South Korean bank staff embezzles $7.5m to invest in crypto

As a researcher with a background in finance and experience in investigating financial crimes, I find this situation deeply concerning. The confession of an employee at Woori Bank who embezzled $7.3 million to invest in cryptocurrency is a stark reminder of the risks associated with digital assets. A worker at Woori Bank in South Korea … Read more

1inch DAO proposes $150k grant to create web3 crowd testing platform

As a researcher with experience in the blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi) space, I find this governance proposal from 1inch intriguing. The idea of creating a platform to educate newcomers into experts in web3 and developing a bug bounty program aligns well with the ethos of the DeFi community, which values transparency, collaboration, and community … Read more

Zimbabwe asks for public comments to create crypto framework

As a crypto investor with a keen interest in emerging markets, I’ve been closely monitoring Zimbabwe’s recent efforts to regulate and integrate cryptocurrencies into its economic framework. Having lived through the country’s financial instability since the late 1990s, I can empathize with the desperate need for new solutions to stabilize the economy. As a researcher … Read more

zkSync faces community backlash over lack of anti-Sybil measures in ZK airdrop

As a seasoned crypto investor, I’m always on the lookout for promising projects that have the potential to disrupt the market and provide significant returns. However, it’s crucial that these projects are transparent and fair in their operations, especially when it comes to token distributions through airdrops. The recent controversy surrounding zkSync’s airdrop has left … Read more