Microsoft, Tencent and other tech giants join Decentralized Infura Network
VibcryptoMicrosoft, Tencent and 16 other Web2 giants have partnered with Consensys on its mission to decentralize the Infura network — the key point of access to Ethereum for much of…
No civil protection for crypto in China, $300K to list coins in Hong Kong? Asia Express – Cointelegraph Magazine
Our weekly roundup of news from East Asia curates the industry’s most important developments. Hot week for Hong Kong exchanges Hashkey Exchange — one of the first regulated crypto exchanges…
Dodging guards with inner-tubes, decoys and diplomats – Cointelegraph Magazine
Disembarking the Liberty houseboat moored off the frontier of the European Union, we’re met by a pair of Croatian police officers, their lit squad car nearly blinding us in the…
Layer 2 networks hit $13B TVL, but challenges still remain
Ethereum layer-2 networks reached a new milestone on Nov. 10, reaching $13 billion of total value locked (TVL) within their contracts, according to data from blockchain analytics platform L2Beat. According…
Failed ‘$175M’ real estate token raise draws ire of Texas regulators
The Texas State Securities Board has accused a network of companies under the "GS" brand and operating from Germany of fraudulent activities "tied to digital assets, investments in a staking…
Solana jumps 20% as Cathie Wood lauds its speed and cost over Ethereum
Solana’s SOL (SOL) has reached new yearly highs, gaining more than 17% the day after ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood lauded the network for its efficiency and cost-effectiveness.In a Nov.…
Solana hoses down ‘inaccurate’ CertiK report on Saga phone security flaws
A recent video from blockchain security firm CertiK has made a series of “inaccurate” claims about a potential security vulnerability in Solana’s crypto-enabled Saga phone, Solana Labs said.In a Nov.…
Dubai’s crypto regulator VARA switches leadership as it ramps up operations
Dubai’s dedicated crypto regulator, the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA), is switching leaders as it prepares for the next phase of its “ramp up to full-scale market operations” in 2023. In…
AI identity platform combats ownership and deep fakes
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has introduced new possibilities for human expression and capabilities to create content. Simultaneously, the ability to do almost anything and to do so with…
Boosting blockchain adoption by keeping tech on the back end
Understanding the difference between the front and back end is crucial with Web3 technology. The term “front end” describes the portion of Web3 applications that consumers interact with directly. This…