Polymarket, the leading blockchain-powered predictions platform, saw its highest monthly volume to date in July. However, August has so far captured just over 68% of July’s total volume, with 13 days still remaining in the month. Polymarket’s August Performance Signals Potential for Record-Breaking Month According to data from theblock.co, August is shaping up to be […]
Wordfence Launches WordPress Superhero Challenge with Big Rewards
Wordfence has introduced an exciting new initiative, the WordPress Superhero Challenge, as part of its ongoing Bug Bounty Program. Running until October 14th, this challenge exclusively targets plugins and themes with over 5 million active installations, a category that demands a high level of expertise due to the extensive testing these products undergo …
Digital Shekel Challenge: Bank of Israel Engages 14 Teams for Digital Currency Innovation
The Bank of Israel has initiated the “Digital Shekel Challenge” to explore the potential of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) system inspired by the BIS Innovation Hub’s “Project Rosalind.” Fourteen teams from various sectors have been selected to propose innovative use cases. The challenge aims to integrate digital shekel with other payment systems and […]
7 US States Unite to Challenge SEC’s Crypto Overreach
Seven U.S. states have united in a coalition to challenge the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) regulation of cryptocurrency. The states filed an amicus brief arguing that the SEC’s “power grab” would stifle innovation, harm the crypto industry, and exceed its authority. Seven-State Coalition Opposes SEC’s Cryptocurrency Regulation The Office of the Attorney General […]
Consensys to Challenge SEC in Court: Confident SEC Lacks Authority to Regulate Software Interfaces Like Metamask
Consensys Software has issued a statement addressing U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charges accusing the company of unregistered securities offerings through Metamask staking and swaps. Consensys contends the SEC’s actions are regulatory overreach and vows to defend its position in court, emphasizing the broader implications for the web3 ecosystem. Consensys Challenges SEC Charges On […]