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Web3 Startup Funding Drops 82 percents YoY
VC funding for Web3 start-ups decreased by 82% YoY in Q1 2023, dropping to $1.7 billion. The number of big funding rounds hitting nine figures almost completely dried up over the past year. The decline in Web3 funding is attributed to investors opting for a risk-off approach and seeking opportunities in industries they know best.
LINE Messaging App Launches Digital Asset Wallet and Blockchain Platform to Run Dapps and Tokens
LINE communications app recently launched a new blockchain digital wallet that can be used to manage various crypto assets.
US Senate Introduces DEFIANCE Act to Combat AI-Generated Nonconsensual Deepfakes
The US Senate has proposed the DEFIANCE Act in response to the increasing spread of AI-created, nonconsensual explicit imagery, exemplified by recent deepfake incidents involving Taylor Swift. This bill aims to provide legal recourse for victims and criminalize the production and distribution of such content.
UNODC: Surge in Cryptocurrency Misuse and Technology-Driven Crime in Southeast Asia
The UN Office on Drugs and Crime's latest report reveals an alarming increase in cryptocurrency misuse and advanced technological crime in East and Southeast Asia. The study focuses on the challenges faced by law enforcement against the backdrop of evolving online casinos, cyberfraud, and tech-driven underground banking networks.
Caroline Ellison's Diaries: Crucial Evidence in FTX's SBF Trial
SBF, FTX co-founder, faces legal scrutiny. U.S. authorities cite Caroline Ellison's diaries as key evidence against him.
Caroline Ellison hires former top SEC crypto regulator
A former top crypto regulator will defend former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison in a federal inquiry. WilmerHale Securities and Financial Services chair Stephanie Avakian. She enhanced cryptocurrency monitoring as SEC Enforcement Division director. Federal prosecutors are investigating whether former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried caused Terra ecosystem collapse.
Deepak Chopra Partners with Hedera Hashgraph to Leverage Blockchain for COVID-19 Mental Health Support
Renown Indian-American author Deepak Chopra discussed how blockchain technology could help in improving mental health during the current pandemic crisis.
Meta Urged to Halt Metaverse App for Minors
Advocacy groups, including Airplay and Common Sense Media, have written to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg calling for the company to halt its plans to allow minors onto its metaverse app, Horizon Worlds. They argue that Meta must first assess the potential risks of allowing youth on the app, citing concerns around harassment and privacy violations.
SlowMist Reports Surge in Diverse Crypto Security Incidents for the Week of September 17-23, 2023
SlowMist, a cybersecurity firm specializing in blockchain, released its weekly security report for the week of September 17-23, 2023. The report highlights a total of seven security incidents with an estimated loss of around $380,600. The week saw a significant rise in phishing attacks and rug pull tactics, as well as the emergence of diverse attack methods like DNS hijacking and contract vulnerabilities.
The Truth Behind Crypto and Online Gambling
Internet proliferation has enabled cryptocurrencies to emerge as convenient payment avenues in online gambling as hundreds of betting sites offer this option acting as the icing on the cake in this sector.
eRupee Offline Wallets 2025: Supported Banks, Transaction Limits & Data-Free Payments
Discover eRupee offline wallets for 2025—supported banks, limits, and secure digital payments in India without data access.
FCA Extends Temporary Registration Deadline for Selected Crypto Firms
Some crypto businesses have been offered additional time in order to make it onto the full register to meet requirements from the UK regulator.