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Popular Fantasy MMO Ditches Battle Pass After Players Revolt
10.10.2023
The just-introduced RuneScape battle pass has nowhere near the longevity of the 22-year-old game to which it belongs: after debuting the pass on September 4, developer Jagex plans to terminate it on December 3, it wrote in an October 6 update post. Read more
Ian Freeman Sentenced for Selling Bitcoin Without License, Judge Swats Down SEC Appeal in Ripple Case, and More — Week in Review
8.10.2023
Free Talk Live co-host Ian Freeman has been sentenced to eight years in prison for selling bitcoin without a license, the SEC has taken in a loss in its push for interlocutory appeal against Ripple, and a verified “Satoshi” handled has stirred up controversy and debate on social media...
Controversy Surrounds JPEX's Asset Lock-Up Program Amid DAO Transition
5.10.2023
The troubled Hong Kong-based crypto exchange JPEX is embroiled in controversy over its recent asset lock-up plan as it seeks to transition into a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO).
The exchange now plans to convert user assets into dividend shares, encouraging users to lock them up...
Investigator Alleges Drug Cartel Links to Tron and Ethereum Crypto Wallets — Here's What You Need to Know
4.10.2023
Yesterday, an online investigator, known by the X username @BoringSleuth, released allegations against cryptocurrencies Tron and Ethereum, suggesting links to criminal activities and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
The revelations come amidst growing scrutiny of China's role in the crypto...
Worldcoin Kenya Controversy: Cabinet Secretary Blasted for Inconsistent Statements About Project’s License Status
3.10.2023
A Kenyan parliamentary committee tasked with investigating Worldcoin’s activities in the African country has reportedly censured a government official over his inconsistent statements about Worldcoin’s license status. The committee also said it found that Worldcoin’s...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: 'Uptober' Surge, US Warnings & UK Chase Bank Controversy
3.10.2023
Amidst a turbulent landscape for the world of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin price finds itself at the centre of various discussions. Trading at $27,593, it recorded a nearly 1.5% dip on Tuesday. As the month unfolds and the market leans into the positive momentum termed as "Uptober", challenges still...
Reddit Might Pay You For Your Best Posts, But Not Much
26.9.2023
Social site Reddit, which hosts some of the internet’s largest gaming communities, is now handing out a little bit of cash for good posting. As announced in a September 25 blog, Reddit has a new Contributor Program, and it’s made changes to “gold” upvotes, which it temporarily removed earlier this...
Tether Denies Links With Alleged Spokeswoman Alex Welch; Blasts ‘Tabloid’ News Outlets
26.9.2023
A controversy surrounding Alex Welch, an alleged spokeswoman of Tether, the company behind USDT, erupted last week as an article in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) quoted her as a source for information on the company’s loans. However, Tether CTO Paolo Ardoino denied any involvement of Welch...
$200M Mixin Network hack draws controversy
25.9.2023
Xiaodong Feng, Mixin's founder, immediately outlined a compensation plan but would only reimburse up to 50% of users' assets for now
Jury Selection Controversy: Prosecutors Criticize ADHD, Effective Altruism Voir Dire Questions in Bankman-Fried Trial
16.9.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team and federal prosecutors are clashing over what can be asked of potential jurors before his trial begins next month. The defense and prosecution submitted dueling proposed questions on Thursday, with each side accusing the other of trying to inappropriately sway...
Binance's indecision to freeze BNB wallets drew controversy in this $11M rug pull
7.9.2023
As it turns out, Binance does in fact have the power to freeze private wallet addresses on BNB Chain, albeit only with the consensus of all its validators
Bitcoin’s 21 Million Supply Cap: Immutable Truth or Future Flexibility?
6.9.2023
This week, the crypto community is abuzz with discussions about Bitcoin’s 21 million supply cap and the potential for its alteration. On September 4, in a social media exchange, software developer and Bitcoin Core contributor Peter Todd expressed his belief that in “10-20 years the idea of...
Starfield’s Most Popular Mod Sparks Paywall Controversy, Immediately Gets Pirated
5.9.2023
Starfield’s upscaling controversy on PC continues. The person responsible for the open-world sci-fi RPG’s most popular mod offering DLSS2 support has now created one for DLSS3 as well. It’s locked behind a Patreon paywall though, angering some in the mod community and leading a few to circumvent...
Starfield’s Most Popular Mod Sparks Paywall Controversy, Immediately Gets Pirated
5.9.2023
Starfield’s upscaling controversy on PC continues. The person responsible for the open-world sci-fi RPG’s most popular mod offering DLSS2 support has now created one for DLSS3 as well. It’s locked behind a Patreon paywall though, angering some in the mod community and leading a few to circumvent...
Chess World's 'Anal Bead' Cheating Saga Quietly Comes To An End
29.8.2023
It felt like this day might never come, but former world champion Magnus Carlsen and grandmaster Hans Niemann have finally put the cheating scandal that rocked the chess world last year, including meme-filled speculation about anal beads, to bed. Read more
SEC Charges Impact Theory Over NFT Sales
29.8.2023
Today, Los Angeles-based media conglomerate Impact Theory came under scrutiny after being accused by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of executing an unregistered sale of crypto asset securities in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). ...
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As Ordinal Transaction Dominance Soars, NFT Advocates Question Bitcoin’s Reported Downturn
21.8.2023
Metrics reveal a significant day for the Bitcoin blockchain as 411,511 Ordinal inscriptions were minted Sunday, clinching the title of the second most prolific day for inscriptions ever. Additionally, over the past seven days, Ordinal inscriptions represented a hefty 53.9% of all transaction...
Popular YouTube Channel Linus Tech Tips Taking Break Following Massive Controversy
16.8.2023
Linus Tech Tips has become ground zero for accusations of conflicts of interest, sloppy testing, and rushing out too much content too quickly to feed its ever-rising ambitions. Now, the media empire valued at over $100 million is on pause.Read more
Worldcoin controversy explained in latest Cointelegraph Report
9.8.2023
In the latest Cointelegraph Report, we analyzed the privacy and ethical concerns around Worldcoin, currently among the most controversial cryptocurrency projects, and assessed its potential to disrupt the AI era
Controversy as MakerDAO's Spark Protocol blocks users with VPNs
7.8.2023
Users attempting to access Spark Protocol with a virtual private network will not be able to, sparking criticism from supporters of privacy