According to a recent Chainalysis report, thefts resulting from crypto hacks and exploits have totaled $1.58 billion in 2024. Source link
Dark DAOs: Vitalik Buterin explores ways to mitigate bribery threats
Proof of Complete Knowledge (PoCK) aims to prevent bribery attacks by ensuring real control over voting keys. Source link
Tron network leads in stablecoin market share amid growing monthly transfer volume
Tron’s share of the stablecoin market continues to grow as the network’s adjusted transfer volume in USDT hit $384 billion in July. Source link
Crypto VC funding hits $2.7B in Q2, Tron may be ‘most profitable blockchain’ — Finance Redefined
Crypto startup funding rose over 2.5% in Q2, and Tron could be on track to become the most profitable blockchain in terms of revenue, according to Justin Sun. Source link
AI researchers want to solve the bot problem by requiring ID to use the internet
The researchers based their ideas on “proof of personhood” technologies developed by the blockchain community. Source link
VC Roundup: Crypto fundraising grows, but investors are more wary
This edition of Cointelegraph’s VC Roundup features Parfin, Andrena, Blockscout, and Cartridge. Source link
How BitTorrent Chain is advancing blockchain interoperability
With 6,200 stakers and 39.9 trillion BTT locked, the BitTorrent Chain is already thriving and is set to supercharge Tron’s DeFi ecosystem with fast, low-cost cross-chain transfers. Source link
Meta denies claim more than half of Facebook crypto ads are scams
Australia’s competition watchdog has claimed 58% of crypto ads on Facebook are scams; Meta says the data is old and unreliable. Source link
Meta denies claim more than half of Facebook crypto ads are scams
Australia’s competition watchdog has claimed 58% of crypto ads on Facebook are scams; Meta says the data is old and unreliable. Source link
Bitcoin sidechain creators tout new ‘permissionless’ version BitVM2
Robin Linus has unveiled a new whitepaper for BitVM2 and BitVM Bridge, two new developments that offer significant improvements to the original version of BitVM. Source link