Research
Technology
Ethereum MEV incentives limit decentralization new report shows
Are profit-seeking builders threatening Ethereum's decentralized vision?
Mining
Hut 8 Mining eyes asset acquisition as energy supplier faces insolvency
Stalking horse bid could lead Hut 8 to financial gains through Validus's insolvency.
Adoption
Visa introduces way to pay gas fees with your credit card
Visa's experimental solution streamlines blockchain transactions by introducing credit card payments for fluctuating Ethereum gas fees
Web3
CertiK’s crypto security reviews uncover critical vulnerability in Apple iOS
Blockchain firm CertiK uncovers major iOS vulnerabilities, underscoring crypto industry's crucial role in cybersecurity.
Mining
63% renewable energy used by Bitcoin Mining Council making up 43% of global mining network
Bitcoin Mining Council's sustainable surge amid energy fed back into the system
Mining
Riot spends just $8.3k to mine 1 BTC as it looks to triple production by 2025
Riot scales up Bitcoin mining output, aiming for triple production despite challenging market conditions.
Legal
Bitmain, Anchorage Digital eye equity stake in Core Scientific comeback from bankruptcy
Anchorage Digital and Bitmain enter the scene in Core Scientific's updated bankruptcy restructuring plan.
Exchanges
VCs firms face class action amid allegations of abetting FTX fraud
Venture capital firms under scrutiny as lawsuit ties them to FTX's alleged deceitful management.
Legal
FTX lawfirm hit with class action over alleged role in FTX cover up
High-profile law firm accused of abetting FTX in monumental fraud and misuse of customer funds
CBDCs
Brazil to launch CBDC ‘DREX’ in 2024 said to improve financial accessibility amid centralization concerns
Examining potential risks and rewards in Brazil's blockchain move with 'DREX'.
AI
Protect against new AI attack vector using keyboard sounds to guess passwords over Zoom
AI acoustic analysis decodes 95% of Zoom keystrokes, a statistic that's ringing cybersecurity alarms.
Crime
DeFi total losses breach $77B as July records largest loss of 2023 with $389M stolen
Ethereum attracts most fire: exploit losses soar in July's DeFi landscape.
