Bitzlato ex-CEO Legkodymov pleads guilty to 1 count in Brooklyn courtThe Hong Kong-based crypto exchange had no KYC and was a major support for the darknet marketplace Hydra.Dec 6, 2023Derek Andersen
VC Roundup: Investors pick games, collectibles and creator economyBaton, Wormhole, Rokid, Saga, Bazooka Tango, Authentick and Intract are among the latest startups to secure venture capital funding.Dec 6, 2023Ana Paula Pereira
Canadian crypto exchanges reach $1B in assets under managementWonderFi is currently one of the largest digital asset operators in Canada.Dec 6, 2023Zhiyuan Sun
‘If I was the government, I’d close it down’ — JPMorgan CEO on cryptoJamie Dimon has previously referred to cryptocurrencies as “decentralized Ponzi schemes” and Bitcoin as a “fraud.”Dec 6, 2023Turner Wright
Michael Jackson on the blockchain, Web3 gaming trends in 2024: Nifty NewsletterExecutives working in the gaming industry weighed in on potential Web3 gaming trends in 2024.Dec 6, 2023Ezra Reguerra
Moody’s launches quantum-as-a-service platform for financeThe platform allows clients to compare and benchmark quantum and classical algorithms for a given task.Dec 6, 2023Tristan Greene
Price analysis 12/6: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, ADA, DOGE, AVAX, LINK, TON Bitcoin is witnessing profit-booking by short-term holders, but institutional investors continue to put money into BTC investment products.Dec 6, 2023Rakesh Upadhyay
Hong Kong regulator blocks access to two crypto entities, warning of fraudAccording to the securities regulator, misleading information online could encourage individuals to invest in the HKD token issued by HongKongDAO.Dec 6, 2023Turner Wright
Game studios quietly integrate blockchain without the buzzwordBlockchain technology is facing backlash from players and gaming developers, forcing some studios to avoid “buzzwords” tied with Web3.Dec 6, 2023Ana Paula Pereira
Binance suspends euro stablecoin after 200% price surge“We will assist the AEUR project team to provide reasonable compensation to affected users” within 72 hours, the exchange said.Dec 6, 2023Zhiyuan Sun
Lawmakers’ fear and doubt drives proposed crypto regulations in USIf the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act were to become law, many cryptocurrency providers would have to learn how to comply with the same regulations as traditional financial institutions.Dec 6, 2023Mitch Eiven
Artists aim to thwart AI with data-poisoning software and legal actionWith AI-generated content continuing to evolve, the advent of data-poisoning tools capable of shielding an artist’s works from AI could be a game changer.Dec 6, 2023Shiraz Jagati
Thrash-metal band Megadeth launches NFT collection and metaverse community The American thrash-metal band Megadeth released a new NFT collection, aiming to connect with its community in both physical and digital reality.Dec 6, 2023Savannah Fortis
Bitcoin halving, BTC ETF hype driving price up into 2024 — NBX BerlinSeveral macro events are contributing to increased interest in Bitcoin, its price and a knock-on effect on the wider markets.Dec 6, 2023Gareth Jenkinson
IEEE to issue blockchain skill certificates on Avalanche in IndiaAvalanche was selected as the primary settlement layer for IEEE’s certificate issuance because of the need for an ecosystem compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine.Dec 6, 2023Arijit Sarkar
IBM announces global Call for Code artificial intelligence hackathon winnersThe global hackathon, now in its sixth year, gives participants access to advanced AI, cloud computing and blockchain technology.Dec 6, 2023Tristan Greene
IBM, Meta and others form ‘AI Alliance’ to advance AI developmentIn a joint statement, IBM and Meta outlined the AI Alliance’s objectives, emphasizing a commitment to safety, collaboration, diversity, economic opportunity and universal benefits.Dec 6, 2023Amaka Nwaokocha
Bitcoin is up 170% since the ECB called its ‘last gasp’ at $16.4KBitcoin completely contradicts what the European Central Bank warned about in late 2022.Dec 6, 2023William Suberg
Web3 gaming trends in 2024: Execs weigh in on blockchain gaming futureWemade CEO Henry Chang said that as more developers gain confidence, there will be greater experimentation and more complex use of blockchain elements in games.Dec 6, 2023Ezra Reguerra
Animoca’s Yat Siu bullish on TON partnership as Bitcoin sets strong foundation for 2024Animoca Brands became the biggest validator of the TON blockchain in 2023, banking on the network effect of Telegram’s 800 million users to drive GameFi adoption.Dec 6, 2023Gareth Jenkinson
ChatGPT tops Wikipedia’s most-viewed articles of 2023 listChatGPT reached 49.5 million views, surpassing and outperforming notable topics like “Deaths in 2023” and sports content.Dec 6, 2023Amaka Nwaokocha
Cathie Wood’s ARK dumps 237K Coinbase shares at $140The latest Coinbase sale by ARK is one of its largest daily sales in 2023, third only to two massive sales in July.Dec 6, 2023Helen Partz
Michael Jackson’s first-ever studio demo to be released on blockchainOver five decades after Michael Jackson recorded a demo version of the song “Big Boy,” it’s set to be released globally on the blockchain as digital vinyl through the blockchain music platform Anotherblock.Dec 6, 2023Savannah Fortis
France’s 3rd-largest bank, Société Générale, launches euro-pegged stablecoinThe euro-pegged stablecoin will be the first of its kind in the region and will be available to the bank’s customer base for trading use.Dec 6, 2023Prashant Jha
US senators drill into FTC’s work to track AI attacks on older citizensThe senators asked the FTC chair four questions about AI scam data collection practices to find out if the commission can identify AI-powered scams and address them accordingly.Dec 6, 2023Arijit Sarkar
Bitcoin Ordinals could be stopped if blockchain bug is patched, claims devA Bitcoin Core developer claimed Bitcoin Ordinals exploit a vulnerability allowing inscribers to bypass data size limits, which could soon be fixed.Dec 6, 2023Martin Young
Bitcoin Ordinals ORDI token tops $1B market cap after 850% monthly gainFollowing an outsized rally, ORDI became the first BRC-20 token to breach a $1 billion market capitalization.Dec 6, 2023Tom Mitchelhill
Debt Box urges judge to toss suit, says SEC got case ‘badly wrong’The SEC initially misled a court to freeze Debt Box’s assets, which has since been reversed, with the firm citing the incident as grounds to dismiss the suit.Dec 6, 2023Brayden Lindrea
Bitcoin futures open interest on CME nears 2021 all-time highThe futures positioning on CME shows Bitcoin could still move higher from its current price, says IG Australia analyst Tony Sycamore.Dec 6, 2023Tom Mitchelhill
Coinbase rolls out crypto transfers via links sent on WhatsApp, TelegramRecipients need to download a Coinbase Wallet to receive the funds, but the crypto exchange says they’ve simplified the process for less tech-savvy users.Dec 5, 2023Brayden Lindrea