Ellison gets two years in prison, Sam Bankman-Fried shares a cell block with Sean "Diddy" Combs, while other FTX execs await their final fates.
Rebecca DentonUSDC's Circle has been making bold moves at home and abroad to secure the SEC's approval of its IPO. The combination of the digital dollar and going public strategy means this major stablecoin issuer introduces a new paradigm to money technology - a public seigniorage.
Eva Senzaj PauramPavel Durov changed Telegram's privacy policy to be more government-friendly. Is this the end?
Eva Senzaj PauramThe projects have developed a ‘smart wallet’ allowing users to efficiently manage their assets across various Ethereum networks.
Alexander MardarThe promise of AO Computer lies in its unique approach to decentralized computing, allowing it to handle the intensive demands of AI applications within smart contracts on top of decentralized nodes. The new project has already attracted nearly $400 million in TVL
Alexander MardarEllison gets two years in prison, Sam Bankman-Fried shares a cell block with Sean "Diddy" Combs, while other FTX execs await their final fates.
Rebecca DentonTUSD has always raised concerns among DeFi insiders. Now that the SEC's investigation results have become public, its survival is on the line.
The Open Network (formerly Telegram Open Network) team informed validators that the network might face overloads due to the Hamster Kombat airdrop.
Solana’s high-speed network and cheap transactions could unlock new opportunities in decentralized finance for both retail and institutional players.
Notcoin creators launch 'Not Pixel' game. Base surpasses $2 billion in total value locked for the first time. BNY Mellon receives SEC approval for crypto custody services. $413 million lost to crypto hacks and scams in Q3 2024. Circle rolls out new compliance tool to aid on-chain development.
Ethereum's changes help make the website more accessible to new users.
Many users expressed discontent with the anti-cheating policy and the number of tokens awarded. Meanwhile, the team launched an "Interlude" period to prepare users for the next season. The game authors' ultimate goal has not been revealed yet.
At half the price of Saga with improved specs, Solana's Chapter 2 "Seeker" features better hardware and software. The new phone has already received over 140,000 pre-orders.
Australia and Canada abandon retail CBDCs, as a new Atlantic Council report shows 44 countries are now piloting one. Meanwhile, HSBC buys and sells tokenized gold with the help of quantum-secure technology.
A somewhat anarchist replacement of the traditional political system was introduced by the newly launched The Other Party.
Sasha MarkevichThe Grand Theft Auto VI trailer was released earlier in the week, and racked up a record 90 million views on YouTube in its first 24 hours. Set in the Miami-inspired Vice City, GTA VI will allow players to cause criminal mayhem and potentially looks set to become one of
Jack MartinThe strategy put in place by Thirdweb to mitigate a security vulnerability found in hundreds of smart contracts earlier this week seems to be working.
Eva Senzaj PauramFor all the key details of blockchain projects in the banking world, real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, and central bank digital currency (CBDC) updates, the Observers 'Banking and CBDC Roundup' has you covered. Standard Chartered's Zodia Custody platform has joined forces with Ripple's Metaco to
Jack MartinZhao will have to remain in the United States until his sentencing due to a claimed high flight risk. And Do Kwon might soon be extradited from Montenegro and join CZ in the U.S.
Sasha MarkevichWith over 90% of Ethereum blocks now being built using MEV-Boost middleware, concerns over centralized block builders and increased transaction censorship have emerged. This shift challenges Ethereum's foundational principles of independence and decentralization.
Alexander MardarA newly listed Euro-backed stablecoin surged by 200% within one day. The exchange promised to compensate users for their losses after suspending trading.
Sasha MarkevichSolana’s resurgence is partly fueled by lucrative airdrops from its ecosystem projects, with Jito's recent $250 million distribution being a prime example. This has led to a growing trend of users moving liquidity to Solana in anticipation of similar high-value airdrops from other projects.
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