Worldcoin beefs up security by open-sourcing biometric data system
Worldcoin Foundation open sources a secure multi-party computation (SMPC) system to enhance biometric data protection…
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Mastercard launches ‘next generation’ of blockchain payments startup program
The program has added five startups and will trial various payment technologies ranging from blockchain…
Mastercard, Standard Chartered test tokenized deposit transaction
Mastercard’s Multi-Token Network enabled an atomic swap of a tokenized carbon credit for cash in…
GameFi studios are booming once again as crypto prices recover
New Web3 gaming projects continue to enter the sector as the price of cryptocurrencies surge.
Korean university launches metaverse with private student access
The school’s metaverse was built by LG Uplus to cater to tech-savvy college students.
The metaverse is coming straight to your web browser: Here’s how
Layer-1 blockchain and metaverse protocol Somnia has launched the Metaverse Browser, aiming to make Web3…
Post-FTX crypto industry needs education before regulation: Former Biden advisor
“What I preach for is regulation that protects and prevents but does not cripple and…
Bitget Wallet launches $10M ecosystem fund alongside Onchain Layer
The ecosystem fund is denominated in Bitget Wallet’s native token, BWB, which is scheduled for…
El Salvador mines 474 Bitcoin using geothermal volcanic energy
El Salvador currently holds 5,750 BTC worth $354 million, accumulated over three years.
How AI could ruin gaming, The Voice, addictive Axies game: Web3 Gamer
AI could help small gaming firms, but it might also unleash a wave of crap….
Cypher core contributor admits to stealing $260K and gambling it away
The contributor, “hoak,” said their actions were due to a “crippling gambling addiction” and “psychological…
Alex bridge on BNB Smart Chain drained of $4.3M after suspicious upgrade — CertiK
The deployer account changed an Alex contract’s implementation address, and multiple tokens were subsequently drained…
Israeli fintech Kima, Mastercard lab look to develop ‘DeFi credit card’
Kima is seeking to bridge traditional and Web3 finance and make the user experience more…
Regulators are cracking down on financial privacy, but ZK-proofs can help
The convergence of ZK-proofs and decentralized identity systems could create more compliant privacy-preserving protocols, without…
Deutsche Bank joins Singapore’s asset tokenization project
Deutsche Bank joined Singapore’s tokenization project soon after reiterating skepticism about transparency about the world’s…