Blockchain

London-based company Metaphysic is developing AI for hyperreal virtual experiences in the metaverse. Co-Founder Tom Graham addresses the ethical dilemma around using deepfake technology and how blockchain could potentially create digital identity rights.

Feb 1, 2023

By Kamala Alcantara, Michele MussoFeb 1, 2023

Layer 1 blockchain Aptos' native token has surged over 400% since the start of the year amid increased interest in NFT trading. Aptos Labs Co-Founder & CEO Mohammad Shaikh discusses the potential catalysts for the rally, the outlook for NFTs, and layer 1 competition. Plus, insights into his time at Meta while building the Diem blockchain.

Jan 27, 2023

Roger Ver, the blockchain-industry veteran once known as “Bitcoin Jesus” thanks to his early evangelism for the cryptocurrency, said Wednesday that he has “sufficient funds” to make good on payments allegedly owed to the crypto lending firm Genesis Global. Genesis is a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group (DCG), a crypto conglomerate that also owns CoinDesk.

Jan 25, 2023

Ethereum developers said they successfully created a copy of the blockchain to provide a testing environment ahead of the much anticipated Shanghai upgrade. CoinDesk Ethereum Protocol Reporter Margaux Nijkerk discusses the significance of this "shadow fork" and what the new upgrade could mean for the protocol and ETH staking firms.

Jan 25, 2023

By Kamala Alcantara, Michele MussoJan 25, 2023

Blockchain, crypto, and Web3 developers continued to build out their ecosystems in 2022, even in the face of a brutal crypto winter, according to a recent report from crypto venture capital firm Electric Capital. Electric Capital partner Maria Shen joins "All About Bitcoin" to share insights into the key takeaways from the report and the outlook for the crypto industry.

Jan 24, 2023

Layer 1 blockchain Aptos’ APT token is jumping in the last 14 days, even as the broader crypto market grapples with bankruptcies, lawsuits and a decline in overall sentiment. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential factors driving the rally and the state of the broader digital asset space.

Jan 23, 2023

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineJan 21, 2023

International Fund for Agricultural Development Director Advit Nath joins CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De for a conversation about using blockchain to reduce poverty and hunger in developing parts of the world.

Jan 20, 2023