LayerZero bridging protocol denies accusation of ‘critical vulnerabilities’LayerZero is the protocol used by Stargate bridge, which has over $382 million locked in its smart contracts.Jan 31, 2023Tom Blackstone
5 altcoins that produced double-digit gains as Bitcoin price rallied in JanuaryBitcoin’s strong monthly performance translated to outsized gains in APT, GALA, T, MANA and SOL, making them the top performing altcoins in January.Jan 31, 2023Nivesh Rustgi
Have Brazil and Argentina’s presidents heard of cryptocurrency?Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Argentina’s Alberto Fernández want to create a “common currency.” It sounds suspiciously like a state-controlled cryptocurrency.Jan 31, 2023João Marco Braga da Cunha
Cronos Labs to accept second cohort for $100M-backed Web3 accelerator program The program aims to provide selected projects with upfront seed funding of $30,000 in addition to mentoring, masterclasses and support from industry experts.Jan 31, 2023Judith BannermanQuist
Top 9 cyberpunk movies of all time Cyberpunk movies feature advanced technology, such as computers and the internet, in a dystopian future setting.Jan 31, 2023Alice Ivey
Ethereum staking withdrawal testnet Zhejiang to go online Feb. 1This is the first Ethereum public test since the Merge upgrade in September 2022. Developers said further testnets would be triggered in the coming week.Jan 31, 2023Zhiyuan Sun
US lawmakers renew request for answers from Silvergate on FTX: ReportSilvergate reportedly cited restrictions on disclosing “confidential supervisory information” related to the collapse of FTX in response to a similar December 2022 letter.Jan 31, 2023Turner Wright
Bitcoin poised for another attack on $24K as trader predicts ‘bearish February’Bitcoin’s best-case scenario is $25,000 before a correction, one trader believes, as BTC price upside cools.Jan 31, 2023William Suberg
UK-native stablecoin integrates into 18,000 ATMs nationwideBrits can now withdraw physical cash for GBPT, a one-for-one British pound stablecoin, as well as other cryptocurrencies at ATMs in the United Kingdom.Jan 31, 2023Joe Hall
Tesla records $140M Bitcoin net loss in 2022 The electric vehicle maker earned $64 million in profits from Bitcoin trading, which was offset by a $204-million impairment.Jan 31, 2023Zhiyuan Sun
Why are crypto fans obsessed with micronations and seasteading?From repurposed cruise ships like MS Satoshi to the blockchain-governed Liberland and Satoshi Island, crypto fans are trying to create utopian new communities built around new rules.Jan 31, 2023Jillian Godsil
Bitcoin 7-month high ‘dominance’ has BTC price eyeing $25K — Will Ethereum spoil the rally?The Bitcoin dominance index could start falling again if the price of Ethereum can pare its 5% losses versus BTC year-to-date.Jan 31, 2023Yashu Gola
How AI can make the metaverse a more interactive space The metaverse will likely impact physical and social interactions, with artificial intelligence a critical factor in this shift.Jan 31, 2023Rachel Wolfson
Top 5 Bitcoin documentaries to add to your watchlistBitcoin documentaries can serve as a tool for advocacy, helping to promote the adoption and acceptance of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.Jan 31, 2023Dr. Guneet Kaur
Bitcoin miner Greenidge cuts NYDIG debt from $72M to $17MDespite restructuring into a hosting firm for Bitcoin mining, Greenidge still owns about 10,000 miners, maintaining a capacity of 1.1 EH/s.Jan 31, 2023Helen Partz
Cardano coins new name for its ADA-backed stablecoin DjedAfter its successful security audit, the new overcollateralized stablecoin, Djed, from DeFi service provider COTI, deployed on the Cardano mainnet.Jan 31, 2023Savannah Fortis
BAYC investors have less than a week to join class action against Yuga LabsFiled in December, the class-action lawsuit aims to help BAYC and APE buyers get compensation from Yuga Labs due to the firm allegedly misleading investors.Jan 31, 2023Helen Partz
SEC settles on security claim in LBRY case; community calls it a big win for cryptoThe SEC was hoping to seek affirmation on an ambiguous injunction after scoring a victory during a hearing in November 2022, but judges made it clear that the judgment was only for the direct sale.Jan 31, 2023Prashant Jha
Here’s how to prevent NFT theft, according to industry professionalsProfessionals working in the Web3 space highlighted various tools and best practices to protect NFTs from hackers and scammers.Jan 31, 2023Ezra Reguerra
Hong Kong will not tolerate algorithmic stablecoins in new regulationThe new regulatory regime for stablecoins in Hong Kong should arrive no later than 2024.Jan 31, 2023David Attlee
Here’s how Kazakhstan aims to enhance its legacy crypto trading frameworkThe Astana Financial Services Authority, a Kazakh regulator, pointed out that the existing framework dates back to 2018 while proposing certain enhancements.Jan 31, 2023Arijit Sarkar
Bitcoin sees most long liquidations of 2023 as BTC price tags $22.5KBTC price downside volatility sees $46 million of long Bitcoin positions evaporate in a single day before the monthly close.Jan 31, 2023William Suberg
Premier League gets Ethereum-based digital cards with Sorare partnership Sorare seals partnership with the English Premier League to issue Ethereum-based digital player cards for its popular fantasy sports platform.Jan 31, 2023Gareth Jenkinson
Crypto firms cut nearly 3,000 jobs in January despite Bitcoin’s riseIt was a tough month for crypto employees, with at least 14 firms announcing staff reductions, including Coinbase, Gemini, Digital Currency Group, ConsenSys and Blockchain.com.Jan 31, 2023Jesse Coghlan
BlockFi gets court nod to sell crypto mining assetsBlockFi reportedly wants to get bids in as quickly as possible, to make the most of the current market conditions.Jan 31, 2023Ciaran Lyons
Crypto wallets combat scammers with transaction previews and blocklistsNew features aimed at protecting users come amid recent crypto thefts and phishing attacks targeted at well-known crypto executives and influencers.Jan 31, 2023Brian Quarmby
Mastercard, Binance to launch their second prepaid crypto card in Latin AmericaThe Binance Card will let Brazilians make purchases in crypto, with real-time conversion from 14 crypto assets to fiat at the point of saleJan 31, 2023Martin Young
Millionaires flock to crypto: 82% sought investment advice in 2022A recent study from deVere Group found roughly four out of every five of their high-net-worth clients had asked their financial advisers about adding crypto to their portfolios.Jan 31, 2023Stephen Katte
FTX sister company Alameda Research sues Voyager Digital for $446MFTX lawyers claim that Voyager Digital was complicit in its own collapse by “knowingly or recklessly” channeling customer funds to Alameda.Jan 31, 2023Martin Young
China’s Hainan to boost NFT oversight as digital yuan trial rampsHainan’s market regulator wants to promote nonfungible tokens as part of the digital economy, but will actively work to weed out bad actors and speculative behavior.Jan 31, 2023Brian Quarmby