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ChatGPT Creator OpenAI Accused of Violating Federal Trade Law
An AI think tank joins the UN in raising the alarm over GPT-4, calling it biased, deceptive, and a risk to privacy and public safety.
How Undeads Metaverse Aims to Win Over Traditional Gamers
The post-apocalyptic title is marrying AAA visuals with a rich in-game economy to bring Web3 gaming to the mass audience.
Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak Urge OpenAI to Halt ChatGPT Upgrades
An online petition with over 1,100 public signatures calls for a six-month moratorium on further enhancements to the leading AI tool.
New Texas Senate Bill Seeks to Slash Bitcoin Mining Incentives
A new bill seeks to introduce restrictions on Bitcoin mining activities in Texas, while also reducing incentives for the industry.
Ethereum Staking Tokens Jump Double Digits as Shanghai Upgrade Gets a Date
Tokens powering popular liquid staking protocols for Ethereum, like Lido Finance and Rocket Pool, enjoyed a heady run on Wednesday.
It’s Been a Month—Who’s Building on Chiliz Chain 2.0?
A month after launching Chiliz Chain 2.0, the project’s CEO is eager to get more developers and projects to start building on it.
‘Flatcoin’ Builders Respond to Coinbase Call to Deploy on Layer-2 Network Base
After deploying its layer-2 solution last month, Coinbase is now calling for builders to churn up activity on Base.
'Skull of Satoshi' Artist Says He Was 'Wrong' About Bitcoin Mining
The “Skull of Satoshi” creator said Bitcoin's environmental impact is not “a simple black-and-white” issue” as he originally believed.
Canada’s Bankrupt ‘Crypto King’ Kidnapped, Tortured, Held for $3 Million Ransom
Testimony in Aiden Pleterski’s case tells a familiar story of fraud, with harrowing consequences.
This Week in Coins: Investors Rehash Bitcoin's 'Safe-Haven' Status as DeSantis Takes Aim at CBDCs
As investors rushed to leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, politicians in the United States took aim at incoming CBDC plans.
Bitcoin Liquidity Hits 10-Month Low Amid US Banking Crisis
The banking network collapse from earlier this month poses a significant risk to the health of the crypto market.
Ethereum Scaling Solution zkSync Launches Alpha Mainnet
After four years of building and multiple milestones, zkSync is finally launching its Ethereum scaling solution to the public.
Shrapnel Preview: This Web3 Shooter Looks and Plays Like a AAA Game
Neon's thoughtful extraction-based first-person shooter has elements of Halo, Apex Legends, and Escape From Tarkov—and NFTs, too.
Why True Decentralization at Scale Is Hard and Rare: Gnosis Co-Founder
“I think it's really easy to forget about the benefits of decentralization until you need them," Friederike Ernst said. "And then it's too late.”
EVE Online Creator CCP Raises $40M to Create Web3 EVE Game
CCP Games is bullish on blockchain technology, joining major game makers like Ubisoft and Square Enix.
Ex-Binance US CEO Catherine Coley Hires Attorney for CFTC Lawsuit: Report
Coley, who abruptly left Binance US in April 2021, has reportedly hired Sullivan & Cromwell partner James McDonald.
Art Blocks Debuts NFT Marketplace With Enforced Creator Royalties
The generative art NFT platform now has a secondary marketplace—and is considering how to incentivize royalties-paying collectors.
Coin Center Says RESTRICT Act Could Be Used to Ban Bitcoin
Though it primarily targets companies like Tik-Tok, the bill’s language is much too broad, according to the crypto advocacy group.
CFTC Lawsuit Won't Affect Binance's Acquisition of Voyager, Experts Say
The Justice Department is currently appealing a judge’s approval of a deal that allows Binance’s U.S. affiliate to acquire Voyager’s distressed assets.
North Korean Hackers Use Cloud Mining Services to Launder Dirty Crypto
Cloud-based infrastructure can save costs—but may also be an attractive avenue for criminals.
Gucci Reveals Metaverse Tie-Up With Bored Ape Creator Yuga Labs
Luxury fashion brand Gucci is taking further steps into Web3 with Yuga Labs, with first plans set to get underway this week.
MicroStrategy Repays Silvergate Loan, Spends $150M Buying More Bitcoin
A recent filing with the SEC revealed that Microstrategy has conveniently paid off its loan with the failed Silvergate Bank.
What Are Stealth Addresses?
Stealth addresses offer a method of privacy similar to generating a new address for each transaction but without the hassle of manually creating those addresses each time.
From ‘Twin Flames’ to Tarot: Justin Aversano Exhibits ‘Smoke and Mirrors’ Photo NFTs
Neil Gaiman and the Winklevoss twins are among the subjects in Aversano's tarot-inspired photo set, exhibiting in Los Angeles from Saturday.
gm: How Gnosis Has Endured and Evolved
Gnosis first launched in 2015 as a decentralized prediction market built on Ethereum. Now it's a DAO, a multi-sig wallet, a staking chain, and a vibrant community with its own GNO governance token. Co-founder and COO Friederike Ernst talked to Dan Roberts and Stacy Elliott about the careful evolution of Gnosis, decentralization impostors, account abstraction, DeFi UX failures, why Ethereum is the "Manhattan of crypto," and much more. Watch and make sure to subscribe to the gm podcast on Apple or Spotify.
Block Stock Dives on Short-Seller Report Claiming It 'Misled Investors'
Block "misled investors on key metrics, and embraced predatory offerings" to fuel its growth amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the report alleges.
Ordinals Fees Spike as Bored Ape Yacht Club Clones Bloom on Bitcoin
The number of Bitcoin Ordinals has passed 550,000 as interest in digital collectibles is ignited by copies of a blue-chip NFT line.
Arbitrum Foundation Homepage Crashes as Users Rush to Claim ARB Tokens
The highly-anticipated Arbitrum airdrop has finally gone live. Amid the hype, though, the project's homepage has crashed.
Crypto Community Fired Up Over SEC Action Against Coinbase
Crypto Twitter finds a common enemy in the SEC, but some see just desserts after Coinbase delisted XRP.
Sony's Latest NFT Patent Push Suggests Web3 Path for PlayStation
The PlayStation 5 maker is stacking NFT-related patent applications, pointing to a more open future for the gaming giant.