Over two-thirds of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered extensions for the Google Chrome browser have a high-risk impact and could be “highly damaging” to user cybersecurity if breached, according to data from a new Incogni report. The August report analyzed 70 AI Chrome extensions across 7 different categories, including 10 writing extensions which all fell into the high-risk category. 48 of 70 […]

Recent data from CryptoQuant on August 7 shows that few Bitcoin holders are moving coins away from centralized cryptocurrency exchanges like Binance and Coinbase. Despite BTC prices increasing in recent weeks and teetering close to the $30,000 psychological level, this observation is accurate.  More Bitcoin Held in Exchanges As of July 28, there were 30,663 addresses withdrawing coins from exchanges though […]

In a recent development, Justin Sun, founder of popular blockchain Tron, has urged people to disregard speculations that the crypto exchange Huobi is facing severe challenges following news of the alleged detention of some of the platform’s officials.  The rumors appear to be a major contributing factor to why the firm experienced multi-million withdrawals during the weekend, while Tron’s Total […]

Much has been said in recent weeks regarding how uncharacteristically calm Bitcoin has been. On weekly timeframes, volatility measures are at their lowest ever. Unfortunately, despite the record-setting lull, directionless sideways price action could continue for a lot longer. Record-Breaking Low Volatility State Could Continue Longer Bitcoin price is at a standstill compared to its usually explosive self. It’s remained […]

ARK Investment Management founder and CEO Cathie Wood has reportedly suggested that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve multiple spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, at the same time. In an Aug. 7 interview with Bloomberg, Wood predicted the SEC would approve “more than one [ETF] at once” if it moves forward with any application currently […]

The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MCCE) is developing a carbon credit system in a preliminary partnership with the Industrial Innovation Group and the Venom Foundation. Blockchain technology is utilized by organizations and countries to track carbon credits. Due to the immutable nature of data inscribed on-chain, these credits can be securely sold or traded with […]

Worldcoin (WLD) has recently emerged as a subject of fervent discussion especially due to its biometric data collection through retina scans. Its launch came in amid the growing interest in decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain technology as well as new tokens and projects constantly striving to stand out and make a significant impact. Among the voices guiding investors through the […]

In a landmark development, PayPal Holdings, Inc., a titan in the digital payments space, has taken the wraps off its own stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, dubbed PayPal USD (PYUSD). This initiative marks PayPal’s strategic foray into the rapidly evolving universe of Web3 and digital-centric payments. According to PayPal’s press release, the newly minted PYUSD is underpinned by a […]

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the country’s central bank, has announced that it is committing up to 150 million Singapore dollars (around $112 million), to support various financial technology solutions like Web3.  In an announcement, MAS highlighted that the funds will be spent in three years under its renewed Financial Sector Technology and Innovation (FSTI) scheme. According to the announcement, […]