Governance
Web3
The ongoing battle against scammers in the web3 – SlateCast #46
The importance of usability and end-user security in crypto adoption
Bear Market
$700m liquidated as Bitcoin touches $21k amid weekend pump
Short liquidations soar as crypto markets see rare green days during bear market
Featured
SBF reveals his side of the FTX story, blames CZ, targeted attack against FTX
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) claims no funds were stolen and blames targeted attack on Alameda as cause of collapse.
Regulation
Nexo co-founder calls financial crimes allegations ‘absurd’
A Nexo spokesperson said the investigation and raid were politically motivated and linked to the Ukraine-Russia war.
Bankruptcy
FTX recovery possible if sold as a going concern according to SBF
SBF sees potential for FTX to recover and return funds to customers
Exchanges
Robinhood to market sell BSV after delisting Craig Wright’s Bitcoin variation
Robinhood will delist Bitcoin SV (BSV) and sell any BSV held on the platform after the deadline at market value.
Bear Market
Crypto market fund outflows drop to $9.7M as negative sentiment falls
Coinshares believes there is only "minor negative sentiment" within the crypto markets as Bitcoin threatens to touch $18,000 for the first time since mid-December.
Price Watch
Bitcoin surpasses $17K for first time since early December
FIAT system's inability to solve inflation problem benefits Bitcoin's success
Algorand Foundation insights on the future and fundamentals of cryptocurrencies – SlateCast #45
The potential of decentralized, self-sovereign cryptocurrencies with Algorand Foundation CTO John Woods
DeFi
Navigating the DeFi landscape: Risk management, user experience, and the interplay with CeFi – SlateCast #44
Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities of the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Industry with Emile from XDEFI
Exploring the Issue of Censorship on the Ethereum Network: SlateCast #43
CryptoSlate's Akiba interviews Lachlan from Labrys to discuss the ethical implications and potential consequences of censorship on the Ethereum network, including the role of Validators, OFAC sanctions, and the decentralized nature of Ethereum.
NFTs
Mutant Ape Planet NFT developer charged with fraud for selling ‘worthless asset’
Roughly $3 million of investors' funds were taken by Aurelien Michel through a smart contract backdoor function.
