Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has re-upped his post from 1.5 years ago on “Layer 3s”, saying that L3s won’t magically increase throughput. Still, they can reduce certain fixed costs associated with batch publishing and deposits or withdrawals. His statement comes amid concerns that Layer 3 networks are taking away from Ethereum’s value and security. L3...Read More
Abstract: We take a look back to 8th September 2014, the day Satoshi’s GMX email account was hacked. We talk about how the hack may have been conducted and what the hacker or hackers may have seen. We also disclose some emails between the hacker and Gregory Maxwell, for the first time. On 9th September...Read More
The United States government may be selling more of its massive Bitcoin (BTC) stash, potentially piling more sell pressure onto the crypto market, according to blockchain data. On-chain sleuth ZachXBT noted on Tuesday that government controlled Bitcoin tied to Silk Road initiated a small transaction to Coinbase – the crypto exchange previously used by the...Read More
On April 1, Juicebox’s content manager appeared to have announced that the Ethereum-based crowdfunding platform had secured a fake $69 million funding round supported by the crypto venture capital company Paradigm. However, it was later revealed to be an April Fools’ Day prank, causing JBX speculators to incur losses exceeding 20%. JuiceBox’s April Fools’ Day...Read More
The Bitcoin mining industry had its most lucrative month ever in March, pocketing over $2 billion for securing the leading crypto network. Data from Blockchain.com shows that miners, in aggregate, averaged $65.23 million per day over the 30 days ending March 31. Miners In Massive Profit The latest figure shatters the 30-day averages of the...Read More
Brevard, NC, April 2nd, 2024, Chainwire In a significant move within the decentralized finance (DeFi) real estate landscape, YakDAO is set to revolutionize the ecosystem with the launch of its native token, $YAKS, on the Arbitrum network, available for trading on Uniswap starting April 2, 2024. This launch is not just a testament to YakDAO’s...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, April 2nd, 2024] Web3 gaming platform Gomble Games, a spinoff of the renowned game studio ‘111%’, has now secured a total of $10 million in cumulative investment. Recent rounds saw Gomble receiving investments from Spartan, Hashed, IOSG Ventures, Foresight Ventures, BigBrain Holdings, and others. This follows on from the initial...Read More
The digital asset markets expanded substantially over the first quarter of 2024, catalyzed by an end to the decade-long effort to introduce spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US. While Q1 was a turning point in many ways, Q2 kicked off on a turbulent note. Bitcoin’s plunge below $65K and the substantial decline in altcoins’ market...Read More
Amidst a market-wide correction, Coinbase experienced its second-largest Bitcoin outflow this week, with two massive withdrawals of 16,800 BTC and 17,000 BTC, respectively. Typically, when assets depart from centralized crypto exchanges like Coinbase, it indicates a bullish sentiment as it restricts the immediate selling pressure on those coins. Inflows to crypto exchanges, on the other...Read More
In an interview with ABC News, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried expressed remorse for his actions, which led to a 25-year prison sentence for fraud. The interview, conducted via email from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, marks the first time he has spoken publicly since his sentencing last week. SBF Admits ‘Bad Decisions’ Led...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – New York, United States, April 2nd, 2024] NAVI Protocol has announced the creation of the NAVI X Ecosystem Fund, committing 10M NAVX tokens to support the growth and innovation of the Sui blockchain’s DeFi and Move-based ecosystem. This initiative aims to provide vital resources for projects at different stages of development, with...Read More
Bitcoin’s second quarter started on a turbulent note, with the options market once again serving as a harbinger of sharp movements, notably in the downside skew of risk reversals. Bitcoin briefly plummeted to $65,500 from the lofty height of $70k. During the same period, Ethereum saw its value dip to lows of $3,320. Q2 Begins...Read More
Shiba Inu (SHIB), one of the industry’s most popular meme coins and crypto ecosystems, trailed behind other popular tokens like Dogecoin (DOGE) last week, with a price decline of 8% on the weekly scale. However, SHIB might be poised for further growth, according to popular analyst Captain Faibik (CryptoFaibik on X). The analyst, citing data...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Hong Kong, Hong Kong, April 2nd, 2024] Moongate announces the closing of a $2.7M Seed round to develop a Modular Web3 Engagement Layer for Real-World Activations. Backed by its success in disrupting the ticketing industry, the company aims to expand its reach into other sectors to transform interactive experiences using blockchain and...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, April 2nd, 2024] Ethlas, a trailblazer in the Web3 gaming industry, announces the groundbreaking SkillFi model alongside its flagship game, Battle Showdown: Gambit. The game is set to empower players to monetize their skills, fostering a sustainable economic ecosystem within the game. The Gambit Ecosystem Battle Showdown: Gambit introduces a...Read More
Liquidations are mounting up as total market capitalization crashed more than 6% over the past few hours. This has resulted in around $200 billion exiting the space as it fell to around $2.5 trillion, according to CoinMarketCap. CoinGecko reports a slightly different figure, with the total cap dropping to around $2.6 trillion at the time...Read More
A new listing – ENAUSDT – featuring ENA, the governance token of Ethena will soon be available to trade on BitMEX, with up to 10x leverage. Trading is expected to commence on 2 April 2024 shortly after 12:00 UTC, once spot markets have opened. Read on for the lowdown on the latest listing. If you...Read More
