PoS layer 1 protocols must make 3 ESG changes to improve the user experience

The following is an op-ed by Maria Eisner, the ESG & Sustainability Lead at Concordium. As Web3 strives for mass adoption, layer 1 protocols should treat users – especially their developers –... Read more »

SHIB, UNI, OKB and HBAR flash bullish signs as Bitcoin volatility hits record low

Bitcoin (BTC) continued its boring price action over the weekend, indicating that the bulls and the bears are not waging large bets as they are uncertain about the next directional move. Nevertheless,... Read more »

OPNX submits bid to takeover troubled Singapore-based crypto lender Hodlnaut

Open Exchange (OPNX), a platform for crypto claims trading, has submitted an offer to take over troubled crypto lender Hodlnaut, Bloomberg reported on August 6. Hodlnaut filed for bankruptcy protection last August... Read more »

Bitcoin price can go ‘full bull’ next month if 200-week trendline stays

Bitcoin (BTC) is preparing a “full bull” BTC price phase in classic style, market cyclist Cole Garner believes. In social media analysis on Aug. 6, the popular on-chain analyst said that major... Read more »

Curve attacker begins to return stolen funds after bounty issued

The attacker who targeted Curve Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, has begun returning some of the stolen funds. The attacker sent 4,821 Ethereum (ETH), worth approximately $9 million, in a series... Read more »

DeFi faces stress test, DoJ fears run on Binance, Hong Kong’s…

Top Stories This Week The decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem experienced a challenging week after a seismic security incident led to over $61 million being stolen from Curve Finance’s pools, leaving several protocols... Read more »

Oman financial regulator seeks feedback on proposed virtual asset framework

The Sultanate of Oman is inching closer to launching its own virtual asset regulations, with its financial markets regulator seeking public comments on its proposed regulatory framework governing digital assets, such as... Read more »

Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky loses motion to dismiss civil fraud lawsuit

Alex Mashinsky failed to get the civil lawsuit brought against him by New York Attorney General Letitia James thrown out in court on August 4. A Manhattan state court judge gave the... Read more »

BTC hodlers outperformed crypto funds by 69% in H1: 21e6 Capital

The classic buy and hold, or hodl, approach to Bitcoin (BTC) outperformed most crypto funds by 68.8% in the first half (H1) of 2023. According to data from Switzerland-based investment adviser 21e6... Read more »

Tim Cook says AI, machine learning are part of ‘virtually every product’ Apple is building

In a recent quarterly earnings call on Aug. 3, Apple CEO Tim Cook emphasized the company’s extensive use of artificial intelligence (AI), a technology dramatically reshaping the tech industry. Cook said during... Read more »