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BNB Chain Layer 2 Goes Live
15.9.2023
BNB Chain, the Binance-backed decentralized blockchain network, has announced the launch of Opbnb, its expansion layer built using the Optimism OP stack. The new network allows users to enjoy low-fee transactions in a high-throughput, high-speed transactional layer optimized for interactive...
Biggest Movers: TRX Rises to Strongest Point Since July, SOL Extends Gains
14.9.2023
Tron was a big mover on Thursday, as recent reports suggest that the blockchain platform has been processing an average of 4.8 million daily transactions. The token has now surged higher for three consecutive sessions, and looks set to collide with a key resistance level. Solana was also in...
Coinbase To Implement Bitcoin Lightning Network For Faster Transactions Amid Growing Competition
13.9.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has announced the decision to integrate the Bitcoin (BTC) lightning network aimed at cheaper and faster transactions.
The move will see the exchange join Binance, Bitstamp, Kraken, and OKX in implementing the solution as the competition for the global market thickens....
What Is XRP? A Brief History of the Real-Time Gross Settlement System
13.9.2023
While Ripple has its critics, there exists a passionate ‘army’ of XRP advocates who firmly believe it represents the future of decentralized finance and cross-border settlement. In this Learning and Insights guide, our objective is to walk you through a brief history of Ripple and...
Russian Central Bank May ‘Mark’ CBDC Tokens to Track Digital Ruble Transactions
12.9.2023
The Russian Central Bank says it may look to “mark” or “color-code” digital ruble tokens to help it track CBDC transactions.
Per Tass, the bank said it would “consider the possibility” of issuing super-traceable tokens.
But, speaking at a financial forum, the bank’s Deputy Governor Alexei...
Dormant Bitcoin Awakenings: $958 Million in ‘Sleeping Coins’ Stir in 2023
11.9.2023
In 2023, a notable wave of dormant ‘sleeping bitcoin’ transactions resurfaced, totaling a staggering 37,330 BTC valued at $958 million based on current BTC exchange rates. Throughout the year, analysis revealed that these inactive bitcoin wallets from 2010 and 2011 are becoming...
Dash: Transforming transactions and play in the digital age!
11.9.2023
Dash is making a big impact on online globe transactions safer than ever. The distributed blockchain network of blockchain technology is redefining global financial transactions. Likewise, Dash provides a variety of methods that enable users wherever in the world to enjoy even more online material....
What is Monero? A Brief History of the World’s Top Privacy Coin
11.9.2023
Monero currently occupies the foremost position among privacy cryptocurrencies in terms of market capitalization. The following Learning and Insights explainer briefly delves into the origins and development of Monero (XMR), emphasizing its distinctive features, such as anonymous transactions...
OKX Crypto Exchange and Circle Partner to Introduce Fee-Free USDC Transactions
9.9.2023
On September 7, global web3 technology leader OKX and fintech firm Circle Internet Financial unveiled USDC features on the OKX Wallet and the OKX DEX aggregator.
This partnership aims to facilitate gasless USDC transactions, eliminating network fees and enabling cross-chain USDC swaps across...
Bitcoin Witnesses Second-Highest Daily Ordinal Inscription Count as Inscriptions Near 30 Million
7.9.2023
While Bitcoin-based nonfungible token (NFT) sales have declined, and the network has dropped to seventh out of 23 blockchains in sales this past month, Ordinal inscriptions continue unabated. The number of inscriptions linked to the Bitcoin blockchain is nearing 30 million. On September 3, a record...
B2BinPay v17 Update – the Next Step for Crypto Payment Solutions
7.9.2023
The B2BinPay team has just announced the release of B2BinPay v17, a substantial update that polishes and perfects the crypto payment experience. As one of the industry leaders, B2BinPay has been a global go-to facilitator for crypto transactions. B2BinPay’s crypto solutions are celebrated...
$21 Million in ‘Sleeping Bitcoins’ Awaken After Years of Dormancy
6.9.2023
Despite Bitcoin’s (BTC) price dipping 6.4% this week and hovering below the $26K mark, a flurry of activity was noted between September 5th and 6th as several substantial ‘sleeping bitcoins’ stirred. After a lull of slightly over six years, an individual splurged 359.92...
How to handle crypto trading gains and losses on your balance sheet
6.9.2023
Cryptocurrency taxation and reporting transactions on your balance sheet differ. Here’s how to treat cryptocurrency on your balance sheet
Making real-world blockchain solutions possible — Solana co-founder Raj Gokal
5.9.2023
Web3 has had its ups and downs over the last few years, but does it have any real-world use cases?
Crypto Betting Platform Stake.com Comfirms Hacking Incident, Over $40 Million Worth of Assets Stolen
4.9.2023
Crypto betting platform Stake.com confirmed on Sept. 4 that an unknown entity had carried out unauthorised transactions from its ethereum and Binance Smartchain hot wallets. However, the crypto-betting platform insisted that user funds were safe and that its other hot wallets remain operational....
Blockchain Security Firm Peckshield Identifies Strange Transactions in Crypto Casino Stake Wallet – What’s Going On?
4.9.2023
Blockchain security firms Peckshield and Cyvers have detected multiple suspected transactions with wallets linked to crypto casino, Stake.
Etherscan data shows that wallet 0x3130662aece32F05753D00A7B95C0444150BCd3C received about $16 million worth of different cryptocurrencies before it...
Beyond transactions: The multifaceted impact of Binance coin (BNB)
4.9.2023
Binance Coin (BNB) is a cryptocurrency developed and adopted by Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world. It was intended to be used within the platform to facilitate transactions. Every quarter, BNB holders get up to 50% of Binance’s trade fees as payouts in the form...
NFT Sales Slide for Third Consecutive Week Amid Crypto Downturn
2.9.2023
Sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have taken another hit, declining over 10% from the previous week, with transactions totaling $85,046,840 since Saturday, August 26, 2023. This marks the third consecutive week of falling NFT sales, reflecting the broader crypto economy’s downturn and...
Litecoin and Bitcoin Spark: The dynamic duo for lightning-fast transactions
1.9.2023
Blockchain technology is a revolutionary innovation and advancement slowly shaping the world. However, blockchain networks have long battled slow transactions and inefficiencies due to the high computational requirements needed to approve transactions and validate adding new blocks. Litecoin...
Report: Nigerian Central Bank Sued for Dollarizing Economy
30.8.2023
In a lawsuit filed by a Nigerian human rights activist, the country’s central bank is accused of failing to stop the dollarization of the economy. According to the activist, the central bank’s unwillingness to stop economic agents from demanding U.S. dollars for domestic transactions...