Google updates policy to allow ads for US crypto trusts
Google will allow ads for U.S. based-crypto trusts from January, with the change seemingly coming in the same month that spot Bitcoin ETFs are predicted to be approved. Tech giant…
DeFi protocol Venus seeks to patch $270K hole from oracle incident
The DeFi lending and borrowing protocol has confirmed it was affected by a malfunctioning Binance price oracle but confirmed user funds were safe. Decentralized finance protocol Venus has confirmed it…
Google’s Gemini demo is now getting accused of being ‘fake’
Onlookers praised the Gemini tech demo from Google upon its release last week but the tech firm admits some of it was jazzed up for “brevity.” A “hands-on” tech demo…
Bitcoin wipes nearly a week of gains in 20 minutes, falling under $41K
The price of Bitcoin suddenly dropped 6.5% to fall below $41,000 on Dec. 11, wiping out around five days of gains. The price of Bitcoin (BTC) briefly fell below $41,000…
Solana memecoin Bonk flips Pepe following 370% monthly gain
The dog-themed token has surged to become the third-largest memecoin overall. A Solana-based dog-themed memecoin called Bonk (BONK) has now become the third-largest memecoin by market capitalization, surging past that…
Celeb NFTs and cringy ads — Analysts share their signs of a Bitcoin peak
With a major rally expected sometime in 2024, industry watchers have shared the top signals they look for to indicate when crypto has reached peak euphoria. Celebrities hocking nonfungible tokens…
Blockchain is fueling this emerging tech hub in Portugal: Madeira Blockchain 2023
The Madeira Blockchain Conference 2023 showcased startups exploring blockchain solutions for real-world problems across different industries. The Madeira archipelago in Portugal is witnessing the birth of a startup hub focused…
Bitcoin bulls’ run toward $45K could produce tailwinds for UNI, OP, TIA and STX
Bitcoin bulls could make a strong push to get BTC through the $45,000 resistance this week. Will UNI, OP, TIA and STX follow? The S&P 500 Index (SPX) achieved its…
Bitcoin inscriptions added to US National Vulnerability Database
The United States National Vulnerability Database (NVD) flagged Bitcoin’s inscriptions as a cybersecurity risk on Dec. 9. The National Vulnerability Database (NVD) flagged Bitcoin’s inscriptions as a cybersecurity risk on…
Block size and scalability, explained
Block size and scalability trade-off involves optimizing transaction capacity while ensuring network performance amid increasing demand. Block size is important for maximizing storage efficiency and transaction throughput in file systems…
AI deepfake nude services skyrocket in popularity: Research
Social media analytics company Graphika noted a stark increase in offerings of synthetic NCII services. Social media analytics company Graphika has stated that the use of “AI undressing” is increasing.…
KyberSwap exploiter linked to $50M HXA token movement
Blockchain security firm Cyvers said the KyberSwap exploiter’s acquired funds were spread across various externally owned accounts (EOAs), now recognized as the top HXA token holders. Blockchain security firm Cyvers…
UK FCA crypto skills gap is causing slow enforcement, says National Audit Office
The National Audit Office emphasized that it took nearly three years for the UK Financial Conduct Authority to address illicit activity in crypto ATMs across the country. The National Audit…
US gov’t removes two crypto AML rules from national defense bill
The two provisions abolished from the National Defense Authorization Act centered around anti-money laundering (AML) issues linked to cryptocurrency. The United States government has eliminated two provisions from the National…
Binance’s CZ must stay in US, Elon Musk seeks $1B for AI, and other news: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 3-9
Binance’s CZ will have to wait for his sentencing in the United States, the U.S. Congress passed a bill supporting blockchain, and Elon Musk’s xAI seeks $1 billion in capital.…