Blockstream Mining issues hashrate-backed security token in fundraise
Blockstream is essentially selling four-year claims on the proceeds from its Bitcoin mining operations in exchange for funding.
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Nexo Reopens UK Registrations With Enhanced User Protections
Nexo, a crypto lending platform known for offering instant crypto-backed loans and high-yield interest accounts, has resumed new user registrations in the United Kingdom after a 10-month hiatus, implementing enhanced user protections to comply with…
HNT defies market trend with a 21% surge fueled by Helium ecosystem growth
A surge in subscribers and hotspots are key factors in HNT’s recent double-digit surge.
Multiple factors fueling Ether’s ‘dismal’ price action — VanEck
According to analysts at VanEck, Ethereum’s share of decentralized exchange trading volume has dropped from 42% in 2022 to 29% in 2024.
Visa and Santander Selected by Brazil’s Central Bank for a Second Phase of CBDC Pilot
In May 2023, the BCB selected 14 participants for the first phase of the pilot.
Binance CEO says CZ is banned from managing or operating the exchange
A plea deal filed in November 2023 asked prosecutors to consider that Changpeng Zhao was prohibited from “any present or future involvement in operating or managing” Binance.
Dogecoin Falls Below Trendline Resistance, Eyes On $0.09149 Breach
Dogecoin (DOGE) finds itself in a challenging position as bearish forces continue to dominate the market. Currently trading below a key descending trendline, DOGE faces mounting pressure that could push the price toward the critical $0.09149…
86 Million Tokens Set for Distribution in Eigenlayer’s Season 2 Stakedrop
The Eigen Foundation has launched its Season 2 stakedrop, offering EIGEN tokens to stakers, ecosystem partners, and community members who contributed to the Eigenlayer network. Token claims will open on or before September 17, 2024, with rewards…
Bitcoin trades under $57K, but data suggests pro traders are not bearish
Bitcoin price fell closer to $56,000, leading traders to question whether the bull market is coming to an end. US job market data could hold the answer.
Politicians, Founders Motivate Crypto Voters on Day One of the America Loves Crypto Tour
On a 100°F evening in Phoenix, crypto enthusiasts from Arizona came out with gusto for the first night of the America Loves Crypto tour.The tour, organized by the Stand With Crypto Alliance, a non-profit on a mission to get America’s 52 million…
Aptos Leads Losses as Crypto Weakness Continues; Coinbase Shares Fall to 7-Month Lows
Cryptocurrencies continued their weak trading as recession fears weighed on risk assets ahead of Friday's key jobs data report.
Aptos (APT) Dips 15% As New Innovations Fail To Spark Momentum
Trump Promises to Embrace ‘Industries of the Future’ Including Crypto, AI
Donald Trump reiterated his promise to make the U.S. the crypto capital of the world if re-elected president during public remarks Thursday
Bitcoin Sinks 3% as Markets Brace for Friday’s Jobs Report, Gold Climbs
Ethereum now and then: A 10-year look back
I started working on Ethereum in 2014. The subsequent 10 years in blockchain have been strange — disappointing in some ways but amazing in others.
We Need DePIN to Get to Net-Zero Emissions
To achieve the net-zero goal ASAP, we must find a way to actively integrate end consumers into the energy market. The answer is Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks, says Kai Siefert, founder and CEO of Combinder, a user-owned distributed…
Coinbase leads crypto lobby surge with 3,475% spending jump since 2017
Crypto lobby spending in the US has surged 1,386% since 2017, including a huge jump in the last two years.
A Deep Dive Into the Top 10 L1 Chains by Daily Transfer Records
In Sept. 2024, data revealed that the top ten layer one (L1) blockchains hold a combined value of $1.66 trillion, a significant chunk of the $2.03 trillion crypto economy. This year, Bitcoin and Ethereum, the two biggest L1 chains, hit all-time…
Vitalik Buterin: Bullish on Google sign-in, bearish on duels to the death
Buterin says prediction markets are better for settling beef, but Elon Musk says he’s packing historical heat.
Fractal Bitcoin: good or bad for mining revenues?
August 2024 represented the worst month for Bitcoin mining revenue since September 2023, with $827.56 million in fees generated.
DePIN to be ‘crypto’s next big use case’ — MV Global
Applications range from digital storage to energy markets, the report said, while pointing to significant use cases for the technology.
DePIN to be ‘crypto’s next big use case’ — MV Global
Applications range from digital storage to energy markets, the report said, while pointing to significant use cases for the technology.
GOMINING Token Review: Exploring Fundamental and Technical Factors
Given the volatility of the crypto market, the opportunity for cryptocurrencies to skyrocket in value comes with an equally significant risk of them plummeting. This reality forces investors and users to identify tokens that are less likely to lose…
What Was Behind The Bitcoin And Ethereum Price Crash?
Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have started September in the red, having already suffered price declines since the beginning of the month. This bearish sentiment towards the foremost cryptocurrencies and, by extension, the broader crypto market…
Bitcoin Miner Iris Energy Increases Mining Output by 10%
Iris Energy has reported a 10% increase in bitcoin production during August 2024, with the company mining 245 bitcoin. The improvement is attributed to higher operational efficiency and reduced electricity costs following the company’s transition…
Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Calls Bitcoin a “Lifeline” in Exclusive Interview
In an exclusive interview with Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer of the Human Rights Foundation (HRF), Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado discussed Bitcoin’s vital role in combating Venezuela’s economic collapse and…
Kamala Harris’ campaign isn’t directly accepting crypto — a Super PAC is
A spokesperson for the Harris campaign confirmed with Cointelegraph that the Future Forward PAC was set up to receive crypto donations to support the Democratic candidate.
Advancing Bitcoin Security: The Journey from Basic Wallets to Advanced Protocols
Security strategies within the Bitcoin network are in a constant state of progression, and in this exploration, we will assess how these strategies have evolved from simple digital wallets to complex multi-signature mechanisms. This includes an…