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New Ethereum proposal aims to boost block times by 50%
7.10.2024
If approved, EIP-7781 will reduce block times from 12 seconds to 8 seconds, increase blob capacity, and make decentralized exchanges slightly more efficient.
L2 Scaling Challenges May Undermine Ethereum and Bitcoin’s Long-Term Security
6.10.2024
Ethereum and Bitcoin, two of the world’s largest blockchains, are facing significant challenges in scaling their networks. As more users and transactions move to layer two (L2) solutions, these systems could undermine the security and sustainability of the base layer (L1), with fees...
Down from the Peaks: Bitcoin Nears Record High While Altcoins Face Uphill Battle
6.10.2024
As of today, Oct. 6, 2024, the countdown to the end of the year continues, with just 87 days left. Bitcoin (BTC) is holding strong at just over $62,000, although it’s still trailing 15.6% below its record high from seven months ago. Meanwhile, ethereum (ETH) is facing a steeper climb...
Lego’s Website Hacked to Promote ‘Lego Coin’ Crypto Scam
6.10.2024
Lego’s website was hacked to display an unauthorized cryptocurrency ad promoting a fake “Lego coin.” The ad encouraged site visitors to purchase the fake crypto, promising them secret rewards and redirecting them to a suspicious external site selling “Lego tokens.”...
Vitalik Buterin donates 100 ETH to Roman Storm defense fund
5.10.2024
The United States Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned the Tornado Cash mixer in 2022 — accusing it of facilitating money laundering
Sky Reports Over 1 Billion USDS Minted Since August Rebrand
5.10.2024
It’s been approximately 38 days since Makerdao, the decentralized finance (defi) project, rebranded as Sky and launched both the USDS stablecoin and the SKY token. During this time, more than a billion USDS coins have been minted, and 530 million DAI have been converted to the new standard....
Bitwise Plans ETF Merger, Aims to Launch Momentum-Based Bitcoin and Ether Fund
5.10.2024
Asset manager Bitwise has filed a proposal with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to merge three bitcoin and ethereum futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) into a single fund. This new fund will utilize a momentum-based strategy, targeting both bitcoin and ether futures. Bitwise...
Zero-Knowledge Virtual Machines Key to Ethereum Growth, Says Hashkey Capital
5.10.2024
Hashkey Capital, one of Asia’s largest venture capital firms specializing in Web3 and cryptocurrency, has released its sector analysis for the first half of 2024. The report covers significant technological advancements across multiple blockchain sectors, with a strong focus on Ethereum, account...
This Week’s NFT Sales See 10% Growth After Difficult September
5.10.2024
Following a slow period for non-fungible token (NFT) sales in September, the past week has shown a 10.07% rise in revenue compared to the previous week. According to data from cryptoslam.io, the total NFT sales reached $85.8 million, with Ethereum contributing $27.75 million. NFT Market Sees $85.8M...
BTC and ETH ETFs Post Positive Inflows Despite GBTC, ETHE Losses
5.10.2024
On Friday, the 12 U.S. s pot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced positive inflows, totaling $25.59 million. Concurrently, the nine spot ether ETFs garnered a combined $7.39 million in inflows during the day’s trading session. Bitcoin ETFs Rebound With $25.59M Inflows, Ether Funds...
ETH and Ethereum USD Surge, But BEFE Coin Shines Bright
5.10.2024
Growing tensions between Israel and Iran triggered massive sell-offs following the start of a bearish trend on Monday.…
Ethereum Faces Competition: Investors Turn to Bitgert
5.10.2024
Ethereum is one of the most essential components of the crypto market. Being the second largest crypto market…
Institutional Investors Predict Surge in Digital Asset Fund Launches, Research Finds
5.10.2024
Institutional investors and wealth managers anticipate a sharp increase in digital asset fund launches, with 70% of those surveyed expecting a rise over the next 12 months, according to new research by Nickel Digital Asset Management. 92% of respondents also foresee traditional financial...
US Government Seeks Forfeiture of 200,000 USDT Tied to Bitcoin Theft in Ohio
5.10.2024
The U.S. government is taking legal action to seize 200,000 tether (USDT), worth $200,000, linked to a major cryptocurrency fraud. The funds, converted from stolen bitcoin, could soon be returned to the Ohio victim after a forfeiture trial. Investigators used blockchain technology to track...
Ethereum ICO Whale Sells Another $14M ETH, Price Dip Ahead?
4.10.2024
In a significant market move, a prominent Ethereum ICO participant has sold an additional $14 million worth of…
Price analysis 10/4: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB
4.10.2024
If Bitcoin sustains its rebound above $60,000, investor sentiment is likely to improve and attract buyers to altcoins
Analyst: 13 of the Top 25 ETFs Launched in 2024 Are Bitcoin or Ether-Related
4.10.2024
Data shows that bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have made quite an impact this year in the world of traditional finance. According to Nate Geraci, co-founder of the ETF Institute, out of 525 funds launched in 2024, a total of 13 out of the top 24 best-performing ETFs are related...
'Monolithic' blockchains outperformed in September — VanEck
4.10.2024
Monolithic blockchain networks like Solana can theoretically process 65,000 transactions per second without using layer-2 scaling solutions
Bitcoin Nears $62K as Crypto Rebounds on Jobs Report and Rate Cut Hopes
4.10.2024
On Friday, the global crypto market saw a boost in value, with bitcoin (BTC) climbing 2.29%, approaching the $62,000 mark at 9:30 a.m. EDT. Ethereum (ETH) joined the upward trend, gaining a more modest 1.6%, pushing toward the $2,400 level. Bitcoin and Ethereum Climb Following U.S. Jobs Report This...
Crypto phishing scams drained $46M in September
4.10.2024
Over $127 million was stolen in Q3 2024 due to phishing attacks, with September alone seeing losses of $46 million