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Cardano Founder Denies Working with Ripple as an Intern, Says People Confuse Him with Ethereum's Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin

June 24 (Cointime) - Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has denied rumors that he worked as an intern for Ripple. He took to Twitter to clarify that he never worked for Ripple in any capacity and that people are confusing him with Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, who applied for an internship at Ripple in 2013 but was unable to work there due to visa issues. Hoskinson's tweet sparked reactions from the crypto community, with some making fun of the situation while others urged him to focus on building Cardano. Former Ripple executive Matt Hamilton confirmed that Buterin had applied for an internship at Ripple.

The Connection Between Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin and Shanghai Wanxiang Blockchain Draws Scrutiny Amid Prometheum's SEC Compliance

June 21 (Cointime) - The connection between Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and Wanxiang Blockchain Labs has recently gained attention due to the scrutiny of Prometheum's regulatory compliance. Buterin has a history with Wanxiang, as the non-profit organization purchased $500,000 worth of Ethereum in 2015 to help pay developers. Buterin was also listed as the Chief Scientist for Wanxiang Blockchain Labs during Blockchain Week 2016. Prometheum had a strategic partnership with Shanghai Wanxiang Blockchain, but terminated the agreement in 2021 after joint development was deemed unviable.

Vitalik Buterin Proposes Asset/Keystore Separation to Enhance Ethereum's Cross-Layer Interoperability

June 21 (Cointime) - Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has written an article discussing the technical challenges of improving interoperability between Ethereum Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions.

Elon Musk started following Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin on Twitter

June 21 (Cointime) -Elon Musk started following Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin on Twitter
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Sound.xyz Adds Ethereum Layer-2 Optimism Support for More Efficient Music NFT Trading and Ownership

June 15 (Cointime) - Sound.xyz, a popular platform for music NFTs, has announced that it now supports Ethereum Layer-2 Optimism. This integration is expected to make trading of music NFTs more efficient and cost-effective. Sound.xyz has also released a Eurodisco dance track called "V-Buterin" in honor of Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, which is available as a free-to-mint NFT until June 19.

Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Involved in Process Leading to Hinman Speech, Latest Documents Reveal

Newly released documents reveal that Vitalik Buterin, the founder of Ethereum, was involved in the process leading up to the Hinman speech that granted ETH special clarity as not being a security. The release of these documents in the ongoing SEC vs Ripple lawsuit was highly anticipated in the crypto industry. This is a developing story.

Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Outlines Three Technical Transitions Crucial for Ethereum's Success

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has outlined a roadmap for the blockchain's success, which includes three key technical transitions. These transitions are Layer 2 scaling, wallet security enhancement, and privacy measures.

Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin and Crypto Charity Crypto Relief Co-Founder Sandeep Nailwal Announce Another $100 Million in New Coronavirus Research Projects

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin and crypto charity Crypto Relief co-founder Sandeep Nailwal announced that they will invest another $100 million in Covid research projects. The funds will be distributed through the Kanro entity and focus on improving indoor air quality, treatment and prevention of long-term Covid symptoms, among other things. Global problems require global solutions, Buterin said, and public health solutions should respect people's rights and freedoms and be widely accessible.

Vitalik Buterin Introduces Real-Time Strategy Game Slasha, Built Prior to Involvement in Cryptocurrency Industry

Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, is a prominent figure in the world of crypto and blockchain technology. He has not only contributed to the development of decentralized applications and smart contracts but has also created a real-time strategic game called Slasha. The game was built in 2011 and is set in the realm of Queen Madrina, where players assume the role of commanders and lead their armies against the evil forces of a wicked wizard and his demon minions. Slasha is a simple yet enjoyable game that offers a welcome break from the monotony of the cryptocurrency industry. Additionally, Ethereum IPFs, or InterPlanetary File System, is a separate protocol and technology from Ethereum that allows for decentralized file storage and retrieval.

Ethereum Protocol Experiences Block Finality Incidents, Developers Release Patches and Caution Against Overloading Consensus

The Ethereum protocol experienced two incidents where its Beacon Chain stopped finalizing blocks on May 11 and May 12, 2023. Despite this, end users were still able to transact on-chain. Ethereum developers released patches to resolve the issue, but an analysis is still underway to determine the root cause.