WuBlockchain Weekly: Vitalik Nominated for Nobel Prize in Economics, HBO Claims Satoshi Nakamoto is Peter Todd, Binance Launches Scroll, etc
1. Renowned Economist Nominates Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin for Nobel Prize in Economics link Renowned economist Tyler Cowen, in a podcast with Alex Tabarrok, has nominated Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin as a candidate for the Nobel Prize in Economics, praising his contributions to cryptocurrency and monetary economics as “far surpassing those of other economists.” Cowen remarked, “Vitalik built a platform, created a currency, and some might even say, disproved Mises’ regression theorem. His achievements merit a Nobel Prize.” Both economists also lauded Buterin for leading Ethereum’s successful transition from Proof of Work (PoW) to Proof of Stake (PoS), with Tabarrok describing the feat as akin to “changing tires on a moving car,” calling it an “incredible achievement.” Cowen additionally highlighted Buterin’s humility and philanthropic efforts, reinforcing his belief that Vitalik would be an outstanding choice for the Nobel Prize. 2. HBO Suggests Peter Todd is Satoshi Nakamoto...