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Solana’s moment is good for Ethereum and Web3

Solana’s new crypto users need something new after memecoins, and Ethereum benefits just as much as Solana if we make it easier for these users to find new activities, says Risk Labs’ Hart Lambur.

1 year ago

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Vitalik Buterin wants to make Ethereum ‘as simple as Bitcoin’ by 2030

Buterin believes that simplifying Ethereum by reducing the consensus-critical code will lead to the blockchain’s resilience.

1 year ago

Privacy

In crypto, privacy simply isn’t simple enough

Privacy in crypto needs to be as easy as tapping a button, or users will continue sacrificing security for convenience.

1 year ago

Web3

Hong Kong’s web3 moment: Blink and you’ll miss it

Hong Kong's ascent as a Web3 leader hinges on maintaining its competitive edge amidst rising global hubs like Singapore and Dubai.

1 year ago

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Regulated exchanges hold the key to unlocking the altcoin season

As Bitcoin dips, altcoins rise with regulated exchanges fueling secure market expansion.

1 year ago

Crypto

ZachXBT reveals $7M of the OG holder’s stolen Bitcoin was frozen with Binance’s help

Stolen Bitcoin partly frozen thanks to ZachXBT's detective work and Binance's prompt intervention

1 year ago

Investments

Crypto funding hits $4.9B in Q1 2025 with US firms leading the charge

MGX's $2 billion Binance investment boosts Q1 2025 crypto funding despite lingering market challenges.

1 year ago

Adoption

Ivy-league US college Brown discloses $4.9 million exposure to Bitcoin via BlackRock’s IBIT ETF

Brown's investment aligns with a trend of universities adopting Bitcoin ETFs for exposure to digital assets.

1 year ago

Privacy

Google embraces zero-knowledge proof tech for enhanced privacy in digital IDs

The crypto community hailed Google's ZKP integration as a significant step in blending privacy technology with mainstream digital platforms.

1 year ago

Earnings

Riot Platforms reports $296M net loss in Q1 despite record revenues

Riot's strategic improvements lead to record revenues, but cost of production highlights challenges amid Bitcoin market fluctuations.

1 year ago

Investments

European Bitcoin treasury company launches $20B Bitcoin strategy

The Blockchain Group targets up to 260,000 BTC by 2033 amid substantial investor backing.

1 year ago

Investments

Goldman Sachs looks to 24/7 tokenized Treasuries, money market trading in US

As regulatory barriers lift, Goldman Sachs embraces blockchain for enhanced trade flexibility.

1 year ago

Exchanges

Kraken achieves revenue boost in Q1 2025 but faces North Korean hacking scare

Kraken dodges North Korean hack scheme while celebrating first-quarter revenue surge to $472 million.

1 year ago

Regulation

FCA aims to curb risky crypto lending and credit purchases to protect UK investors

The financial regulator stressed that these regulatory measures are important to protect retail crypto users in the UK.

1 year ago

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Senate looks to push through GENIUS stablecoin bill before end of May

Bill aims to establish stablecoin framework mandating 1:1 backing and Federal Reserve oversight for large issuers.

1 year ago

Regulation

US targets Huione Group in crackdown on $4 billion crypto laundering network

Huione Group's network processes billions in suspicious transactions, fueling North Korean cyber and crime syndicates.

1 year ago

Analysis

Doomsday clock hit 89 seconds to midnight but Bitcoin could turn back time?

Bitcoin's roles as a flexible load balancer, methane mitigator, fixed-supply asset, and decentralized event sequencer could slow the clock.

1 year ago