Coinbase extends hiring freeze, rescinds job offers
‘This is not a decision we make lightly, but is necessary to ensure we are only growing in the highest-priority areas.’
On Jun 3, 2022 by Jacob Seitz
NFT creator Pink Cat disinvited from Toronto comics convention amid plagiarism accusations and online backlash
Widely criticized by the comics community, Pink Cat was accused of plagiarism and cultural appropriation.
On May 31, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Deepfake Elon Musk is here to scam you with fake cryptocurrency
‘Yikes. Def not me,’ Musk said in response.
On May 27, 2022 by Mikael Thalen
Deepfakes can fool biometric checks used by banks, research finds
Fraudsters can easily use artificial intelligence to open up fake accounts online.
On May 18, 2022 by Mikael Thalen
‘Fortune favors the brave’: Matt Damon’s crypto commercial resurfaces amid currency crash, sparking outrage
‘Pure macho-baiting financial speculation.’
On May 12, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
U.S. says North Korea spearheaded $624M crypto heist
The infamous Lazarus Group has been tied to the hack of Axie Infinity.
On Apr 14, 2022 by Mikael Thalen
‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Coin: NASCAR, Brandon Brown, Candace Owens sued for promoting failed crypto in pump-and-dump scheme
LGB coin founders, promoters targeted in Florida class-action lawsuit.
On Apr 8, 2022 by Jacob Seitz
Hackers steal $625 million in crypto from blockchain-based game Axie Infinity
It’s one of the largest cryptoheists to date.
On Mar 29, 2022 by Jacob Seitz
Digital rights groups demand Congress investigate Google’s plans to enter crypto market
‘Confirms our fears…’
On Mar 21, 2022 by Mikael Thalen
SXSW EXCLUSIVE: Chapo Trap House on podcasting, propaganda, and parasocial relationships
‘We’re all going to hell but the NFT crypto people are going to extra-hell.’
On Mar 17, 2022 by Grace Stanley
SXSW: FaZe Clan CEO Lee Trink talks web3 and future of gaming and entertainment
‘Questioning the validity of Web3 is similar to questioning the validity of gaming.’
On Mar 16, 2022 by Grace Stanley
SXSW: Actor Ben McKenzie’s crypto skepticism brings the blockchain conversation back to earth
‘Crypto is speed running past half a millennium of financial mistakes.’
On Mar 14, 2022 by Daysia Tolentino
Mark Zuckerberg’s sister dropped a crypto anthem—and it’s ruining everyone’s timeline
Could crypto be any more cringe?
On Mar 3, 2022 by David Covucci
Why the Associated Press’ migrant NFT fiasco could be a troubling new trend
The backlash is not surprising.
On Mar 1, 2022 by Eleanor Pahl
New arrests, crypto copycats leave convoy donors worried truckers will never actually receive funds
Millions of dollars and cryptocurrency are flowing into the movement with little oversight or accountability.
On Feb 18, 2022 by Claire Goforth
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