Malware exploits weak passwords in PostgreSQL for cryptojacking
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Get ready for the feds to start indicting NFT wash traders
Studies show that most people who attempt to wash trade nonfungible tokens (NFTs) are unprofitable. But that doesn’t stop them from trying, which makes it a glaring regulatory and enforcement issue for the industry. In wash trading, manipulators buy and sell an asset between themselves to create the appearance that the asset is in higher demand…

BRC-20 tokens are presenting new opportunities for Bitcoin
While the ossification of Bitcoin’s codebase has brought stability and reliability, it’s made Bitcoin a little… well, boring. Where once the Bitcoin ecosystem formed a hub of innovation and a hive of activity, that momentum has shifted to second- and third-generation chains whose architecture is better suited to supporting multiple use cases and applications. At

Scratch ‘Blockchain Island,’ Malta Now Wants to Become a Digital Enclave
The Maltese government is continuing to break away from its once-prominent blockchain agenda, as it intends to take a more holistic approach toward digital economy development.In a recent interview with Cointelegraph, Kearon Bruno, chairman of Digital Economy Think Tank, an advisory body tasked with diversifying and consolidating Malta’s economic portfolio, said: “We’re moving away from [being…

Binance and FTX list Coinbase stock tokens ahead of exchange’s Nasdaq debut
Major exchanges are elbowing for exposure to Coinbase's listing. 1687 Total views 14 Total shares Major global cryptocurrency exchanges including Binance and FTX have announced the listing of Coinbase’s stock token ahead of its direct listing on Nasdaq.According to a Wednesday announcement, Binance will list Coinbase's stock token (COIN) today, allowing its users to trade…

Memecoin trading simplified: Tesa joins Cointelegraph Accelerator
Tesa, a smart trading agent designed to optimize memecoin trading by enhancing speed, cost efficiency and accessibility, joins the Cointelegraph Accelerator program.

Coinbase app is ‘broken’ for UX, admits CEO Brian Armstrong
Brian Armstrong said the next two weeks will see a series of rapid updates on the biggest pain points for Coinbase app users. 204 Total views 2 Total shares Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says the rise of on-chain activities on its new layer-2 network Base has exposed how “broken” the Coinbase app is for user…

Fujitsu launches Web3 acceleration platform for startups and partner companies
Fujitsu’s Web3 Acceleration Platform promised to provide blockchain-based service APIs, high-computing technologies, simulations, and AI, for developers building Web3 applications and services. 181 Total views 1 Total shares Own this piece of history Collect this article as an NFTThe Japanese-based multinational tech company Fujitsu announced the launch of a new platform on Feb 8, designed…

How much intrigue is behind Kusama’s parachain auctions?
Eleven projects joined the race when Kusama parachain auctions started on June 15. A few more got in during the latter auctions of the first batch. With impressive gains to the tune of 900,000 KSM (approximately $180 million, at the time of writing), are Kusama auctions still fair and democratic, or is everything already decided…