Ethereum staking services agree to 22% limit of all validators

    The 22% self-limit rule ensures at least four major staking entities would need to collude in order for the chain to reach finalization. At least five Ethereum liquid staking providers have either imposed or are working to impose a self-limit rule in which they promise not to own more than 22% of the Ethereum staking…

    If Worldcoin can improve the world, why not give it a chance?

    Worldcoin could make it easier to create digital identities for people worldwide. And even if it fails, more projects like it are coming. All eyes have been on Worldcoin since the July 24 launch of its “World ID” system. The issues associated with the launch have been well reported at this juncture. They include possible onboarding security…

    Coinbase CEO reveals top 10 crypto ideas he’s urging devs to work on

    From flatcoins to on-chain advertisements, Brian Armstrong hopes aspiring developers take the time in the bear market to build out these crypto concepts. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has unveiled the ten ideas he is most excited about when it comes to crypto’s future, sharing hopes that developers can use the bear market to take them…

    IBM offers guidance for successful implementation of digital euro

    Five members of IBM Consulting created a list of points that the European Commission could consider to optimize its proposed digital euro legislation. IBM has some ideas about what it will take to make the digital euro a success, which it shared in a recent blog post. It suggested five items for designers to help…

    Sensitive data leaked in Kroll cybersecurity breach — Report

    The FTX bankruptcy claims agent reportedly confirmed that users’ personal data were leaked, contrary to earlier claims. It appears that a data breach involving FTX bankruptcy claims agent Kroll has resulted in the leak of sensitive information, contrary to earlier reports. In an alleged Kroll Q&A summary published on Aug. 30, FTX users’ email addresses, mailing…

    No, Bitcoin withdrawals from exchanges are not inherently bullish for crypto

    Traders say the record-low number of BTC held on exchanges is a bull signal, but data suggests otherwise. Crypto analysts on X (the social media platform formerly known as Twitter) and in YouTube interviews have been abuzz with talk about the trend of Bitcoin leaving centralized exchanges. On Aug. 29, the quantity of Bitcoin held within…

    MiCA: The good, the bad and the ugly of the EU’s crypto rules

    The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulatory framework isn’t all good, but it provides a level of clarity foreign to the United States. While United States regulators such as Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler make bad-faith claims that “there’s been clarity for years” when it comes to cryptocurrency, the European Union took real action in…

    DYdX to unlock 6.52M tokens worth $14M for community treasury, rewards

    Out of the lot, 2.49 million DYDX tokens — worth $5.36 million — will be allocated to the community treasury, which funds contributor grants, community initiatives and liquidity mining, among other programs. Decentralized exchange (DEX) platform dYdX will unlock $14.02 million worth of its native DYDK tokens to be allocated to its community treasury and rewards for…

    Digital Fortress, Part 1: How to safeguard digital assets in Web3

    Here’s how Web3 users can protect their digital assets from cyber criminals targeting crypto wallets. Why is protecting your digital assets in the Web3 era important? For the majority of users back in the day, cybersecurity meant protecting important files and folders because nothing of monetary value was stored on our computers. As long as…

    USDC will launch natively on Base network ‘next week’ — Jeremy Allaire

    Circle announced that a Base version of its USDC stablecoin would be available soon, eventually eliminating the need for the USDbC bridged version. Circle’s United States dollar stablecoin, USD Coin, will launch natively on the Base network “next week,” according to an Aug. 29 social media post from CEO Jeremy Allaire. The new version will…