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Arthur Hayes: A Figure of Inspiration and Debate
Arthur Hayes stands as a prominent name in the cryptocurrency realm, recognized as one of the youngest African-American billionaires in history. He co-founded BitMEX, which, incidentally, led him into legal controversies. This exchange pioneered the trading of crypto derivatives, introducing the now-widely adopted perpetual contracts. 
London's Herodotus, in collaboration with StarkWare, has launched an "on-chain accumulator" tool that lets users read and verify any part of Ethereum's history. This tackles Ethereum's current limitation of validating only the last 256 blockhashes.
The tool uses "storage proofs," a cryptographic method, to confirm the validity of data. This could be a game-changer for creating permissionless account recovery systems and insurance protocols that rely on historical on-chain data. 
As he awaits his trial scheduled for October 2nd, Sam Bankman-Fried finds himself in the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center, notorious for its unsafe and unsanitary conditions.
In the past two days, two notable developments have emerged:
Yesterday, his legal team sought approval from a federal judge to allow him access to antidepressants while in detention.
According to a letter from his doctor, Sam has been receiving psychiatric treatment since February 2019 and “has a history of Major Depressive Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).”
Meanwhile, federal prosecutors claim that Bankman-Fried used funds taken from FTX customers to contribute more than $100 million to political campaigns before the 2022 U.S. midterm elections.
Antidepressants won’t help here either. 
A Twitter debate has erupted, speculating that Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) might be involved with the BALD memcoin rugpull.
Blockchain analysts delved into the developer’s on-chain history and discovered a connection between the wallet address deploying the BALD token and ETH funding from wallets linked to FTX and Alameda Research.
An anonymous DeFi commentator suggested that this link might indicate SBF’s attempt to recover some losses.
Data editors found that the same wallet address had made numerous transfers (400) to blacklisted USDT addresses and appeared to have strong connections with Alameda Research. Could Virtual Museums Supersede Traditional Exhibitions?
The advent of virtual reality technology has instigated a profound shift in how we engage with art and history by making rare cultural treasures readily accessible to everyone. VR museums provide the unique opportunity to immerse oneself in exhibitions without even stepping out the door. 
First Mining Pool Celebrates Another Year Today!
The 27th of November 2010 marks a significant milestone in cryptocurrency history – the launch of the very first Bitcoin mining pool, Slush Pool. It was a pivotal moment that rallied the most ardent crypto enthusiasts. Let's revisit how it all started. 
He received the very first Bitcoin transaction in history, sent by the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto.
Regrettably, Hal’s battle with ALS culminated in his physical paralysis and eventual passing on August 28, 2014, in Phoenix, Arizona, at the age of 58.
Finney was at the forefront of those who embraced the fascinating technology of human cryopreservation — the process of freezing bodies for potential revival in the future.
Hal’s vision and unwavering belief in the power of decentralization laid the foundation for the innovations we enjoy today.
His legacy lives on, inspiring countless enthusiasts worldwide to carry forward his passion for crypto and innovation. 
10 Tragic Tales of Lost Digital Riches
Throughout the history of the crypto market, there have been countless instances where folks have lost their hard-earned digital fortunes. Many experts believe that almost 20% of all Bitcoins have vanished forever. Here are some of the most educational and sobering tales. Coffee Brand Bialetti Launches its Loyalty Program in Web3
Bialetti, a cornerstone of Italian coffee culture, is launching the Moka Expressions NFT membership club. The company identifies its evolution into the digital sphere and the adoption of innovative technology as the next phase in its century-long history. 