Stablecoins, much like crypto assets, do not enjoy unanimous support from governments. Even though stablecoins appear to offer more security, Japan is grappling with a crucial question: are they as reliable as they seem? And in case they are not, how can greater security be ensured in the sector?
The unprecedented boom in options on the Ethereum crypto (ETH) has taken many in the ecosystem by surprise. ETH option block volumes recently passed the impressive threshold of $250 million. Behind this figure lies a complex phenomenon, tinged with both opportunities and challenges.
The BRICS have officially decided to leave the dollar. In the meantime, the question of the currency's use in settling international transactions seems to be a point of contention between the member countries. Here's what it's all about.
In a recent report, the UN looks at the energy consumption of Bitcoin, highlighting a close link between the price of BTC and its energy consumption. But what is the reality?
Although criticized for its carbon footprint, crypto mining, and bitcoin mining in particular, is a profitable business. It is dominated by large, financially powerful companies. But the operation remains accessible to a handful of independents, some of whom are renowned for their efficiency.
His supporters chanted “five more years”, and he accepted their request to run for El Salvador's next presidential term. And yet, his political opponents have never accepted the legalization of bitcoin. Let alone this second term at the head of the country. But Nayib Bukele, who is used to seeing things through, persists.
X (formerly Twitter) has lost more than half its purchase price. The culprit is known!
Dubai, October 25, 2023 – The 11th edition of the Blockchain Life Forum, widely recognized as the premier meeting point for global cryptocurrency leaders, concluded with a gathering of over 7000 attendees from 120 countries. Blockchain Life has become the center of crypto activities, as well as one of the largest and most important events in the world, summing up the Crypto Year.
The Bitcoin, a flagship currency in this universe, is at the center of attention. With the arrival of November, investors, experts, and the curious pose an essential question: will Bitcoin continue its meteoric rise or experience a spectacular fall?
The crypto industry is constantly evolving. The emergence of Layers 2, solutions designed to improve Ethereum's scalability and efficiency, is a hot topic. However, as with any innovation, dangers lurk. Vitalik Buterin, one of the brightest minds behind Ethereum, sheds light on these potential dangers.