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07.09 / 11:15

business Blockchain Technology World How cryptocurrency & the metaverse are joined at the hip

Bitcoin, Web3, and the metaverse: other than the fact that they are all contemporary technology buzzwords, what do these three have in common?

06.09 / 23:37

business Blockchain Technology PraSaga awarded U.S. patent for placing computer operating system onto the blockchain

According to a new United States Patent and Trademark Office publication on Tuesday, Swiss-based blockchain startup PraSaga has been awarded a patent placing its operating system, dubbed "SagaOS," on the blockchain. Titled "Systemic Extensible Blockchain Object Model Comprising A First-class Object Model And A Distributed Ledger Technology," the methods described U.S. patent no. 11436039B2 relates to processing multiple message passing transactions via blockchain.

06.09 / 16:43

Technology Adoption Congress US regulators DeFi Regulations: Where US regulators should draw the line

Decentralized finance (DeFi), one of the fastest growing ecosystems in the cryptocurrency market, has long been a dilemma for regulators, given the decentralized nature of the space.

06.09 / 03:01

Blockchain Technology Ethereum Binance Withdrawals Binance to temporarily suspend ETH and WETH deposits and withdrawals ahead of the Merge

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced Monday that it plans to halt all deposits and withdrawals of Ethereum (ETH) and Wrapped Ethereum (WETH) on selected networks, starting September 6th at 2 am (UTC) in anticipation of Ethereum's Merge event.

05.09 / 16:07

Blockchain Technology Adoption Bitcoin Crypto noobs: What to tell newcomer friends about digital currency

Interest in crypto has been growing since the 2017 bull market and has increased even further since 2021, which saw the nonfungible token (NFT) boom and Bitcoin (BTC) hitting its highest price so far.

02.09 / 23:53

Blockchain Technology Ethereum Adoption NFT Steez NFT Steez and Lukso co-founder explore the implications of digital self-sovereignty in Web3

Sovereign identity has been a hot topic in blockchain and cryptocurrency, especially with the rise of the creator economy. Currently, there are two types of digital identities. One is federated and centralized whereby data is in the control of the service provider. Self-sovereign digital identity is often cited as a human right that can reclaim agency using blockchain technology, but what frameworks exist that aid in governing it?

02.09 / 18:07

Technology Adoption Tokens Bitcoin Crypto winter teaches tough lessons about custody and taking control

The crypto winter has pumped new life into the adage “Not your keys, not your coins,” particularly after the collapse of some high-profile enterprises like the Celsius Network, whose funds were frozen in June. Just last week, Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier hammered home the point further, warning: “Don’t trust your coins and your private keys to anyone because you don’t know what they’re going to do with it.”

02.09 / 01:57

Government Technology Bitcoin Crypto Companies Former blockchain skeptic David Rubenstein discloses investments in crypto companies

Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein acknowledged on Sept. 2 that he has invested personally in a number of crypto companies, and is optimistic about the industry’s path to regulation in the United States.

30.08 / 17:49

business Technology Adoption Trading Crypto market turmoil highlights risks of leverage in trading

Leveraged trading of cryptocurrencies — i.e., trading crypto with borrowed funds — comes with significant risks. This is mainly due to the capricious nature of the market.

30.08 / 17:29

Government Technology Law Crypto developers should work with the SEC to find common ground

Regulators are tasked with balancing between protecting consumers and creating environments where entrepreneurs and the private sector can thrive. When markets face distortions, perhaps due to an externality or information asymmetry, regulation can play an important role.

29.08 / 09:41

business Blockchain Technology Art Nifty News: Taco Bell wants you hitched in the Metaverse, Animoca Japan raises $45M and more

American fast-food chain Taco Bell and Metaverse platform Decentraland are teaming up to offer United States-based couples a chance to get married in the Metaverse.

29.08 / 00:07

Blockchain Technology Adoption Tokens Why interoperability is the key to blockchain technology’s mass adoption

Every year, we see new blockchain networks being developed to tackle specific niches within certain industries, each blockchain having specialized functions based on its purpose. For example, layer-2 scaling solutions like Polygon are built to have ultra-low transaction fees and fast settlement times.

27.08 / 16:17

Blockchain Technology Adoption hackathon network Blockchain audits: The steps to ensure a network is secure

The last few years have seen blockchain platforms becoming the centerpiece of many tech conversations across the globe. This is because the technology not only lies at the heart of almost all cryptocurrencies in existence today but also supports a range of independent applications. In this regard, it should be noted that the use of blockchain has permeated into a host of novel sectors, including banking, finance, supply chain management, healthcare and gaming, among many others.

27.08 / 16:07

Technology Football NASA Power Nuclear power Ukraine war: Russia shells cities near nuclear power plant

Russian forces fired missiles and artillery on Ukrainian-held areas across the river from Europe's largest nuclear power plant, authorities said Saturday as concern persisted about safety at the Russian-controlled plant after it was temporarily knocked offline.

27.08 / 15:37

Technology Football NASA Serbian president wants to cancel Europe's biggest Pride event, sparking criticism

Europe's largest Pride event, scheduled to be held in the Serbian capital in September, will be “cancelled or postponed,” the Balkan country’s President Aleksandar Vučić said on Saturday.

27.08 / 12:05

Technology Europe's energy crisis Trump FBI says Donald Trump mixed top secret documents with magazines at Florida estate

Fourteen of the 15 boxes recovered from former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate early this year contained classified documents, many of them top secret, mixed in with miscellaneous newspapers, magazines and personal correspondence, according to a newly-released FBI affidavit.

26.08 / 22:45

Blockchain Technology Gaming Web3 gaming company staffed by industry veterans unveils very first project

An independent Web3 gaming company has unveiled its very first project — and is vowing to offer an immersive, powerful experience for players.

26.08 / 21:59

Technology Kosovo prime minister asks for more NATO peacekeepers amid heightened tensions

There is an urgent need for further NATO troops in Kosovo due to "threats from Serbia and Russia," the small Balkan country's prime minister said on Friday.

26.08 / 21:55

Technology Soaring energy prices: How does the UK compare with Europe?

Energy bills in the UK will leap by 80% this winter, the country's energy regulator Ofgem announced today, as the Ukraine war continues to drive up prices.

26.08 / 00:53

Technology Ethereum fees proof-of-work Costs Lower costs, higher speeds after Ethereum’s Merge? Don’t count on it

As we approach the date of Ethereum’s Merge, users have speculated about what it will mean for projects and the wider ecosystem. Some argue the Merge will have little impact on gas fees and believe transaction speeds might improve.

25.08 / 16:55

Blockchain Technology Adoption Investments How blockchain technology is changing the way people invest

Over a decade after the release genesis block on the Bitcoin network, blockchain technology has changed how people invest their money, with many platforms in the crypto space having much more relaxed requirements for investors when compared to traditional finance.

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