Nigeria plans nationwide AI and blockchain research centers
The research centers are another step toward Nigeria taking a leadership position in artificial intelligence development in Africa.
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Holograph protocol sabotaged by disgruntled contractor
Holograph’s internal investigation, aided by Halborn, revealed a former contractor’s role in the $14 million token heist.
Coinbase cites Binance BNB token precedent in SEC petition
“Rulemaking is required here because the SEC has adopted a novel and sweeping, yet still indeterminate, view of the securities...
Vitalik Buterin’s EIP-7732 proposal aims to boost Ethereum speed
EIP-7732 aims to make things easier for Ethereum validators by splitting their tasks and creating a committee to check if...
Nigerian trader’s integrity restores trust in crypto
The act of goodwill has gone viral on social media, restoring Nigerians’ trust in the crypto community.
DWF Labs launches $20M fund for Web3 projects in China
The Cloudbreak Fund will invest in gaming finance, social finance, memecoins, derivatives, and layer-1/layer-2 projects across Chinese-speaking regions.
United Nations, ICP launch digital credentials pilot in Cambodia
The UNDP’s Universal Trusted Credentials will get its second trial in Cambodia. The plan is to create a 10-country ecosystem.
NFT sales down 44%, Logan Paul sues Coffeezilla: Nifty Newsletter
Logan Paul claims YouTuber Stephen Findeisen, also known as Coffeezilla, “maliciously and repeatedly” made false statements about his NFT project...
Authy 2FA app leaked phone numbers that may be used for text phishing
Twilio, the developer of the Authy authenticator app, said user phone numbers were leaked to attackers but accounts themselves were...
Crypto losses reach $1.19B in H1 2024: CertiK calls for better security
The CertiK report shows that phishing attacks led to nearly $498 million in losses, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced...
KuCoin VAT charge raises concerns among Nigerian crypto community
The approving authority behind this taxation remains unclear, whether it’s the Nigerian government or an agency like the Federal Inland...
Consensys acquires Wallet Guard to enhance MetaMask security
Consensys integrates Wallet Guard to boost MetaMask’s security, aiming to drive user fund losses to zero amid rising Web3 threats.
CoinDCX crypto exchange acquires BitOasis, expands into MENA region
CoinDCX’s acquisition of BitOasis opens new opportunities in the Middle East and ensures regulated and secure trading.
RedStone Oracles raises $15M led by Arrington Capital
The oracle solution said it amassed $4 billion in total value secured across 100 individual clients.
German, US gov‘ts move $150M in crypto
The German and U.S. governments make strategic moves with significant Bitcoin and Ethereum transfers, drawing market attention.
