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ETF analyst sparks outrage with ‘blatant misinformation’ about Ethereum

[Oct 8 5:48 AM] Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas shared an excerpt from a Bitcoin book claiming Amazon could shut down Ethereum, which riled the blockchain’s supporters.

Wazirx Founder Denies Remaining Assets Are Gone, Warns About New Fake Account Trend

[Aug 25 2:20 PM] Wazirx co-founder Nischal Shetty has addressed concerns about the remaining assets following the cyberattack, stating that misinformation has caused unnecessary fear by suggesting these assets are also gone. He emphasized that such claims are…

Fox, Time use blockchain to combat fake news

[Jun 18 7:30 AM] Fox’s Verify protocol is set to transition to its own zero-knowledge blockchain, enabling developers to create authentically provable projects and content.

Curve CEO clears up UwU Lend hack, CRV burn misinformation

[Jun 16 4:45 AM] The Curve CEO clarifies misinformation about the UwU Lend hack and CRV token burn, outlining preventative measures and repayment of bad debt.

Digital ID Startup Spins off From Polygon Labs, Aims to Mitigate AI-Generated Misinformation Risks

[Jun 13 6:47 AM] Privado ID, previously known as Polygon ID, has announced its spin-off from Polygon Labs on June 13, 2024. The move aims to meet the global demand for digital identity and reputation solutions that work with both onchain and online data. Privado…

Vitalik Buterin Has Thoughts on Social Media Fact Checking

[Aug 17, 2023 1:13 PM]

AI researchers say they've found a way to jailbreak Bard and ChatGPT

[Jul 27, 2023 10:27 PM] Artificial intelligence researchers claim to have found an automated, easy way to construct "adversarial attacks" on large language models.

Democratic Presidential Candidate Robert Kennedy Jr Holds Up to $250,000 in Bitcoin, Records Show

[Jul 8, 2023 4:00 PM] According to a report published on Friday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Democratic presidential candidate, holds between $100,000 to $250,000 in bitcoin (BTC). The holdings contradict his statements at the Bitcoin 2023 conference in May, where Kennedy…

Coinbase Cold Wallet Stir: Rumors and Misinformation Surround Significant Ethereum Transfer

[Jun 14, 2023 3:30 PM] On June 13, 2023, several individuals discovered a significant transfer of Ethereum (ETH) that had remained dormant for a few years. While the observers believed the funds were being deposited into Coinbase, they shared this information on social…

AI-generated image of Pentagon explosion causes stock market stutter

[May 22, 2023 6:45 PM] The fake image was shared by a verified Twitter account masquerading as Bloomberg and went viral after being amplified by real media outlets.

Forget Cambridge Analytica — Here’s how AI could threaten elections

[May 12, 2023 7:00 AM] While disinformation is an ongoing issue that social media has only contributed to, AI could make it much easier for bad actors to spread disinformation.

Bitcoin Proponents Accuse the New York Times of Publishing One-Sided ‘Hit Piece’ on Bitcoin Mining

[Apr 10, 2023 11:30 AM] After the New York Times was accused of writing favorable pieces about disgraced FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried and inviting him to speak at the news outlet’s Dealbook Summit, it is once again being criticized for publishing a “hit…

Makerdao Co-Founder Proposes $14 Million Fund to Combat Climate Change; Crypto Supporters Mock Idea

[Feb 7, 2023 3:30 AM] Cryptocurrency advocates have been discussing a proposal by the founder of Makerdao, Rune Christensen, to fund a Scientific Sustainability Fund. An idea that aims to combat climate change and misinformation about energy solutions. Christensen is…

New FTX CEO Discusses Possibility of Rebooting Defunct Crypto Exchange in First Interview Since Taking Over

[Jan 19, 2023 1:30 PM] Following recent disclosure that FTX debtors and bankruptcy administrators located $5.5 billion in liquid assets, the new FTX CEO John J. Ray III discussed the business in his first interview since taking over the exchange’s restructuring…

Poland’s Consumer Protection Agency Opens Case Against Cryptocurrency Exchange

[Jan 15, 2023 4:30 PM] The body ensuring that consumer rights are respected in Poland has initiated proceedings against a crypto exchange falsely claiming to be Polish. The trading platform also misled customers that it was operating with the regulatory approval of the…