VC Roundup: Crypto fundraising grows, but investors are more wary
This edition of Cointelegraph’s VC Roundup features Parfin, Andrena, Blockscout, and Cartridge.
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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.
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.
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.
Tron network leads in stablecoin market share amid growing monthly transfer volume
Tron’s share of the stablecoin market continues to grow as the network’s adjusted transfer volume in USDT hit $384 billion...
Crypto VC funding hits $2.7B in Q2, Tron may be ‘most profitable blockchain’ — Finance Redefined
Crypto startup funding rose over 2.5% in Q2, and Tron could be on track to become the most profitable blockchain...
Price analysis 8/16: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB
Bitcoin bulls are holding on to the $55,500 support, but an increase in futures open interest and a death cross...
How BitTorrent Chain is advancing blockchain interoperability
With 6,200 stakers and 39.9 trillion BTT locked, the BitTorrent Chain is already thriving and is set to supercharge Tron’s...
Meta denies claim more than half of Facebook crypto ads are scams
Australia’s competition watchdog has claimed 58% of crypto ads on Facebook are scams; Meta says the data is old and...
Bank of Ghana unveils draft rules for cryptocurrency exchanges
The Bank of Ghana introduces draft guidelines to regulate digital assets, focusing on exchanges and consumer protection measures.
Bitcoin sidechain creators tout new ‘permissionless’ version BitVM2
Robin Linus has unveiled a new whitepaper for BitVM2 and BitVM Bridge, two new developments that offer significant improvements to...
Multiple arrests made in $14.4M Holograph hack investigation
While the suspects’ names remain undisclosed, the arrests mark a significant step toward justice for the victims of the Holograph...
Haun Ventures backs Chaos Labs with $55M Series A funding
Other investors in the round include PayPal, Lightspeed, Galaxy Ventures, Wintermute, F-Prime Capital, Slow Ventures and The Spartan Group.
ZachXBT claims 21 North Korea crypto devs are making $500K a month
Onchain sleuth ZachXBT claims to have found a network of North Korean developers who have been working on dozens of...
Low users, sex predators kill Korean metaverses, 3AC sues Terra: Asia Express
Low user numbers and sex predator scandals are killing South Korean metaverses, 3AC sues Terra, Malaysian crypto kidnappings. Asia Express.
