SHIB is volatile like other cryptocurrencies: there are times when it makes investors lose money. But investors seem confident about its future.
Ethereum Fails to Attract Validators: Recent statistics have shown that Ethereum is no longer a strong magnet for validators, which has surprised many crypto observers.
About 6 months from now, the Bitcoin halving, which is the 'halving' of rewards given to miners working with the Bitcoin protocol, is set to take place. The Bitcoin halving has been the subject of various speculations and analyses, with discussions ranging from the potential price increase of BTC to the challenges miners might face, as well as systemic effects. JP Morgan predicts that this event will have a negative impact on the profitability of mining operations.
Anonymous transactions are becoming a crucial element in the future of the crypto sphere. Considering recent improvements in Solana, this once-regulatory-despised convenience will soon be integrated. Version 1.16 of the protocol will also include other enticing features. Details!
Between China and the United States, the hatchet has never been buried. The trade war initiated by the two superpowers in 2018 took on a different form a year later. Since 2019, analysts have renamed this Sino-American antagonism the 'technology war.' It began with a decree banning Chinese technologies meant for equipping American 5G companies. Packs of sanctions followed this restriction, unfortunately creating a boomerang effect. Electronic giants specializing in bitcoin mining chips like Intel and Nvidia are suffering.
It's going to be a “long and painful” war, warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last Sunday. Following the series of deadly surprise attacks by Hamas last Saturday, the world is inexorably witnessing yet another bloody Israeli-Arab conflict. At present, provisional reports indicate more than 700 deaths and 2,000 injuries on the Israeli side and approximately 400 deaths on the Palestinian side. Strangely, the 'Al-Aqsa deluge' has not yet affected the cryptocurrency market. However, the crypto community remains on alert.
“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!
Following the FTX incident, Binance opted for transparency to maintain the trust of its hundreds of millions of users. Thus, in November 2022, the crypto giant engaged Mazars, an international auditing firm, to facilitate access to reliable data concerning customers' holdings in BTC, ETH, USDT, and more. In early October, Binance released its 11th Proof-of-Reserves (PoR) report. Details follow.
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: SEC Approves Bitcoin/Ethereum Futures ETFs, but Remains Cautious on Bitcoin Spot ETFs. Crypto Community, Financial Institutions, and U.S. Officials Grow Impatient. When Will Gary Gensler's Team Decide on Bitcoin Spot ETFs? A Former BlackRock Executive Shares Insights.
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!
Before November 2022, no one expected the American crypto exchange FTX, valued at over $32 billion, to meet such a tragic end. Colossal losses for the company, its creditors, and its founder Sam Bankman-Fried, investments worth thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of dollars lost for its creditors (including individuals and institutions), plummeting cryptocurrency prices (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.). The toll is heavy. Now that the fallen young CEO of FTX is summoned to court to answer for his actions, we share some details that will send shivers down your spine.
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.
In a frantic race of crypto ETFs, Valkyrie Investments, already renowned for its Bitcoin Mining ETF, has once again eclipsed its competitors. The firm proudly presents the first Ethereum ETF in the US, reinforcing its pioneering status in the sector.
For several months now, PayPal has chosen to enter the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain. The major player in online payments has been launching innovative initiatives to establish itself in the crypto market. The latest crypto developments involve patent applications that would allow PayPal to dive deeper into the world of NFTs and blockchains.