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Pig Butchering Scams and the Dangers of Trusting People
If you’re confused by the dark term in our title, it has nothing to do with animals. Pig butchering is one of the top strategies used by online fraudsters who contact people online, gain their trust, and steal their money over time. The metaphoric name is used because scammers “feed up” victims with false promises to later rekt them. 
Lost Crypto: Are There Ways to Recover Your Assets?
People can lose their cryptocurrencies in different scenarios. Common cases are losing private keys to their wallets, sending crypto to the wrong address, or being scammed. For different cases, there are recovery methods that may work. In this article, we’ll be discussing the possibilities of regaining control over missing crypto. 
Nassim Taleb: Author of the Bestseller "The Black Swan"
The bankruptcy of FTX, the Terra collapse, the coronavirus pandemic, and other unforeseen events that have shaken the crypto industry are often referred to as "Black Swans." This term, popularized by Nassim Taleb through his bestselling book, has become synonymous with rare, impactful events. 
What Is Prompt Engineering? Don't Fall for Scam Courses
Prompt engineering is not what many people think it is. You might have seen ads for prompt engineering courses that promise to teach you how to get surprising answers from AI, complete any task in minutes, and make a lot of money. All this is promised at a “once in a lifetime” cost. Web3 Community: How Engagement Drives Industry Success
Community is the power. Crypto and Web3 exist today, primarily due to a group of like-minded people who believe that digital assets and blockchain apps are useful. People form communities based on their common interests. For example, there’s the Bitcoin community, the NFT community, and the blockchain builders community among others. 
What Is Proof of Personhood?
Isn't it funny that almost every platform requires us to prove that we are human? Although machines verifying people seems somehow strange, such measures are needed against bots and fake accounts. Among identity verification methods is Proof of Personhood (PoP), which represents complex techniques to tackle identification problems. Virtual Therapists: How AI is Lending an Ear to Mental Health
Can therapy chatbots help people feel better and cope with difficult situations? The first thought that may come to mind is that it’s strange to share feelings with a bot that lacks empathy to understand. How true is this? This article delves into the topic from various perspectives. How AI and Blockchain Can Help Save Endangered Animals
News about people hunting or selling endangered animals pops up every day, despite warnings. Business Insider researched what species are available to buy online. Shockingly, they found squirrel monkeys, exotic birds, several species of turtles, and many other animals listed on Facebook. These animals were available for purchase within just 20 minutes. Mob Attacks Driverless Taxi in San Francisco's Chinatown
In San Francisco's Chinatown, a group of people attacked a Waymo driverless car (AI taxi). They smashed its windshield and covered it in spray paint, before setting it on fire with fireworks. Despite the swift arrival of the fire department, the vehicle was beyond saving. 
Autonomous Vehicles: The Progress and Challenges in 2024
Modern cars are packed with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) that automate functions like parking, steering, and braking. With time, more and more features are getting automated. While people currently remain in charge of controlling cars, technology is expected to reach a level of fully autonomous, self-driving vehicles. 
50 People Fall for a Honeypot Scam in South Korea
The Gwangju Police Agency Cyber Crime Investigation Unit has arrested 28 individuals involved in a cryptocurrency investment fraud scheme under Article 345 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Korea. The group duped their victims out of more than $13 million. The Fall of Chivo: Hackers Leak More Data
CiberInteligenciaSV, the hacking group behind the security breach of El Salvador's state-run Bitcoin wallet Chivo, has started leaking portions of the app's source code. They had already disclosed the personal information of almost all adult users in El Salvador (5.1 million people) who downloaded the wallet. Ryan Selkis: Messari CEO & Crypto Leader of the Year
Born in Albany, New York, Ryan Selkis received his Bachelor of Science at Boston College in 2008 and even pursued an MBA at the MIT School of Management. However, true to the adventurous spirit of crypto enthusiasts, Ryan stepped away from his academic path in 2014 to dedicate himself to the crypto world. 