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Binance’s indecision to freeze BNB wallets drew controversy in this $11M rug pull

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  • September 12, 2023

As it turns out, Binance does, in fact, have the power to freeze private wallet addresses on BNB Chain — albeit only with the consensus of all its validators. A BNB Chain rug pull scammed users out of $2 million worth of BNB ($11 million at today’s prices). Users asked Binance for help, and Binance […]

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What is quantitative easing, and how does it work?

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  • September 11, 2023

Understanding quantitative easing Quantitative easing entails the central bank acquiring financial assets off the market, such as government bonds.  When interest rates are low and conventional measures are less successful, central banks use the monetary policy tool known as quantitative easing (QE) to boost the economy. The central bank initiates QE by acquiring financial assets […]

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Grayscale Bitcoin Trust’s alleged wallet addresses released by Arkham

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  • September 7, 2023

Blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence claims to have identified the addresses of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust. The trust consists of more than 1,750 addresses holding a total of over $16 billion worth of Bitcoin BTC $25,691 , according to a Sept. 6 thread on X (formerly Twitter). Arkham claimed that Grayscale is “the 2nd largest […]

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How Bitcoin mining is a model for modern industrial loads

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  • August 31, 2023

We are moving from a model of fossil-fueled generation, meaning grid operators must find ways to modulate demand up and down, rather than just moving supply up and down INNOVATION CIRCLE Join us on social networks Bitcoin mining has long been attacked by policymakers as an expensive, wasteful industry consuming power that would otherwise be […]

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Why is Dogecoin price up today?

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  • August 31, 2023

Elon Musk and Grayscale Investments are likely behind the latest Dogecoin price rally. ALTCOIN WATCH Dogecoin  DOGE $0.07  price is up roughly 5% in the last 24 hours, mirroring trends elsewhere in the cryptocurrency market. Grayscale news pumps Dogecoin Despite DOGE price being down 2.4% on Aug. 30, it’s still up 5% from yesterday’s lows, […]

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Pioneering the future with omnichain solutions: XGo ID and TapiocaDAO share insights

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  • August 31, 2023

XGo and TapiocaDAO discussed the revolutionary potential of omnichain solutions and their impact on Web3 mass adoption. VOICE The Web3 landscape is undergoing swift evolution, with omnichain solutions emerging as vanguards poised to redefine the crypto world. Just recently, Cointelegraph hosted an AMA session to discuss the potential of omnichain solutions and their impact on crypto mass […]

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US Copyright Office issues notice of inquiry on artificial intelligence

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  • August 31, 2023

The inquiry seeks information and comments on issues related to the content AI produces and how policymakers should treat AI that imitates or mimics human artists. NEWS The United States Copyright Office issued an official request for comments and notice of inquiry on copyright and artificial intelligence (AI) in the Federal Register on Aug. 30.  […]

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76% of Vietnamese crypto holders invest based on referrals — Report

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  • August 31, 2023

Vietnam is currently among the top countries in the world in terms of crypto adoption. NEWS Over three-quarters of Vietnamese crypto holders make investment decisions through friends’ referrals. That’s according to an Aug. 30 report by Vietnamese venture capital firms Kyros Ventures and Coin68, alongside Animoca Brands. In the 3,300-participant survey, 75.5% of participants admitted being “influenced […]

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Judge dismisses class-action suit against Uniswap over token scam losses

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  • August 31, 2023

The judge showed rare understanding of DeFi technology and stated the defendants would do better to address their complaints to Congress. NEWS The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York has dismissed a class-action suit against Uniswap Labs and its CEO, foundation and venture capital backers brought by plaintiffs who claimed […]

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Sensitive data leaked in Kroll cybersecurity breach — Report

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  • August 31, 2023

The FTX bankruptcy claims agent reportedly confirmed that users’ personal data were leaked, contrary to earlier claims. NEWS It appears that a data breach involving FTX bankruptcy claims agent Kroll has resulted in the leak of sensitive information, contrary to earlier reports.  In an alleged Kroll Q&A summary published on Aug. 30, FTX users’ email addresses, […]

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