OKX launches Ethereum layer-2 network for lower fees & interoperability
OKX becomes the latest cryptocurrency exchange to launch an Ethereum-based layer 2 network.
History of Crypto: NFT mania and digital ownership
Between 2020 and 2021, the development of nonfungible tokens saw significant growth and billion-dollar expansion across various sectors.
Norway passes data center legislation signaling more scrutiny for Bitcoin miners
The mining industry in Norway has been largely unregulated up to this point, according to the country’s minister of energy, who cited concerns regar…
Hong Kong approves first Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
Hong Kong’s securities regulator reportedly approved the in-kind creation model for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, as opposed to the cash-created in the Un…
Samsung secures $6.4 billion grant to expand Texas chip manufacturing: Report
The South Korean manufacturing conglomerate also plans to invest up to $45 billion in expanding its Texas facility by the end of the decade.
OKX launches WIF and MEW spot trading amid memecoin craze
OKX users can now deposit Dogwifhat (WIF) and the Cat in a Dog’s World (MEW) memecoins, while the first withdrawals are coming tomorrow.
An atomic swap protocol aims to bring DeFi on Bitcoin without wrapped tokens
Although Ordinals injected new excitement into Bitcoin, layer 2 solutions are now showcasing their advantages over layer 1, with Bitcoin poised to wel…
How Solana developers are tackling network congestion challenges
Solana Foundation strategy lead Austin Federa unpacks the reasons for Solana’s recent network congestion issues.
Solana releases mainnet beta update v1.17.31 to resolve congestion issues
The Solana Foundation claimed ongoing network congestion could be attributed to the high demand for Solana block space and increased network activity.
$70K BTC price by the halving? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
BTC price volatility is the name of the game this week as macro pressures combine with the incoming Bitcoin halving.
PAXG hit new high on Middle East tensions, raising questions about Bitcoin
Tensions in the Middle East ramped up over the weekend following an Iranian drone and missile attack, which saw the price of PAX Gold and Bitcoin reac…
Only 6 altcoins in the top 50 have outperformed Bitcoin this year
The price of Bitcoin has grown 54% since the start of 2024, and only six altcoins from the top 50 have done any better.
Bitcoin miners could dump $5B in BTC after halving: 10x Research
Bitcoin miner selling could last for four to six months after the halving, amounting to as much as $5 billion worth, according to an analyst.
IRS investigation chief expects uptick in crypto tax evasion this year
IRS criminal investigation chief Guy Ficco said his agency has become more aggressive and capable of dealing with crypto-related tax crimes amid tax r…
TradFi firms now prefer public blockchains for tokenization
Celisa Morin, the head of legal at Reed Smith and a former executive at Grayscale, says traditional financial institutions will likely follow BlackRoc…
Crypto sleuth warns of scammers behind DeFi protocol
The group has been linked to several rug pulls, among them Magnate, Kokomo, Solfire and Lendora.
Blockchain and AI can be the next level of development for Web3: Here’s how
In response to the centralized AI industry, two Web3 initiatives are launching a decentralized AI ecosystem.
Bitcoin price bounce gives BNB, TON, VET and BGB a boost — Will it last?
Bitcoin finds support slightly above $60,000, possibly giving altcoins the green light to move higher in the short term.
Nigeria’s Binance crackdown threatens Web3 industry
According to Uwakwe, the head of Nigeria’s crypto intercommunity working group, investors worry about potential repercussions similar to Binance’s…
Blockchain fraud group shifts $1M to Blast for new schemes
This group has a history of launching numerous projects that attract significant TVL but later abscond with the funds.