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Updated April 16, 2026 · 12:45 PM UTC

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Technology

Kraken report explores what’s superior — PoW or PoS

A recent study by Kraken concluded that neither PoW nor PoS mechanisms are the 'better' option. Instead, each has unique characteristics that fit better with different blockchain designs.

4 years ago

Technology

Alameda-owned RenVM confirms it’s ‘impossible to launder any assets’ through Ren Bridge, debunking claims of $540M in money laundered

Elliptic Connect, a blockchain data analytics firm, claimed that Alameda Research-owned RenVM allowed $540M to be laundered through its cross-chain bridge.

4 years ago

Censorship

Mailchimp suspends accounts of several crypto-focused users

Mailchimp’s acceptable use policy prohibits the use of its services for crypto-related content.

4 years ago

NFTs

Vitalik proposes private NFTs using ‘stealth addresses’ to hide owner’s identity

Vitalik Buterin suggests an idea to use stealth addresses to hide the identity of NFT owners without the need for ZK-SNARKs or Merkle trees

4 years ago

Technology

Near Protocol opens doors to JavaScript Developers with SDK release

Near JS SDK opens the door for millions of JavaScript Developers to start building on the network.

4 years ago

Adoption

Mark Cuban says Cardano has not had ‘much of an impact’

The billionaire entrepreneur believes Cardano is not a successful cryptocurrency yet due to its low transaction volume, among other things.

4 years ago

Adoption

Wells Fargo: Digital assets are an “innovation on par with the internet, cars, and electricity”

Wells Fargo, a banking household name, just released a special report stating that digital assets are as innovative as the discovery of electricity.

4 years ago

Macro

Arthur Hayes predicts Ethereum will reach $5K after merge if Fed pivots

Hayes revealed that the current price of Ethereum represents a huge buying opportunity for investors as it is currently selling 76% below his model price of $2815.

4 years ago