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Stuart Haber: Blockchain Co-Creator Ahead of His Time
In 1991, Stuart Haber and Scott Stornetta introduced the concept of a digital ledger system, which laid the foundation for modern blockchain technology. Their work was a turning point in the history of computer science and has led to the widespread adoption of the technology among developers. Their ideas continue to drive innovation and change in the industry. Bitcoin Gets a Boost Amid First Republic Bank's Bankruptcy
The crisis plaguing American regional banks intensifies. First Republic Bank (FRB) bankruptcy has become the second-largest in U.S. history, after the collapse of Washington Mutual Inc. in 2008. As of the end of April, FRB's shares plummeted by 73%. 
PeckShield, a blockchain security firm, warns that zero-transfer scammers are behind two of the largest gas spenders.
The scheme is as follows:
? Fake addresses are created by imitating real ones.
? The TransferFrom function is then used to make a zero transfer from any wallet to a smart contract.
? As a result, a fake transaction history is created and shown in users' wallets and on Etherscan.
The only thing left to do is wait for the transfer from the victims who did not thoroughly check the address before sending the money. 
The Bitcoin Community Celebrates Pizza Day
May 22 is one of the most memorable dates in the history of cryptocurrencies. On this day, 12 years ago, the first actual commodity-money transaction took place using bitcoin. A miner named Laszlo Hanets offered 10,000 BTC for delivering him a couple of pizzas. 
What are heterogeneous blockchains?
We have seen the emergence of several generations of blockchains throughout the 14-year history of the cryptocurrency industry, and with each new stage of modernization, they get better and more versatile. Heterogeneous blockchains represent the third generation of decentralized networks. 
Since MS started investing in cryptocurrency, this is the first bitcoin sale. According to a report filed with the SEC, the company liquidated 704 BTC worth about $11.8 million on December 22. The document states:
"MicroStrategy plans to carry forward capital losses resulting from this transaction against prior capital gains to the extent such carryforwards are available under applicable federal income tax laws."
Additionally, between November 1 and December 21, 2022, MicroStrategy bought another 2,395 BTC at an average price of $17,871, according to the report. 
