Uniswap Foundation Executive Director Addresses Concerns of Centralization and Plans for Decentralization

Devin Walsh, the Executive Director of the Uniswap Foundation, believes that the Uniswap decentralized exchange (DEX) is becoming more decentralized. He compares its current state to that of Ethereum and acknowledges the active participation of the developer community in its success. This response comes after Antonio Juliano, the founder of dYxX, insinuated that Uniswap is […]

Solana Leads Energy Efficiency Race, but Ethereum Remains Dominant

One developer, known as “0xIchigo,” believes that Solana is leading the way in terms of energy efficiency, but acknowledges that Ethereum is a formidable competitor that cannot be ignored. Solana, a generation-4 blockchain, aims to address the challenges faced by the original smart contract platform. It boasts higher performance and throughput, although there have been […]

SEC Chair Gensler Remains Tight-Lipped on Spot Bitcoin ETFs, Multiple Filings Under Review

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler discussed the pending spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposals in an interview with Bloomberg. Gensler acknowledged that there are around ten Bitcoin ETF proposals awaiting a decision from SEC staff. While he declined to comment on the possibility of approving multiple spot Bitcoin ETFs simultaneously, he […]

Bitmain Fires Employees for Leaking Salary Information

Bitcoin ASIC manufacturing giant Bitmain has reportedly fired four employees for leaking salary information. The company cited the “illegal publication of the company’s announcement on salary release” as the reason for their dismissal. This comes after concerns were raised by Bitmain employees about salary arrears and unpaid bonuses due to cash flow issues. The company […]

Reddit Moderators Allegedly Sold Tokens Before 85% Crash in Rug Pull Scandal

On October 18, a new twist emerged in the alleged rug pull scandal involving social media platform Reddit. A crypto analyst claimed that several subreddit moderators were aware of the decision to shut down the Reddit Community Points (RCP) program and sold their RCP tokens, known as MOONs, just before the token’s value plummeted by […]

European Central Bank Begins Preparation Phase for Digital Euro Project

The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced that it will begin the “preparation phase” for the digital euro project after a two-year investigation. This move comes after the ECB released a report on the potential design and distribution of a digital euro. The preparation phase will last for two years and will focus on finalizing […]

European Central Bank Advances Digital Euro Project to Preparation Phase

The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced that its project to develop a digital form of the euro is progressing to the preparation phase. The ECB aims to prepare the currency for the future, although a final decision on issuing a digital euro has not yet been made. The preparation phase will involve finalizing the […]

SEC Shows Positive Shift in Attitude Towards Bitcoin ETFs, Boosting Hopes for Approval

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is showing signs of warming up to the idea of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest. Wood stated that the SEC’s recent line of questioning regarding the risks and measures associated with a spot ETF indicates a change in behavior and raises […]

Elizabeth Warren Urges White House to Address Crypto’s Role in Terrorism Financing; Reddit Ends Blockchain Rewards System; FTX Trial Continues

Senator Elizabeth Warren and over 100 lawmakers have signed a letter urging the White House to address the role of digital assets in financing terrorism. The letter, dated October 17, was sent to Treasury Under Secretary Brian Nelson and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. It referenced a news article claiming that Palestinian militant groups had […]

UK Parliamentary Committee Urges Action on NFT Copyright Infringement and Crypto Fan Tokens

A parliamentary committee in the UK has called on officials to take action against copyright infringement issues related to nonfungible tokens (NFTs). The committee also highlighted the potential risks of sporting groups issuing digital assets. The ease and speed at which NFTs can be minted pose a significant risk to the intellectual property rights of […]