Month: February 2023
Kansas state lawmakers look to cap crypto political donations at $100
Under the proposed amendments, crypto campaign contributions under $100 were acceptable, provided the receiver immediately convert the funds to USD and not HODL them.
Why zero-knowledge KYC won’t work
Blockchain technology — including zero-knowledge proofs — doesn’t yet provide adequate solutions for identity verification.
Is the SEC Really the Bad Guy?
It’s easy to say the SEC is going after the wrong targets in its crypto crackdown. But it’s all a consequence of real failures by the industry, says CoinDesk’s David Z. Morris.
Paying the way for Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador: Video
What is Bitcoin adoption like on the ground as peer-to-peer cash in the home of Bitcoin worldwide? Cointelegraph visits El Salvador to find out!
Crypto CEOs Need to Accept That Existing Regulations Also Apply to Them
Coinbase’s CEO thinks the rules that apply to other financial services don’t apply to his multi-billion-dollar financial services company. His ignorance – either intentional or literal – is concerning.
Lido DAO’s Governance Token LDO Jumps on Treasury Proposal
The largest Ethereum staking service provider’s DAO has issued a vote over what it should do with its $30 million worth of ether.
Polygon ecosystem development and upcoming zkEVM launch add to MATIC’s bullish momentum
Polygon’s steady ecosystem development and first mover status in launching a zkEVM has traders feeling bullish about MATIC price.
Peacock’s all in for Poker Face season 2
Natasha Lyonne as Charlie Cale. | Image: Peacock Rian Johnson’s Poker Face starring Natasha Lyonne is easily one of — if not the — best original series Peacock’s ever produced, which is why it comes as no surprise that it’s been renewed for a second season. Ahead of Poker Face’s seventh episode hitting Peacock tomorrow, … Read more
Horizon Forbidden West arrives on PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium on February 21st
Image: Sony Sony is bringing Horizon Forbidden West to its PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscription service on February 21st. It’s arriving just a year after it was first released on PS4 and PS5. PS5 owners who haven’t played Horizon Forbidden West are in for a treat, both visually and in the storyline of the … Read more
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 is on sale in both its sizes for $50 off
Image: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge You may still be full of chocolates, candy hearts, and red wine, but every holiday hangover can be remedied with some good deals. Kicking us off, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 smartwatch can be found for $50 off in both sizes and in various colors. The base 40mm … Read more
Rerun OSS beta is released
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Epic’s next ‘State of Unreal’ could feature Unreal Engine 5.2 and Fortnite
Characters from Fortnite. | Image: Epic Games Epic Games’ annual State of Unreal presentation will take place on March 22nd, the company announced on Wednesday. The event and many additional sessions about Epic’s hugely popular Unreal Engine are happening alongside the Game Developers Conference, which is scheduled for March 20th through 24th. Epic is keeping … Read more
Tornado Cash Developer to Stay in Jail as Dutch Trial Continues
Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev was arrested in the Netherlands in August shortly after the U.S. sanctioned the crypto privacy tool
New Lamborghini NFT Collection Revs Up for Release on VeVe
The digital collectibles will feature the Huracán STO model of the iconic luxury sports car brand with different rarity traits.
Conflux partners with China Telecom to develop blockchain SIM card
According to Conflux, the BSIM will have a secure place to store digital private keys and will support the transfer and exchange of NFTs.
Xbox February update includes updated power modes and Google Home app support
Image: Tom Warren / The Verge Microsoft is rolling out a new February update to its Xbox consoles that adds improved power modes and Google Home app support. This update will include a one-time switch for Xbox Series X and S owners over to an energy-saving power mode. Xbox users will still have the option … Read more
Crypto Long & Short: Sorting Out Bitcoin’s P/E Ratio
This week, Glenn Williams Jr. taps his equity research analyst background – the land of price-to-earnings ratios and other valuation techniques – to sort out whether bitcoin is under- or overvalued. Then, Jennifer Murphy, the CEO of Runa Digital Assets, puts digital assets into very broad historical context (the year 1771 gets a mention) and … Read more
We talk to technicians keeping old HomePods and Harmony remotes alive
Illustration by Alex Park / The Verge This week on The Vergecast, the flagship podcast of home theater remotes, we dedicate an episode to the right to repair the technology you own. We live in a world where our most important gadgets are with us at all times. Because of this, we expect them to … Read more
FTX Transferred $7.7B from Bahamian Estate to US Units Ahead of Bankruptcy Filing, Court Told
Representatives for FTX said whether assets belong in the Bahamian estate or in the U.S. estate remain open issues.
Oppo Find N2 Flip review: big screens at a better flipping price
The Find N2 Flip’s global release means there’s finally a viable alternative to Samsung’s Z Flip devices, at least in certain markets. Oppo’s foldable boasts some impressive hardware and neat software to try and make the most of it. Continue reading…
All the Buns Are Blank
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Bitcoin price eyes $23K despite US dollar strength hitting 6-week high
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is gaining ground more rapidly than Bitcoin after fresh economic data surprises from Washington.
Celsius’s CEL Token May See 20 Cent Value in Recovery Process, Attorney Says
An attorney for bankrupt crypto lender Celsius said the company might value its CEL token at 20 cents, down significantly from its current market value of 54 cents.
How to use your Apple Watch to control other devices
The Apple Watch can act like a mini remote control for your wrist. | Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge It is an inevitable truth that you will, at some point, lose the remote control. Perhaps it’s fallen into an interdimensional hole between couch cushions. Maybe your cat is sitting on it. Or, worst-case … Read more