Reddit Co-founder Alexis Ohanian Foresees AI and Blockchain Fusion

Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, imagines a merged future for artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology. In this vision, AI and blockchain will complement each other, boosting their individual capabilities. He expressed this perspective in a recent interview, emphasizing the continuous progress and mutual advantages these innovative technologies bring. In my perspective, the age of … Read more

Court Ruling Boosts Ripple’s Defense in SEC Lawsuit

In a related legal matter, a recent decision made by a US appeals court may bolster Ripple‘s argument in its ongoing lawsuit versus the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Specifically, the SEC was denied by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals the opportunity to file a new motion regarding their earlier loss in the case … Read more

Ex-Amazon engineer sentenced to 3 years in prison for $12m crypto hack

A software engineer previously employed by Amazon, named Shakeeb Ahmed, was recently given a three-year prison term for taking advantage of smart contracts. In 2022, hacks led to the loss of more than $12 million worth of various cryptocurrencies. This marked the initial sentencing for a cybercrime targeting smart contracts in court history. In December … Read more

Crypto Hacker Shakeeb Sentenced in First-Ever Smart Contract Hacking Conviction

In a groundbreaking judicial decision, a 34-year-old ex-security engineer named Shakeeb Ahmed was given a three-year prison sentence. This case represents the first successful prosecution for hacking smart contracts, resulting in the theft of approximately $12 million from two decentralized cryptocurrency platforms. A former security engineer named Shakeeb Ahmed was recently given a three-year prison … Read more

CoinWire: Bitcoin halving interest doubled since 2020

More people worldwide are interested in the Bitcoin halving this year compared to 2020. Based on a study by CoinWire, reported at crypto.news, interest in Bitcoin‘s (BTC) halving event has nearly doubled compared to the last time its reward was cut in half. This year’s Google search trends for Bitcoin halving were examined globally by … Read more