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Quantum vs. cloud computing: Key differences?

Quantum and cloud computing are the future of computer operations. Here’s what they are, their applications, and their main differences.

BlockSec launches collaborative testing toolkit for private forked chains

With the toolkit developers and security researchers can test, analyze and debug transactions via controlled private fork chains from the Ethereum mainnet.

Crypto phishing attacks up by 40% in one year: Kaspersky

Russian cybersecurity and anti-virus provider Kaspersky detected 5,040,520 crypto phishing attacks in the year as compared to 3,596,437 in 2021.

Flatcoiners should take a cue from TerraUSD's fate

Flatcoins need to provide a more stable and decentralized alternative to traditional currencies — otherwise, they’re nothing but investment vehicles.

MetaMask third-party provider was hacked, exposing email addresses

The incident affected users who submitted a MetaMask customer service ticket between August 1, 2021 and February 10, 2023.

Generative AI can deliver life-changing disease treatments

Scientists are using the same AI foundations to make drug discovery faster, safer and more effective.

Crypto lender Amber Group considers selling Japan unit: Report

Amber's review of its Japan operation is part of a strategic shift towards institutional business and away from retail business.

Bias in AI: What can blockchains do to ensure fairness?

Experts believe that decentralized systems can help secure the integrity and objectivity of data being fed to AI systems, but there still exist very clear limitations.

Enterprises should seek partners and solutions during the crypto winter: Paxos report

“We need more transparency over the reserves of these stablecoins, which I think we’re going to see,” Clara Medalie said.

What are cross-border payments, and how do they work?

Blockchain cross-border payments enable near-real-time cost-effective transactions across international borders, eliminating banking intermediaries.

Ripple launches liquidity hub for businesses to bridge the crypto liquidity gap

The Liquidity hub aims to offer a pool of liquidity to businesses in addition to Ripple’s popular cross-border payments service called on-demand liquidity.

What happens to your NFTs when you die?

Ajay Prashanth, an executive at NFT insights platform Bitscrunch, said that setting up smart contracts to automate the NFT transfer after death is "technically feasible."

Nigerian crypto payment startup shuts down, offers IP for sale

Nigerian crypto and Web3 company Lazerpay shuts down due to the inability to raise funds and advises users to withdraw funds before April 30.

Asia’s current gaming domination ‘crucial’ for Web3 games: DappRadar

Asia is home to 1.7 billion gamers and contributes over $72 billion in annual gaming revenue making it a critical market according to DappRadar.

EOS EVM to allow interoperability across Ethereum, EOS

EOS Network Foundation CEO Yves La Rose said that this new development represents the firm's commitment to building a multi-chain future.

Bitcoin glory on Chinese TikTok, 30M mainland users, Justin Sun saga: Asia Express

Bitcoin’s day of glory on Chinese TikTok, 30M crypto fans still in China, Justin Sun’s subpoena after dream rendezvous with Web3 socialite.

Arizona governor vetoes bill targeting taxes on blockchain node hosts

The bill aimed to have only state authorities impose regulations and taxes on individuals and businesses running blockchain nodes, as opposed to those at the city and county level.

How on-chain data can make you a better trader

Join us as we discuss the potential for on-chain data and how it can make you a better trader.

Why join a blockchain gaming guild? Fun, profit and create better games

Blockchain game developers are turning to gaming guilds for market research and to enable players to help create better games.

Ether staking withdrawals: Crypto exchanges set calendar for unstaking

A majority of the validators are withdrawing their staking rewards rather than the whole 32 staked ETH.

EOS Network lands $60M investment and partnership from DWF Labs

DWF Labs invests over $60 million in a partnership with the EOS Network Foundation, providing a $45 million EOS token purchase agreement and a $15 million pledge for EOS-based projects to expedite growth and adoption.

ERC-20 tool recovers $150M — Coinbase exec explains how

Will Robinson, vice president of engineering at Coinbase, explains the crypto exchange’s plan to increase its on-chain presence with new tools and the Base network.

Ethereum Shapella upgrade: Community celebrates as update goes live on mainnet

Members of the Ethereum community responded to the latest upgrades that happened on the Ethereum mainnet.

T. Rowe Price, WisdomTree join Avalanche subnet for forex testing

If initial tests are successful, the firms will expand their activities into tokenized credit issuance and equities.

When levees break, liquidity flows — Analyzing Ethereum Shapella and liquidity staking derivatives

Volumes from the top five Ethereum staking platforms suggest holders are hedging against the unknown until after ETH withdrawals are enabled.

OpenSea collector pays 100 ETH for a free NFT: Nifty Newsletter, April 5–11

LooksRare releases an upgrade that lowers its fees by 75% to compete with OpenSea and Blur.

Euler Finance opens redemptions after hacker returns funds

The Ethereum lending protocol was exploited in a $197 million flash loan attack in March.

Who watches the watchers? CryptoHarlem founder Matt Mitchell explains why surveillance is the enemy

CryptoHarlem founder Matt Mitchell says government and corporate surveillance and citizens’ inability to protect against it are great threats to personal security.

5 programming languages to learn for AI development

Python, Lisp, Java, C++ and R are popular programming languages for AI development.

Pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton ‘10x more into BTC, 4x more into ETH’: Hall of Flame

He’s best known as the “pro-XRP lawyer,” but John Deaton was actually “10 times more into Bitcoin and four times more into Ethereum.”

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