Blockchain prediction markets offer new hope for scientific validation

Opinion by: Sasha Shilina, PhD, founder of Episteme and researcher at Paradigm Research Institute Decentralized prediction markets are gaining ground in the scientific world, offering an intriguing answer to the field’s ongoing reproducibility crisis. While a notable share of research findings fail to replicate in independent tests, supporters believe market-driven forecasting can speed up identifying […]

South African Binance users brace for stricter compliance measures

Binance requires sender and receiver details for all South African crypto transactions from April 30.

SEC’s New Crypto Boss: Will Paul Atkins Spark the Next Bull Run?

With pro-crypto veteran Paul Atkins now in charge, the regulatory tides may finally turn in crypto’s favor.

SEC charges PGI Global founder over $198 million crypto Ponzi scheme

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Ramil Ventura Palafox with cryptocurrency fraud that resulted in a loss of $198 million for investors. In an official announcement, the agency claimed Palafox misappropriated $57 million of the funds.

SoftBank-backed Twenty One partners with Cantor’s SPAC for $3.6 billion crypto venture

SoftBank-backed crypto venture Twenty One Capital said on Wednesday it has agreed for a business combination with blank-check vehicle Cantor Equity Partners in a $3.6 billion deal.

Crypto Hackers Adopt ‘Drainer-as-a-Service’ Model, Renting Malware for Just $100

Crypto hackers are making it easier than ever to launch digital theft operations, as malicious “drainers” evolve into a service-based business. The post Crypto Hackers Adopt ‘Drainer-as-a-Service’ Model, Renting Malware for Just $100 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto Fundraising Is Positive, But Slower Than Expected Under Trump Administration

Fundraising for sophisticated crypto investment vehicles has yet to fully experience the anticipated positive headwind of the Donald Trump presidency, according to a new report by the Crypto Insight Group.

Scroll’s Euclid Upgrade Pushes It Into ‘Stage 1′ Decentralization Era

Scroll, the Ethereum layer-2 network, shared Wednesday that it has launched its Euclid upgrade, which the team called its most significant protocol transformation to date.

Web3 Protocol Symbiotic Raises $29M in Series A, Plans to Launch Universal Staking Framework

Symbiotic announced that the funding would launch the Universal Staking framework, extending blockchain security into broader economic coordination. The post Web3 Protocol Symbiotic Raises $29M in Series A, Plans to Launch Universal Staking Framework appeared first on Cryptonews.