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Cardano node upgrade to boost performance amid rising DeFi interest

Enhanced epoch boundary performance and resolution of P2P/DNS concerns, fostering efficiency and growth in the burgeoning DeFi landscape.

3 years ago

Exchanges BTC +4.70%

An institutional crypto exchange backed by Fidelity, Schwab, and Citadel Securities launches today

EDX supports spot trading activities for only four cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, and Ethereum.

3 years ago

McKinsey estimates generative AI could add $4.4 trillion to global economy annually

McKinsey researchers write that businesses will face challenges in adopting generative AI but stand to reap enormous benefits.

3 years ago

Exchanges

Japan’s crypto exchanges push for relaxed margin trading rules to attract new investors

The exchanges argue that the move would make Japan more attractive for crypto and blockchain companies.

3 years ago

Exchanges

Binance confirms Bitcoin Lightning Network integration in the works

Crypto exchanges Kraken and OKX have established Bitcoin Lightning Network connections with Binance nodes.

3 years ago

Analysis

Bitcoin dominance crosses 50% for first time since April 2021

Investor sentiment suggests altcoins now seen as 'fool's gold,' whereas Bitcoin is the 'real deal,' per Turr Demeester.

3 years ago

Regulation

Bill recognizing crypto as ‘regulated activity’ in UK passes House of Lords

Parliament's upper house has passed the Financial Services and Markets Bill, which includes language that would regulate cryptoassets.

3 years ago

CBDCs

IMF wants to create a global CBDC platform to compete with threat of crypto

The IMF believes central banks need to create a global CBDC system to combat the threat of cryptocurrencies.

3 years ago

Technology ETH +7.09%

Ethereum core devs consider raising limit on maximum effective validator balance

A proposal currently under debate by the Ethereum core developer team highlights the constant balancing act between decentralization and efficiency.

3 years ago

Adoption

JP Morgan analysts believe Hinman documents will spur altcoins to mimic Ethereum

The lender believes altcoins will be forced to mimic Ethereum and its properties, which will likely amplify competition among them.

3 years ago

Technology

Sui awards $500k to CertiK for uncovering critical ‘HamsterWheel’ vulnerability

The HamsterWheel vulnerability would have prevented Sui blockchain from processing new transactions.

3 years ago

Technology BNB +2.99%

BNB Smart Chain launches its opBNB layer 2 testnet

BNB Smart Chain calls on developers to experiment with its opBNB technology.

3 years ago

DeFi

French regulator calls for global coordination on “same risk, same regulation” policy for DeFi

Given the cross-border nature of DeFi activities, the AMF asked for a globally coordinated approach to regulate the space.

3 years ago

Analysis MATIC +2.76%

Altcoin ETPs see inflows amid ETH, BTC outflows as alts recover

Shifting investor sentiment favors altcoin ETPs over Ethereum and Bitcoin products

3 years ago

Legal LUNC +4.81%

Terra’s Do Kwon sentenced to four months’ imprisonment in Montenegro

The court found Kwon and his associate, Han Chang-Joon, guilty of using forged travel documents.

3 years ago

Legal

Coinbase criticizes SEC for dodging its rule-making petition

Coinbase responds to the SEC's June 13 filing, which snubbed the exchange's request for a rulemaking petition.

3 years ago

Exchanges

Binance’s UK subsidiary withdraws FCA registration as European exodus continues

Binance no longer has an authorized entity in the U.K, according to the FCA website.

3 years ago