AI Scandal: Schumacher’s Family to Sue a Magazine
The media is now using AI to be even nastier than usual.
Should Ukraine adopt EU’s MiCA crypto asset regulations?
Deputy Minister Alex Bornyakov of Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation has voiced his support for the adoption of certain provisions from the European Union’s MiCA regulations on crypto assets. Bornyakov believes that integrating these essential aspects of MiCA into Ukraine’s regulatory framework will facilitate the seamless integration of crypto businesses.
Gate Exchange Faces Criticism for High Fees
The renowned digital exchange, Gate.io, is feeling the brunt of user outrage due to excessive fees on transactions involving BRC-20 tokens, particularly the “ordinals”.
Fake Pentagon Explosion Image Causes Brief Stock Market Dip
The illusion of a Pentagon explosion, brought to life by artificial intelligence, briefly startled stock markets and highlighted once again the perils of AI-engineered deception.
Stepn Enables In-App NFT Trades on iPhones
Stepn, an Australian-based blockchain-enabled fitness app, has made a significant stride in the crypto world. The app, which awards users with cryptocurrency rewards, announced that its patrons can now directly buy and sell Stepn’s digital assets within the app, rather than needing to switch to an external marketplace.
Day Zero Conference in Kyiv: Key Highlights
The cryptocurrency-focused Day Zero event was held at the Unit.City complex in Kyiv on May 20, brought together by Ethereum Kyiv and a multitude of partners.
Vitalik Buterin Warns Against Overloading Ethereum’s Consensus
In a comprehensive blog post titled “Don’t overload Ethereum’s consensus” Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has shed light on the potential dangers of extending Ethereum’s consensus beyond its fundamental role of validating blocks and securing the network.
Tornado Cash Governance Falls Prey to Malicious Hijack
In an alarming incident that highlights the potential vulnerabilities of decentralized systems, an attacker has managed to gain full control of the governance mechanism of Tornado Cash, a popular decentralized crypto mixer.
Game Boy Transforms Into a Crypto Wallet
In the ever-evolving crypto world, innovation often takes us to surprising places. This time, it’s led us back to the past – specifically, to the classic Nintendo Game Boy. The beloved handheld gaming device of the ’90s is getting a modern facelift thanks to crypto startup Keyp, which is turning it into a secure hardware wallet for cryptocurrencies.
Crypto Scammer Hooked on a Kraken Bait
Streamer Kitboga has news for you: he’s got new wallets to entice you with on the Kraken exchange so you better don’t scam others.
Former Twitter Co-Founder Jack Dorsey Unveils New Web Platform
At the Bitcoin 2023 event in Miami, a new announcement came from TBD, a subsidiary of the fintech firm Block led by CEO Jack Dorsey. The unveiling pertained to a novel decentralized web platform named Web5, designed to revolutionize how identity and data storage function in the digital world.
Space Pepes Seizes the Bitcoin NFT Crown
The popularity of Bitcoin-based NFTs is gaining momentum, with collections like Space Pepes and Bitcoin Frogs challenging Ethereum’s long-standing dominance in the NFT space. The Space Pepes collection, a range of unique Bitcoin-based digital collectibles, ranked as the top-selling NFT collection in the past 24 hours, registering about $7.3 million in trading.
Fancy launching your own NFT brand? Join Solana’s сontest!
Solana has rolled out the NFT Showdown, an initiative targeting aspiring entrepreneurs eager to curate a digital compilation. This opportunity spans various domains, including fashion, gaming, and pure recreational delight.
Free NFTs from Alo Yoga: A New Way to Attract Customers?
Alo Yoga, a popular retail chain specializing in casual and sportswear for yoga, is now offering free NFTs to customers via the Polygon network.
EU Adopts MiCA Regulations: What Lies Ahead for Cryptocurrencies?
The European Union has adopted a new legislative framework for the crypto asset market (MiCA). Even though the development of this document began back in 2020, the issue of regulation has become increasingly urgent, especially following the problems that emerged in 2022.
Challenges Arise with Worldcoin’s Identity Verification
As the highly anticipated launch of Worldcoin’s token approaches, concerns are mounting regarding the integrity of its unique individual verification process. Co-created by Sam Altman from OpenAI, Worldcoin aims to distribute tokens to those who can prove their uniqueness by undergoing iris scans using Worldcoin’s specialized orbs.
ChatGPT Launches iOS App for Enhanced On-The-Go Experience
OpenAI’s revolutionary AI-powered language model, ChatGPT, has extended its horizon by launching a dedicated iOS app. This new development aims to facilitate users who wish to interact with ChatGPT while on the move.
Adapting to Crypto Winter: Coinbase One Goes Global
Coinbase, one of the globe’s leading crypto exchanges, is extending its subscription service, ‘Coinbase One,’ to 35 countries. The expansion aims to boost user retention and create steady income in the midst of a challenging crypto market.
DayZero: Kyiv Gears Up for a Monumental Web3 Gathering | May 20th
Ahead of the ETH: Kyiv hackathon, DAYZERO, a Web3 event, is being organized by the Web3Go studio. It is backed by notable partners such as WhiteBIT, 1inch, MC.today, Incrypted, Hacken, and others. Unit.City will host the gathering.
DeFi Not Beyond Regulatory Scope, CFTC Chair Declares
In a recent discussion on Bloomberg’s Odd Lots podcast, Rostin Behnam, the Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), underscored that decentralized crypto exchanges would be regulated, either by the CFTC or the Securities and Exchange Commission. This applies even if they’re built on “self-effectuating” protocols that are merely code.
Independent Auditor Report Confirms Tether’s Dollar Peg
Independent audit firm BDO has compiled a reserve report for Tether Limited’s board of directors. This is a crucial step that every stablecoin issuer must take, but, unfortunately, not everyone follows this rule.
Hong Kong Launches CBDC Program
In a substantial step forward for the worldwide implementation of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) unveiled its pilot program for the electronic Hong Kong dollar (e-HKD) on Thursday, explaining the digital currency’s numerous possible applications in payments and tokenized deposits.
Frogs Rule the Day: Bitcoin NFTs Surpass Bored Apes
In a significant moment for the burgeoning Ordinals market, Bitcoin Frogs has outpaced Bored Apes to become the highest traded non-fungible token (NFT) collection in the past 24 hours. With nearly 700 transactions, the collection has amassed over $2 million in trade volume.
BSIM: Hong Kong’s Blockchain-Based SIM Card
Conflux Network,a public blockchain, in partnership with China Telecom, China’s second largest wireless communication operator, has unveiled its inaugural blockchain-based SIM card (BSIM).
John Stark vs. Paolo Ardoino: A Verbal Duel for Trust
A fervent discourse has been ignited on Twitter between John Reed Stark, a financial reporting expert, and Paolo Ardoino, the Chief Technical Officer of Tether. This verbal joust was sparked by Stark’s critique of the overall health of the company.
The Man Who Forgot $240M: A Bitcoin Tragedy for the Ages
This is perhaps the most iconic crypto loss story of all time. In 2011, Stefan Thomas received 7,002 BTC for making a video. Today, that stash is worth $240 million. But he forgot the password. An entire fortune locked away forever.
Zora Network Reviewed: A Testnet Guide
Are sky-high Ethereum fees getting you down? The folks at Zora have come up with an alternative, introducing their Layer 2 solution with lower transaction fees. This article will walk you through how to get involved with the project and earn some rewards.
