The advent of BitVM promises to bring a new dimension to the Bitcoin sphere, introducing Ethereum-style smart contracts. This innovation could bridge the gap between the capabilities of the two leading blockchains, while preserving the fundamental characteristics of Bitcoin.
“Polygon in a Rough Patch? The news of Jaynti Kanani's departure comes in a context where the company is gearing up to launch Polygon 2.0. Of the 4 individuals behind this sidechain project aimed at evolving the parent Ethereum blockchain, 2 have departed, within a 6-month interval. What's really happening? Let's investigate!
No cryptocurrency transaction should go unnoticed by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), as they develop a suitable system to track cryptocurrency exchange flows throughout the European territory. Several European central banks have joined them in this initiative. Let's take a closer look!
Nym Technologies, the a16z-backed pattern protection privacy company, is proud to announce the launch of the biggest-ever privacy bootcamp, Shipyard – a six-week event packed with lectures and hands-on workshops designed to inspire and empower the next generation of privacy activists, advocates, builders, and visionaries.
Vitalik Buterin, who had recently engaged in extensive discussions about the possibility of integrating even more features into Ethereum, has once again made waves in the cryptosphere. In his view, Ethereum staking pool operator DAOs could be the source of a major systemic crisis. Let's take a closer look!
The European Union is to fork out nearly €1 million (in fiat or crypto?) to assess the environmental impacts of cryptocurrencies and bitcoin mining activities. Does this mean that Brussels prefers strict regulation of these activities to the ban? In any case, crypto-enthusiasts will be sure to follow the progress of this study, especially the publication of the first reports. The fate of bitcoin mining and crypto activities in Europe will in fact depend on it.
The Internet Computer Protocol Asia Alliance offers a Web3 Ecosystem Focused on Promoting Adoption, Fostering Collaboration, and Fueling Innovation
An unexpected event has shaken the very foundations of Bitcoin, the most famous and valuable digital currency. Marathon Digital, one of the most technologically advanced mining companies, recently mined an invalid block. But what does this mean for the network and all of us?
The BIS and the central banks of France, Singapore and Switzerland have successfully concluded Project Mariana.
September 27th, 2023: The International Cricket Council and the Near Foundation today announced a groundbreaking first of its kind technology partnership that will utilise the NEAR Web3 ecosystem to deepen cricket fans engagement with the game across the world.
Zilliqa is a public blockchain known for its use of sharding, a scaling technique that enhances the ability of certain blockchains to process a high volume of transactions in parallel. This ultimately increases their throughput and performance. The strategic alliance between Zilliqa and Google Cloud is expected to have a positive impact on the overall efficiency of this network.
Bitmain will supply Core Scientific with 27,000 latest generation bitcoin miners and signs new hosting agreement
Things are looking up for the American miner Core Scientific, which has been on the brink of bankruptcy for a year.
In the face of a diverging path of U.S. dollar inflation from its usual trajectory, the United States Federal Reserve (FED) finds itself in a delicate situation. While the digital dollar project seemed to be the first line of defense, the FED now appears to be turning to a 'Plan B': the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA). Why such a pivot, and what can be expected from it?
'Web2 is not safe,' comments Curve Finance, which also fell victim to a cryptocurrency hack resulting in a loss of $52 million at the end of July. Balancer, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol deployed on Ethereum, has reported a recent attack on its frontend resulting in the loss of $238,000 in cryptocurrencies. Thus, the list of DeFi hacks continues to grow. Let's break it down!
The Terra storm heavily impacted the Bitcoin price and several crypto projects, including Celsius Network. In July 2022, the crypto lender formerly led by Alex Mashinsky declared bankruptcy, with a balance sheet burdened by over $4.7 billion in debt to its users. However, the Celsius team remained resilient during these challenging times. Recently, the bankruptcy court gave the green light for the execution of the financial restructuring plan for this crypto company. To top it off, Celsius acquired a Bitcoin mining site in Texas.
Founded in July 2021, Massa Ecosystem has emerged as a major player in the blockchain space. Its primary goal: solving the trilemma of performance, decentralization, and security. The success of Massa Ecosystem hinges on a unique combination of high performance, Web3 innovations, and support for projects. In this article, discover how Massa sets itself apart by offering an unparalleled blockchain experience through the Massa Quest dashboard, emphasizing community participation and rewards.
Celsius Mining LLC to Acquire and Operationalize Core Scientific’s Partially Developed Ward County Bitcoin Mining Data Center Site; Companies Agree to Settle All Existing Litigation
The Global Web3 Ecosystem is set to unite under the banner of “Switzerland United”, an 11-day extravaganza, from September 7th-17th 2023, that combines the forces of the NFT Fest Lugano, NFT Lakeside Unconference and the Swiss WEB3FEST.
Cosmose AI, a global leader in AI solutions, announced today the launch of KAIKAINOW, a new innovation in lock screen technology
Google Cloud to serve as a staked seed node operator on the Zilliqa network, bolstering the blockchain's scalability, resilience, and data availability
Genève, 12 septembre 2023 - Wecan Group, a annoncé avec fierté lors de l'événement Web3Connect, le lancement très attendu de la pré-vente publique de son jeton utilitaire, le WECAN Token, marquant une étape importante dans le parcours de la société et du développement de sa suite de produits.
In recent years, cryptocurrencies have grown exponentially in the European region. Cryptocurrencies can be used for different purposes, such as investment, trading, savings, or payment methods.
The cryptocurrency landscape is evolving rapidly. The XRP Ledger (XRPL), in particular, is on the verge of a significant milestone with the highly anticipated XLS-30d amendment. This update is critical as it has the potential to transform XRP into the cryptocurrency of the future.
On the night of September 5, the Coinbase Layer 2 “Base” protocol experienced its first major outage, lasting almost 45 minutes. Let's analyze this event and its repercussions in the crypto world.
Considered to be the most important crypto, Bitcoin continues to spread to the four corners of the globe. The adoption of this crypto even extends to the level of institutions and governments, raising questions. What if it were to influence the global financial system?
“Not your key, not your coin”, cryptocurrency investors keep chanting. In other words, when keys are secure, assets remain safe from any theft or hoarding initiative. However, Ivan Bianco, a Brazilian crypto influencer, inadvertently exposed his private keys. The result: a good part of his cryptocurrency holdings evaporated.
The crypto market isn't having the best of times, but Cardano still manages to stand out. While most assets are going through an inglorious period, ADA is catching analysts' eyes with an impressive increase in On-chain trading volume.
Blockchain is gaining ground. More and more entities are adopting it as an ally to ensure greater operational relevance. London's stock market is part of this trend, as it looks to take its performance to the next level.
Since Elon Musk took over the reins of Twitter, now X, this former bluebird has been undergoing a series of major transformations. With a view to making X an “all-in-one application”, a newly-announced collaboration with Coinbase is laying the foundations for a revolution in job posting.