RMIT to make Blockchain Hub a part-time gig, hints at resource crunch
The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology’s Blockchain Innovation Hub will no longer exist in its current dedicated form starting in 2025. Go to Source
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‘Science needs an update’: How DeSci can fix junk science and cure baldness
DeSci advocates say “traditional science” has fallen prey to regulatory capture and been maligned by corporate greed and now a blockchain-based update is in order. Go to Source
China’s Former Vice Minister of Finance Calls for Research on Crypto as US Policy Pivots
Zhu Guangyao, China’s former vice minister of Finance, has called on the country to continue researching crypto as the US changes its attitude towards the asset class. During the 2024 Tsinghua PBOC Chief Economist Forum, Guangyao stated that crypto should be studied “because it is a crucial aspect of the development of the digital economy.” … Read more
CertiK Ventures discloses $45M investment plan to boost Web3
In addition to CertiK Ventures’ $45 million investment plan, CertiK also announced the launch of free community tools including Token Scan and Wallet Scan. Go to Source
Weekend Wrap: Circle blacklists Lazarus, Ethereum researcher exits and more
Circle is the fourth stablecoin issuer to blacklist Lazarus Group-linked wallets, but a blockchain analyst has called out the firm for doing so months after other stablecoin issuers. Go to Source
Crypto activity in 2024 surpasses 2021 peak, fueled by Bitcoin ETFs — Chainalysis
The launch of the Bitcoin ETF in the US triggered an increase in the total value of Bitcoin activity across all regions worldwide, according to Chainalysis. Go to Source
Healthcare projects are leading the pack in decentralized science
Medicine is leading the charge toward decentralized science — here’s why. Go to Source
Economist Steve Hanke: Research Finds Crypto Owners Are Psychopaths
Economist Steve Hanke cited a University of Toronto study that links cryptocurrency ownership to traits of the “Dark Tetrad,” including psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sadism. According to the research, crypto owners exhibit psychopathic tendencies, he explained. Study Links Crypto Ownership to Psychopathic Traits Economist Steve Hanke highlighted research from the University of Toronto this week, … Read more
Researchers identify key circuit layer vulnerabilities in SNARK systems
A study by Imperial College London examined 141 vulnerabilities in SNARK systems, mostly impacting system soundness and completeness. Go to Source
How Tron’s upgrades are reshaping the digital economy: Report
Tron outperforms the altcoin market with groundbreaking developments and robust metrics. Our comprehensive report provides a closer look at Tron’s advancements. Go to Source
