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Ripple CEO slams SEC over use of XRP report in lawsuit

Brad Garlinghouse stressed Ripple's unchanged commitment to transparency but hinted that future reports might undergo some changes.

European digital asset manager CoinShares’ revenue up 33% in Q2

Proprietary trading activities contributed heavily to the revenue increase.

Toyota GR Cup will award digital trophies on Polygon blockchain to race winners

Toyota continues its ongoing exploration into integrating blockchain technology within its corporate and developmental ecosystems.

SushiSwap furthers cross-chain functionality with Core integration

SushiSwap brings liquidity pools, cross-chain swaps and its DEX aggregator to the Core blockchain ecosystem.

FTX.com releases restructuring plan, hints at rebooted offshore exchange

Reams of dockets from FTX.com have been filed alongside a proposed reorganization plan which could see FTX resurrected as an offshore exchange.

ConsenSys releases ‘fuzzing’ tool to test smart contract vulnerabilities

Diligence Fuzzing lets developers introduce random and invalid data points to find security flaws.

Chinese police vs. Web3, blockchain centralization continues: Asia Express

Chinese police have discovered a much more lucrative way to “extract” value from crypto executives than detaining them.

Zero Transfer scammer steals $20M USDT, gets blacklisted by Tether

Zero transfer scams are becoming prominent in the crypto ecosystem with these phishing scams having already siphoned over $40 million in 2023.

Curve Finance founder's $100M debt could trigger a DeFi implosion: Report

Curve Finance founder Michael Egorov has a total of $100 million in debt backed by over 400 million CRV tokens.

Base’s largest DEX LeetSwap halts trading amid exploit concerns

Some analysts have provided possible ways the exchange was exploited and pinned potential initial losses at over $600,000.

We need to fundamentally change how smart contracts operate

Smart contracts should be viewed as “proof-of-concept” rather than as critical for universal adoption. That may mean exploring alternatives.

Researchers develop blockchain verification service for cultural artifacts

A combination of human expertise, NFTs and blockchain technology could help humanity protect its priceless artifacts from theft and looting.

What is Worldcoin, and how does it help preserve World ID?

Human or an AI bot? Get your eyeballs scanned by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Orbs to prove digital identity and earn cryptocurrency.

BALD token developer denies rug pull as price falls 85% post-launch

The BALD memecoin collapsed in price as collectors alleged an exit scam, but the developer said they had not sold any coins.

Chinese city implements plan for blockchain digital infrastructure system by 2025

The government of Shanghai has implemented its strategic plan for the development of its urban blockchain digital infrastructure system between the years 2023-2025.

NFT Collector: On-chain music sounds off with latest raise, artistic duo Hackatao find their lane 

Hackatao’s inner child drives success in NFTs, and 99-year-old Vera Molnár sells out at Sotheby’s on-chain auction.

How blockchain is transforming fundraising for startups and entrepreneurs

Investors and entrepreneurs can create and execute investment agreements directly on the blockchain.

Borneo authorities seize illegal crypto miners running off stolen power

A Malaysian energy supplier uncovered an illegal cryptocurrency mining operation that was stealing power from the local grid on the island nation of Borneo.

Zero-knowledge proofs, explained

Zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs allow for proving a statement’s truth without revealing any information beyond its validity.

Memecoin mania hits Base: Obscure tokens skyrocket amid rug pulls and FOMO

Memecoin traders have been buying up obscure tokens such as Bald and Based, which have each seen staggering price gains despite questionable utility.

BNB Smart Chain hit with copycat Vyper attack, $73K exploited

While Ethereum-based protocols have been hit with the majority of the exploit activity, BNB Smart Chain has also seen similar "copycat" exploits, according to BlockSec.

Ethereum's 8th birthday: Crypto industry shares its top moments

Today marks eight years since the Ethereum Foundation first announced the rollout of its network.

Pro-XRP lawyer claims SEC prioritizes corporate capitalism over investors

John E. Deaton believes the unequal treatment raises concerns about the regulatory body's effectiveness and fairness, as well as the overall framework for digital assets.

DOJ seeks SBF's bail revocation over tampering, diary leak allegations

The letter revealed that on January 15, 2023, the defendant reached out to the current General Counsel of FTX U.S., who could potentially serve as a witness in the trial.

US crypto bills on the move, Worldcoin launches and Russia’s CBDC: Hodler’s Digest, July 23-29

Crypto legislation goes to the House floor in the U.S., Worldcoin’s controversial launch and Russia’s digital ruble signed into law.

Another week of DeFi hacks, but ZK-proof development heats up: Finance Redefined

The total value locked in DeFi protocols remained below $50 billion after another week of exploits.

Seda co-founders discuss intersection of oracles and multichain

Oracles enable value, but they are also susceptible to value manipulation; co-founders of Cosmos-based Seda discuss their benefits and how to prevent pitfalls.

6 Questions for Simon Davis of Mighty Bear Games

Mighty Bear Games CEO Simon Davis — AKA “Papa Bear” — gave us a look inside his Web3 gaming studio, and his thoughts on the future of gaming.

Blockchain technology lets East African farmers sell globally

Blockchains’ tracing capacities can help certify that crops weren’t grown by razing woodlands or harvested with child labor.

Indian supreme court raps Union government on crypto rules delay: report

The Supreme Court bench asked the union government to file a report on whether they are capable of setting up a federal agency to investigate crypto-related crimes.

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