Ethereum Co-Founder Identifies Top Risks Facing Tech Today
Vitalik Buterin, one of the co-founders of Ethereum, has sounded the alarm over several emerging threats to technological freedoms and, by extension, a number of the crypto community’s core values. Related Reading: Cardano Founder Surprises With RFK Jr-Donald Trump Endorsement In a blog post, Buterin warned against political attacks on encrypted messaging, centralized identity systems, […]
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California and Illinois Lead the Pack, New Jersey and Indiana Ranked the Lowest
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In his latest essay, Arthur Hayes, the co-founder of BitMEX, has laid out his investment playbook in the current global economic landscape, focusing on the potential of Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, big tech, and traditional financial markets. Dumb Trades Hayes begins with a blunt critique of traditional investment strategies, particularly the purchase of long-term bonds in the current economic climate. He explicitly states, “The dumbest thing one can do is purchase long-term bonds with a buy-and-hold mentality.” Hayes explains this viewpoint by highlighting the risks associated....
The Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, issued a note identifying the 'top emerging threats facing investors in 2015,' where the state agency warns investors of the risks associated with digital currencies. "We are living in an age where traditional financial and investing relationships are being transformed rapidly and sometimes in confusing fashion by technology and innovation," said Glenn E. Moyer, Secretary of Banking and Securities, in a statement. The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), of which the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and....
Beyond the obvious financial risks, there are a number of technical risks DeFi users should be aware of. A November report by data and research company BraveNewCoin has highlighted a number of serious ‘non-financial’ risks in decentralized finance.The financial risks involved with DeFi have been well documented, but the new report delves into more technical concerns associated with Ethereum-based smart contract finance protocols.The report, penned by BNC analyst Xavier Meegan, begins with scalability risks which anyone dealing with DeFi in September this year will be familiar with. Network....
As the crypto market has been facing a long lasted winter and the Fed is adding fuel to the fire with its hawkish approach to fight inflation and protect users, global tech tycoons and industry experts have been pointing out their opinions on the situation. Similarly, in an interview, Sasha Ivanov, founder of the Wave, […]