance CEO CZ rejected SBF’s $40M request for futures exchange: Going Infinite
Michael Lewis’s new book “Going Infinite” reveals that CZ and SBF had different goals when the first collaborative business opportunity arose in 2019.
The Agenda podcast predicts the future of crypto and talks adoption
On Episode 20 of The Agenda, hosts Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung interview each other about their blockchain journeys, the future of crypto and more.
BIS, EU central banks building data platform to track crypto, DeFi flows
The Bank of International Settlements and a handful of European Central banks are building a system to track international flows of cryptocurrencies.