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21.09 / 17:07

markets Technology Adoption Investments TradFi Blurring the line between crypto and TradFi could redefine global finance

Despite the current struggle in the global economy, the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and crypto seems to be closing with each passing day.

21.09 / 17:07

Government Technology Law Tornado Cash is the latest chapter in the war against encryption

The sanctions imposed by the United States government on Tornado Cash have reignited a public debate on privacy. For many in the relatively young crypto community, such an intervention by the federal government seems groundbreaking. However, tussles between the private sector and the state on the issue of privacy are far from new and can provide compelling insights on what we might expect next for privacy in the crypto industry.

20.09 / 20:25

Technology defi Metaverse Enjin co-founder: Here's a roadmap for replacing shadowbans in the metaverse

For all the hype around the metaverse, it is easy to forget it is still in its infancy. While the term has only recently entered the broad public consciousness, its impact on how we interact with technology is already expected to be deeply consequential. McKinsey & Company estimates that annual global spending within the metaverse could reach $5 trillion by 2030 across domains as broad as gaming, social, fitness, commerce and remote learning.

20.09 / 17:23

business Technology Adoption education Crypto insurance market expands with decentralized and centralized options

Insurance is key for financially securing important assets. Yet, the cryptocurrency sector — which is predicted to reach a global market size of $4.94 billion by 2030 — may be lagging behind when it comes to insuring digital assets.

20.09 / 09:01

business Technology Art Sport Nifty News: The Sandbox hosts its first wedding, Hollywood actor auctions photo of eye as NFT and more

Decentralized blockchain-based metaverse The Sandbox has held its first hybrid digital and real-life wedding on its Metaverse.

19.09 / 16:59

Technology Ethereum Adoption Investments Does the Ethereum Merge offer a new destination for institutional investors?

Last week’s Merge was the “most significant development in the history of the Ethereum network,” according to Fidelity Digital.

19.09 / 10:37

business Technology Ethereum cryptocurrency NOT Ethereum Merge hits graphic cards, but GPU-based mining is not dead

Ethereum’s shift of its consensus algorithm from proof-of-work (PoW) to environment-friendly proof-of-stake (PoS) in an event called ‘The Merge’ earlier this week will result in sizeable graphic card (GPUs) dump and hit manufacturers such as Nvidia and AMD.

18.09 / 22:51

Technology defi Cybersecurity Tech Waves founder: DAOs will never work without fixing governance

Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) have been heralded as the future of governance, unlocking a more egalitarian approach to decision-making. However, decentralizing leadership isn’t a magical solution that instantly leads to better results. To truly get the most out of a decentralized organization, steps must be taken to regulate weighted voting and tokenomics. If not carefully balanced, DAOs can implode — and some already have.

18.09 / 19:27

business Technology Adoption Gaming NFTs will bring crypto to billions of users, explains VC investor

Avichal Garg, the CEO and co-founder of Electric Capital, defines himself as “an NFT maximalist” – who believes that nonfungible tokens (NFTs) will play an essential role in bringing crypto to the masses. Unlike other crypto niches, NFTs are relatable to aspects of everyday life such as art, music and games.

17.09 / 01:31

Technology Adoption Tech Wallets like MetaMask need to become more user-friendly

After Ethereum’s long-awaited Merge, it’s an ideal time to think about how we can also improve smart contracts. Essentially apps that run on blockchains, smart contracts are a vital component of our Web3 applications. But interacting with them remains quite dangerous, especially for non-developers. Many of the incidents where users lose their crypto assets are caused by buggy or malicious smart contracts.

16.09 / 18:25

Technology Climate change Queen Elizabeth II 'It's a boring joke,' Viktor Orbán says after MEPs declare Hungary an electoral autocracy

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday he found it "funny" that the European Parliament had passed a report calling his country an "electoral autocracy."

15.09 / 06:45

business Blockchain Technology Ethereum It's on! Where to catch the Ethereum Merge live

Ethereum (ETH) is heading for the most significant upgrade in its history, which is scheduled to happen at around 5:27am UTC on Sept. 15.

15.09 / 00:51

Blockchain Technology coinbase Coinbase to educate users on policies held by local politicians with new app integration

On Sept 14, Coinbase Co-Founder and CEO Brian Armstrong announced the company’s plans to begin integrating crypto policy efforts into its app. According to him, this will help the company’s 103 million verified users know where their local political leaders and representatives stand when it comes to cryptocurrency.

14.09 / 18:41

Blockchain Technology Ethereum 2.0 Tech Ethereum’s Merge will affect more than just its blockchain

As with many things in life, events are not siloed. When any type of event or action occurs, planned or unplanned, it causes changes and reactions to surrounding components. Think of a stone thrown into a pond creating ripples in the water while also altering the aquatic environment below the surface. This school of thought can also be applied to the Ethereum Merge.

09.09 / 21:39

Blockchain Technology Mining Hardware acquires CleanSpark acquires mining facility in Georgia for $33 million

Crypto mining firm CleanSpark announced an agreement on Friday to acquire Mawson's bitcoin mining facility in Sandersville, Georgia for $33 million. The deal is anticipated to increase CleanSpark's hashrate by 1.4 exahashes per second (EH/s) in the next few months, and to 7.0 EH/s by the end of next year.

08.09 / 17:13

Technology Energy European Central Bank announces largest interest rate hike in bid to fight inflation

The European Central Bank (ECB) on Thursday announced a record rate hike in a bid to stifle record inflation across the euro area.

08.09 / 17:13

Technology Energy Kyiv says it has retaken dozens of localities from Russian control in the south and east of Ukraine

Ukraine has retaken dozens of Russian-occupied localities in the south, east and northeast of the country, the military announced on Thursday.

08.09 / 16:19

Technology Ethereum defi Ether price What the Ethereum Merge means for the blockchain’s layer-2 solutions

Ethereum is just over a week away from officially moving to a proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain with the Merge slated for completion around Sept. 13–15. With the transition, Ethereum would abandon its current proof-of-work (PoW) chain, eliminating miners from the ecosystem.

08.09 / 15:53

Technology European Union Queen Elizabeth II: Doctors concerned for monarch's health and want her under medical supervision

The health of Queen Elizabeth II is causing doctors concern and they have recommended she remain under medical supervision, Buckingham Palace has announced.

08.09 / 07:27

business Blockchain Technology Social Media Exploit Flash Loan Exploit Avalanche flash loan exploit sees $371K in USDC stolen

Avalanche-based lending protocol Nereus Finance has been the victim of a crafty hack that saw a user net $371,000 worth of USD Coin (USDC) using a smart contract exploit.

07.09 / 18:57

Blockchain Technology Ethereum Trading How high transaction fees are being tackled in the blockchain ecosystem

High transaction fees have been a long recurring issue for users on popular blockchain networks like Ethereum and Bitcoin during periods of increased demand. However, there are protocols, platforms and methods that help users to reduce costs.

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