Death in the metaverse: Web3 aims to offer new answers to old questions
As contemporary society continues to digitize, life in the metaverse raises the same timeless questions about what happens after death.
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The ‘soft shell taco method’ of becoming a hot new NFT artist — Terrell Jones, NFT Creator
NFT artist Terrell Jones developed a unique method to attract attention that took him from stacking boxes for FedEx to his own Sotheby’s auction.
Binance co-founder He Yi says, 'forget gender' and focus on mindset to make it in Web3
In an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph, Binance co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer He Yi explained what women need to do in order to make it in the Web3 space.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange’s crypto trading proposal a ‘closed-loop system’
Israeli crypto users will soon have a new means of regulated crypto trading, but the local ecosystem is not convinced that this is what the crypto industry needs.
Coinbase launches wallet-as-a-service for businesses
The adoption of Web3 wallets is hindered by complex seed phrases and a poor user experience, according to Coinbase.
It’s not the end of crypto: EU asset manager gives 5 reasons why
Despite Bitcoin failing as an inflation hedge in 2022 and 2021, its limited supply may still attract more attention if inflation remains above the central banks’ targets.
Bitcoin thought leaders weigh the pros and cons of Ordinals
What do Bitcoin ecosystem CEOs make of ordinals, and what does the computer game Doom have to do with it?
Transform Ventures launches holding company for blockchain with $100M AUM
Transform Ventures was founded by Michael Terpin, a crypto investor who previously sued a New York teenager for $71.4 million in damages for allegedly snatching cryptocurrency from his phone.
The metaverse is getting a greenhouse and garden full of NFT flowers
The Heterosis project allows users to collect breedable, dynamic NFTs of digital flowers, all housed in a metaverse rendition of London’s National Gallery.
7 ways women can earn passive income through cryptocurrency
More women are joining crypto by buying Bitcoin and other coins or tokens. Here’s how to make passive income through crypto and boost some returns.
Binance NFT adds Polygon network support to its marketplace
Only selected ERC-721 collections in the Polygon network are currently available on the Binance NFT marketplace.
Brace for BTC price volatility? Bitcoin ‘coin days destroyed’ metric jumps to 2-month highs
A large transfer of Bitcoin associated with U.S. law enforcement likely caused a spike in the on-chain metric.
Metaverse ushering in the next generation of mental healthcare services
Innerworld CEO Noah Robinson and grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jewel spoke with Cointelegraph to explain how mental health support systems thrive in virtual reality.
15 influential women entrepreneurs in Web3
Discover the influential women entrepreneurs shaping the future of Web3, cryptocurrency, blockchain, metaverse and NFTs.
Cathie Wood’s ARK ignores Silvergate, buys Coinbase stock for 6th straight month
ARK appears unfazed by Silvergate as it increases Coinbase exposure by over 700,000 shares in 2023.
Russian crypto advocates urge Putin to stop regulatory hostility
Russia’s existing regulatory stance on the cryptocurrency industry would potentially lead the country to “direct financial losses,” the RACIB argued.
India subjects crypto transactions to anti-money laundering law
The operators face an obligation to store the transactions’ data for ten years and pass it to regulators on demand.
Silk Road Bitcoin for sale? US government-linked addresses transfer $1B in BTC
US law enforcement agencies have confiscated thousands of BTC from Silk Road over the years and a significant chunk of it has been auctioned from time to time.
How blockchain empowers women in developing economies
Blockchain technology is empowering women in developing countries with financial freedom and improved access to social inclusivity and growth.
EU Commission to ensure ‘healthy competition’ in the metaverse
Margrethe Vestager, the executive vice president of the European Commission for a Europe fit for the digital age, stressed the need to anticipate and plan for changes in technological advancements.
89% still trust centralized custodians despite 2022's collapses: Survey
A January survey from Paxos found that 89% of respondents still trusted “intermediaries” to hold their crypto, despite the collapses and bankruptcies in 2022.
Debate over 2FA using SMS after sim-swapping victim sues Coinbase
While members of the crypto community are doubtful the lawsuit against Coinbase will be successful, it has sparked a conversation about the issues with SMS 2FA.
Lawyers picnic: FTX counsel and advisors rake in $34M in January
Millions have been invoiced from a host of law firms, investment bankers, consultants and financial advisers in FTX’s bankruptcy case.
Jack Dorsey’s Block asks for input on proposed ‘mining development kit’
Block’s mining hardware product lead, Naoise Irwin, has asked for pointers on a proposed hardware and software development kit for Bitcoin mining.
Vitalik dumps $700K worth of shitcoins that he never asked for
As Vitalik Buterin’s holdings represented a large portion of the circulating supply for some of the tokens, the sales resulted in huge price drops.
Silvergate reportedly talks with FDIC on ways to avoid shutdown
Officials from the government agency reportedly entered Silvergate’s headquarters last week, with discussions revolving around how to salvage the crypto bank.
Hacker returns stolen funds to Tender.fi, gets $97K bounty reward
The bounty, which was offered via an on-chain message was approximately $97,000 or approximately 6% of the exploit amount.
SEC snubbed as Voyager wins court approval for sale to Binance US
The ruling allows the crypto lender a path out of its bankruptcy, but it still has to undertake some due diligence with Binance US before the sale is final.
Judges hear oral arguments in Grayscale suit against SEC over BTC spot ETF rejection
A panel of three judges heard the sides’ arguments and posed significantly more questions about the SEC’s stance, leading to speculation about their leaning.
Mt. Gox creditors have until March 10 to register and choose repayment method
Creditors have the option of a lump-sum payment, bank remittance, fund transfer service provider, or through a cryptocurrency exchange or custodian.