Vitalik Buterin breaks down ‘Binius’ as a way to speed up zero-knowledge proofs
The Ethereum co-founder expects “many more improvements” in binary-field-based proving techniques in the months ahead.
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Nigeria Cryptocurrency Clampdown: Central Bank Directs Fintech Firms to Stop Opening New Accounts
The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed four fintech companies to cease the creation of new accounts, citing their potential use by cryptocurrency traders. An executive from one of the affected fintech companies has associated the Central Bank’s…
DOT Price (Polkadot) Approaches Key Level: Should Traders Brace for Sharp Drop?
Polkadot (DOT) is showing bearish signs below the $8 resistance against the US Dollar. The price could extend its decline if it fails to stay above $6.00. DOT is gaining pace below the $8.80 and $8.00 levels against the US Dollar. The price is…
Ethereum Price Plunges Over 5%, Can Bears Push ETH Under $2,800?
Ethereum price started another decline and traded below $3,000. ETH must stay above the $2,800 and $2,850 support levels to avoid a major drop. Ethereum started another decline and tested the $2,900 zone. The price is trading below $3,120 and the…
Real-World Assets Hits New Peak With $8 Billion Locked, Reports Messari
The total value locked (TVL) in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization protocols has seen a remarkable surge of almost 60% since February, reaching a new high of almost $8 billion as of April 26, according to a report by blockchain analytics and…
RWA protocols are closing in on $8B total value locked: Messari
The TVL across real-world asset tokenization protocols has surged almost 60% since February, says blockchain analytics firm Messari.
Fantom bets on ‘safer memecoins’ with launch of $6.5M dev fund
Fantom Foundation CEO Michael Kong hopes the blockchain can “replicate the success” of its peers by getting in on the memecoin hype.
‘Pretty ordinary stuff’ — Traders seem unfazed by Bitcoin correction
Crypto traders are stressing that the Bitcoin price correction is “exactly what the cycle needs” right now.
Bitcoin Price Nosedives, Can Bulls Save The Key Support at $60K?
Bitcoin price took a hit and even spiked below $60,000. BTC could gain bearish momentum if there is a daily close below the $60,000 support zone. Bitcoin started another decline and traded below the $61,200 zone. The price is trading below $62,000…
Tether Invests $200 Million in Blackrock Neurotech, Launches Evo Division
Tether, the giant behind the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, announced a $200 million strategic investment in Blackrock Neurotech, a brain-interface company. The investment also marks the launch of Evo, a new business division for the…
‘No signs’ of Bitcoin miner capitulation despite plummeting revenue
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ji said that despite a drop in Bitcoin mining revenues since the halving, Bitcoin miners haven’t shown any signs of capitulation.
Animoca Brands Joins Forces With Opal Foundation to Build Expansive Web3 Ecosystem on Bitcoin
Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based game software company, has announced its partnership with the Opal Foundation to enter the Bitcoin ecosystem, leveraging the Opal Protocol to develop the largest Web3 ecosystem encompassing gaming, Defi…
BlackRock's BUIDL becomes the world’s largest tokenized treasury fund
It took less than six weeks for the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund to surpass Franklin Templeton’s one year old tokenized treasury fund.
US Lawmaker Slams SEC’s Investigation of Ethereum — Says Chair Gensler Intentionally Misled Congress
U.S. House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry has slammed both the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Chair Gary Gensler regarding the SEC’s investigation into ethereum, suggesting that ether might be…
Solana Projected To Reach $500 This Year Despite Market Meltdown, Expert Predicts
Solana (SOL), currently ranked as the fifth largest cryptocurrency with a market capitalization of $56 billion, has experienced a significant decline amid the recent market meltdown affecting the digital asset space. Over the past 24 hours, SOL…
How Changpeng Zhao's 'Good Guy' Reputation Secured a 4-Month Prison Sentence
Judge Richard Jones said he spent the weekend pouring over the voluminous letters of support for the ex-CEO of Binance until the book they were contained in literally fell apart.
Raoul Pal Signals ‘Banana Zone’ Rally, Predicts Strong ‘Crypto Summer’ for Digital Assets
Upcoming Token Releases: These Altcoins Are Set To Inject Billions Into The Crypto Market By May
May 2023 is poised to become a landmark month for the crypto market, with major token releases slated to inject substantial liquidity and potentially catalyze shifts in market dynamics. Key developments from AEVO and PYTH and significant…
Bitcoin’s ‘euphoria phase’ cools, but a BTC bottom could be near — Glassnode
Data suggests that newer investors are behind Bitcoin’s sell-off, but sell-side exhaustion will eventually mark BTC’s price bottom.
House's McHenry Accuses SEC Chief Gensler of Misleading Congress on Ethereum
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has been accused of misleading Congress by Rep. Patrick McHenry, the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, who said Gensler's agency already knew it considered…
US Court to hear proposed remedies from Terraform Labs, Do Kwon in May
The SEC proposed that Do Kwon and Terraform pay roughly $5.3 billion in disgorgement, prejudgment interest and civil penalties, while the firm’s team suggested only $1 million.
Bitcoin Tumbles Below $60K, Risking Deeper Pullback as Crypto Markets Endure Worst Month Since FTX Crash
Recent U.S. economic data could prompt more hawkish forward guidance from the Federal Reserve.
Ethereum Price Prediction: Crypto Expert Says ETH Is Yet To Bottom Against Bitcoin
A crypto analyst has predicted when Ethereum, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, will bottom against Bitcoin, however, under certain conditions. Analyst Predicts ETH/BTC Bottom Timeline In a recent X (formerly Twitter) post, crypto analyst…
DOJ Arrests Early Bitcoin Investor Roger Ver, 'Bitcoin Jesus,' on Charges of Tax Fraud
Roger Ver, a prominent early investor in Bitcoin and famously dubbed “Bitcoin Jesus,” has been indicted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) on charges of mail fraud, tax evasion, and filing false tax returns. Ver was arrested over the weekend in…
Bitcoin.com Addresses Charges Against Early Investor and Founder Roger Ver
On April 30, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) detained Roger Ver, a trailblazing investor in bitcoin, on accusations of tax evasion and submitting fraudulent tax returns. The following update is accompanied by a statement from Bitcoin.com…
CZ sentenced: A chronology of Binance’s legal battles in the US
Former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao was sentenced to four months in prison for violating U.S. money laundering laws.
Physical version of gold-backed token replaces Zimbabwe dollar
The country has struggled with an unstable currency for years, but now it will have one backed by reserves three times larger than its issuance.
Solana Memecoin Hits $320 Trillion Market Cap, But There’s A Catch
The Solana memecoin frenzy has made many investors score a home run or be out of the game this cycle. Traders are looking for new projects that could be the next hit while the market enters a new re-accumulation phase. Solana Memecoins’ New Strike…
Changpeng Zhao four-month prison sentence lighter than expected
Prosecutors initially sought to charge the former Binance executive with 36 months.