CCP Games secures $40M funding for upcoming Web3 game
The financing was led by venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from Makers Fund, Bitkraft, Kingsway Capital and Hashed, among others.
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Sushi sets up legal defense fund after SEC subpoenas head chef Jared Grey and DAO itself
The DAO said it would not be commenting on “ongoing legal investigations,” but its existing $100,000 defense fund was apparently not enough.
Texas lawmaker introduces resolution to protect Bitcoin miners and HODLers
The Lone Star State is already home to many crypto and blockchain firms as well as miners taking advantage of the regulatory-friendly environment.
Bitcoin holds $28K due to spot buying, but institutional investors are still selling
BTC price continues to show bullish momentum, but the absence of whale buyers and institutional investor selling threatens to weaken the current rally.
Bitcoin hits new 9-month highs above $28K as markets flipflop over FOMC
Bitcoin price action targets $28,500 with "all classes" buying BTC, but the odds of the Fed pausing rate hikes are decreasing by the hour.
CryptoUK calls on regulators to address de-banking of digital asset firms
The trade association said many banks in the U.K. had begun imposing blanket bans on dealing with crypto firms “instead of taking a risk-based and case-by-case approach.”
Speculators flock to Arbitrum IOU tokens ahead of this week’s ARB airdrop
Crypto exchanges looking to capitalize off the Arbitrum airdrop fever have launched IOU and derivatives for ARB, an early sign of the excitement that will unfold on March 23.
IRS calls for public feedback on taxing NFTs as collectibles
Those wishing to offer feedback to the IRS on having NFTs treated as collectibles, such as coins or works of art, have until June 19 to submit comments.
Swedish pension fund Alecta dumps First Republic Bank shares after price plummets
The Swedish fund was the bank’s fifth largest shareholder; the fund’s CEO said the uncertainty surrounding First Republic was too great.
Why is Bitcoin rising amid collapsing banks? Watch The Market Report
On this week’s episode of The Market Report, Cointelegraph’s resident expert explains why Bitcoin is rising and why banks are collapsing.
Anonymous DAO tomi raises $40M for 'surveillance-free' internet
The anonymous group of crypto developers is promoting the use of a decentralized autonomous organization to govern an alternative version of the internet.
Congressional privacy proposals could kill scores of blockchain projects
Lawmakers may be on the brink of scaring blockchain projects into moving offshore or causing them to shut down altogether.
DeFi insurance payouts amounted to $34.4M in 2022: Report
Ninety percent of all DeFi insurance claims paid out since inception were distributed in 2022, according to OpenCover.
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7 real-world cloud computing examples to know
From streaming videos to cloud storage solutions, cloud computing has become an integral part of our everyday lives.
ZenGo uncovers 'red pill attack' vulnerability in popular Web3 apps
The vulnerability has since been patched, although it affected several leading transaction simulation vendors.
Neal Stephenson on the metaverse: ‘It's happening in a different way’
Author Neal Stephenson said that many Web3 problems come from projects wanting to financialize everything very quickly.
Mt. Gox creditor saga: What lessons has the Bitcoin community learned?
The downfall of Mt. Gox continues to highlight the importance of greater transparency and accountability within the cryptocurrency industry.
Yellen defends government intervention to avoid another SVB
The Treasury Secretary of the U.S. Janet Yellen said the federal government will intervene if it is necessary to protect other small lenders.
Best and worst countries for crypto taxes — plus crypto tax tips
So you’ve struck it rich in crypto? You’ll want to head to one of these countries to keep your newfound wealth.
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.
Celsius lawyer and adviser fees on track to reach $144M, community responds
Software developer Cam Crews compiled data showing almost $102 million filed with the courts, with $42 million estimated in additional fees yet to be filed.
SVB contagion: Australia reportedly asks banks to report on crypto
Australia’s prudential regulator has reportedly told banks to improve reporting on crypto assets and provide daily updates.
OKX latest proof of reserves reveals $8.9B in assets
Lennix Lai, managing director of Global Institutional at OKX, spoke with Cointelegraph about what it means to be transparent in a post-FTX and SVB crypto industry.
Holding Bitcoin: A profitable affair 88.5% of days
Bitcoin’s historical price performance confirms that a hard limit on total supply and seamless global usability is critical to becoming a store of value.
History of money: From fiat to crypto, explained
Money’s history is extensive, yet modern currencies are primarily supported by the state’s management of the economy and inflation through fiat currency.
MetaMask enables direct crypto purchases in Nigeria
Crypto investors in Nigeria no longer need to rely on centralized exchanges for buying cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
Coinbase submits petition to SEC explaining that staking is not securities
The company continues its fight against the SEC’s position on crypto staking.
Arbitrum token finds its way to OTC market before the airdrop
Following the Arbitrum airdrop announcement, crypto users who have been eligible for the airdrop are already selling them in OTC markets.
SpankPay crypto payment service shutters, citing 'hostile banking environment
SpankChain was forced to close its crypto payment processor after the hunt for a new adult-industry-friendly service provider yielded no results.