Etherscan has launched monitoring tools for EIP-7702 authorizations following Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade, which introduced 11 improvement proposals to bolster scalability, security, and user experience. Ethereum Users Gain Smart Contract Flexibility With EIP-7702 Post-Pectra Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade, combining the Prague and Electra updates, went live on May 7, 2025, activating 11 Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs), including […]
At least some of the top holders of Donald Trump’s memecoin who apply to attend a private dinner with the president could be based outside the United States. According to a May 7 Bloomberg report based on an analysis of the top TRUMP tokenholders, 19 of the top 25 wallets on the leaderboard used foreign […]
Key points: Bitcoin investors are making the most of the highest price levels in several months by cashing out profits. These are averaging $1 billion per day, leading to concerns that the market comeback may stall or even reverse. Institutional participation has not led to a change in mindset, CryptoQuant says. Bitcoin (BTC) risks a […]
The global cryptocurrency market surged 2.79% over the past 24 hours, climbing to a total valuation of $3.01 trillion, driven by standout performances from altcoins and steady gains from bitcoin and ethereum. Crypto Market Hits $3.01 Trillion, Up 2.79% in 24 Hours Bitcoin (BTC), which maintains a dominant 64.4% share of the crypto market today, […]
Visa’s venture arm has invested in BVNK, a stablecoin infrastructure firm, to accelerate the development of global payment networks using blockchain-based currencies. Stablecoin Infrastructure Firm BVNK Secures Visa Investment The strategic investment, announced this week by BVNK CEO Jesse Hemson Struthers, follows BVNK’s $50 million Series B funding round in December 2024 led by Haun […]
In a recent podcast episode, MacLane Wilkison, CEO of tLabs and co-founder of Threshold Network, shared a compelling vision for Bitcoin’s future in decentralized finance (DeFi). At the center of the discussion was tBTC, a permissionless Bitcoin bridge designed to expand Bitcoin’s utility across DeFi ecosystems, while maintaining security and user control. A Journey Through […]
Opinion by: Anurag Arjun, co-founder of Avail On paper, SocialFi is a no-brainer. It promises to shift the balance of power in social media — giving people control over how their content and personal data are used and monetized. It even offers users a stake in the $200+ billion social media advertising market, a pie […]
This week, Phoenix Group PLC reported $31 million in Q1 2025 revenue alongside progress toward 500 megawatts (MW) of global bitcoin mining capacity, including a newly operational 20 MW facility in Texas. Phoenix Group Targets Top 5 Bitcoin Mining Spot by 2026 Phoenix Group, an Abu Dhabi-based cryptocurrency mining firm, announced consolidated Q1 revenue of […]
Crypto.com announced plans Wednesday to establish a North America regional office in Washington, D.C., signaling a strategic push to deepen engagement with U.S. policymakers. New Crypto.com Office Near White House Signals Industry’s Regulatory Focus The new office, located near the White House, will focus on public and government affairs for the company’s U.S. operations. Matt […]
Strike CEO Jack Mallers announced the launch of bitcoin-backed loans, allowing eligible customers to borrow against their bitcoin holdings without the need to sell. This new feature enables users to access cash using their bitcoin as collateral, with loan amounts ranging from $75,000 to $2 million at a starting annual percentage rate (APR) of 12% […]
In an industry filled with complexity, jargon and mistrust, women in Web3 say that the way to attract more women into the crypto space starts with clarity, education and community. At the Blockchain Baddies side event during Token2049 in Dubai, women shared personal experiences of entering the Web3 world and why they believe more female […]
USD1, the US dollar stablecoin launched by the President Donald Trump-backed World Liberty Financial (WLFI), has become the seventh-largest stablecoin worldwide in just two months since its launch. WLFI’s snapshot vote for a USD1 airdrop proposal is underway, and USD1’s market capitalization has continued to climb. Launched in early March with a $3.5 million supply, […]