Pandemic Fears Ignite as Mpox Outbreak Leads to High-Stakes Betting on Polymarket
Recently, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), officially declared that the Mpox outbreak, commonly...
Year: 2024
IMF Economists Suggest Electricity Tax to Lower Crypto and AI Environmental Impact
International Monetary Fund (IMF) economists have warned of the environmental impact of crypto mining and AI data centers, which are...
Zimbabwe Central Bank Denies Forced Remittance Conversion Claims
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has denied claims that it intends to force recipients of U.S. dollar-denominated remittances to...
Brazilian Judge Ends Inquiry Into Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Mastermind’s Death
A Brazilian federal judge has ordered criminal charges against Johann Steynberg, the late CEO of the bitcoin trading platform Mirror...
Clay County Intensifies Efforts Against Cryptocurrency Scams
The Clay County Prosecutor’s Office, located in Liberty, Missouri, is intensifying efforts to combat the rise in cryptocurrency-related scams. Recognizing...
21shares’ Toncoin ETP Reaches Over $100 Million in Assets Under Management
21shares, a company focused on providing crypto-based exchange-traded products (ETP), recently highlighted the growth of its Toncoin-focused product. The organization,...
Dark DAOs: Vitalik Buterin explores ways to mitigate bribery threats
Proof of Complete Knowledge (PoCK) aims to prevent bribery attacks by ensuring real control over voting keys.
AI researchers want to solve bot problem by requiring ID to use internet
The researchers based their ideas on “proof of personhood” technologies developed by the blockchain community.
VC Roundup: Crypto fundraising grows, but investors are more wary
This edition of Cointelegraph’s VC Roundup features Parfin, Andrena, Blockscout, and Cartridge.
Germany’s Information Security Office champions hardware wallets
According to a recent Chainalysis report, thefts resulting from crypto hacks and exploits have totaled $1.58 billion in 2024.
Remembering Hal Finney’s Vision: The 20th Anniversary of Reusable Proofs of Work
This week marks the 20th anniversary of Hal Finney’s introduction of Reusable Proofs of Work (RPOW), a groundbreaking concept that...
Crypto-Stealing Malware ‘Styx Stealer’ Exposed by Hacker’s Critical Mistake
Check Point Research (CPR) has uncovered Styx Stealer, a new malware capable of stealing browser data, cryptocurrency, and instant messenger...
Binance Goes Live in India: Full Access for Indian Users
Binance has registered as a reporting entity with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit. Binance CEO Richard Teng emphasized the importance of...
Dubai Court Recognizes Cryptocurrency for Salary Payments
In a landmark decision, the Dubai Court of First Instance has recognized the payment of salaries in cryptocurrency under employment...
Binance Pays $1.75 Million to Settle Irregular Derivatives Offering Procedure in Brazil
Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, has settled an administrative procedure with the CVM, the securities...
