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Double Whammy: Warren’s Proposal and Court’s Decision on bZx DAO
Did you hear about the two big events that went down in late March? Senator Elizabeth Warren proposed some heavy-duty regulations for crypto platforms, while a court handed down a verdict in the bZx DAO case. While the Senator’s move may have some folks feeling like the sky is falling, the court ruling could seriously shake things up for DeFi platforms.
Tether fights FUD again
The Wall Street Journal reported that in late 2018, Tether and some of its partners tried to maintain access to the international banking system using fake companies and forged documents. Is Tether’s reputation at risk again?
Zcash: anonymous humanitarian aid in war zones
Humanitarian organizations that rely on traditional financial tools to provide aid in conflict zones are increasingly facing problems such as slow transfers and high fees. Zcash may offer a solution, but it also has its own set of pros and cons.
Beyond SBF: Bankruptcy and Abduction of Aiden Pleterski
Aiden Pleterski, aka “Crypto King,” accused of scamming $29 million from investors in Canada, has reportedly been abducted and subjected to brutal torture. He allegedly spent the money on luxurious items like cars, vacations, and a private plane.
Wizard Land: an NFT fantasy on the Sui blockchain
The Wizard Land NFT project was born from the creative minds of two individuals who were inspired by a fantasy MMORPG game. Once the mainnet is launched, a total of 2222 NFTs will be released on the Sui blockchain.
Polkadot Parachains: A Detailed Overview
A parachain is a data structure for a specific application. It is globally agreed upon and interacts with the validators of the Polkadot relay chain, which is responsible for coordinating the overall system. Almost always, a parachain takes the form of a blockchain, but this is not a mandatory condition.
Report a Fake Wallet and Earn a Reward
A Ukrainian startup called HAPI Labs, which specializes in developing cybersecurity tools for DeFi, has launched a project called Scamfari OSINT. It collects and analyzes information from open sources to identify cryptocurrency wallets associated with fraud, terrorist financing, or sanctions violations.
Blockchain games dominate the market, outpacing DeFi by 2x
DappRadar, in collaboration with BGA Games, has released a report on blockchain games for February 2023. The report provides an overview of the industry’s current state, user engagement, and financial performance, indicating that the industry still has potential despite facing obstacles.
CertiK Accuses Harvest Keeper of $1M Cryptocurrency Theft?
A crypto scam called Harvest Keeper just robbed more people of their money.
CBDC Takes Center Stage in US Politics
In the past few weeks, several high-ranking officials in the United States have expressed their views regarding CBDC. While some remain impartial, others are vehemently opposed to the concept of a central bank digital currency.
Japanese Banks Launch Experimental Use of Stablecoins
Three Japanese banks have opted to take part in this initiative, which will leverage stablecoins on the Japan Open Chain, a platform that adheres to local regulations.
zkSync 2.0: Mainnet launch for registered projects
Matter Labs, a company with Ukrainian roots, is renaming zkSync 2.0 to zkSync Era and opening up mainnet access for registered projects.
Unstoppable Domains Review: Create your digital profile
Unstoppable Domains is a San Francisco-based company that allows users to buy decentralized domains. In 2018, it was founded by the Americans Matthew Gould, Bradley Kam, Braden Pechersky, and Ukrainian Bohdan Gusev.
USDC: Circle has released a new annual report.
The digital dollar is driving the next evolution of money, payments, and finance. Thus begins Circle’s annual report on USDC stablecoin.
Midas Investments announced the closure
Midas Investments’ CEO issued a statement on December 27 announcing the platform’s closure due to a lack of liquidity. Midas was making money through DeFi protocols.
