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Already criticized for its high level of centralization, Ethereum is disappointing many by censoring several transactions not validated by the OFAC.

Transaction fees in bitcoin have skyrocketed in recent days due to what is known as "mempool congestion".

Major Jason Lowery of the US Space Force has just sent a passionate open letter to the Defense Innovation Board, an advisory body to the US Department of Defense, regarding Bitcoin. His aim: to convince the Pentagon to consider this cryptocurrency as a national strategic issue.

Crypto: EIP 4844 will reduce layer 2 transaction fees. It will improve Ethereum's overall performance.

As the European Union is set to adopt its landmark law governing artificial intelligence (AI) systems, a group of 33 EU-based technology companies warns against excessive regulation that could hinder innovation.

Elon Musk has spoken about recent developments involving OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. The CEO of Space X expressed deep concern about the company's advances in artificial intelligence. He believes that these advancements further exacerbate the existential threats that this technology poses to humanity.

The AI company OpenAI regains stability under the leadership of Sam Altman. He even comes back with a new board of directors.

There's something new with Ethereum. In due time, the account abstraction related to rollups on the world's most popular blockchain will become effective. Let's dive in !

Ripple, the crypto platform behind XRP, is committed to the tokenization of several assets. Among these are fungible tokens, stablecoins, and central bank digital currencies (CBDC). The latest news is that the XRP Ledger (XRPL), the decentralized public blockchain that Ripple operates for XRP issuance, is making progress. It is venturing into the tokenization of real assets, positioning Ripple as a key player in decentralized finance and the blockchain ecosystem.

Between ChatGPT and Grok AI, the rivalry has just erupted publicly. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman publicly criticized Grok, the chatbot created by Elon Musk's startup xAI. According to him, Grok has a "boomer humor" and is a "waste of time". He posted these comments on Thursday, November 9th, the day OpenAI launched a new version of ChatGPT. The mission of the creator of ChatGPT is clear: to prevent Grok from stealing the spotlight from ChatGPT.

The excitement for artificial intelligence does not seem to be waning. Following the announcement of Grok, the supposed rival to ChatGPT created by Elon Musk, YouTube unveils a revolutionary chatbot. Let's zoom in!

To bury the hatchet and join forces for better interoperability between Layer 1 blockchains - that's the aim of Polkadot and Cardano in this strategic alliance. Both are known as “Ethereum Killers” and issue the DOT and ADA crypto respectively. Thanks to their initiative, the partner chains will prosper. Close-up!

NEAR moves into the modular blockchain landscape with the lowest-cost DA offering in the Web3 market today. November 8th, 2023 at 2:30 pm Lisbon time, NEARCON: The NEAR Foundation today announced the rollout of the NEAR Data Availability (NEAR DA) layer, a groundbreaking innovation that offers…

Leading ZK researchers and WASM experts to develop a zero-knowledge prover for WASM blockchains available via Polygon CDK.

November 2nd, 2023 / Zug, Switzerland:  The NEAR Foundation announced today that Coin98––a multichain wallet and defi platform with more than 7 million users across 170 countries––has launched a decentralized dapp store powered by the NEAR Blockchain Operating System (B.O.S). Coin98’s innovative marketplace offers an intuitive app store interface to streamline access to a range of apps on prominent Ethereum Layer-2 ecosystems, greatly increasing accessibility and discoverability for users. 

NymVPN leverages blockchain technology and a mixed network to offer a comprehensive, unified security solution.

Amazon, through Amazon Web Services, known as 'the most comprehensive and widely adopted cloud platform in the world,' is showing strong commitment to accelerating the development of Solana. By hosting nodes of this blockchain on its network, AWS aims to provide faster transaction speeds and lower fees for users and professionals. Let's delve into the details!

In recent times, attacks against crypto wallets managed by MetaMask have notably intensified. As users' assets are exposed, the platform aims to enhance its security measures.

The crypto industry is constantly evolving. The emergence of Layers 2, solutions designed to improve Ethereum's scalability and efficiency, is a hot topic. However, as with any innovation, dangers lurk. Vitalik Buterin, one of the brightest minds behind Ethereum, sheds light on these potential dangers.

Although criticized for its carbon footprint, crypto mining, and bitcoin mining in particular, is a profitable business. It is dominated by large, financially powerful companies. But the operation remains accessible to a handful of independents, some of whom are renowned for their efficiency.

In a recent report, the UN looks at the energy consumption of Bitcoin, highlighting a close link between the price of BTC and its energy consumption. But what is the reality?

Enabling the creation of private accounts in Ethereum is the goal of Nocturne Labs. In a seed funding round that raised $6 million, the specialist in anonymous transactions received support from several notable entities, such as Robot Ventures, Bankless Ventures, and more. To the surprise of many, Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, reached into his pocket to support the project.

After outlining a comprehensive strategy to spearhead the development of blockchain-powered tools and Web3 solutions that leverage and extend the reach of emerging AI technologies, MultiversX, the leading layer-1 smart contract platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud, the global public cloud leader, renowned for exceptional artificial intelligence…

Lugano, 17 October 2023 – Gabbani, the esteemed Lugano-based hospitality company, is unveiling a new project that will help propel Lugano’s status as the leading European blockchain hub. This initiative combines sustainable energy practices with cryptocurrency mining and aims to harness the excess energy from Gabbani’s food production facilities for a…

Ethereum Fails to Attract Validators: Recent statistics have shown that Ethereum is no longer a strong magnet for validators, which has surprised many crypto observers.

About 6 months from now, the Bitcoin halving, which is the 'halving' of rewards given to miners working with the Bitcoin protocol, is set to take place. The Bitcoin halving has been the subject of various speculations and analyses, with discussions ranging from the potential price increase of BTC to the challenges miners might face, as well as systemic effects. JP Morgan predicts that this event will have a negative impact on the profitability of mining operations.

Anonymous transactions are becoming a crucial element in the future of the crypto sphere. Considering recent improvements in Solana, this once-regulatory-despised convenience will soon be integrated. Version 1.16 of the protocol will also include other enticing features. Details!

Between China and the United States, the hatchet has never been buried. The trade war initiated by the two superpowers in 2018 took on a different form a year later. Since 2019, analysts have renamed this Sino-American antagonism the 'technology war.' It began with a decree banning Chinese technologies meant for equipping American 5G companies. Packs of sanctions followed this restriction, unfortunately creating a boomerang effect. Electronic giants specializing in bitcoin mining chips like Intel and Nvidia are suffering.