Blockchain Technology

Arthur Hayes, the enigmatic co-founder of BitMEX, raised eyebrows when he announced a shakeup of his portfolio. What Happened: Hayes, a self-proclaimed crypto oracle, declared that he had dumped Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) — which he referred to as that "Sam coin POS." Instead, he's...

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler says widespread noncompliance among cryptocurrency companies is costing investors. What Happened: "There is a lot of noncompliance," Gensler said in a recent interview with CNBC. "This is really the Wild West." Gensler...

Cyber-thieves feasted on a staggering $2.3 billion worth of cryptocurrency in 2023. What Happened: From manipulated smart contracts to pilfered private keys, no protocol was entirely safe this year. "Many hacks could have been prevented through proper code audits," Richard Ma, founder and...

Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) on Friday released its 2024 predictions report, which focused on democratization, user experience and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) as the driving forces behind crypto's evolution. Decentralization Takes...

A bold Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) trader turned a measly $92 (1.5 SOL) into a staggering $1.55 million within 16 days, showcasing the potential for explosive gains in the memecoin realm. What Happened: Lookonchain, a blockchain analytics platform, unveiled the details of this feat in a series of Tweets...

The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has officially registered Ripple Markets Ireland Limited, a subsidiary of Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP), as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), enabling it to offer specific digital asset services in the country. The inclusion of Ripple Markets in the CBI's...

Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong posted a video revealing U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall's admission that the American Bankers Association (ABA) played a significant role in drafting the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act, also known as the “crypto ban...

Crypto asset accounting and financial data reporting platform TRES on Wednesday announced that it has raised $11 million in Series A funding, bringing its total funding to $18.6 million. This investment comes as TRES reports significant growth, with over 100 customers and $19 billion in...

Digital asset bank Sygnum recently conducted a survey to assess the impact of blockchain technology in comparison to crypto assets. According to the results, a substantial 81% of respondents believe that crypto assets are crucial for the future of global finance​​. This survey underscores a...

Binance Launchpad has added NFPrompt (NFP) as the 41st project on its Binance Launchpool platform. NFPrompt is an AI-driven User Generated Content (UGC) platform for Web3 creators. Key Features Of NFPrompt NFPrompt combines AI with blockchain technology to facilitate content creation in...

Tidal Commodities Trust I, under its series 7RCC Spot Bitcoin and Carbon Credit Futures ETF, has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF). Several companies have applied to the SEC for...

As 2023 concludes, the cryptocurrency industry's key figures are looking towards 2024 with a blend of optimism and strategic foresight. Bobby Zagotta, the U.S. CEO of Bitstamp, underscores the need to move beyond the industry's recent difficulties. He is hopeful for the U.S. to proactively...

Galaxy Digital, a cryptocurrency group led by U.S. billionaire Mike Novogratz, is actively seeking to acquire more assets from bankrupt digital asset companies. This strategy follows their successful deal involving the sale of coins held by the failed crypto exchange FTX (CRYPTO: FTT), which...

Hong Kong-based gaming company Animoca Brands on Monday disclosed substantial financial holdings and a wide array of investments, in an apparent bid to highlight its strong position in the burgeoning Web3 and blockchain industry. According to the report, as of Nov. 30, 2023, Animoca...

Upbit and OKX, two major exchanges, announced the listing of new tokens on their respective platforms, potentially driving new adoption and utility across the cryptocurrency ecosystem. What Happened: Upbit, South Korea's largest crypto trading platform, has added the Astar (CRYPTO: ASTR) Korean...