Bitcoin Critic Senator Menendez Charged With Corruption, Bribery

Senator Menendez, a long-time critic of Bitcoin and other crypto for its alleged association with criminals, faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

Gucci's Milan Fashion Week Show Debuts on Roblox and Zepeto

Gucci creative director Sabato de Sarno's first runway show for the fashion giant is also now in the metaverse.

European Parliament Calls for Tighter Oversight of Global Cryptocurrency Market

A European regulatory framework targeting digital assets should be in greater accord with global efforts, argues new research.

Huddle01 CEO Ayush Ranjan on Why Decentralized Audio and Video Infrastructure is Needed

Huddle01 co-founder and CEO Ayush Ranjan joined Decrypt reporter André Beganski at Messari Mainnet 2023 to discuss the "people-powered communications network," which provides audio and video...

FTX Claims Trading Near 35% of Debt Amount in Secondary Markets

Analysts found that investors are actively purchasing claims with an expectation of strong returns as the settlement progresses.

The Island Onboards Museums to On-Chain Art: ‘There is Something to Gain for Both Worlds’

The platform aims to onboard traditional artists and institutions to the blockchain while bringing museum-quality standards to Web3 art.

FTX Files $157 Million Lawsuit Against Ex-Employees of Hong Kong Affiliate

The lawsuit alleges that four ex-staffers used their connections to pull their money out first when FTX's stability was in question.

Binance and CEO Changpeng Zhao Seek Dismissal of SEC Lawsuit, Citing Regulatory Overreach

The crypto exchange accuses the U.S. regulator of misinterpreting securities laws and retroactively imposing its authority.

Nansen Users’ Blockchain Addresses Exposed in Security Breach

The crypto analytics firm reported that some password hashes and blockchain addresses were exposed, along with email addresses.

South Korean Mobile Developer NHN Is Building Crypto Games on Sui

Another notable South Korean publisher embraces blockchain gaming, this time on Sui in partnership with Mysten Labs.

The Elder Scrolls VI: Everything You Need to Know

Skyrim can only hold a fantasy fan's attention for so long. Luckily, The Elder Scrolls VI is officially on the horizon. Here's the latest.

Nym CEO Harry Halpin on Why Regulators Push Back Against Privacy Tech

Nym CEO Harry Halpin sat down with Decrypt Markets Editor Stacy Elliott at Messari Mainnet 2023 to discuss Nym and how mixnets work, increasing regulatory pushback to privacy-protecting...

Nirvana Bassist Says AI Could Help Complete Old Demo Songs

Krist Novoselic says he's interested in using AI to finish new Nirvana songs from old scraps—after using the tech on concert recordings.

Insider Trading Ahead of Cisco’s $28 Billion Splunk Acquisition?

One "lucky" trader appears to have turned $22,000 into $10 million betting on SPLK, a 46,000% return.

'Not Only Me': Actor Anil Kapoor Wins AI Deepfake Court Case

"Every actor has the right to protect themselves and their rights," said Slumdog Millionaire star Anil Kapoor after the Indian court verdict.

Financial Regulator Issues 'Final Warning' to Non-Compliant UK Crypto Firms

The FCA says the vast majority of crypto firms in the U.K. have yet to reply to the regulator's questions regarding new standards set to come into effect.

YouTube Adds AI Features to Enhance and Simplify Video Creation

Google has unveiled new AI-powered features to bolster video creation on YouTube for both Shorts and long-form clips.

Tim Draper Launches Crypto Accelerator Despite US Regulatory 'Shitshow,' Says Partner

Billionaire investor Tim Draper's new Draper Goren Blockchain will have 10-year time horizons and aim to help build companies from scratch.

'Bottle Shock' Film Director Plots Animated Musical Remake—Funded by NFTs

The "Bottle Shock" revival will reimagine the original live-action Alan Rickman wine film. Its creators say NFT holders will profit if the film sells to a distributor.

CBDC Anti-Surveillance Bill Passes House Committee Despite Push Back From Democrats

Majority Whip Tom Emmer’s (R-MN) CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act is now headed for a vote before the House.

Tether Resumes USDT Loans, Insists It Maintains Excess Reserves

Stablecoin issuer Tether has resumed lending USDT to clients, walking back a prior commitment to discontinue the practice.

South Korea's Dreamus Debuts Avalanche NFT Tickets for Events, K-Pop Concerts

SK Planet's loyalty app OK Cashbag is integrating Avalanche NFTs for live events like K-pop concerts, musicals, and more.

'Pirate Nation' Studio Raises $33 Million to Build Fully On-Chain Games

Proof of Play, founded by the co-creator of Zynga’s FarmVille, reveals seed funding and free-to-play plans for Pirate Nation.

Avantgarde Finance: DeFi Didn't Soar After FTX, But It Hasn't Declined Either

Avantgarde Finance CEO and founder Mona El Isa talks about how DeFi has changed (and hasn't) changed since the collapse of FTX and what it takes to get more passively managed products onchain.

Bitcoin Pioneer Hal Finney Explains ZK Proofs in Rediscovered Footage

A video has resurfaced showing the late software developer and Bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney explaining zero-knowledge protocols in the 1990s.

Will Base Ever Have a Token? 'Not Something We've Ruled Out Entirely,' Says Coinbase's Paul Grewal

Coinbase Chief Legal Officer talks to Decrypt's Andre Beganski about the recent Uniswap court ruling, tokenizing its Base L2, and the company's own battle for clearer regulations in the U.S..

ImmutableX Up 25% After South Korean Traders Drive IMX Price Surge

A sudden surge in trading volumes on South Korean exchanges drove the price of IMX up by over 30% Thursday morning.

Mt. Gox Trustee Extends Deadline for Creditor Repayments By a Year

Mt. Gox creditors have another wait on their hands, with the repayment deadline pushed back to October 2024.

Paris Saint-Germain Is Giving Away Free AI-Generated NFT Posters

French soccer club Paris Saint-Germain has teamed with sponsor Crypto.com to give out official NFT posters created with AI assistance.

Brain Implant Testing: Neuralink Begins Recruiting for Human Thought-Reading Trials

Neuralink is ready to take things to the inevitable next level, testing its brain-reading chip in humans.