5 crypto scams to know before you start trading coins

The Morning After: The Apple Watch Series 8 is the new best smartwatch

Apple is rolling out no fewer than three new smartwatches – and we’ve already spent a week with two of ‘em. While we’re still waiting to put the priciest Watch Ultra through its paces, the $399 Watch Series 8 is now Apple’s best wearable. Crash detection and …

I think flouting the Joker’s copyright is funny, and I’m tired of pretending it isn’t

The People’s Joker, a retelling of the Batman villain’s origin story through the lens of a trans woman breaking into comedy, is an example of the broken, messy state of copyright law.

The end of Ethereum mining could be a bonanza for GPU shoppers

Graphics card prices have been dropping all year—and could go even lower.

Biden administration wants more crypto enforcement, digital asset rules

U.S. government agencies must double down on digital asset sector enforcement and identify gaps in cryptocurrency regulation, the Biden administration said in reports published on Friday.

Celsius files for permission to sell its stablecoin holdings

Bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network on Thursday filed a request for the sale of its stablecoin holdings, in a bid to raise fund for its operations.

U.S. SEC's crypto guidelines push up costs for lenders, disrupting projects

Banks' cryptocurrency projects have been upended by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accounting guidance that would make it too capital-intensive for lenders to hold crypto tokens on behalf of clients, according to more than half a dozen people w…

Dealmakers, investors descend on Singapore for high-profile conferences

Dealmakers, fund managers and CEOs are flocking to Singapore for a slew of high-profile conferences this month, as the city-state burnishes its credentials as a major global financial centre.

5 crypto scams to know before you start trading coins

Scammers use various techniques to rob crypto investors. Here are five scams to know and how to avoid them.

Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum's merge slashes global energy consumption by 0.2%, making it one of the biggest decarbonization events ever

A report from the Crypto Carbon Ratings Institute found that the merge dramatically reduced Ethereum's carbon footprint.

'Love Island' stars and Web3 enthusiasts mingled at New York Fashion Week, where some new looks got the metaverse treatment

With 'Love Island' stars in attendance, blockchain gaming company ChainGuardians debuted its first line of 'phygital' clothing at a NYFW show.

One of the biggest arguments for buying stocks over the past decade is getting obliterated by soaring cash yields, BofA says

"A 4% cash yield provides a real alternative to stocks, justifying lower multiples versus [the] last decade with TINA," Bank of America said.

US stocks falls as recession concerns rise on FedEx warning ahead of Fed's next rate hike

The Nasdaq slumped more than 5% for the week as investors prepared for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates for the fifth time in 2022.

The invisible hand: A concept that explains hidden economic forces in the market

The invisible hand is a term by economist Adam Smith that is a metaphor for the hidden economic forces of self-interest that impact the free market.

'Next Level Insulting': The Wife of Celsius Network's CEO Is Selling T-Shirts That Say 'Unbankrupt Yourself' in Reference the Now-Bankrupt Crypto Company's Slogan

Celsius' slogan was "unbank yourself," and the new T-shirts are not playing well on Twitter.

Blockchain Can Help us Combat Climate Change. Here's How.

Climate change meets us on multiple fronts — from damage to our food supply to harmful gases. Blockchain technology may aid the fight against climate change.

EVGA, Popular Graphics Card Maker, Parts Ways With Nvidia In Messy Breakup

And now for something that no one saw coming: EVGA, one of the most prominent third-party PC graphics card manufacturers, and a favorite brand among PC gamers for quality parts and reliable warranties backed by solid customer service, is terminating its longt…

In Ethereum, as of 2022, over 90% of miners are connected to one single server

Abstract: We examine a mining and transaction selection system on Ethereum called “Flashbots”. Flashbots is a potential mitigation against the so-called MEV problem. Over 90% of Ethereum miners subscribe to the Flashbots centralised and trusted service and we…

MarketWatch First Take: Google randomly sent him $250K. This is what happened next.

A self-described hacker was randomly paid almost $250,000 by Google. He was baffled by the payment.

Biden Administration Releases Framework for Crypto Regulation

The framework includes guidelines for stopping crypto-related crimes, as well as better protecting consumers and businesses.

Can You Buy Bitcoins Anonymously With a Credit Card?

Crypto is meant to be private, but it's not always the case.

6 Reasons Exodus Wallet Is Better Than Atomic Wallet

Although they're similar, Exodus and Atomic are not the same.

How To Get Six Free Syndicate Packs In Apex Legends Mobile

Apex Legends Mobile recently held a surprise weekend event that rewarded players with three free Loba Bootlegger Packs, a special kind of Syndicate Pack that usually can only be obtained via purchase with Syndicate Coins, the game's premium currency. These pa…

Botched Crypto Mugging Lands Three U.K. Men in Jail

Three men in the United Kingdom were arrested this month after police responding to an attempted break-in at a residence stopped their car as they fled the scene. The authorities found weapons and a police uniform in the trunk, and say the trio intended to as…

The White House releases a "comprehensive framework" for crypto regulation, outlining the recommendations of various federal agencies after six months of study (Tim Hakki/Decrypt)

Tim Hakki / Decrypt: The White House releases a “comprehensive framework” for crypto regulation, outlining the recommendations of various federal agencies after six months of study  —  The White House's recommendations are built on six months of wide-ranging …

Last call to save $1100 on Disrupt passes

The clock is ticking and the countdown is on: There are now less than 24 hours left to save $1,100 on a regular ticket to TechCrunch Disrupt 2022. Every...

Launch House’s community reacts to misconduct and harassment allegations

Launch House, a community-oriented startup that has built a brand around launching ideas out loud, is in the middle of a controversy after a Vox...

Ex-Soccer Star Among Investors in LatAm Venture Capital Fund

Former Argentine soccer star Hernan Crespo, Despegar.com founder Roberto Souviron and a slew of Latin American companies are among the latest investors to put money into venture capital fund Alaya Capital.

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