Litecoin has been improving its prevailing technology for a while. In that context, the blockchain has disclosed an MWEB feature, a functionality to allow participants to complete confidential transactions. Never Taking Privacy Lite-ly The October 3 update announcement revealed that the introduced technology would help Litecoin users undertake discrete transactions and enhance Litecoin’s scalability. Furthermore,…
Amid the current crypto bear market, overall NFT sales volume remained flat in September, but individual NFT sales are keeping pace. For instance, Solana NFTs are gaining momentum while high-value NFTs on Ethereum are still selling. In September, the NFT market recorded sales worth over $947 million, according to DappRadar. That compares to $925 million…
MakerDAO has unveiled another proposal to ensure progress in debt ceilings and fees. Nevertheless, the new developments could not have triggered interest from retailers as MKR experienced price declines within the last few days. Also, whales have shown interest in the alternative token. MakerDAO Makes Modifications A recent tweet highlighted MakerDAO’s new proposal that showed…
The borrowing against valuable NFTs as collateral has seen steady growth this year. The recent development involves Fragment, a Mutant Ape Yacht Club NFT holder who borrowed about 1,000 ETH valued at over $1.3M using a pair of the said NFTs as collateral. Gabe Frank, CEO of Arcade, the lending DeFi that facilitated the loan,…
The crypto analytics firm Glassnode revealed that Bitcoin’s CCD (Coin Days Destroyed) hit all-time lows on September 26. That showed long-term held their supply despite BTC bearish movement. That shows Bitcoin long-term HODLers have renewed hope in the leading crypto. Moreover, that indicates bullish expectations in the upcoming times. Tokens over three months old contributed…
The new report by a crypto research platform, Messari, evaluated Ethereum’s performance in the 3rd quarter of 2022. The State of ETH Q3 2022 report discovered that the blockchain saw a surge in network activity in the third quarter. Nevertheless, the platform also noted some sectoral plummets and endured a general dip in revenue because…
The Ethereum transition to ETHPoS saw the blockchain do away with miners. However, the future of the miners that chose to maintain Proof-of-Work has several uncertainties. Led by Chinese miner Chandler Guo, they created a post-merge ETHPOW and ETHW. The hard fork had a rocky start, but it’s now running. At the time of writing,…
Maker, the issuer of DAI stablecoin, has nearly doubled the limit on its staked Ethereum vault. The DeFi protocol is planning to stop its dependence on centralized stablecoin like USDC. The recent Tornado Cash scandal has fueled the plan. Staked Ethereum represents one unit of ETH that has been locked up or deposited in expectation…
Bitcoin (BTC) has hit the limelight once more. That comes after the leading crypto recorded impressive gains within the past week. BTC surged over 12% during the timeframe. The intriguing info about Bitcoin halving emerged amidst the talks about the next bullish run. The 4th Bitcoin halving will happen sooner than the initial plan of…
Arbitrum, an Ethereum Layer2 solution, looks to regain its lost charm in the cryptocurrency space. The roll-up solution will undergo a massive Nitro upgrade next week. Meanwhile, Arbitrum witnessed an enormous surge in daily transactions, crossing 180,000 this week. Indeed, Arbitrum appears healthy compared to its rival, Optimism. Arbitrum’s organic growth saw it maintaining a…
Axie Infinity has doubled up on its products with the recent release of Origin Season 0. The new development signals the move to the third stage of the platform’s play-to-earn games. However, the recent market rout experienced by the digital asset industry has significantly impacted Axie Infinity. After the release of the most recent game,…
A group of cryptocurrency lobbyists has forwarded a warning letter to the European Union commission to stop its MiCA bill from banning stablecoins. The crypto group stated that the MiCA proposal might have a devastating effect on the cryptocurrency markets if pushed. A few days ago, there were reports that EU members were debating a…
According to reports, Binance, a famous cryptocurrency exchange, has recovered a large chunk of the assets stolen in the latest Curve Finance breach. About $450,000 have been frozen and reclaimed by the firm. Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance, confirmed the news on his Twitter account. This means that approximately 80% of the plundered funds…
Charles Hoskinson, the founder of the Cardano ecosystem, has assured its community that the team will not delay the long-awaited Vasil hard fork anymore. It appears the news has pushed several investors to add more ADA to their crypto vault. Cardano Whales And Sharks Accumulate ADA According to reports, Cardano whales have bought ADA worth…
The Ethereum network is leaping for the upcoming merge in September. This merge would mark Ethereum’s transition from the PoW consensus mechanism to the PoS. Meanwhile, as the crypto community awaits the Merge, several players in the industry are making plans. Among them is the popular protocol, Chainlink. Chainlink Will Not Support Forked Versions Of…
The Director of Brazil’s central bank, Fabio Araujo, has lauded Bitcoin’s properties. He referred to the flagship currency as the catalyst for Web3 development. According to the Director, BTC is a financial asset that uses modern technology. He made this statement while speaking at an event sponsored by a Business School in Sao Paolo. Furthermore,…
Countries and fintech firms are becoming receptive to the Web3 industry. This is due to the potential of the industry and the benefits it can offer. Japan has also embraced the industry. The country’s METI (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) has opened a Web3 Policy Office in the country. Japan’s Fighting To Accelerate Web3…
As technology continues to advance, the issue of cybersecurity becomes more crucial for companies. This is due to increased fraud and data theft going on the internet. As a result, the CEO of PolySwarm firm, Steve Bassi, has called on firms to embrace blockchain technology for improved cybersecurity. PolySwarm’s CEO Highlights The Need For Blockchain …
The British art auction company, Christie’s is establishing a venture capital division. The aim is to fund businesses that facilitate the trade of art, especially blockchain startups. Additionally, Christie’s Ventures intends to stake money on enterprises that most VC firms feel are too risky. Compared to Q1 2022, the number of funds that went to…
In 2022, cryptocurrency has received widespread acceptance and integration across the world. Currently, PicPay, a Brazilian digital payment firm, is at cryptocurrencies. According to reports, it just launched an exchange platform, a cryptocurrency unit, and a stablecoin. With the introduction of a stablecoin and fully-functional crypto exchange, PicPay is completely embracing the crypto vortex. It…
