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Uniswap Reaches $3 Billion in TVL, Anticipates Community Call to Deliberate Liquidity Mining Rewards
The Uniswap community has set a community meeting to discuss the network’s liquidity mining rewards program, as it is about to end in a week.
Crypto Alert: Revolutionary DGT Token Community Presale
Tallinn, Estonia, 8 January 2021 DGBLabs OÜ, announces it Community Presale of the DataGrid Token (DGT) for 22nd- 26th January offering a 5% bonus, which is reduced 1% a each day during the sale, on a minimum of one quarter ETH at the price of $.005. Higher Bonus levels available for purchases over 80 ETH. Participants will be required to complete WhiteListing on Blockpass prior to the sale date.
Australia's National Blockchain Steering Committee Mobilizes Domestic Developer Community
The Australian National Blockchain Roadmap Steering Committee is seeking expressions of interest from its domestic blockchain community to create working groups on supply chain and credentialing.
BITWORK alliance with BINARYSTAR, ultimately creating a greater knowledge hub and Blockchain Community between Hong Kong & Japan
BITWORK, the Blockchain community pioneer headquartered in Hong Kong is proud to announce their new strategic partnership with BINARYSTAR, is a renowned company operating Blockchain businesses and community in Japan.
Tether Tokens (USDt) Community and Utility Pushes Market Cap Over $20 Billion
Tether.to, the blockchain-enabled platform that powers the largest stablecoin by market capitalization, has surpassed US$20 billion, driven purely by community and utility.
Thailand Blockchain Community Partners with IBM to Expand $300M Electronic Letter of Guarantee Platform
Thailand Blockchain Community Initiative (BCI) has joined hands with IBM to extend the scope and reach of the blockchain-powered electronic letter of guarantee.
DeFi and Crypto Community Explode as Robinhood Halts GameStop (GME) Trades
Robinhood’s decision to stop the purchases of GameStop (GME) shares, along with AMC and Blackberry (BBE), has spurred outrage from the cryptocurrency community.
Decentralized Exchange dYdX Proposes $20M Incentive Program for v4 Launch
Chaos Labs proposes a $20M, 6-month Launch Incentives Program for the transition to dYdX v4. The initiative aims to facilitate user and volume migration to the new dYdX Chain, with a robust pre-launch and post-launch strategy. Governance proposals will guide the distribution of DYDX rewards, maintaining transparency and community oversight throughout the program.
DeFi Hack Linked to North Korea
The $197 million DeFi hack on Euler Finance has been linked to North Korea after blockchain investigator Chainalysis identified that 100 ETH from the stolen funds was transferred to an address associated with North Korea-linked actors. While Chainalysis suspected the involvement of North Korea, it highlighted the possibility of misdirection by other hackers. Euler Labs CEO expressed disappointment in the hack, revealing that ten separate audits over two years assured its security.
Mysten Labs Partners with Alibaba Cloud to Bolster Sui Blockchain Ecosystem
Mysten Labs collaborates with Alibaba Cloud to enhance the Sui blockchain ecosystem, introducing AI-assisted development tools, educational programs, and global infrastructural support.
Polkadot Developer Parity Technologies Reportedly Cuts Over 300 Staff This Week
Parity Technologies lays off over 300 employees amidst a strategic shift towards community-driven operations. The move comes as Polkadot faces ecosystem challenges, including a large upcoming supply event and a seeming lack of demand in parachain auctions. Community members have expressed mixed reactions, and concerns are rising on Polkadot's ability to maintain its market valuation in the medium term.
Bitcoin Ordinals Create Stir Within Crypto Community
Luxor CEO Nick Hansen stated Bitcoin Ordinals might produce "synergies" between the mining pool and OridinalHub.
Shiba Inu ShibArmy Rallies Community Amidst 30% SHIB Price Drop and Shibaswap Delay
Shib Army acknowledges the current crypto market frustration and the bearish month of September, emphasizing the importance of crediting the Shibarium project and the #SHIBARMY community for their support and unity, encouraging positivity and resilience.
Tornado Cash Community Fund Signatories Relinquish their Positions
The signatories to Tornado Cash's community funds have relinquished their role, automatically ceding control of the funds to the Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO).
Ripple CTO Advocates for Community Consensus on XRP Ledger's AMM Feature Integration
Ripple's CTO, David Schwartz, stresses the importance of community consensus for integrating the Automated Market Maker (AMM) feature on the XRP Ledger. Through discussions on X (formerly Twitter), Schwartz outlines a methodical approach to addressing concerns and urges validators to support the amendment only after achieving community agreement. The AMM feature, seen as a significant stride in decentralized finance on XRPL, was introduced in rippled version 1.12.0 alongside a potential clawback feature aimed at legal liability protection for developers. Schwartz's engagement exemplifies a balanced approach to evolving XRPL while preserving its decentralized character.
Tether and INHOPE Join Forces to Fight Child Abuse Material Online
The cooperation intends to combat the unlawful use of cryptocurrency to finance child abuse content on the dark web and in personless online marketplaces like INHOPE.
Lido Finance Halts Operations on Solana Following Community Consensus
Lido Finance is discontinuing its operations on Solana blockchain following a community consensus within its DAO. The decision, revealed on October 16, 2023, comes after a proposal highlighting the unsustainable financials of Lido on Solana. Despite this cessation, Lido expresses continued optimism for Solana's ecosystem.
Reddit to Discontinue Blockchain-Based Community Points Program
Reddit is discontinuing its blockchain-based Community Points program due to scalability issues, moving towards more scalable rewards programs. Despite initial promise, high transaction fees and bandwidth limitations on Ethereum led to a transition to Arbitrum Nova in 2022. However, scaling challenges persisted, prompting the phase-out by early November 2021. The termination caused a significant drop in associated token values. Reddit now focuses on other community incentive programs like the Moderator Rewards Program and the Contributor Program.
NFT Firm Yuga Labs Faces Criticism Over Bitcoin Auction Plan
Yuga Labs has come under fire from the cryptocurrency community for its plan to auction its new Bitcoin NFT collection. The company's plan requires participants to send their entire bid amount in Bitcoin to a unique BTC address controlled by Yuga, and winners would pay up the BTC they bid while Yuga said it would return BTC to those unsuccessful in placing a top bid. The manual refund process for unsuccessful bids and the potential for significant price discrepancies in the top 288 bids have led to criticism from some within the crypto community.
SushiSwap CEO Proposes New Token Model
SushiSwap's CEO, Jared Grey, is leading a community proposal to revamp the platform's tokenomics, aiming to improve reward efficiency, recalibrate incentives, and diversify revenue streams.
CoinList announces Bondex (BNDX) community sale with Revised Participation Model
CoinList announces Bondex's community sale with new user-friendly updates, including a 7-day purchase window and no queues. Token listing expected on June 11, 2024.
Binance Labs Announces ColLabs: A Web3 Investment Community Platform
Binance Labs has launched ColLabs, an invite-only Web3 investment community, aiming to bridge the gap between venture capitalists, startups, and investors in the Web3 space. The platform combines a blog, newsletter, and Telegram channel for exclusive content and deal-sourcing opportunities.
Reddit Community Points Ready for Ethereum Mainnet through Off-Chain Labs
Off-Chain Labs has announced that it has been selected to help bring the Community Points (CP) initiative of the Reddit social media network onto the Ethereum Mainnet.
Bitcoin is a Good Long-Term and "Plan B" Investment for Black Investors, says KRBE Digital Assets Group Co-Founder
Isaiah Jackson, the author of “Bitcoin & Black America”, described cryptocurrency as a way to address income inequality in society.
Ondo Points Program Launches
Ondo Foundation's new Ondo Points program and ONDO token unlock plan mark significant steps in community engagement and token utility in the DeFi sector.
HeartX Launches Web3 Marketplace and Community Aim to Revolutionize Digital Art Industry
HeartX, previously known as ArteX, a trailblazer in the digital art industry, has recently rebranded and unveiled a groundbreaking web3 marketplace and community that empowers artists, collectors, art consultants and art lovers to redefine the value of digital art. The HeartX platform provides a secure, immersive, and transparent space for creating, sharing, and trading digital artworks, catering to artists, collectors, and the web 3 community alike.
Crypto.com's $10.5 Million Mistake Leads to Legal Fallout for Australian Couple
A Melbourne couple faces legal repercussions after Crypto.com mistakenly transferred $10.5 million AUD to their bank account. Thevamanogari Manivel and her partner, Jatinder Singh, allegedly spent the funds on property and other assets. Manivel has been sentenced to an 18-month community corrections order, while Singh is set to face a plea trial on October 23, 2023.
BIS has long taken a cautious approach
Agustin Carstens mocks crypto and Bitcoin. Tech doesn't work for money, he told Bloomberg.
Gensler Alleged Crypto Hypocrisy
Gary Gensler, head of the US securities regulator, is facing accusations of hypocrisy from the crypto community after a 2018 video surfaced of him stating that cryptocurrencies are commodities or cash and not securities. Several crypto leaders have expressed their shock and disgust at Gensler's apparent change of stance on the matter.
Atomicals Market Addresses Security Breach and Announces Compensation Measures
Atomicals Market has implemented measures to restore user trust and enhance platform security following a significant security breach, emphasizing community engagement's crucial role in protocol's future.
The launch of a nonfungible token protocol on the Bitcoin mainnet
On Jan. 21, Bitcoin introduced "Ordinals," an NFT-like programme. However, meme-inspired JPEGs are filling Bitcoin blockspace.
Arbitrum Foundation Proposes Control of $1 Billion in ARB Tokens
The proposed "special grants" program on the Arbitrum blockchain, which would allocate 750 million ARB tokens worth nearly $1 billion to the centralized Arbitrum Foundation without input from token holders, has caused community concerns.
Chainflip Announces Community Sale on CoinList, Scheduled for August 31, 2023
Chainflip, a decentralized and trustless protocol that enables seamless value transfer between various blockchains, has announced its Community Sale on CoinList. The sale is set to begin on August 31, 2023, at 17:00 UTC.
dYdX Utilizes $9M Insurance Fund Following Alleged Targeted Attack on YFI
dYdX deployed $9 million from v3 insurance fund to cover YFI market liquidations, suspecting targeted attack and market manipulation. No user funds affected, insurance fund remains at $13.5 million.
The United Kingdom Tax Reform Council Launches Campaign Against Bank of England
UK Tax Reform Council and Bitcoin community worry over Bank of England's CBDC intentions.
Brazil and Argentina explore a common currency
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong promotes Bitcoin for Brazil and Argentina. A alternative currency to the Argentine peso and Brazilian real is being prepared by the two South American nations. BTC might become the second-largest currency bloc after the US dollar.
Uniswap Foundation Seeks $62.37M in Second Funding Tranche
The Uniswap Foundation has requested a second tranche of $62.37M in funding to continue its ecosystem development efforts. While the proposal outlines a comprehensive financial plan and future initiatives, some community members have raised concerns about the size of the funding request.
Billionaire Ray Dalio believes that fiat is in jeopardy
A Bitcoin admirer said the billionaire is close to "really understanding Bitcoin."
Ethereum to Implement New "Devcon Improvement Proposals" for Devcon Colombia 2021
Ethereum has announced a new way for its crypto community to get more involved for next year’s Devcon event.
Reactions to Genesis Global Trading's Bankruptcy
New York crypto lender Genesis Global Trading filed for bankruptcy. Social media users weighed in. Some think bankruptcy attorneys will prosper and no one will be held responsible. Crypto lending was called "dumb" by others.
MicroStrategy Bitcoin Buying Splits The Crypto Community
MicroStrategy, a business that specializes in software analytics, has just increased the amount of Bitcoin it holds. Following the transaction, the company now has a total ownership of 132,500 BTC, which were acquired for a sum of $4.03 billion. Some people believe that this new move may have the ability to cause a new minimum price for the leading digital asset. Others say that increasing one's Bitcoin holdings exposes one to the danger of centralization.
Arbitrum Community Seeks Return of 700 Million ARB Tokens
The Arbitrum community has proposed the return of 700 million ARB tokens to its DAO Treasury after the Arbitrum Foundation transferred the funds without community approval. The proposal requires the foundation to return the tokens before proceeding with its budget plan, and voting ends on April 14.
Yuga Labs Sets Up BAYC Community Council to Boost Innovations
The council brings together seven long-standing community members that have a proven track record of supporting the collection.
Arbitrum Foundation Under Fire for Selling ARB Tokens Before Budget Ratification
The Arbitrum Foundation sold ARB tokens before the community ratified the organization's budget, leading to a governance crisis. The Foundation used the tokens for the DAO's operational purposes. The situation calls into question the efficacy of the community governance model and the power dynamics of centralized organizations in decentralized ecosystems.
Platypus Recovers 90% of Stolen Funds from Recent Exploit
Platypus DeFi protocol has recovered 90% of the funds stolen in the recent 12 October 2023 exploit, reducing the net loss to about 18,000 AVAX. The protocol acknowledged the community's support in swiftly resolving the crisis and is making arrangements for the withdrawal of liquidity providers. Amidst ongoing investigations and enhanced security measures, Platypus continues to work on a compensation plan for affected users from previous attacks.
The U.K. government is recruiting for a head to its central bank digital currency project
The U.K. is hiring a central bank digital currency (CBDC) chief to establish a digital pound. CBDCs promise financial inclusion and lower corporate and consumer expenses. A former Bank of England senior advisor opposed CBDCs. In 2021, 23 million Brits did not use cash, and fewer than 15% of payments are done using cash.
Islamic Coin Launches Community Rewards on Haqq Network
Islamic Coin announces a Community Rewards program to appreciate and engage its community. The #ISLM Rewards, launched on October 11, 2023, comprises three waves targeting different engagement levels and community segments. The initiative aims at fostering a Shariah-compliant Web3 financial ecosystem, with the first distribution of rewards commencing on October 11, 2023. The program, however, excludes Dubai residents from participating.
The Bitcoin logo lights up Berlin
The Berlin TV Tower displayed the Bitcoin logo. German Bitcoiners tweeted images and videos of the lighting. These "advertisements" are legally illegal, so proceed cautiously.
Reddit Invites Developers to Submit Ethereum Scaling Proposals for its Token Project
Popular social news aggregator, web content rating and discussion site Reddit invites developers to develop is Ethereum based Community Points
Health Concerns Arise at ApeFest 2023: Investigation Links Symptoms to UV-A Lighting
Yuga Labs has investigated health issues following ApeFest 2023, identifying UV-A lights as the probable cause. Those affected are advised to seek medical advice and contact Yuga Labs for support.
dYdX Founder Addresses Community Concerns Regarding Token Inflation
Decentralized exchange dYdX founder Antonio has clarified that there are no plans for additional token inflation to compensate validators on the dYdX Chain. The current token distribution model, which has reduced inflation by over 60%, will continue to be implemented. This comes amid growing discussions about the sustainability of dYdX's token model, with some users criticizing the token's distribution and others expressing concerns about the lack of a fee-sharing mechanism in the upcoming version of the platform.
Charles Hoskinson Officially Cut Ties with XRP Community
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has publicly declared to cut ties with the XRP community.
The Importance of Community in Bitcoin's Success
Crypto Twitter user @ Bosch_ uncovered the mark after updating the Bitcoin logo's sizes.
Solana Spaces to Close Down Stores
Solana Spaces shuttered its two Solana-themed retail outlets in New York and Miami after seven months, citing a shift in investment emphasis.
Arbitrum Community Pilot: Voting on the Distribution of 25 to 45 Million ARB in Long-Term Incentives
Arbitrum community votes on a pilot program to distribute 25 to 45 million ARB tokens as long-term incentives to protocols on its platform, aiming to enhance ecosystem growth and innovation.
Memeland (MEME) Launches Zero-Fee Social Staking Protocol Stakeland
Stakeland is introduced as a community-first social staking platform by Memeland, aiming to empower the $MEME ecosystem with zero fees.
LinksDAO and Spey Bay Golf Club
"LinksDAO" may acquire a $900,000 Scottish golf course. Voting closes on Feb. 22 at 12pm ET, with 88% of voters supporting the acquisition.
IOTA Network Increases its Speed by 20x Following its Relaunch a Few Months Prior
The IOTA Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on blockchain and open-source development has announced the latest version of its node software, Hornet together with the IOTA community. The IOTA community has conducted a stress test that illustrated a stable network of over 150 nodes with over 650 confirmed transactions per second (TPS). This shows an increase in transaction throughput by a factor of 20, while Hornet is able to consume 10 times less memory under normal operations compared to its previous node software.
Coinbase's Intention to Sell Blockchain Analytics Software to US Government Watchdogs Created Backlash from Crypto Community
Leading American cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase plans to sell its blockchain analytics software called "Coinbase Analytics" to the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This decision is not sinking in well with the crypto community because the software will offer identity attribution for domestic and international cryptocurrency addresses to the US government agencies.
Is Bitcoin still a Safe Haven? The Crypto Community Debates on Twitter Following Global Stock Market Crash
Is Bitcoin still a safe haven? The Crypto Community takes the debate to Twitter after the biggest stock market crash since 2009.
Bitcoin Community Helps in Setting Up Italian Red Cross Medical Center to Fight Coronavirus
The Bitcoin community has funded a noble cause of establishing the second level Advanced Medical Post (AMP) belonging to the Italian Red Cross as it will be instrumental in saving lives in Italy amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The epidemic has hit Italy hard as it has recorded more than 132,000 cases and at least 16,000 deaths.
Deutsche Bank Ignored Suspicious Activity of Child Sex Trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, Bitcoin Community Screams Hypocrisy
The NY State Department of Financial Services has slapped Deutsche Bank with a $150 million dollar fine, Bitcoin Community has been quick to call out the institutional bank’s shortcomings in funding international sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
SushiSwap Receives 130,000 UNI Tokens from Uniswap, Crypto Community Outraged
Decentralized exchange platform Uniswap just launched its own governance token UNI today, and 130,000 UNI tokens were gifted to its hard fork SushiSwap.