Ripple and Stellar Lumens are making significant strides in the cross-border payments industry, positioning themselves as strong competitors to Swift. The industry is projected to be worth approximately $250 trillion by 2027, and the roles of Ripple Labs and Stellar Lumens in this ecosystem are becoming increasingly important.Ripple’s future in the ecosystem is promising, with […]
Jathin Jagannath, Developer Advocate of Cartesi, a Web3 rollup protocol, has identified regulatory uncertainties as a significant obstacle in Africa’s Web3 landscape. He believes that the lack of clear and well-defined regulations surrounding Web3 technologies can cause potential users and investors to hesitate.In a recent interview, Jathin expressed concern that this regulatory ambiguity might lead […]
Financial giant Vanguard’s steadfast refusal to embrace cryptocurrencies, even in the wake of the SEC’s approval of Bitcoin ETFs, has sent ripples through the investment community. This decision has been met with strong criticism from industry leaders such as Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood, sparking a significant debate about the future of traditional finance in the […]
In 2023, the Ethereum layer-2 (L2) landscape underwent significant expansion. The demand for blockspace and scaling solutions skyrocketed, with users eager to leverage their relative benefits. The year marked a significant shift in scaling solutions built on Ethereum’s base layer.On January 1, 2023, the Ethereum mainnet averaged 13.67 transactions per second (TPS), while the combined […]
For the past six months, nearly a dozen providers have been awaiting the green light from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch the first spot-based Bitcoin ETF. For years, the agency has refused to approve such products, always with seemingly false reasons. However, a clear court decision in the case of Grayscale […]
BONK, a relatively new entrant in the meme coin market, has introduced an innovative tool called ‘PooperScooper’ to revolutionize asset management. This tool is designed to simplify user interactions and asset management within its ecosystem, marking a significant milestone in meme coin utility and user convenience.‘PooperScooper’ is an efficient tool for managing digital assets. It […]
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has revealed that Dogecoin (DOGE), the leading meme coin, will be accepted as a form of payment for one of his upcoming projects. This announcement has sparked excitement within the Dogecoin community, as it signifies a new use case for the cryptocurrency.The project in question is Tesla’s supercharging station […]
The Bitcoin community is bracing for a significant event, with just 15,000 blocks remaining until the next Bitcoin halving. This event, which reduces the rewards for miners by 50%, is causing both anticipation and uncertainty within the community. The main concern is the impact this will have on mining profitability and market expectations.Halving is a […]
Arbitrum, a layer 2 network built on the Ethereum blockchain, is off to a strong start this year, with significant increases in trading volume and the value of its native token, ARB. This positive trend suggests a promising future for Arbitrum in the early stages of the year.On-chain data from DeFiLlama reveals that the trading […]
Grayscale’s DeFi Fund has undergone changes, including the removal of the Curve DAO (CRV) token from its portfolio. In other news, Bitcoin miner Core Scientific has successfully closed a $55 million equity financing round, marking its return to solvency. The company’s CEO, Adam Sullivan, stated that the funds raised, along with the full repayment of […]
