Polygon co-founder proposes zkEVM ‘validium’ upgrade to improve security
Mihailo Bjelic suggested that adding zero-knowledge proof technology could bolster the network’s security while still keeping fees low.
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Investing in Web3 is a ‘hedge against disruption’ — Corporate VC
Martin El-Khouri, a senior director at Bertelsmann Investments, spoke with Cointelegraph at the Proof of Talk conference on the state...
Why ZK-rollups need data availability — Polygon co-founder
Zero-knowledge rollups hold great promise for scaling blockchains, but the technology requires certain provisions to ensure its success.
CZ, Powell and more rally to fund legal fees for on-chain sleuth ZachXBT, surpassing $1M
ZachXBT fears legal fees to defend himself in the defamation lawsuit could “easily exceed” $1 million.
SEC and Binance.US strike a temporary agreement on asset access
Proposed measures include restricting Binance officials’ access to private keys and disclosing business expenses.
Self-custody Bitcoin amount unmeasurable so far, says Santiment exec
One of the most notable results of self-custody is that it tends to decrease circulation, which in turn reduces the...
DeFi options platform uses social logins, margin trading to draw in liquidity
Developers claim Synquote handled one single trade of over $1 million of notional volume with no detectable slippage in its...
Here’s what happened to Arbitrum post-airdrop
The number of new wallets making initial transactions has gradually decreased post-airdrop, indicating a decline in new user adoption following...
Unfazed by SEC tumult, top banks work to make blockchains interoperable
Swift, the interbank payments network, has enlisted a dozen world-class institutions — and Chainlink — to fix blockchain’s interoperability deficit.
AI Eye: Is AI a nuke-level threat? Why AI fields all advance at once, dumb pic puns
Is AI an existential threat like nuclear weapons, or as likely to kill us as a toaster? Why all AI...
Hong Kong legislator invites Coinbase to the region despite SEC scrutiny
Hong Kong fosters a favorable environment for industry growth with its proactive regulation and dedication to becoming a digital hub.
Nigeria to tax crypto, digital assets 10% on capital gains — Experts react
The legislation aims to enhance fiscal transparency, boost revenue and recognize cryptocurrencies as legitimate assets.
EU starts countdown to crypto legislation, adds MiCA to official journal
MiCA, which comes fully into force by the end of 2024, aims to create a consistent regulatory framework for crypto...
Subsocial chat program implements Ethereum usernames, Polygon donations
Despite running on a Polkadot parachain, Grill.chat lets users post using Ethereum wallets and send payments via Polygon.
Heilpern loves Bitcoin, hates bullshit… was a China state media journo: Hall of Flame
Layah Heilpern has attracted a big following for her no-bullshit take on Bitcoin. Weirdly, in a former life she worked...
