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Polkadot developer Parity Technologies to partner with UC Berkeley

Shaurya Malwa · 2 months ago · 2 min read

Bitcoin basher Nouriel “Dr. Doom” Roubini brands $13b DeFi industry “vaporware”

The decentralized finance space has seen a parabolic explosion since the start of 2020.

Nick Chong · 7 months ago · 2 min read

CoinMarketCap launches platform to incentivize learning about cryptocurrencies

CoinMarketCap, one of the largest coin tracking websites in the industry, has launched CoinMarketCap Earn.

Priyeshu Garg · 8 months ago · 2 min read

Compound users now supplying over $1 billion in ETH assets; COMP a top-25 altcoin

Compound’s meteoric rise in the crypto-space is coupled with the rise of DeFi tokens and retail traders chasing the next moonshot.

Shaurya Malwa · 10 months ago · 2 min read

While the world struggles with crypto; China’s toughest university exams are quizzing students on Bitcoin

China’s moving at “Lambo” speed when it comes to digital currencies, blockchain, and Bitcoin.

Shaurya Malwa · 10 months ago · 2 min read

China, Korea, and Australia introduce blockchain and digital currency curricula to boost employment potential

Three major powers are betting on the long-term potential of cryptocurrencies, digital currencies, and blockchain.

Shaurya Malwa · 11 months ago · 2 min read

Craig Wright’s university investigating reports of plagiarism in his PhD dissertation

Charles Sturt University is investigating reports of plagiarism in Craig Wright’s doctoral thesis, a spokesperson for the university said on Twitter.

Priyeshu Garg · 12 months ago · 2 min read

Researcher: Craig Wright may have plagiarized several parts of his Ph.D. paper

Bitcoin SV proponent Doctor Craig Wright, termed “Faketoshi” for his claims about creating Bitcoin, could soon lose his “Doctor” designation if recent developments are found true and his PhD issuing university takes stern action.

Shaurya Malwa · 12 months ago · 3 min read

Cardano’s-Parent IOHK donates $500,000 to the University of Wyoming

IOHK, the company behind the Cardano project, has donated $500,000 to the University of Wyoming.

Priyeshu Garg · 1 year ago · 2 min read

Yale Economics Professors advocate for Bitcoin portfolio allocation

Analysts have long pointed to Bitcoin’s lack of mainstream credibility as one primary factor that has been stunting its growth, but this appears to be shifting, as prominent economics professors at a major Ivy League university are now advocating for all investors to allocate Bitcoin and a handful of major altcoins to their investment portfolios.

Cole Petersen · 1 year ago · 2 min read

Bitcoin mining profitability, electricity consumption, and efficiency—new data from the University of Cambridge

The University of Cambridge recently launched an index for tracking the electricity consumption from Bitcoin mining.

Priyeshu Garg · 2 years ago · 4 min read

Manipulation rampant on decentralized crypto exchanges says latest research

Multiple cases of “Flash Boys” type automated trading bots have been found working on decentralized exchanges.

Priyeshu Garg · 2 years ago · 3 min read

Harvard endowment invests in Blockstack cryptocurrency tokens

The Harvard University endowment fund made an unprecedented investment in the cryptocurrency tokens of blockchain startup Blockstack, enabling the company to raise $48 million in its private token sale.

Priyanka Saxena · 2 years ago · 2 min read

Ripple Grants $2 Million to University of Kansas, Funds 29 Universities to Conduct Blockchain and Crypto Research

The University of Kansas has become one of the 29 research institutions to receive funding from Ripple.

Darryn Pollock · 2 years ago · 2 min read

Analyzing Vitalik Buterin’s Statement About Cryptos that are “Centralized Piles of Trash”

Co-founder of Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin, spoke at the Blockchain Connect Conference in January about Casper CBC and Ethereum 2, but also criticized blockchains that boast their speed, calling them “centralized piles of trash” at the Blockchain Connect Conference in San Francisco.

Darryn Pollock · 2 years ago · 2 min read

Researching the Traders Behind the Cryptocurrency Mania

To better understand who invests in crypto and ICOs, why they do it, and how exactly they make trades, in late 2017—at the peak of the crypto mania—I set out to study people behind the billions in investment and speculative trading.

Quinn DuPont · 2 years ago · 5 min read

Are Regulators Dividing in Order to Conquer?

As regulators are now seemingly dividing the markets geographically, are they perhaps even disturbing a possible level playing field of the markets? It, therefore, warrants a closer look at regulators, and—perhaps more importantly—ascertain what sets them apart.

Dr. Hans Koning · 2 years ago · 6 min read

Researchers Find Vulnerability for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple Digital Signatures in Faulty Implementations

Researchers recently identified vulnerabilities in cryptographic signatures for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple, that allowed attackers to calculate private keys and, consequently, steal any crypto in that wallet.

Mitchell Moos · 2 years ago · 4 min read

Data Shows that Women Are Underrepresented in Blockchain and Crypto

New data shows that the blockchain and cryptocurrency industries are male-dominated, severely underrepresenting women in the workforce.

Priyeshu Garg · 2 years ago · 5 min read

Blockchain Investors Lose Billions to Projects with ‘No Evidence’

Since 2017, investors have lost billions investing in blockchain and cryptocurrency projects.

Mitchell Moos · 2 years ago · 5 min read

Cardano (ADA) moves ahead of Polkadot (DOT) with $29 billion staked

Yearn Finance picks up $1 million in YFI as part of planned buyback

Ethereum Berlin upgrade is now live—how will it affect ETH prices?

Ethereum 2.0 staking service launches token with $1.4b fully diluted valuation

An NFT just sold for $1 million on the Waves blockchain

Mick Jagger teams up with 3-D artist EXTRAWEG on charity driven audio-visual NFT for new track “Eazy Sleazy” with Dave Grohl

One of the biggest Bitcoin miners says Ethereum will soon cross $5,000

Inside the Chainlink 2.0 whitepaper—the 7 updates you should know

Ethereum Berlin upgrade is now live—how will it affect ETH prices?

Analysts: Here’s why investors shouldn’t buy Coinbase at a $100 billion valuation

The Hollywood premiere of “Lotawana” is America’s first movie NFT

Latest Academia News

Polkadot developer Parity Technologies to partner with UC Berkeley

Bitcoin basher Nouriel “Dr. Doom” Roubini brands $13b DeFi industry “vaporware”

CoinMarketCap launches platform to incentivize learning about cryptocurrencies

Compound users now supplying over $1 billion in ETH assets; COMP a top-25 altcoin

While the world struggles with crypto; China’s toughest university exams are quizzing students on Bitcoin

China, Korea, and Australia introduce blockchain and digital currency curricula to boost employment potential

Craig Wright’s university investigating reports of plagiarism in his PhD dissertation

Researcher: Craig Wright may have plagiarized several parts of his Ph.D. paper

Cardano’s-Parent IOHK donates $500,000 to the University of Wyoming

Yale Economics Professors advocate for Bitcoin portfolio allocation

Bitcoin mining profitability, electricity consumption, and efficiency—new data from the University of Cambridge

Manipulation rampant on decentralized crypto exchanges says latest research

Harvard endowment invests in Blockstack cryptocurrency tokens

Ripple Grants $2 Million to University of Kansas, Funds 29 Universities to Conduct Blockchain and Crypto Research

Analyzing Vitalik Buterin’s Statement About Cryptos that are “Centralized Piles of Trash”

Researching the Traders Behind the Cryptocurrency Mania

Are Regulators Dividing in Order to Conquer?

Researchers Find Vulnerability for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple Digital Signatures in Faulty Implementations

Data Shows that Women Are Underrepresented in Blockchain and Crypto

Blockchain Investors Lose Billions to Projects with ‘No Evidence’

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Latest Academia News

Bitcoin basher Nouriel “Dr. Doom” Roubini brands $13b DeFi industry “vaporware”

CoinMarketCap launches platform to incentivize learning about cryptocurrencies

Compound users now supplying over $1 billion in ETH assets; COMP a top-25 altcoin

While the world struggles with crypto; China’s toughest university exams are quizzing students on Bitcoin

China, Korea, and Australia introduce blockchain and digital currency curricula to boost employment potential

Craig Wright’s university investigating reports of plagiarism in his PhD dissertation

Researcher: Craig Wright may have plagiarized several parts of his Ph.D. paper

Cardano’s-Parent IOHK donates $500,000 to the University of Wyoming

Yale Economics Professors advocate for Bitcoin portfolio allocation

Bitcoin mining profitability, electricity consumption, and efficiency—new data from the University of Cambridge

Manipulation rampant on decentralized crypto exchanges says latest research

Harvard endowment invests in Blockstack cryptocurrency tokens

Ripple Grants $2 Million to University of Kansas, Funds 29 Universities to Conduct Blockchain and Crypto Research

Analyzing Vitalik Buterin’s Statement About Cryptos that are “Centralized Piles of Trash”

Researching the Traders Behind the Cryptocurrency Mania

Are Regulators Dividing in Order to Conquer?

Researchers Find Vulnerability for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple Digital Signatures in Faulty Implementations

Data Shows that Women Are Underrepresented in Blockchain and Crypto

Blockchain Investors Lose Billions to Projects with ‘No Evidence’