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Complex Ethical Relationships in Web3: PBW 2023
The adoption of Web3 in mainstream industries has already begun to raise questions about the ethics required to operate in this space.James DeanInvestors have more to do to ensure Web3 success: PBW2023
A group of Web3 professionals took to the main stage of Paris Blockchain Week 2023 to discuss how Web3 is a game changer for startups and investors.Barry StidhamArbitrum aims to empower its community by issuing a governance token
Arbitrum, a leading contender in Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solutions Recently announced the launch and airdrop of its native governance token ARB.Craig GreenWeb2 giants entering Web3 could benefit ecosystem - PBW founder
Paris Blockchain Week (PBW), the annual event for professionals in the blockchain industry, has kicked off its fourth edition, bringing together industry leaders and entrepreneurs from around the world to discuss the latest trends and developments impacting the digital asset space .Christopher SmithCrypto FUD' - White House Report Slams Crypto, Industry Outrages
Cryptocurrency executives expressed anger over the latest White House economic report which in particular devoted an entire chapter to questioning the value of digital assets.Cornell RachelIRS Calls for Public Feedback on Taxing NFTs as Collectibles
The IRS said it plans to issue guidance on treating non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, as collectibles under U.S. tax laws. In a March 21 notice, the IRS called on the American public to provide feedback on how NFTs could be taxed as collectibles.Jerry McNeillMagic Eden Launches Bitcoin Ordinals Marketplace
Non-fungible token marketplace Magic Eden has launched its own "fully audited" Bitcoin Ordinals marketplace to capitalize on the surge in interest in "Bitcoin NFTs."Sherry CantwellManta Network Seeks to Bring Privacy to Non-Fungible Crypto Assets with New NPO Platform
Zero-knowledge layer-1 blockchain Manta Network announced on March 20 that it has added support for assets to its protocol, including non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and soul-bound tokens (SBTs).Barry StidhamCoinbase Suspends Support for Signet Bank's Signet
More than a week after New York regulators shut down crypto-friendly Signature Bank, Coinbase has reportedly stopped supporting the agency’s Signet payments platformCraig GreenOKX will cease operations in Canada on June 22, 2023
On March 20, cryptocurrency exchange OKX notified Canadian users via email that the company "will no longer provide services or allow users to open new accounts in Canada starting March 24, 2023 at 12:00 AM EST," The reason is "new regulations".Cornell RachelAustralian Banking Association's cost of living survey reveals stress on banks
Australia's banking trade association - the Australian Banking Association (ABA) - has launched a cost of living survey to closely examine the impact on Australians of the COVID-19 pandemic, global supply chain constraints, geopolitical tensions and more.Martha GrizzardBitcoin ATM Maker Shuts Down Cloud Service After Compromising Users' Hot Wallets
Bitcoin ATM maker General Bytes shut down its cloud service after discovering a "security hole" that allowed attackers to access users' hot wallets and obtain sensitive information such as passwords and private keys.Barry StidhamFed, central banks step up 'swap lines' in response to banking crisis
The U.S. Federal Reserve has announced a coordinated effort with five other central banks aimed at keeping dollars flowing amid a series of banking collapses in the U.S. and Europe.Craig GreenDefiLlama forks as internal dispute unfolds
A dispute within DefiLlama, a decentralized finance analytics dashboard, led to the platform being forked by one of its employees over the weekend.Cornell RachelCredit Suisse bailout could include nationalizations, bondholder losses
A rescue plan for Swiss banking giant Credit Suisse could cost its bondholders and even lead to the full or partial nationalization of Credit Suisse Group, according to multiple reports on March 19.Martha GrizzardSBF Provided FTX Risk Model to FDIC Chairman Gruenberg Before Collapse
Before cryptocurrency exchange FTX and its founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) were charged for allegedly misappropriating user funds, SBF was one of the most influential cryptocurrency entrepreneurs.Wayne IngramEuler Finance to negotiate return of funds with exploiters
Ethereum-based lending protocol Euler Finance may be one step closer to recovering funds stolen in last week's $196 million flash loan attack, and has now begun private discussions with the attackers.Hallie GillDefiLlama resolves internal strife, sends LLAMA tokens plans alpaca'n
DefiLlama, a decentralized financial analytics platform, appears to have resolved a conflict within its team that earlier threatened to "fork" the platform.Jerry McNeillCrypto.com Client Charged With Spending $7 Million Released on Bail
A Crypto.com customer who accidentally sent $6.95 million from an exchange in 2021 and then allegedly went on a spending spree has been released on bail in Australia, although $2 million in funds remains unaccounted for.Sherry CantwellElon Musk mocks Jim Cramer's market advice
The owner of Twitter and one of the richest men on the planet - Elon Musk - posted a sarcastic tweet about Jim Cramer's latest market forecast.Craig Green
