Attackers were able to steal nearly $400 million worth of various tokens after FTX was hacked in November 2022. But it could have been worse.
Blocknative Reduces Headcount by Third, After Suspending Work on Relay Project
The company completed a restructuring in the wake of its decision to exit services related to its MEV-Boost Relay, a type of software used by Ethereum network validators.
Israel War Prompts Crypto Firms Including Fireblocks, MarketAcross to Start Aid Fund
The organization will host a multi-signature wallet to collect donations in multiple cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) as well as the dollar-linked stablecoins USDT and USDC.
Protocol Village: VitaDAO, a ‘DeSci DAO,’ Launches Matrix Biosciences
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 9-15, with live updates throughout.
Ripple CTO seeks community consensus for XRPL AMM feature adoption
Schwartz stated that if the majority supports the amendment, the changes could be implemented in as little as two weeks.
Avalanche Social App Stars Arena Drained of $3M in AVAX After Hack
The newest viral application launched nearly a week ago and quickly gained a cult following.
House Republicans urge tighter export controls on advanced chips
The letter follows the unveiling of Huawei Technologies’ Mate 60 Pro smartphone, which incorporated advanced chips manufactured by China’s Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC).
Activist Crypto Investors Score $2.5M Bounty After Campaign on FloorDAO
The so-called decentralized autonomous organization initially formed to focus on building products, but activist investors who showed up were more interested in the project’s treasury.
Ethereum Has Become More Centralized Since the Merge and Shanghai Upgrades: JPMorgan
The increase in staking has reduced the appeal of ether from a yield perspective, the report said.
THORSwap Pauses Platform After Series of FTX Hack-Linked Trades
A THORSwap developer said the team “stands firmly against any and all criminal actions” in a message to CoinDesk.
Blackbird, Crypto Restaurant App, Raises $24M in Funding Led by A16z
The target audience is restaurant users, but the blockchain-based project comes with its own “Flypaper” and fungible FLY tokens.
Friend.Tech Targeted SIM Swaps Worsen as Users Lose More Ether
CoinDesk reported earlier this week that Friend.Tech users were seemingly starting to get targeted in SIM swap exploits.
Blockchain key to verifying authenticity of real-world media — Nodle
As AI capabilities continue to evolve, proving the authenticity of real-world images, video and content could hinge on blockchain solutions.
The Protocol: Which Ethereum Layer-2 Project ISN’T Competing to Land Celo?
In this week’s issue of The Protocol, we highlight layoffs hitting key firms as well, and how blockchain projects are competing for new mandates – specifically big Ethereum layer-2 developers like OP Labs, Polygon and Matter Labs vying to provide the technology for the Celo blockchain’s new network
Crypto vs. Banks? It’s Not Either-Or for Chainlink, Ripple
Rather than attempting to disrupt banks and other traditional payments systems, these high-profile blockchain developers are looking to court their business.
Crypto VC: Token investing and the next bull run with Digital Wave Finance
Cointelegraph sits down with Digital Wave Finance to talk about investment strategies and what could catalyze the next bull run.
EU to assess export controls on AI tech and semiconductor chips
The European Commission outlined four critical technology areas, including AI technology and semiconductor chips, on which it plans to run assessments to consider export controls.
EU to assess export controls on AI tech and semiconductor chips
The European Commission outlined four critical technology areas, including AI technology and semiconductor chips, on which it plans to run assessments to consider export controls.
At Last, Blockchain Developer OP Labs Delivers ‘Fault Proofs’ Missing From Core Design
The developer’s OP Stack software – the blueprint for Coinbase’s new Base blockchain – had been criticized for the lack of a crucial security feature, likened to driving a fast car without airbags.
How the actor model could enable better blockchain gaming apps
Can developments in computing help fix blockchain gaming’s quality problem?