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MetaMask third-party provider hacked, email addresses exposed
Due to a recently discovered cybersecurity incident, the email addresses of some MetaMask users may have been exposed to malicious parties.Hallie GillBlockSec launches collaborative testing toolkit for private forked chains
Blockchain security technology firm BlockSec has launched a new toolkit that enables collaborative testing of block numbers on private chains "forked from any (transaction) location" and on the ethereum mainnet.Jerry McNeillArbitrum Proposal to Return 700M ARB Fails, Whale Calls 'Game of Thrones'
On April 15, a controversial proposal seeking to return 700 million ARB governance tokens to Arbitrum’s DAO vault was voted down by a massive vote.Sherry CantwellAfter Shapella, it is estimated that less than 1% of all collateralized ETH was sold
Welcome to Finance Redefined, your weekly essential insight into decentralized finance (DeFi) - a curated newsletter designed to bring you the big developments of the last week.Barry StidhamUniswap's proposal to launch on Polygon zkEVM will pass
Decentralized exchange Uniswap appears poised to launch on scaling solutions provider Polygon’s new zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine (zkEVM) rollup solution.Craig GreenEthereum Researcher Says Staking Leaks IP Addresses, Raises Privacy Concerns
A researcher from the Ethereum Foundation revealed that the IP address of the ether, Stakeholders are monitored as part of a broader set of metadata, leading the cryptocurrency community to flag Ethereum as a privacy issue.Christopher SmithHackers minted 1 quadrillion yUSDT after exploiting old Yearn.finance contract
Blockchain security firm PeckShield recently detected a hack that allowed attackers to mint more than 1 quadrillion Yearn Tether (yUSDT) from $10,000 in the latest decentralized finance (DeFi) breach.Cornell RachelUS Congress to introduce new draft stablecoin bill
A few days before a scheduled hearing on the topic on April 19, a draft of a new bill providing a framework for U.S. stablecoins was released in the House documents vault.Martha GrizzardLawyers for FTX victims struggle to serve Shaquille O'Neal
A law firm representing victims affected by FTX's collapse has made a public plea to NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal to show "courtesy and honor" that he admit to his legal complaint after multiple failed attempts.Wayne IngramSEC Targets DeFi to Vote to Re-examine Proposal on Definition of "Exchange"
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that it will review a proposed redefinition of "exchange" under the agency's rules — a move that could include cryptocurrency market participants in decentralized finance (DeFi).Jerry McNeillArizona Governor Vetoes Bill To Tax Blockchain Node Hosts
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed legislation that would largely prevent local authorities from taxing individuals and businesses that run blockchain nodes.James DeanFinancial Services Chairman McHenry sends second request to SEC for records related to SBF arrest
The leadership of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee was not satisfied with the response of SEC Chairman Gary Gensler to their request for documents.Sherry CantwellSan Francisco authorities arrest man who stabbed Cash App founder Bob Lee
The San Francisco Police Department has arrested a tech executive named Nima Momeni in connection with the April 4 stabbing of Cash App creator Bob Lee.James DeanUS Court Issues Subpoena to Tron's Justin Sun, Threats Default Judgment If No Response
A U.S. court has issued a subpoena to the Singapore address of Tron founder Justin Sun in a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) civil case.Barry StidhamLimeWire's new game emulates music piracy nostalgia and pays in cryptocurrency
Former peer-to-peer file-sharing platform turned non-fungible token marketplace LimeWire has launched a new game that aims to revive the nostalgia for music piracy with the added bonus of crypto rewards.James DeanCrypto VC funding hits 2-year low, U.S. firms remain favorites: Galaxy Research
Venture capitalist investment in cryptocurrency companies continued to decline in the first quarter of 2023, according to a new report and despite the current turmoil over cryptocurrency regulation in the U.S.Barry StidhamIrreplaceable, my friend: Bruce Lee enters Web3
Bruce Lee Estate has partnered with NFT-powered video platform Shibuya to release a series of NFTs commemorating the late kung fu fighter and movie star Bruce Lee.Craig GreenSEC Argues Recent Court Cases Undercut Ripple Labs' Fair Notice Defense
A recent court decision further weakens an important defense made by technology company Ripple Labs in its ongoing legal battle with the U.S.Martha GrizzardWeb3 economy gains traction in Africa with DeFi-based financial inclusion
Web3 in Africa started with cryptocurrencies, and blockchain technology has brought about a lot of transformations in terms of transparency and people’s control over their finances.Hallie GillUniswap Funds DAO Incentivized Improvement Project
Financial modeling platform Gauntlet has received funding from the Uniswap Foundation to improve DAO incentives, according to a Gauntlet announcement.James Dean
