GeneralBeginnerSmart contracts have surged in popularity across various sectors. Their main appeal lies in their ability to facilitate transactions without the need for intermediaries. What Are Smart Contracts? A smart contract is an automated agreement that executes predefined actions once its conditions are…
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GeneralBeginnerThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is reportedly exploring the use of blockchain technology and stablecoins in some of its operations. According to ProPublica, which cited a recorded meeting, internal documents, and insights from three officials familiar with the…
#donald-trump#stablecoins#united-states
GeneralBeginnerBinance has announced a significant shift in its token listing process, introducing a community-driven voting mechanism that will empower users to influence which digital assets are made available on the platform. This move reflects a growing trend within the cryptocurrency industry towards…
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BitcoinBeginnerBitwise Asset Management has made its first institutional investment in decentralized finance (DeFi) by allocating funds to Maple Finance’s overcollateralized Bitcoin loans, according to Maple’s statement on March 6. While the exact investment amount was not disclosed, Maple confirmed that…
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GeneralBeginnerThe developer of SafeWallet has published a hack report detailing the cybersecurity breach that resulted in Bybit’s $1.4 billion hack in February. A forensic investigation by SafeWallet and cybersecurity firm Mandiant revealed that the attackers exploited a Safe developer’s Amazon Web Services…
#aws#bybit#crime
BitcoinBeginnerThe Bitcoin network was leveraged to secure and store the results of the Williamson County, Tennessee Republican Party Convention’s March 4 election, which determined the leadership and board members of the local GOP chapter. Simple Proof, the software platform responsible for recording the…
#crypto#election
GeneralBeginnerCryptocurrency exchange Bybit has publicly requested that a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) return fees it earned from transactions involving funds stolen in a recent security breach. The exchange alleges that the DAO profited by facilitating the movement of stolen assets across the…
#bybit#crypto#daos
GeneralBeginnerUniswap has announced partnerships with Robinhood, MoonPay, and Transak, significantly streamlining the process of converting cryptocurrency into traditional fiat currency. This collaboration enables users in over 180 countries to seamlessly transform supported cryptocurrencies into cash and…
#crypto#defi#dex
GeneralBeginnerThe THORChain network is facing significant internal strife after a core developer announced their departure, citing a failure to effectively block transactions linked to North Korean hackers. This development highlights the increasing challenges decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols face in…
#defi#north-korea
BitcoinBeginnerMetaMask has unveiled a new roadmap with significant updates, signaling a major expansion of its capabilities. Key developments include the integration of Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL) support, broadening the wallet’s functionality beyond the Ethereum ecosystem. This move aims to provide users…
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InjectiveBeginnerDeutsche Telekom’s subsidiary, Deutsche Telekom MMS, has solidified its presence in the blockchain space by becoming a validator for the Injective blockchain. This move marks a significant step in the telecommunications giant’s ongoing commitment to Web3 and decentralized technologies. By taking…
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