New Year Special
Web3 communities across the US are celebrating the holidays in person at special events as the Bitcoin bull run continues.
Rachel Wolfson
Former Cointelegraph writer Rachel is a journalist and podcast host with more than 10 years of experience covering technology. Since 2017, her reporting has focused on blockchain and digital asset–related developments. She is also working on a book examining enterprise blockchain applications.
How US crypto communities are celebrating the holidays IRL - Follow up
How Trump’s victory has divided the crypto community While many crypto community members celebrated Donald Trump’s reelection, some may have felt differently.
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Compliance experts should help regulate crypto — Silk Road 2.0 founder Compliance experts explain the importance of working with regulators to ensure that effective crypto laws are passed.
- Overview
Crypto community marks 10-year Ethereum ICO anniversary with global events The Ethereum initial coin offering launched on July 22, 2014, marking the beginning of the blockchain’s journey.
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Bitcoin L2s set to explode as Runes congest BTC network High transaction fees and network congestion from the Runes protocol are increasing demand for Bitcoin layer-2 solutions.
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Securing your crypto funds: Exchanges add support for hardware 2FA As phishing attacks rise, crypto exchanges tell users to keep their funds safe by using YubiKey devices and Passkeys, along with hardware wallets.
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Energy-efficient miners in US less likely to be impacted by Bitcoin halving Bitcoin miners in the United States explain how energy-efficient models will help keep operations profitable post-halving.
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Spot Bitcoin ETF approved in the US: What to expect next Industry experts predict what to expect next following the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States.
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Blockchain companies are creating AI chatbots to help developers Blockchain companies are building AI chatbots to help developers, yet challenges may hamper adoption.
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Bitcoin miners seek alternative energy sources to cut costs The next generation of crypto mining will focus on alternative energy sources for efficiency.
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PayPal’s new PYUSD stablecoin faces legal headwinds and ‘less functionality’ Industry experts explain the benefits and disadvantages of PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin.
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XRP court ruling marks milestone, but new crypto law could take years Ripple’s partial victory against the SEC is positive, but crypto firms still face uncertainty without a regulatory framework.
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US law protects institutions and exposes retail investors — Rep. Torres New York Representative Ritchie Torres had an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph to discuss why retail investors are still at risk following the XRP court ruling.
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Enterprise blockchain: ‘Ethereum for Business’ explains key use cases Paul Brody’s “Ethereum for Business” gives a basic overview of enterprise Ethereum, while providing real-world use cases of how EY clients leverage the technology.
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Universities use blockchain-based storage to protect and democratize data Decentralized solutions can make academic research more secure and more accessible.
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Ledger CEO says crypto key recovery service makes self-custody easier Ledger’s “Recover” service may be concerning, but some crypto industry participants think the feature may onboard new users while helping crypto natives.
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Ticketing will be a huge use case for NFTs — Gary Vee Popular entrepreneur and VeeFriends creator, Gary Vaynerchuck, shared his thoughts on NFT tickets, VeeCon 2024, cryptocurrency and blockchain adoption at VeeCon 2023.
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Consensus 2023: Businesses show interest in Web3, despite US regulatory challenges Despite negative sentiment toward crypto adoption in the United States, Consensus 2023 attracted thousands of attendees to discuss the potential of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency.
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Indonesian government looks to NFTs to preserve cultural heritage The Deputy of Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy explains how NFTs and cryptocurrency can help solve social and economic challenges within Indonesia.
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Web3 a hot topic at SXSW despite bear market and declining interest in NFTs Web3 was a major theme at SXSW 2023, yet previous hype around NFTs and building during a bear market may be contributing factors to Web3 adoption.
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University students reveal new Web3 solutions at ETHDenver 2023 Students showcased new Web3 solutions focused on enabling better user experience, privacy and security at ETHDenver 2023.
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‘AI can be defeated with cryptography,’ says Chelsea Manning at SXSW Cointelegraph sat down with activist and cybersecurity expert Chelsea Manning to discuss how blockchain technology can combat challenges associated with artificial intelligence.
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Ethereum layer-2 solutions may focus less on token incentives in the future Token incentive models may become obsolete as layer-2 networks focus on ease of functionality and low fees, but how will this impact decentralization?
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Tax strategies allow crypto investors to offset losses Reporting cryptocurrency when filing taxes can help investors offset their losses.
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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.
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Using blockchain technology to combat retail theft Blockchain technology may be a solution when it comes to anti-theft measures for retailers.
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Crypto companies aim to build trust within future products and services Companies are taking new approaches to building trust within Web3 and crypto products.
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Redeeming physical NFTs: Easier said than done? A number of challenges must be overcome in order for “phygital” NFT projects to gain traction.
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Web3 projects aim to create engagement between fans and sports leagues Sports leagues are showing interest in DAOs, NFTs and the metaverse, but challenges may hamper adoption.
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Crypto hotspots continue to thrive despite FTX collapse Crypto-friendly cities throughout the world report growth and innovation despite recent events.