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Vitalik Buterin ponders Ethereum’s future post-Merge
14.10.2024
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin shared his vision for the future of the protocol, with an emphasis on the areas of improvement for proof-of-stake, security and more in a post-Merge world
Brazilian CBDC Drex Envisioned to Replace Current Transaction System
9.10.2024
Fabio Araujo, the coordinator of Drex, the Brazilian CBDC, envisions this network substituting the current national transaction system and moving all the funds currently settled by the Reserve Transfer System. However, he stated that this would take some time, as the cost of this migration would...
Bitcoin Transfer Volumes Soar in 2024, Set to Break 2023’s Record in 2 Weeks
6.10.2024
According to recent data, the five busiest days for bitcoin transfers on the network occurred in 2024. The all-time peak was at the end of April, with the second-highest transaction day recorded on Sept. 8. In its more than 15 years of operation, the Bitcoin network has witnessed daily transfer...
Paypal Completes First Corporate Transaction Using PYUSD Stablecoin
6.10.2024
Paypal has made a significant step in corporate payments by completing its first transaction using its stablecoin Paypal USD (PYUSD). This milestone highlights the role digital currencies can play in streamlining cross-border transactions, with Paypal partnering with Ernst & Young LLP. Paypal...
Unspent transaction outputs distort BTC fungibility — Litecoin founder
4.10.2024
Unspent transaction outputs create a long history that is tracked by onchain analysts, blockchain heuristic companies, and law enforcement
Banks to join SWIFT digital asset trials in 2025
3.10.2024
SWIFT said it is uniquely positioned to interlink the fragmented digital asset landscape with its upcoming digital currency trials in 2025
Malicious Crypto-Stealing App Exposed on Google Play
30.9.2024
An app on Google Play was discovered stealing cryptocurrency from users, employing advanced social engineering and trusted protocols. Check Point Research exposed the app after it had siphoned $70,000, deceiving over 150 victims. The attackers used the Walletconnect protocol to appear legitimate...
Ethereum Users Face Higher Fees as Onchain Transaction Costs Rise
24.9.2024
Since Sept. 15, 2024, onchain fees on the Ethereum network have seen a steady rise, jumping from $1 per transaction to $5.08 by Sept. 20. Though there was a slight dip, bringing fees down to just over $4 on Sept. 23, the average cost per transfer reached 0.0027 ETH ($7.06) on Tuesday morning....
Digital Asset, DTCC complete collateral tokenization pilot
23.9.2024
The project aimed for speed, privacy and legal compliance while using highly accessible and desirable US Treasury bonds as a collateral asset
Digital Asset, DTCC complete collateral tokenization pilot
23.9.2024
The project aimed for speed, privacy and legal compliance while using highly accessible and desirable US Treasury bonds as a collateral asset
Dogecoin Records Bump in Transaction Activity, Points to Bullishness for DOGE
19.9.2024
A spike in transactions suggests a potential revival of user engagement and could indicate growing adoption or increased trading activity - leading to higher prices
Donald Trump uses Bitcoin to buy burgers at NYC bar
18.9.2024
Pubkey, a Bitcoin bar in New York City, hosted the former US President and 2024 Republican nominee for a campaign stop on Sept. 18
Bitcoin’s Computational Power Falls 9.95% After Record Hashrate
18.9.2024
Recent metrics reveal that after Bitcoin’s network hashrate reached an all-time high of 693 exahash per second (EH/s) and saw a 3.58% difficulty increase, its computational power decreased this week. In the nine days since this peak, the hashrate has fallen by 9.95%. Bitcoin Miners Confront...
Vitalik Buterin sings at Token2049, highlights low L2 fees as ETH milestone
18.9.2024
In the past, Buterin was forced to pay over $800 for a single privacy-preserving transaction, but this is no longer the case thanks to the development of Ethereum layer 2s
Vitalik Buterin sings at Token2049, highlights low L2 fees as ETH milestone
18.9.2024
In the past, Buterin was forced to pay over $800 for a single privacy-preserving transaction, but this is no longer the case thanks to the development of Ethereum layer 2s
Binance Briefly Suspends Sei Network Transactions for Upgrade
16.9.2024
Binance, one of the world’s leading crypto exchange platforms, has announced a plan to temporarily suspend token deposits…
Bitcoin and Ethereum Fee Drop: The Perfect Time for Cost-Effective Transactions
13.9.2024
Although both bitcoin and ethereum have been cruising at lower prices compared to earlier this year, there’s been a silver lining: transaction fees on these leading blockchains have significantly decreased. With costs now sitting at notable lows, it could be the perfect moment to fine-tune...
Rebranded Fantom Project, Sonic Labs, Set to Redefine Blockchain Speed With 720ms Finality
12.9.2024
Earlier this year, the blockchain project previously known as Fantom rebranded as Sonic Labs, generating significant buzz within the crypto community. Recently, Sonic Labs’ chief technology officer Andre Cronje showcased the network’s testnet performance, highlighting a transaction finality of...
India, Nigeria, Indonesia Lead Chainalysis 2024 Crypto Adoption Index
12.9.2024
India, Nigeria, and Indonesia top Chainalysis’ latest global crypto adoption index, which ranks 151 countries based on grassroots cryptocurrency usage, adjusted for population and purchasing power. The report notes strong growth in crypto activity, particularly in lower-income nations....
VanEck, StoneX analysts peg Ether price upside at $12K to $22K
11.9.2024
The Ethereum network could generate $66 billion in free cash flow from transaction fees by 2030, VanEck estimates