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Are decentralized digital identities the future or just a niche use case?
Are decentralized digital identities the future or are they a niche use case for blockchain technology doomed to solely be used by crypto natives?
Bank of Ghana to foster financial inclusion through CBDC project
Kwame Oppong, an executive at Ghana’s central bank told Cointelegraph that a CBDC could give their citizens the opportunity to use a "decent form of payment."
Crypto.com scores fresh regulatory approval in France
The digital asset platform was focused primarily on acquisitions and sponsorship deals through the bull market but now seems to have shifted toward expansion, especially in Europe.
Next Bitcoin bull run to be half story, half utility: Mike Novogratz at Token2049
The next Bitcoin rally will require fast and scalable systems, which the community is yet to build, Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz.
Crypto exchange Bitkub targeted by Thai SEC with wash trading claims
2022 has proven to be a regulatory disaster for Thailand’s largest crypto exchange as it has faced multiple enforcement actions and fines worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
MEV bot earns $1M but loses everything to a hacker an hour later
An MEV bot gained massive profits worth $1 million by seizing an arbitrage opportunity. However, it was tricked into authorizing a malicious transaction that drained the funds.
What is necessary for Web3 to fully replace Web2?
Can Web3 replace Web2… and what stands in the way of this happening? We look at some of the biggest challenges facing this burgeoning sector right now.
BTC price stays under $19K amid hopes Q4 will end Bitcoin bear market
Fresh losses are contained only after $2,000 gets wiped from the BTC spot price, with a recovery yet to make an appearance.
BTC price stays under $19K amid hopes Q4 will end Bitcoin bear market
Bitcoin (BTC) hit new weekly lows into Sept. 28 as risk asset drawdown continued overnight.
BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingViewTrader: “First new lows” before Q4 recovery
Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD falling to $18,461 on Bitstamp, down almost $2,000 versus the previous day’s high.
The change of direction came in lockstep with stocks, which turned red after initially heading marginally higher at the Wall Street open.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite Index ultimately finished the day down 0.25% and up 0.25%, respectively.
Crypto, however, failed to recoup its losses, and while hopes were for Q4 to bring about a more solid recovery, traders were betting on the pain continuing first.
BIS marks CBDC pilot as 'successful' with $22M transacted
Over $12 million in value was issued in the pilot with commercial and central banks in Hong Kong, Thailand, the UAE and China taking part.
Bitcoin think tank: Reject CBDCs and look to BTC and stablecoins instead
The paper's authors say Central Bank Digital Currencies are problematic for the future of individual and economic freedom but crypto is a viable alternative.
Bitcoin think tank: Reject CBDCs and look to BTC and stablecoins instead
The paper's authors say Central Bank Digital Currencies are problematic for the future of individual and economic freedom but crypto is a viable alternative.
Fed's Powell: DeFi needs appropriate regulation before expanding to retail
Jerome Powell acknowledged that DeFi will start to reach more retail customers, highlighting the need for regulation.
Pantera CEO bullish on DeFi, Web3 and NFTs as Token2049 gets underway
Pantera CEO Dan Morehead painted an optimistic outlook for the wider cryptocurrency space during a keynote presentation at Token2049 in Singapore.
Pantera CEO bullish on DeFi, Web3 and NFTs as Token2049 gets underway
Pantera CEO Dan Morehead painted an optimistic outlook for the wider cryptocurrency space during a keynote presentation at Token2049 in Singapore.
Pantera CEO bullish on DeFi, Web3 and NFTs as Token2049 gets underway
Pantera CEO Dan Morehead painted an optimistic outlook for the wider cryptocurrency space during a keynote presentation at Token2049 in Singapore.
Wintermute inside job theory 'not convincing enough' —BlockSec
The theory is “not convincing enough to accuse the Wintermute project,” wrote BlockSec, as it highlighted that Wintermute’s actions during the hack made sense given the circumstances.
3 'blockbuster' titles that could save GameFi — ABGA President
To attract more users and make blockchain gaming more mainstream, Kevin Shao says future titles should find a “balance” between and accommodate different users' tastes.
Anonymous makes numerous allegations against Yuga Labs and its Bored Ape Yacht Club
The Internet hacktivist group called on high-profile celebrities and big brands to speak up and take a stand.