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Munchables Hacker Returns Stolen Crypto Funds Worth Over $62 Million

The Munchables hacker, who recently exploited a weakness in the protocol and drained more than $62 million worth of Ether (ETH), has returned the keys holding the stolen funds. According to blockchain sleuth ZachXBT, the hacker allegedly worked as a developer on Munchables and has possible ties to North Korea. Munchables Loses Over $62 Million in ETH Munchables, a Web3 gaming protocol on the Blast network, suffered an exploit on Tuesday, March 26, which led to the loss of...

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Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin Challenges Hype: Metaverse Is Still Misunderstood

Metaverse has gained tremendous traction over the past couple of years, grabbing the attention of large companies across the world. But Ethereum co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, believes the concept of the Metaverse is still “poorly defined” and needs to have several elements to make it meaningful. Dissecting Metaverse During a Q&A session while speaking at the BUIDL Asia conference in Seoul, Buterin pointed out a common misconception in associating the Metaverse solely with...

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FTX Gets Two Dozen Buyers to Sell Majority of its Stake in Anthropic for $884 Million

FTX is looking to sell a majority of its shares in artificial intelligence startup Anthropic to over 20 buyers, including an Abu Dhabi investment company and Jane Street Global. The sale could provide ample funds for the bankrupt crypto exchange to repay creditors affected by FTX’s collapse. FTX to Sell Over 29 Million Shares from its Anthropic Stake According to court documents on March 22, FTX would sell approximately 29.5 million shares in Anthropic to a total of 24...

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Osmosis, dYdX, Synthetix Spearhead DeFi Development Surge, Uniswap Trails Behind

Amidst a broader market rebound, several DeFi-related projects appear to be bustling with development activity. Topping the list is Cosmos-based decentralized exchange Osmosis, which experienced a notable surge in development activity, emerging as the leading DeFi project over the past month. Osmosis Leads DeFi Development According to the data shared by Santiment, Osmosis recorded more than 169 GitHub commits within the previous 30 days. The crypto analytic platform’s latest...

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Tether Doubles Down on AI Plans, Looks to Hire Relevant Employees

Tether, the company behind USDT, the largest stablecoin by market capitalization, has announced plans to double down on its artificial intelligence (AI) focus and recruit relevant talent to that effect. According to an official release, the stablecoin provider said the move highlights its dedication to advancing AI efficiency and accessibility in the technology sector. Tether Strengthens AI Focus Tether’s latest move will see the firm focus on key areas like the development...

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Fifth Richest Bitcoin Address Transfers $6 Billion in BTC Amid Surge Past $70K

Over the weekend, the fifth richest Bitcoin address transferred $6 billion worth of the asset to three new wallets. The transfer occurred amid increased institutional interest in BTC, driven perhaps by the upcoming halving in April. Bitcoin Wallet Transfers $6 Billion in Bitcoin Initially funded with 94,500 BTC ($6.05 billion) in 2019, the address remained untouched until last weekend when it was split and distributed across three new addresses, according to blockchain...

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Worldcoin Ordered to Halt Biometric Data Collection in Another Country: Report

Worldcoin is yet again under scrutiny due to its “proof of personhood” project in Europe, which seeks to expand its user base by having individuals verify their humanity through eyeball scans. As per the Worldcoin website, the project has over 4.5 million sign-ups from 120 countries. Worldcoin Ordered to Halt Biometric Data Collection According to Reuters, the Portugal data regulator, CNPD, has mandated Worldcoin to suspend its collection of personal data for 90 days. CNPD...

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Bitcoin Halving Sparks Migration of US Mining Equipment to Low-Cost Power Countries: Report

As the much-anticipated Bitcoin halving event looms in late April, a migration of outdated mining equipment from the United States to regions offering cheaper electricity is underway. This migration is driven by the need to maintain profitability due to reduced mining rewards and escalating operational costs. US Bitcoin Miners Prepare for Halving According to a Bloomberg report, approximately 6,000 aging Bitcoin mining machines are set to be decommissioned in the U.S., with...

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Coinbase’s Base Hits Record $2B in TVL as Demand Surges After Dencun Upgrade Activation

Base, Coinbase’s layer-2 blockchain initiative for reducing Ethereum transaction fees, seems to be witnessing massive demands of increased network activity. As a result, its TVL also rose sharply, hitting a new milestone, surpassing $2 billion this week. One of the major reasons for the surge in activity of Base was the activation of the Dencun upgrade. Base’s TVL Growth According to data from L2Beat, Base’s current TVL stands at $2.27 billion, increasing by over 230% YTD....

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Ava Labs CEO Warns of Substandard L2 Projects, Says Next Cycle Will Be Worse

Emin Gün Sirer, the founder and CEO of Ava Labs, has sounded an alarm on the rise of substandard layer 2 (L2) solutions in the crypto space. Drawing parallels with the fallout from the FTX collapse, he cautioned investors about the dangers associated with investing in these “trash” projects. Ava Labs Founder Highlights L2 Red Flags On March 23, Sirer took to X to voice his concerns about the crypto community’s habit of ignoring warning signs, especially regarding people seen...

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