Trump’s Crypto Platform: Will It Bring Jobs in Decentralisation?
I remember the day I first heard about Trump’s venture into the crypto world. I was sipping coffee at my desk, sifting through yet another wave of crypto job postings. The news flashed across my screen: “Trump’s Crypto Platform: A New Era in Decentralisation?” I couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow. Trump and crypto? It […]
Stablecoins Surge as Major Holders of US Treasuries in Digital Finance Era
The Ascension of Stablecoins: A New Era in Treasury Holdings and Digital Finance Stablecoins Surge as issuers have recently emerged as the 18th largest collective holder of U.S. Treasuries, a significant development that aligns them with some of the world’s major sovereign holders. This revelation comes from a comprehensive report by Bernstein, which highlights the […]
The WazirX Heist: Blame, Audits, and the Elusive Hunt for Recovery
The WazirX Hack: A Tangled Web of Blame and Recovery Efforts The WazirX Heist has gripped the crypto community in a dramatic turn of events, with hackers stealing over $230 million from the India-based cryptocurrency exchange. The platform and its custody provider, Liminal, are now locked in a blame game, with no clear resolution in […]
Yield Guild Games Beta: Play-to-Earn Careers in 2024
It was late 2021, and the world of crypto was on fire. I remember watching as new gaming models exploded onto the scene, particularly play-to-earn (P2E) platforms like Axie Infinity. The buzz was everywhere, and many were beginning to ask: “Could this be a career?” Fast forward to 2024, and Yield Guild Games Beta (YGG […]
Michelle Bond Pleads Not Guilty in FTX Linked Campaign Finance Case
FTX Saga Continues: Michelle Bond Pleads Not Guilty Amidst Tightened Legal Noose In a recent unfolding within the high-profile FTX case, Michelle Bond pleads not guilty to multiple campaign finance violations. Linked to former FTX Digital Markets co-CEO Ryan Salame, Bond made her firm plea during a hearing at the United States District Court for […]
The Rise and Fall of Smoking Chicken Fish Coin
The Turbulent Saga of Smoking Chicken Fish: A Meme Coin’s Descent into Chaos In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, the Smoking Chicken Fish Coin (SCF Coin) has taken its community on a rollercoaster ride, culminating in a dramatic leadership ousting amid serious allegations. The meme coin, which bizarrely transitioned into a quasi-religious movement, is now […]
Numerai’s Data Revolution and Demand for Data Scientists
I remember the first time I came across Numerai’s data revolution. It wasn’t your typical crypto start-up, and honestly, it threw me for a loop. They weren’t talking about DeFi or NFTs; they were obsessed with data—more precisely, using data to revolutionise the world of hedge funds. I’d been deep in crypto recruitment for a […]
Prager Metis Agrees to $745,000 SEC Settlement Over FTX Audit Failures
Prager Metis Settles with SEC Over FTX Audit Misconduct Charges In a significant development within the cryptocurrency audit sector, Prager Metis agrees to $745,000 in a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over allegations of misconduct in its audit practices related to the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange, FTX. The firm consented to pay […]
SEC Commissioners Dispute NFT Regulation in Flyfish Club Settlement
SEC Commissioners Criticize Agency’s Approach to NFTs in Flyfish Club Case In a striking critique of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent actions, Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda voiced strong dissent against what they see as the agency’s overreach in enforcing regulations on non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Their disagreement highlighted how SEC Commissioners […]
The Role of AI in Sourcing Blockchain Talent
A few years ago, I remember being buried under a mountain of resumes. We had just launched a major recruitment drive for a blockchain startup, and the demand for skilled talent was overwhelming. Sifting through CVs felt like searching for a needle in a haystack. That’s when it hit me—what if AI could take over […]
Changpeng Zhao’s Release and the Intensifying Legal Saga of Binance
Changpeng Zhao’s Impending Release and Ongoing Legal Challenges for Binance The US Federal Bureau of Prisons has scheduled Changpeng Zhao’s release, the influential co-founder of Binance, for September 29. After serving a four-month sentence, Zhao recently moved to the Long Beach Residential Reentry Management (RRM) facility in central California, a step that usually precedes the […]
DeltaPrime DeFi Protocol on Arbitrum Breached
Security Breach at DeltaPrime: A DeFi Protocol on Arbitrum Network Compromised In a recent security alert, the crypto cybersecurity firm Cyvers reported a significant breach in DeltaPrime, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol operating on the Arbitrum network. Initially, this incident led to substantial financial losses, estimated at $4.5 million; however, as the attack continued to […]
Gold Investment Meets Blockchain in the Latest AMA
When I first started in the world of crypto recruitment, gold was never part of the conversation. Fast forward a few years, and now I find myself sitting in on AMAs (Ask Me Anythings) discussing how Gold Investment Meets Blockchain head-on. If you’d told me this back when Bitcoin was the rebel currency of choice, […]
Magic Eden Thrives with Multi-Chain Strategy Amid NFT Market Fluctuations
The Rise of Magic Eden: Navigating the NFT Market with a Multi-Chain Strategy In the ever-evolving landscape of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), Magic Eden thrives as a beacon of innovation and resilience. Despite the broader market’s downturn, Magic Eden’s CEO, Jack Lu, shared in a recent interview with Decrypt that 2024 has been their most successful […]
The Rise of Tap-to-Earn Games Transforming Web3 Gaming
The rise of tap-to-earn games on platforms like Telegram is reshaping the landscape of Web3 gaming, attracting a massive user base with its simple and rewarding mechanics. As Telegram’s active users near the billion mark, these games have quickly become a focal point in the gaming community, engaging an estimated 300 million participants in just […]