Known for its strong smart contracts and decentralized apps (dApps), Ethereum is the second-largest blockchain by market capitalization. However, if you have ever transacted on Ethereum (ETH), you have likely encountered gas costs, which can be perplexing, annoying, and even costly at times. Summary Transaction charges paid in gwei to validators for handling transactions such…
An important era has begun for Bitcoin. There is more conjecture than ever before regarding its future, particularly in terms of its potential in 2030, given its recent all-time highs exceeding $120,000 and increasing institutional legitimacy. Summary The current price of Bitcoin is between $114,400 and $118,000, which is a little lower than its peak of…
In July, the stablecoin market hit a record $261 billion, with non-USD stablecoins quietly surpassing $1B in total market cap. However, CBDC developments showed a mixed picture, with some countries advancing pilots while others pushing back. Summary Stablecoins hit a new ATH market cap in July though their market dominance dipped as broader crypto assets…
China’s national security agency is calling out the growing trend of projects collecting sensitive biometric data like iris scans in exchange for digital assets. Summary China’s national security agency has raised alarm over biometric data collection by Worldcoin-like projects. Worldcoin, co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has often faced scrutiny over the nature of its…
Mantle staged a strong rally on Aug. 6, driven by surging network activity and large ETH reserve backing, while the broader crypto market remained under pressure from macroeconomic headwinds. Summary Mantle rose 20% on Aug. 6 to $0.934, bucking a broader market downturn. MNT has confirmed a breakout from an inverse head and shoulders, a…
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has finalized a settlement with the founder of MyConstant, ordering him to pay over $10 million in penalties and restitution for misusing investor funds and making false claims about his platform’s crypto lending services. Summary MyConstant founder Huynh Tran Quang Duy will pay over $10 million for misusing…
Jupiter has launched the private beta of Jupiter Lend, its long-awaited decentralized lending platform built on Solana. Summary Jupiter Lend private beta went live Aug. 6 with caps, limited assets, and safety-first rollout. Offers 95% LTV, near-zero liquidation penalties, and simple yield vaults. Public launch later in August with more features, vaults, and incentives. The…
SharpLink Gaming, once known as a sports betting affiliate technology provider, has rebranded itself to become the world’s largest corporate holder of Ether. SharpLink today is perhaps the most recognizable publicly traded Ethereum (ETH) treasury vehicle. In one of his first ever interviews since becoming Sharplink’s co-CEO, Joseph Chalom discusses the rationale behind this strategic…
While the crypto market remains under pressure this week, some potential bullish catalysts may trigger a bull run in the coming months. Potential catalysts include the ongoing Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETF inflows, altcoin ETF approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission, friendly regulations, and potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. This article explores…
U.S Securities and Exchange Commission does not view certain liquid staking activities as the offer and sale of securities. Summary SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance has provided guidance regarding certain liquid staking activities. The regulator says crypto liquid staking is not an offer or sale of securities under federal securities laws. In a press release,…
