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Hashing It Out: Layer-2 challenges and enterprise adoption with LightLink CEO
20.6.2024
Roy Hui, co-founder and CEO of LightLink, breaks down what it takes to build a layer-2 platform in a very competitive field — from airdrops to developer engagement and adoption
BlockDAG: The top crypto bet with $49.2M presale success amidst Litecoin’s challenges and Ethereum Classic’s stablecoin launch
12.6.2024
Investors are closely watching Litecoin, Ethereum Classic, and BlockDAG for potential gains. Litecoin faces notable price struggles, while Ethereum Classic launches its first USD-backed stablecoin, Classic USD (USC). Meanwhile, BlockDAG is gaining attention with its innovative approach, significant...
Liberty Dollar vs. Bitcoin: Why the US Government Shut Down One but Not the Other
8.6.2024
The U.S. government successfully shut down the Liberty Dollar, a private currency created by Bernard von NotHaus, while Bitcoin, established by the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto, continues to thrive outside governmental control. This discrepancy highlights the stark differences between...
Zimbabwe central bank ironing out wrinkles in new currency
4.6.2024
The new currency, an outgrowth of the government’s gold-backed token, is performing well economically but receiving mixed public reviews
Deutsche Bank and Bitpanda Collaborate Amid Crypto Banking Challenges
4.6.2024
Deutsche Bank is collaborating with Bitpanda to manage customer fiat deposits and withdrawals for the Austrian crypto broker. This collaboration addresses the challenges crypto platforms have faced in securing banking partners after the 2023 collapse of key crypto-friendly banks. Deutsche Bank will...
Why Ethereum ETF day one inflow won’t be like Bitcoin — Fireblocks MD
3.6.2024
Stephen Richardson’s view aligns with Bloomberg’s ETF analysts, who expect the spot Ether ETFs to capture 10-20% of the flows that Bitcoin ETFs did at launch
Coinbase Challenges SEC’s Rulemaking Process, Argues for Clear Regulations on Digital Assets
1.6.2024
Coinbase, Inc. has escalated its dispute with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by filing a reply brief in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, arguing the necessity of clear rulemaking for the digital asset industry. The case underscores the ongoing tensions between regulators and...
NFTs are Highly Susceptible to Fraud and Scams: US Treasury Report
30.5.2024
The US Treasury findings highlighted several potential risks and security concerns and challenges involved in NFTs.
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PEPE challenges Polygon: A new crypto market cap battle
29.5.2024
While the use of cryptocurrencies is increasingly popular, there is a rise in competition among the top twenty currencies based on their market capitalization. Recently, Pepe (PEPE) and Polygon (MATIC), competing for 18th and 19th place in this list, have garnered global attention. This rivalry...
Russian Commodities Firms Turn to Stablecoins for Transactions with Chinese Counterparts
28.5.2024
Russian commodities firms facing challenges in executing financial transactions with Chinese counterparts have turned to stablecoins.
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US Treasury Secretary Yellen Warns of Challenges in Controlling Deficits and Interest Expense
27.5.2024
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has stressed the importance of managing U.S. borrowing needs amid higher long-term interest rates, emphasizing the need to boost revenue in budget negotiations. “We’ve raised the interest-rate forecast. That does make a difference. It makes it somewhat more...
U.S. Credit Unions Adopt Tokenization of Real World Assets
24.5.2024
Credit Unions in the U.S. are starting to use blockchain and tokenization to automate business processes, but regulatory challenges remain.
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Uniswap ready to fight for DeFi against SEC, Bitcoin Runes hype fades: Finance Redefined
24.5.2024
Transactions attributed to the Runes protocol accounted for over 50% of all Bitcoin transactions between April 20 and 24; however, by May 2, this figure had dropped to 11.1%
Coinbase, SEC spar over investment definition in appeal attempt
24.5.2024
The SEC is evading the real issue, and the court was wrong to take its side, Coinbase claims in a defense of its interlocutory appeal
Uniswap Challenges SEC Wells Notice, Defends Autonomous Protocol
22.5.2024
Uniswap Labs has responded to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Wells Notice, asserting that its protocol does not fall under the agency’s regulatory jurisdiction. The response emphasizes the autonomous nature of Uniswap’s decentralized finance (defi) technology and argues against...
Stablecoin Market Faces Fresh Challenges with ‘Fourth-Gen Coins’ – South Korean Report
21.5.2024
South Korean analysts think new challenges await the “next generation” of stablecoins, as the industry continues to develop.
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Crypto VC growth stalls at 2.4% as market challenges loom
20.5.2024
Crypto analysts predict a slow year regarding venture capital investments toward crypto projects, with an estimated increase of a mere 2.4%. The figure expected to reach is $12 billion, The general sentiment seems to be a disappointment, even with Wall Street inclining towards cryptocurrencies....
Is onboarding too hard? Crypto adoption still faces major obstacles
17.5.2024
Progress has been made in streamlining the Web3 onboarding process, but the flood of mainstream users has not yet arrived
SWIFT China President Wen Yang on Overcoming Barriers in CBDC Systems
17.5.2024
SWIFT China President Wen Yang discusses the challenges and solutions for cross-border CBDC interoperability and initiatives to bridge the technological gaps between different CBDC systems.
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Crypto Experts Pile Into New Solana Project – Next 100x Meme Coin?
16.5.2024
Is this the next 100x meme coin? Some would say so. In just under three weeks, Solana’s all-American hillbilly $SEAL has attracted over $1.2 million catching the attention of investors worldwide. That’s because, hilarious as he is, Sealana is at the forefront of a new wave of meme coins...