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Tales from the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

James Ledbetter's FIN • 5 implied HN points • 12 Mar 23
💰 Finance Banking Cryptocurrency Regulation Investments Economics
  1. Silicon Valley Bank's collapse affects more than just its customers, causing ripple effects in the financial system.
  2. New York State considers ETH a security, adding complexity to crypto regulation.
  3. FTX debtors file a lawsuit seeking $9 billion from Grayscale Investments, highlighting ongoing challenges in the crypto industry.

Michael Lewis, FTX and Effective Altruism as a MacGuffin

Machine Learning Everything • 2 HN points • 16 Oct 23
💼 Business Cryptocurrency Effective Altruism Book review Interview Narrative
  1. Effective altruism was portrayed as a MacGuffin in the story, being emphasized but ultimately devoid of real significance.
  2. Solving puzzles was an underrated skill that brought success, as seen with SBF at Jane Street.
  3. The portrayal of effective altruism and altruistic actions in the narrative did not match up, highlighting a disconnect between intentions and actions.
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The Non-Transferable Future of Web3

Crypto Good • 3 implied HN points • 16 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Blockchain NFTs Web3 Cryptocurrency
  1. Non-transferable NFTs are changing the speculative culture of Web3 by focusing on earned tokens that can't be bought or sold.
  2. These non-transferable tokens showcase individuals' complex identities, opening up social and economic opportunities online and offline.
  3. The use of non-transferable NFTs can lead Web3 into the mainstream by emphasizing self-sovereign decentralized identities.

2023 Prediction Evaluations

Don't Worry About the Vase • 1 HN point • 08 Jan 24
🕹 Technology AI Augmented reality Cryptocurrency Health tech
  1. Assessing predictions involves more than just being right or wrong, it's about the decision-making process and understanding market dynamics.
  2. Market overconfidence was noted in various prediction markets on topics like political outcomes, war events, and tech advancements.
  3. Actionable insights include focusing on probabilities, being aware of bias, and understanding external factors that influence outcomes.

The Fate of Crypto Rises and Falls on One Legal Question

Vitarbi • 2 HN points • 30 Mar 23
💰 Finance Cryptocurrency Securities Regulations Investment Legal
  1. The fate of cryptocurrency relies heavily on one legal question about whether certain digital assets should be considered securities under the Howey Test.
  2. The Howey Test is used to determine if a financial instrument is a security by assessing if there's an investment of money in a common enterprise expecting profits from others' efforts.
  3. Being labeled an unregistered security in the crypto industry can lead to severe consequences, including fines and damage to reputation.

The Coinbase Curse Revisited: Deadcoins Are a Harsh Lesson

startups and econ (Fais Khan) • 2 HN points • 29 Mar 23
💰 Finance Cryptocurrency Investing Regulation Market Manipulation Venture Capital
  1. Coinbase listings have significantly underperformed in the past year, with many coins down more than 90%.
  2. VCs, like a16z, have seen significant losses on their crypto investments, underperforming BTC and ETH.
  3. FTX and Binance have raised concerns over market manipulation and lack of transparency in their operations.

One year

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 09 Sep 10
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Web Development Cryptocurrency
  1. The Flickr bug discovery was accidental but went on to be recognized as one of the best web hacking techniques of 2009.
  2. Their research and presentation on Practical Padding Oracle Attacks received much love and recognition from the cybersecurity community, even though they didn't win the award.
  3. Currently, they are preparing to present at EKOPARTY about a zero-day crypto vulnerability in ASP.NET, a critical vulnerability that could impact a significant portion of the websites on the Internet.

North Korea Is Ransomware's New Kid on the Block

Seriously Risky Business • 0 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Data Privacy Surveillance Cryptocurrency Social media
  1. North Korea has entered the ransomware business, using different tools and posing potential challenges with their cyber activities.
  2. The US and other countries are implementing coordinated sanctions to disrupt ransomware payment ecosystems and deter cybercriminals.
  3. Biden's emphasis on privacy in the State of the Union address could potentially lead to bipartisan support for comprehensive data privacy laws, focusing on enhancing consumer rights, industry standards, and cybersecurity.

Account Abstraction Explained

skry • 0 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Blockchain Cryptocurrency Smart Contracts Ethereum Innovation
  1. Account Abstraction proposes a new Ethereum standard using smart contracts instead of keys, improving usability and facilitating user adoption.
  2. Account Abstraction solves issues by simplifying Ethereum user experience, allowing for multifactor accounts and easier transaction signing.
  3. Account Abstraction works through components like Bundlers, UserOperations, and Smart Contract Accounts, transforming how transactions are managed.

ACR #25: Can Blockchain Solve Food Security?

Africa Crypto Report (ACR) • 0 implied HN points • 06 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Blockchain Agriculture Marketplace Supply Chain Cryptocurrency
  1. Blockchain is being used in Africa to improve transparency and efficiency in the food supply chain.
  2. eFama App by Coronet Blockchain helps farmers connect directly with buyers, ensuring product quality and eliminating intermediaries.
  3. The application aims to help farmers achieve product quality assurance, access markets directly, and build sustainable businesses.

UBS to cut more than half of Credit Suisse workforce; How does B2B fintech pricing evolve?; Goldman in talks to offload Apple credit card, savings products to American Express;

Fintech Wrap Up • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23
💼 Business Fintech Banking Cryptocurrency Economics Investing
  1. UBS plans to cut over half of Credit Suisse workforce due to a takeover.
  2. Visa acquires Brazilian fintech Pismo in a $1B deal with notable clients like Citi and N26.
  3. Goldman Sachs considers moving Apple credit card and savings products to American Express after losses.

Building A Token That Won't Fail

Athena Scale • 0 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23
🔮 Crypto Tokens Blockchain Cryptocurrency Decentralized
  1. The majority of blockchain startups issue tokens that may not be sustainable in the long term.
  2. Tokens fail when they promise to be a currency for the protocol and a store of value for investors simultaneously.
  3. To create a successful token, consider making it represent a share of the project's revenue and focus on long-term growth rather than quick gains.

New Year, Same Stories 🌷

Association of Cryptocurrency Journalists and Researchers • 0 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
🔮 Crypto Blockchain Cryptocurrency
  1. The crypto and blockchain industry continues to experience dramatic events and impact from major players like FTX and Alameda.
  2. Top stories in January 2023 highlighted issues like unregistered securities, AI-generated content, and crypto exchange controversies.
  3. Crypto research in January covered topics like zero-knowledge proofs, stablecoin analysis, and Ethereum network upgrades.

Ahead of the curve - February 21

The Weekly Update • 0 implied HN points • 21 Feb 23
💰 Finance Cryptocurrency
  1. Bitcoin has shown significant momentum recently due to increased capital flowing into the crypto market.
  2. The recent crypto rally has been primarily led by Bitcoin strength, with other cryptocurrencies like ETH and BNB lagging behind.
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Coin Metrics’ State of the Network: Issue 198

Coin Metrics' State of the Network • 0 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
💰 Finance Stablecoins Cryptocurrency Regulation Digital Assets Market Analysis
  1. Coin Metrics released a report detailing methods to detect fake volume across exchanges.
  2. The FDIC takeover of Silicon Valley Bank impacted stablecoins like USDC and led to market speculation.
  3. On-chain activity surged, especially with stablecoins housed in the Ethereum network, in response to the FDIC's announcement.

Summary: The Network State

Unstable Orbits • 0 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Internet Cryptocurrency Blockchain Artificial Intelligence Virtual reality
  1. The Network State concept involves a highly aligned online community that can gain recognition from existing states.
  2. History is crucial for startup societies as they aim to address moral deficits with historically-informed solutions.
  3. Decentralization, recentralization, and the shift from nation states to network states are impacted by factors like technology, culture, and societal paradigms.

Air Force. Navy. Army. Cyber Force?

Seriously Risky Business • 0 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Government Hacking Ransomware Cryptocurrency
  1. A proposal for a US Cyber Force as a 7th branch of the armed services is being considered, but there are concerns about the necessity and impact of such a move.
  2. Biden's executive order on spyware aims to restrict commercial spyware use by the US government, formalizing existing practices, and working in conjunction with legislative initiatives.
  3. The UK's NHS released a cyber security strategy focusing on collaboration, risk management, and learning from past cyber incidents, addressing challenges like limited cyber workforce and legacy technology.