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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. GPU Mining in 2024: Comparing GPUs with CPUs and ASICs in Mining
Miners provide computational power to Proof-of-Work blockchain networks to process transactions, create new coins, and ensure network security. The efficiency and results depend greatly on which devices they use. The most common types of crypto mining based on the used hardware are GPU mining, CPU mining, and ASIC mining. 
Crypto Millionaires: How Many Are There in the World?
The digital community is always curious about the number of uber-rich crypto whales. Delving into others' financials is inherent to human nature. However, the issue with crypto millionaires is even more intriguing: they're often accused of having the power to manipulate the market, which can affect the portfolios of average investors. USTC Repeg's proposal declined by Terra Luna Classic
The community of Terra Luna Classic has dismissed the USTC Repeg team's request for funding. Voting outcomes showed 45% in support, 43% objecting with veto power, and 11% rejected it outright.
Even though 11 of the 17 validators were in support, the proposal failed to gain traction with the general public. The request was for 285 million LUNC ($20,000) to refine an instrument for the USTC Incremental Repeg Buybacks & Staking Swaps algorithm. 
AI vs. Blood Parties: Airbnb's Experiment
As New Year's Eve 2024 approached, Airbnb Inc., a rental giant with a market cap of $89.43 billion, blocked over 63,000 bookings. Manually handling such a volume would be an almost impossible task, comparable to the legendary feat of the 300 Spartans. To analyze booking records and make decisions on whether to approve or deny potential client reservations, Airbnb Inc. turned to the power of AI. Crypto-Friendly Lawmaker McHenry Assumes Temporary Speaker Role
Crypto-friendly Rep. Patrick T. McHenry (R-N.C.) has assumed the role of Speaker of the House pro tempore following the ouster of Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). The House voted to remove McCarthy amid a power struggle with far-right lawmakers. McHenry, who is also the chair of the House Financial Services Committee, has been active in advancing crypto regulation bills. Remembering Crypto Pioneer Hal Finney: 9 Years On
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. Holochain: Revolutionizing dApp Creation Without Blockchain
Holochain represents a revolutionary software concept. It serves as an open-source foundational platform engineered for building decentralized applications, commonly known as dApps. Holochain promises security and robustness, operating without the need for centralized servers or blockchain technology, but instead harnessing the power of cryptographic protocols and cloud hosting. Labour Party Captures the Attention of the Crypto Industry
As the UK heads toward an election, the cryptocurrency industry is expressing support for the Labour Party, which leads in all the polls. However, there is uncertainty about what policies to expect, as Labour has not been in power since 2010, a time when Bitcoin was just emerging. Growing Pains: How AI is Challenging the Decarbonization
According to experts at the World Economic Forum (WEF), the computational power used in the artificial intelligence industry is doubling every 100 days. This growth corresponds with a significant increase in the electricity consumed by data centers, presenting a complex paradox. 
FTX fraud leads to legal action against venture capital firms
Several leading venture capital companies such as Temasek, Sequoia Capital, and Softbank, are now facing legal challenges over alleged complicity in FTX fraud.
The claimants in the lawsuit accuse the investors of using their power and financial resources to support the exchange's activities, despite numerous legal violations and misappropriation of customer funds by FTX.
For instance, before the eventual bankruptcy of the exchange, Temasek affirmed that their rigorous eight-month scrutiny of financial aspects and compliance standards yielded no troubling findings.