The industry has displayed several signs of recovery after a tumultuous crypto winter. Although Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies have received significant attention, stablecoins have also outpaced other asset types in terms of usage, accounting for more than half of all transaction volume in recent months. Chainalysis’ latest data suggests that …

After the Dencun upgrade, the Ethereum network is all set for yet another, dubbed ‘Pectra,’ which represents a fusion of ‘Prague’ and ‘Electra,’ denoting its execution and consensus layers, respectively. Slated to roll out between Q4 2024 and Q1 2025, Pectra will incorporate significant Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs), including the …

Vitalik Buterin – the co-founder of Ethereum – shared insights on the next steps in the protocol’s simplification and easing the burden on node resources, also known as ‘Purge.’ The Purge essentially aims to safeguard the protocol by optimizing data storage. At the same time, it also seeks to address …

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has escalated its enforcement efforts by tightening its grip on individuals and entities operating within the financial services and technology sectors in Russia, particularly those involved in virtual assets, enabling evasion of US sanctions. The enforcement agency claimed that these individuals and entities …

Bitcoin might seem to have encountered a hurdle after reaching $52,000, but the recent downturn is expected to be short-lived. Matrixport’s latest report suggests that Bitcoin’s target of reaching $63,000 by March 2024 remains feasible. Catalysts supporting this projection include the approval of a Bitcoin spot ETF, the upcoming Bitcoin …

The Indian crypto industry is seeking parity, urging fair regulations against foreign exchanges exploiting regulatory gaps amidst dwindling market share for local exchanges while investors face legal uncertainties. With unstable banking ties hindering operations, the sector is currently grappling with hurdles. However, India’s finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, refrained from providing …

A significant challenge for AI lies in its potential to compromise privacy. Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems depend on vast amounts of data, which could be exploited for identity theft or cyberbullying. There are worries about personal data being utilized to train AI models, the creation of deepfake voices or faces …

Before the green light for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the crypto sphere anticipated a bullish surge. Even with the leading asset surpassing the $49,000 mark after the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) green signal for 11 spot BTC ETFs, prices took a downturn following the trading debut of …

El Salvador made history by becoming the first nation to embrace Bitcoin as a legal tender more than two years ago. Although the country’s financial outlook has seen positive developments, a recent study carried out by José Simeón Cañas Central American University unveiled a mixed sentiment regarding the correlation between …

The overall market value of cryptocurrencies has increased, leading to a decline in the dominance of stablecoins. Their share of the total crypto market cap has dropped from 17.3% to 7.8%. In a market characterized by a consistent rise in short-term US bond yields, approaching 5%, investors holding stablecoins face …

Wintermute – the popular market maker and liquidity provider – witnessed continued growth in all business verticals in 2023 despite the market downturn. In a new report, the platform said that its over-the-counter (OTC) volume surged by over 400% throughout the year as volumes moved off-exchanges. During the first half …

In its recent report, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) underscored a fundamental issue within DeFi systems, pointing to the absence of clear lines of responsibility and accountability intentionally overlooked by certain industry structures. The report emphasized the substantial risks that DeFi systems pose to consumers, investors, financial stability, market …