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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has criticized the European Union’s proposed “Chat Control” legislation, warning that it threatens the right to privacy in digital communications. In a Saturday post shared on X, Buterin voiced opposition to mandatory surveillance measures that would require tech platforms to scan private messages for illegal content. “We all deserve privacy and security… for our private communications,” Buterin said. “You cannot make society secure by making people insecure,” he wrote, arguing that backdoors built for law enforcement are “inevitably hackable” and undermine the safety of everyone. The post was in response to another message by entrepreneur Pieter…

When it comes to game releases, the fall months have typically been a brutal gauntlet of big releases.  Despite the significant changes in the game industry, this remains true. This month features ninjas, science fiction, an 8-bit mouse, and more. There will be something for just about any gamer. One of this month’s releases, Ninja Gaiden 4, is the fifth major ninja-centric game this year, and the third Ninja Gaiden game specifically.  So far, we’ve seen Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, Ninja Gaiden Ragebound, and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. Throw Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown in there…

Are you ready for a significant leap in blockchain efficiency? The cryptocurrency world is constantly evolving, seeking faster and more affordable ways to transact. Gate, a prominent crypto exchange, is making headlines by launching its innovative Gate Layer 2 network. This development promises to revolutionize how users interact with the blockchain, offering a smoother and more accessible experience. What is the Gate Layer 2 Network and Why Does it Matter? Gate has officially unveiled its new Layer 2 network, named Gate Layer, leveraging Optimism’s powerful OP Stack. This move marks a crucial step towards enhancing scalability and reducing transaction costs…

Weak US employment data, new tariffs, the war in Europe and the Middle East, and the political crisis in France have increased global uncertainties this week. While gold is climbing to record highs, Bitcoin maintains its high correlation with the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index. Cryptocurrency research firm Ecoinometrics, in its assessment of X, said, “Bitcoin’s correlation regime is still tied to risky assets. The separation into digital gold has not yet occurred.” Data shows that Bitcoin’s correlation with gold is near zero. It also has almost no correlation with traditional safe-haven US Treasury bonds. Ethereum, however, trades even more closely…

Global civil society organization Transparency International U.S. has urged lawmakers to reexamine some parts of the crypto market structure legislation. The bill is currently awaiting approval from Capitol Hill. The organization expressed its concerns about the legislation in a letter to U.S. Senator Majority Leader John Thune and Senator Charles Schumer. Transparency International’s concerns are on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) and the Responsible Financial Innovation Act (RFIA). Transparency International sees risks posed by the RFIA bill The letter highlights the risks posed by the bills, with support from the Free Russia Foundation, Financial Accountability and Corporate…

Key Takeaways Solana Mobile launched a new builder grants program, offering up to $10,000 per team for mobile-focused dApps. The program is in partnership with Colosseum and runs alongside the Solana Cypherpunk Hackathon, from September 25 to October 30, 2025. Solana Mobile today launched a builder grants program offering up to $10,000 per team for mobile-focused decentralized applications, partnering with Colosseum to support developers creating mobile-optimized dApps. The program runs alongside Colosseum’s ongoing Solana Cypherpunk Hackathon, which extends from September 25 to October 30, 2025. Teams must indicate mobile focus in their hackathon submissions to qualify for evaluation. Selected teams…

The crypto market has a history of surprising investors with projects that start small and then soar to unimaginable heights. Many people are asking what the best crypto presale 2025 might look like, and to find the answer, it helps to look back at how earlier giants began. Ethereum and Solana both started with modest offerings, trading at only a fraction of a dollar before achieving multi-billion-dollar valuations. Now, a new project is generating attention: MAGACOIN FINANCE, a fully audited and secure initiative that recently passed all smart-contract checks from the well-known blockchain security firm HashEx. Ethereum’s Humble Start and…

Africa is not just catching up in Web3, it’s setting the pace. This is the argument from Gideon Greaves, Head of Investments at Lisk, who spoke to BeInCrypto during the ETHSafari 2025 in Nairobi. Greaves believes the continent’s unique mix of necessity-driven innovation, grassroots entrepreneurship, and rising VC (venture capital) interest is turning it into the world’s most authentic crypto growth story. Forget Silicon Valley, Africa Is Web3’s Real Testbed Shopkeepers tap away on smartphones to accept crypto payments in Nairobi’s bustling markets. In Lagos, freelancers prefer stablecoins over the naira to protect their earnings from inflation. Farmers also connect…

Crypto Loopholes Criminals Exploit While Regulators Play Catch-Up Just this month, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority accelerated crypto approvals to address criticisms of slow licensing and acknowledgment that regulation must catch up to the pace of innovation. At the same time, crypto adoption is rising fast: around 562 million people now own crypto globally, up 33% from 2023. The combination of rapid adoption and inconsistent oversight gives cybercriminals fertile ground to exploit. In his conversation with Coinpedia, Baek stressed the urgency of this gap. “Cybercriminals are efficient, fast, and innovative, moving at lightning speed, whereas regulatory bodies are often playing…

Real-world asset (RWA) protocols Splyce and Chintai have launched a new product on Solana designed to give retail users access to institutional-grade tokenized securities — a move that could broaden the appeal of RWA tokenization on one of the world’s largest blockchains. The product is powered by strategy tokens, or S-Tokens, which provide retail users with exposure to yields generated by Chintai. While users never directly hold Chintai’s tokenized securities, S-Tokens act as a “mirror” through a loan structure backed by the underlying assets. S-Tokens are designed to broaden access to RWA yields beyond institutional investors. Today, most institutional RWA…