The co-founder of XMTP, Shane Mac, is optimistic that Web3 messaging will play a critical role in bringing the masses to the industry. Hashing It Out episode 24 explores Web3 messaging with Shane Mac, co-founder of XMTP — an open protocol and network for secure Web3 messaging — who explains the differences between Web2 and Web3...Continue Reading

Smart ESG practices can help crypto mining companies be more responsible members of the global community and attract new investors. Companies across industries are focused on improving their environmental, social and governance practices, and with good reason. In addition to having the desire to do good for its own sake, businesses are very aware that...Continue Reading

Bitcoin bulls’ joy does not last long as new yearly highs get swapped out for a trip to new July lows. Bitcoin (BTC) continued snap volatility after the July 6 Wall Street open as yearly highs gave way to a comedown. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingView Bitcoin suddenly falls to new July lows Data from...Continue Reading

A filing in bankruptcy court from Florida’s Office of Financial Regulation suggested the regulator still had the “administrative discretion” to charge Bittrex. The Florida Office of Financial Regulation is considering action against United States-based cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May. In a July 5 filing with the U.S. Bankruptcy...Continue Reading

As an emerging technology, how can zero-knowledge proofs remedy many issues across the crypto space? Zero-knowledge proofs (ZK-proofs) are a key technology explored by many in the crypto industry. A zero-knowledge protocol is a cryptographic method that allows one party to prove to another party that something is true without revealing any information.  The technology...Continue Reading

The Ethereum network has faced withdrawals from its smart contract applications, putting the recent ETH price rally in check. Ether (ETH) price faced resistance after hitting the $1,970 level on July 3. A number of factors capped the rally, including higher odds of more interest rate hikes in the coming months and a tighter regulatory...Continue Reading

The legislation aims to establish a framework for licensing and regulating virtual asset service providers. Namibia has joined other African nations in embracing cryptocurrencies and digital assets by approving a bill in the National Assembly. The bill, which passed Namibia’s lower house of parliament on June 22, aims to regulate digital assets, cryptocurrencies and virtual...Continue Reading

Twitter’s rate limit helps maintain system stability and prevent abuse. Bypassing the rate limit is not possible and can result in temporary restrictions. Twitter’s rate limit is a tool created to control how their application programming interface (API) is used in order to stop abuse and provide equitable access to resources. It sets restrictions on...Continue Reading

Mastercard revealed a new AI-driven tool available to banks for collecting insights to predict scams and frauds involving real-time payments. Mastercard has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI)-power tool which is aimed at helping banks fight payment fraud and scams in real-time prior to any monetary exploits. According to an announcement from the financial services...Continue Reading

Animoca Brands co-founder Yat Siu expects a number of its blockchain gaming investments to come to market by the end of 2023. Blockchain-based games have been a hot topic in the cryptocurrency space over the past two years, accounting for considerable growth and daily activity on a number of protocols despite prolonged bear market conditions....Continue Reading