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India Crypto Bill Awaits Approval, Poly Network Hack Saga Continues
India’s finance minister says long-delayed crypto bill awaiting cabinet approval. Microsoft unveils Argus' anti-piracy plans. Poly Network hack saga rumbles on. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Microsoft to Shutter its Azure Blockchain Service This Autumn
Microsoft is recommending users migrate to the Quorum Blockchain Service from ConsenSys.
Intel, Microsoft Beef Up Customers’ Cryptojacking Defenses
Intel’s new technology aims to more accurately detect malware regardless of the malicious code’s obfuscation techniques.
Microsoft, Apple, MicroStrategy to Be Listed on Binance as Tokenized Stocks
The move means Binance users will be able to qualify for economic returns on the underlying shares, which will include potential dividends.
Will Digital Identity Networks Make Usernames and Passwords a Thing of the Past?
Microsoft's new ION project wants to replace usernames and passwords with a decentralized identity network, and it's live on the bitcoin mainnet. Will decentralized identity revolutionize internet privacy? "The Hash" panel weighs in.
Microsoft’s ION Digital ID Network Is Live on Bitcoin
Imagine never having to use a password or a username ever again. Networks like ION could make this a reality.
Microsoft President Says Fintech Firms Should Leave Digital Currencies to Governments
"We’re not a bank and we don’t want to become a bank and we don’t want to compete with our customers who are banks," said Brad Smith.
Microsoft Reportedly in Talks to Buy Discord
Microsoft is reportedly in talks to buy Discord for a sum of up to $10B. “The Hash” panel discusses the important role of Discord in crypto communities and debates whether Microsoft’s potential acquisition is a sign of the tech giant pivoting towards social media or just a bid to stay relevant.
NFTs Go Mainstream: From Minecraft to Rapper Post Malone
Microsoft's Minecraft and rapper Post Malone are just the latest to introduce non-fungible tokens or "NFTs" to a mainstream audience. The Hash panel weighs in on how NFTs have become trendy and whether they have staying power and value.
Microsoft and Enjin Bring Cross-Platform Custom NFTs to Minecraft
To celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, players earn badges while learning from prominent female scientists.
