Day: April 27, 2024

Buterin Defends Ethereum’s Shift to Proof-of-Stake

In the world of cryptocurrency, transitions can often be met with mixed reactions from the community. This was evident when Ethereum, initially founded on a proof-of-work (PoW) system, made a pivotal shift to a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism in September 2022. Recently, Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, addressed concerns and nostalgia within the community […]

“Cold Wallet”: A Thriller Rooted in Crypto Realities

The cryptocurrency world, notorious for its dramatic ups and downs, serves as the perfect backdrop for the new film “Cold Wallet,” directed by Cutter Hodierne. The film delves into a narrative that is all too familiar in the crypto community—a collapsed exchange, a vanished CEO, and devastated investors left in the wake. “Cold Wallet” opens […]

Meme Coins Surge Post-Bitcoin Halving

In a week marked by subdued performance from Bitcoin following its much-anticipated halving event, a different category of cryptocurrency has stolen the spotlight: meme coins. According to the latest data from CoinGecko, certain meme tokens have posted significant gains, leading the pack in the crypto market’s current dynamics. Bonk, a Solana-based meme token, emerged as […]

DHS Forms AI Safety Board with Top Executives

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has taken a significant step towards enhancing national security by forming the Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board. Announced last Friday, this new initiative brings together a formidable group of AI industry leaders to safeguard vital U.S. infrastructure against AI-powered threats and harness the potential of artificial intelligence […]

Notcoin Readies NOT Token Launch

Notcoin, the viral Telegram-based game that captivated 35 million players in just three months, is set to introduce its NOT token on The Open Network (TON) imminently. Plotvinov revealed that the launch of the NOT token is scheduled for the end of April. He outlined three primary ways players can manage their tokens post-launch. The […]

Arbitrum Aids Optimism in Security Boost

In the ever-evolving landscape of blockchain technology, collaboration can sometimes emerge from competition. This was recently exemplified when Offchain Labs, developers behind the Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution Arbitrum, played a crucial role in identifying and resolving security vulnerabilities within another layer-2 network, Optimism. Offchain Labs stumbled upon several security issues in a testnet version of […]

Yuga Labs Initiates Strategic Restructuring

In a move reflective of the shifting dynamics within the blockchain space, Yuga Labs, the entity behind the renowned Bored Ape Yacht Club, has announced a fresh round of restructuring. This initiative, disclosed by co-founder and recently reinstated CEO Greg “Garga” Solano, aims to streamline operations and recapture the innovative spirit that catapulted the company […]

Trump NFTs and Bitcoin Ordinals Merge

The latest offering from NFT INT LLC, the “Mugshot Edition” of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) featuring former President Donald Trump, has made headlines again. This time, it’s for the bonus Bitcoin Ordinals provided to certain buyers, forever embedding Trump’s legacy into the Bitcoin blockchain. Launched in late 2022, the Mugshot Edition quickly became a focal point […]