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    Consensys Announces Sunset of Ganache and Truffle Toolkits, Marking the End of an Era for Ethereum Development

    On September 22, ConsenSys, a leading Ethereum software company, announced the sunset of Truffle and Ganache, two widely used toolkits that were instrumental in developing and testing smart contracts on Ethereum. The company is redirecting its focus towards MetaMask toolkits like Snaps and SDK to empower developers.

    6.8% of Nansen’s Third-party Vendor Impacted By Cyber Attack – What Happened?

    On-chain insights platform Nansen has revealed that a third-party vendor's system has been compromised. As a result, about 6.8% of the customers' data have been affected.

    South Korean Entertainment Giant Dreamus Embraces NFTs for K-Pop Tickets

    South Korean entertainment and events company Dreamus, a subsidiary of SK Planet, is breaking into blockchain by offering NFT ticketing services through its parent company’s rewards app.

    Major European Crypto Asset Manager CoinShares to Launch US Division

    Popular crypto asset manager CoinShares has announced the launch of a crypto operation in the United States.

    Tether Reneges on Loan Promise: Lends $5.5 Billion in Stablecoins Despite Earlier Pledge

    Tether, the company behind the popular USDT stablecoin, has raised eyebrows in the crypto community by lending out $5.5 billion in stablecoins, despite its earlier promise to halt such loans by the end of 2023, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

    Post.Tech, Friend.Tech’s Rival, Sees Surge with $1.8 Million Daily Trading Volume

    In the world of social media, competition is fierce, and when it comes to token-gated channels, pioneer Friend.Tech dominated until rival Post.Tech recently experienced a surge in daily trading volume, The Block reported on Thursday.

    Stablecoin Market Dominance Hits 18-Month Low: What’s Driving Investors Away?

    Stablecoin market dominance has reached its lowest point in 18 months, according to a Monday report.

    Google Cloud Enhances Access to Blockchain Data, Adds 11 Networks

    Google Cloud has announced an addition of 11 blockchains to its ‘BigQuery’ program for datasets in a bid to provide easy access to blockchain data.

    Crypto Platform Bybit to Suspend UK Operations Starting October 8 – What’s Going On?

    Digital assets exchange Bybit, which cited early this month that new marketing rules in the UK would hinder its operations, will no longer accept new account applications from UK residents, starting October 1.

    US SEC Seeks Public Comments on ARK & VanEck’s Spot Ethereum ETFs

    The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing applications for spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from two asset managers – ARK Invest and VanEck.

    Bitmain to Invest $54 Million in Bankrupt Bitcoin Mining Company Core Scientific

    Digital asset miner Core Scientific announced a new partnership with Bitmain, a major player in the supply of Bitcoin mining and Artificial Intelligence (AI) computing hardware. 

    Sam Bankman-Fried’s Father Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Role in Democratic Dark Money Network

    Joseph Bankman, the father of the embattled former crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried, has reportedly been implicated in holding an advisory position within a prominent Democratic dark money network. Watchdogs suggest that this arrangement warrants a thorough investigation.

    South Korean’s Busan to Launch Digital Assets Trading Platform ‘This Year’

    The South Korean city of Busan says it will launch a long-awaited blockchain-powered digital assets trading platform before the year is over.

    Web3 Innovators Get a Boost with Consensys’ $1.5 Million Fellowship Program

    Blockchain development firm Consensys has announced the launch of its inaugural Consensys Fellowship Program, aimed at providing critical support for Web3 startups and founders.

    Walmart’s Entry into Roblox Metaverse Guides Kids to ‘Discover the Top Toys’

    US retailer Walmart has joined the ranks of corporates seeking to capitalize on the popularity of metaverse platforms like Roblox, but the strategy is being criticized for being aimed at children.

    Apple and Goldman Sachs Considered Stock-Trading Feature for iPhones Until Market Downturn – Was Crypto Included?

    In the midst of the stock market frenzy that gripped the world in 2020, Apple and Goldman Sachs were quietly collaborating on a groundbreaking investing feature, insiders revealed.