Former CFTC commissioner Brian Quintenz, now a16z’s policy head, is reportedly Trump’s pick for CFTC chair, signaling a pro-crypto regulatory shift. Source link
Dogecoin flaw exploited by hacker, crashes 69% of nodes
Security researchers claimed that the vulnerability could have been used to crash the entire Dogecoin network. Source link
How Babylon attracted $3.5B to native Bitcoin staking protocol — Co-founder
Babylon co-founder and chief technology officer Fisher Yu said DeFi on Bitcoin can evolve faster than other ecosystems by learning from the mistakes of the broader DeFi space. Source link
El Salvador to extend crypto agreements beyond Argentina
El Salvador partners with Argentina to strengthen the digital assets industry, and has talks underway with over 25 nations for similar partnerships. Source link
RMIT to make Blockchain Hub a part-time gig, hints at resource crunch
The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology’s Blockchain Innovation Hub will no longer exist in its current dedicated form starting in 2025. Source link
Energy from gas-flaring a $16 billion opportunity — PermianChain exec
Digital assets continue to be a tool to address shortfalls in the energy supply chain despite criticism from environmental activists. Source link
Energy from gas-flaring a $16 billion opportunity — PermianChain exec
Digital assets continue to be a tool to address shortfalls in the energy supply chain despite criticism from environmental activists. Source link
Former Ava Labs exec reveals ‘Commonware’ crypto primitives framework
According to software developer Patrick O’Grady, Commonware raised $9 million from venture capital firms Haun Ventures and Dragonfly. Source link
Influencers shilling memecoin scams face severe legal consequences
Why Elon Musk gets away with pumping Dogecoin but Kim Kardashian was fined $1.26 million: The laws around shilling crypto on social media. Source link
Decentralization democratizes access to AI computing — Theta Labs exec
Theta Labs head of strategy Wes Levitt says the decentralized cloud is more cost-effective and offers greater flexibility and reliability for AI solutions. Source link