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Surprise Press Conference Reveals Trump Still Not Dead
2.9.2025
President Donald Trump's proof-of-life White House event garnered a lot of disappointed reactions online following speculation over the weekend about his health
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U.S. Government Starts Pushing Economic Data Onto Blockchains as 'Proof of Concept'
28.8.2025
The U.S. Department of Commerce said it issued its gross domestic product data via nine blockchains, including Bitcoin, Ethereum and other crypto-world pathways
What Is a Blockchain Reorg and Why It Matters
27.8.2025
Blockchain reorganizations, where networks discard recent blocks to follow a longer chain, have exposed weaknesses in proof-of-work (PoW) systems, highlighted by Monero’s August 2025 ordeal and earlier disruptions across other blockchains. Decoding Chain Reorgs A blockchain reorganization,...
Ethereum Exit Queue Hits Peak High Since 2022 Proof-of-Stake Transition
20.8.2025
This week, Ethereum’s validator exit line hit a record, the biggest since the network shifted to proof-of-stake (PoS) in 2022. Validator Exit Wait Tops Two Weeks as Ethereum Queue Reaches New High As of Aug. 20, 2025, roughly 898,000 to 916,000 ethereum ( ETH) is now queued to leave staking—about...
Backpack Exchange Launches Daily Proof of Reserves Verified by OtterSec
18.8.2025
Key Highlights: Backpack Exchange to publish Proof of Reserve daily. The reserve ratio is 100.42%, this indicates that…
Alephium’s Danube Upgrade Goes Live: A Major Leap for Web3 on Proof of Work
15.7.2025
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Zug, Switzerland – Alephium, the only scalable Layer 1 blockchain powered by Proof of Work and native sharding, will activate its long-awaited Danube upgrade on July 15, 2025. The release marks a major milestone in Alephium’s roadmap...
Norway Plans Ban on New Crypto Mining Data Centers to Preserve Power
23.6.2025
Facing surging electricity demand from other sectors, Norway’s government said it will temporarily ban new proof-of-work crypto mining centers starting in autumn 2025
Crypto staking on proof-of-stake blockchains not a security: SEC staff
30.5.2025
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has backed the guidance, saying it gives clarity to stakers, while her peer Caroline Crenshaw claims it ignores existing laws
Saylor Slams Proof-of-Reserves: ‘It’s Like Publishing Your Kids’ Bank Accounts’
27.5.2025
Warming up for the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, Strategy founder Michael Saylor was asked to weigh in on the concept of proof-of-reserves. Saylor didn’t mince words, dismissing the idea entirely by stating it “dilutes the security” and calling it a flat-out “bad idea.” Saylor’s ‘Bad Idea’...
Saylor says onchain proof-of-reserves a ‘bad idea’ due to security risks
27.5.2025
Michael Saylor, the executive chair of major Bitcoin-buying firm Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, says institutions posting onchain proof-of-reserves is a “bad idea” that could pose security risks.“The current, conventional way to publish proof of reserves is an insecure proof...
Saylor says onchain proof-of-reserves a ‘bad idea’ due to security risks
27.5.2025
Michael Saylor, the executive chair of major Bitcoin-buying firm Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, says institutions posting onchain proof-of-reserves is a “bad idea” that could pose security risks.“The current, conventional way to publish proof of reserves is an insecure proof...
Saylor says onchain proof-of-reserves a ‘bad idea’ due to security risks
27.5.2025
Michael Saylor, the executive chair of major Bitcoin-buying firm Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, says institutions posting onchain proof-of-reserves is a “bad idea” that could pose security risks.“The current, conventional way to publish proof of reserves is an insecure proof...
SEC’s Proof-of-Work Mining Statement Draws Fire From Democratic Commissioner
22.3.2025
The sole Democratic voice on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Caroline Crenshaw, on Thursday, took aim at the agency’s newest guidance excluding proof-of-work (PoW) crypto mining from securities regulations, denouncing it as a logically unsound and legally ambiguous move....
Proof-of-Work Crypto Mining Doesn’t Trigger Securities Laws, SEC Says
20.3.2025
In a staff statement published Thursday, the SEC said that both solo mining and mining pool operations would fail the first prong of the Howey Test
SEC Clarifies Proof-of-Work Mining Excludes Securities Regulations Under Trump Administration
20.3.2025
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the Trump administration stated Monday that proof-of-work (PoW) crypto mining activities do not constitute securities transactions, offering regulatory clarity for a sector long navigating legal gray areas. Trump-Era SEC Exempts Crypto Mining...
SEC says proof-of-work mining does not constitute securities dealing
20.3.2025
The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporation Finance has clarified its views on proof-of-work mining, arguing that such activities do not constitute “the offer and sale of securities” as outlined in the Securities Act of 1933, so long as they meet certain...
What are proof-of-reserves audits, and how do they work?
20.3.2025
Key takeawaysPoR audits are cryptographic verifications used by cryptocurrency exchanges to prove they hold sufficient assets to cover customer deposits. Using methods like Merkle trees and zero-knowledge proofs, PoR ensures transparency, similar to how capital reserves are mandated...
Untangled Finance Brings Moody's Credit Scores On-Chain
19.3.2025
A proof-of-concept demonstrated the feasibility of bringing Moody’s credit rating information into Untangled Finance’s risk oracle infrastructure
Sam Altman's World Network Unveils New Chat Feature to Connect Real Humans
6.3.2025
The new feature, a "mini app" accessible via the World App wallet, will offer special features to holders of World Network's digital passport, which lets users scan their iris in exchange for an account that verifies their "proof-of-personhood."
Ethereum Research Paper Challenges Centralization With Decentralized Block Proposal System
1.3.2025
A new research paper published on Ethereum’s community research forum proposes a decentralized system to replace Ethereum’s centralized block-building model, eliminating maximal extractable value (MEV) risks while democratizing participation. Can BFT and Randomization Fix Ethereum’s MEV and Builder...