Blockchain could help anonymously document war crimes
Blockchain combined with decentralized storage could ensure data preservation and anonymity when reporting war crimes.
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Paradigm Leads $11.8M Funding Round Into Web3 Firewall Blowfish
Crypto investment firm Paradigm led an $11.8 million funding round into Blowfish, a firewall provider aiming to help wallet providers and custodians protect users from the cyber attacks that can often plague Web3 platforms.
Telefónica autoriza compras con criptomonedas e invierte en el exchange local Bit2Me
La empresa activó las compras con criptomonedas en su marketplace tras añadir una función de pago proporcionada por Bit2Me.
Mainstream media sentiment shifts in favor of Bitcoin amid fiat currency woes
While mainstream media generally remains cautious against Bitcoin, current fiat debacles left outlets with no choice but to recognize BTC’s standout performance.
DEX dev Uniswap Labs looks for new funding at unicorn valuation: Report
Uniswap has been previously in talks with NFT lending protocols, planning to tackle liquidity issues and the “information asymmetry” around NFTs.
Double Jump Tokyo to Build Blockchain-Based Games Using Sega’s IP
Japanese gaming giant Sega has teamed up with Double Jump Tokyo to produce a blockchain-based video game series named Sangokushi Taisen.
Cryptocurrencies XRP, MKR Shine as BTC, ETH Hold Steady Ahead of US Inflation Figure
XRP climbed above its 200-day moving average while MKR hit a three-week high. A higher-than-estimated figure for core PCE, the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation, may inject volatility into markets.
Elon Musk Was Mulling Creating a Blockchain-Based Social Media Firm Before Offering to Buy Twitter
A series of text messages released as part of ongoing litigation over the failed Twitter deal reveal the billionaire’s plans for a social media platform that would charge users to put short messages on a blockchain.
Bitcoin sees first difficulty drop in 2 months as miners sell 8K BTC
Recent weeks have caused fresh headaches for miners, who at one point were reducing their balances by more than 8,500 BTC per month.
MicroStrategy Looks to Hire Software Engineer for Building Bitcoin Lightning Network Infrastructure
Technology company MicroStrategy is looking to recruit a software engineer to build a a Lightning Network-based SaaS platform.
Banks’ Crypto Asset Holdings May Be Just 0.01% of Total Risk Exposure, Basel Study Finds
The first survey of its kind may influence crucial global standards on bank capital for crypto.
Bitcoin profitability for long-term holders decline to 4-year low: Data
The decline in profitability for long-term holders reached a level last seen during the peak of the bear market in 2018. However, the market bottomed and bounced back during the previous cycle.
Sam Bankman-Fried reportedly intended to join the Twitter deal in March
The FTX owner’s advisor unsuccessfully inquired Elon Musk about joining the acquisition deal.
Spain’s largest telecom brand dives deep into Web3
Telecom company Telefónica enabled payments with Bitcoin, Ether and other cryptos for its online marketplace Tu.
Central banks can push DeFi into mainstream: Swiss National Bank official
A combination of centralization and decentralization is a perfect mix for the development of crypto and DeFi, according to a Swiss National Bank official.
Bitcoin price due ‘big dump’ after passing $20K, warns trader
BTC price levels as high as $20,500 could make an appearance on the day, but the outcome will be to the downside, fresh analysis concludes.
Bitcoin’s Bullish Seasonality Muddled By Continued Slide in ‘USD Liquidity Index’
Bitcoin has put in a positive performance in October in eight out of the past 12 years. However, the bullish seasonality may not play out this year, thanks to the declining USD liquidity.
Nifty News: Enter the afterlife in style, Epic Games demos Solana NFT game and more
Holders of the Spartan NFT allow the holder to spread their ashes at a memorial to Spartan soldiers to be built in Greece.
Binance Registers in New Zealand and Opens Local Office
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has registered as a financial service provider in New Zealand and launched Binance New Zealand. The development comes after similar recent moves toward global expansion in France, Italy, and Spain, among others.
45% of ETH validators now complying with US sanctions — Labrys CEO
Labrys CEO Lachlan Feeney is trying to raise awareness amongst validators running Flashbots’ software that they may potentially be contributing to censorship within the Ethereum network.
Blockchain gamers surge as users attempt ‘stacking crypto,’ says DappRadar
Despite the FUD, blockchain games surged in active users in September, while God’s Unchained cracked the top 10 in terms of total NFT sales volume of all projects.
Celsius Creditors Move to Subpoena Lending Firm Equities First for $439M Collateral Repayment
Celsius said that Equities First still owes its $439 million.
Researchers allege Bitcoin’s climate impact closer to ‘digital crude’ than gold
Bitcoin mining raises a “set of red flags for any consideration as a sustainable sector,” according to researchers.
BlackRock’s newest ETF invests in 35 blockchain-related companies
“We believe digital assets and blockchain technologies are going to become increasingly relevant for our clients,” said BlackRock ETF product strategist Omar Moufti.
Texas, Vermont regulators object to Celsius stablecoin sale plan
A key concern is that the firm hasn’t explicitly outlined what it will do with the stablecoin sale proceeds.
‘I’ve done nothing wrong’ — Lark Davis denies ‘pump-and-dump’ allegations
Davis claimed he received nothing for free from the projects it’s alleged he profited from, and the amounts he sold weren’t enough to “dump the price.”
The ‘Brussels Effect’ wields real influence over US crypto regulation
The European Union is leading the way when it comes to global cryptocurrency regulations.
Lack of ‘qualified people’ without more Web3 education, say academics
Blockchain Academy International’s Huxley Peckham says there are already 60 different industries using blockchain tech today.
On Starting A Crypto Career In The Dead Of Winter
An argument for taking the long view and studying blockchain or related technology now, even when prospects seem scary. This story is part of CoinDesk’s Education Week.
First Mover Asia: IOTA’s Shimmer Joins the Race to Become the Next Big Blockchain; Bitcoin Seesaws Before Holding Near $19.5K
The unveiling of a new blockchain platform comes amid a flurry of blockchain startups, each promising to be faster and cheaper than other protocols.