Author: Kryptonews

Ryuta Aoki Ryuta is an artist, artistic director, conceptual designer, system architect, software engineer, entrepreneur, and social sculptor based in Tokyo. Ryuta describes his Learning Artifact, SOTOROJI, as part of a series of spatial devices that lead from the ordinary to the extraordinary, utilizing the modern social affordance of “seeing a QR code and scanning it with a camera,” just as soto-roji (the outer garden) in the Japanese tea ceremony serves as a space leading to a world of profound subtlety. SOTOROJI was featured as an art piece at the Devcon venue, viewed by thousands of attendees.

Three teenagers have been accused of kidnapping a man at gunpoint after he was returning from a crypto event in Las Vegas, before driving him an hour outside of the city and robbing him of $4 million in crypto and non-fungible tokens.According to police, the incident occurred last November. The victim had finished hosting a crypto-related event in downtown Las Vegas, and when he returned home, the suspects forced him into a vehicle and drove him to a remote desert area an hour away from the city. There, they forced him to hand over passwords to his accounts, according to a…

Blockchain technology has become a subject of great interest and curiosity, often associated with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. However, its applications extend far beyond digital currency, impacting industries ranging from supply chain management to healthcare. In this article, we will demystify blockchain technology, exploring its core principles, functionalities, and broader implications. Understanding the Basics At its core, a blockchain is a distributed ledger—a digital record of transactions duplicated and distributed across multiple computers. Instead of a single central authority controlling the data, blockchains operate on a peer-to-peer (P2P) network, ensuring transparency and reducing the risk of manipulation. Each block in the…

Amateur musicians now have a digital band of AI assistants ready to help at every stage of music creation—from inspiration to final mastering. Whether you’re struggling with writer’s block, can’t quite nail that perfect melody, or just want to experiment with new sounds, there’s an AI tool that fits your needs.In fact, there’s an overwhelming amount of tools for musicians and would-be musicians.After reviewing dozens of AI music tools from our recent research, here are the best options for each stage of the song creation process.Finding Your MuseSometimes all you need is some inspiration to start your creative journey. These…

Michael James, the head of institutional business development at Douro Labs — the company that developed the Pyth high-speed blockchain oracle network — told Cointelegraph that oracle networks like Pyth are disrupting the $50 billion financial data industry that provides critical price information to exchanges, brokerages, trading firms, and other institutional entities.In an interview at Consensus 2025, the executive said that Pyth Network’s data pull model sets it apart from traditional pricing oracles, allowing customers to pay for data on demand, reducing costs for institutions reliant on real-time market data.Differences between pull and push models in oracle systems. Source: Pyth…

What is Blockchain? At its core, blockchain is a decentralized digital ledger that records transactions securely and transparently. Unlike traditional databases, which are controlled by a single authority, blockchain is distributed across multiple computers (nodes) on a network. This makes it nearly impossible to manipulate because changes must be verified by each node before they’re recorded. Blockchain technology gained fame through cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, but its uses extend far beyond digital money. It can be applied to supply chains, healthcare, voting systems, and more, thanks to its immutable (unalterable) and transparent nature. How Does Blockchain Work? Key Components Blocks –…

Billions of dollars have flowed into the U.S.-listed spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in recent weeks, as the cryptocurrency chalked out a sharp recovery rally from $75,000 to $100,000.Most of the investment is likely driven by bold, strategic bullish directional bets rather than market-neutral arbitrage plays, data analysis suggests.The 11 spot ETFs drew in $2.97 billion in investor money in April, with an additional $2.64 billion flowing in so far this month, according to data source SoSoValue. That has boosted the net inflow since inception in January 2024 to over $41 billion.Institutions have historically used these ETFs to set up…

Jennifer Sanasie is an executive producer and senior anchor at CoinDesk, with over a decade of journalism experience across the U.S., Canada, and South Africa. Beyond media, she has worked closely with Web3 companies on marketing, content, and business strategy.Jennifer holds an MBA from the Rotman School of Management, a Master of Laws in Innovation and Technology from the University of Toronto, a BA in Media Studies from the University of Guelph, and a Journalism Diploma from Humber College.She owns BTC, ETH, SOL, USDC, USDT, G7, and DCNT. She also holds a mix of NFTs, altcoins and memecoins worth under…

The following is a guest post and opinion by Abbigale Kadar, Senior Digital Marketing Specialist of Polymath.For years, the crypto industry has operated in a regulatory gray zone—resulting in market manipulation, scams, and widespread mistrust. But that landscape is changing. Around the world, governments are rolling out clearer regulations that legitimize the space, standardize practices, and attract institutional capital.As regulated digital asset products gain traction, we’re seeing a significant shift in how the market perceives crypto. Financial institutions and technology providers are aligning around shared goals: regulatory clarity, capital efficiency, and investor protection. Together, they are laying the foundation for…

How to Craft Headlines That Hook Beginners In the vast ocean of online content, your headline is your lifeline. It’s the first (and sometimes only) impression you make on a potential reader. For beginners navigating a new skill or topic, a clear and compelling headline is even more crucial. It can be the deciding factor between a click and a scroll. So how do you write headlines that resonate with this specific audience? Let’s dive into some beginner-friendly tactics. Focus on Clarity and Simplicity Avoid jargon, technical terms, and overly complicated phrasing. Beginners are looking for ease of understanding, not…