Vitalik Buterin’s “The Purge” aims to streamline Ethereum by reducing data bloat, simplifying the protocol and addressing technical debt for better efficiency. Source link
Fake Curve Finance app scams users, tops global finance charts
A fake Curve Finance app has infiltrated Apple’s app store, gaining popularity despite warnings from the community. Source link
Bitfinex wallet hacker returns most of the $20 million back to US gov’t
According to security firm CertiK, crypto losses in Q3 2024 are up 9.5%, with more than $750 million in total funds stolen by threat actors. Source link
FINRA says rules still apply in the metaverse
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority says brokers and dealers are increasingly experimenting in the metaverse. Source link
Wintermute to take Ethena’s USDe as trading margin
Trading platforms and regulators are increasingly embracing cryptocurrency as collateral for trades. Source link
Ethereum nodes on phones, Tether market cap tops $120B: Finance Redefined
Tether’s record market capitalization signals the potential start of the next bull run amid growing investor anticipation of a major Ethereum upgrade. Source link
Neuromorphic computing breakthrough could enable blockchain on Mars
The first interplanetary blockchain-based transaction could potentially happen in 2026. Source link
Crypto’s future at stake: How the 2024 US election could shape the industry
In our latest Cointelegraph video, we take a deep dive into the potential short- and long-term impacts of the US presidential elections on the cryptocurrency landscape. Source link
Etherscan releases v2 beta: Unifies API for over 50 blockchains
Etherscan’s v2 API beta unifies access to more than 50 EVM-compatible networks, simplifying development and increasing efficiency. Source link
Israel-Hamas conflict creates recruitment challenges for blockchain industry
Increased emigration from Israel has led to fears of a brain drain. Source link