Blockchain

Last week, the once-wildly popular web3 game Axie Infinity announced it will be available for download on Apple's App Store, signaling that perhaps the powerful tech giant is warming to the idea of allowing blockchain-based mobile games to operate on its iPhone. Now Stepn, a blockchain-powered...

In a recent development within the EOS Network (CRYPTO: EOS) community, its founder Yves La Rose urged community members to explore the possibility of initiating legal proceedings against Block.one (B1), a key investor in the network. According to La Rose, B1 has not fulfilled its...

With the aim of improving the security of blockchain networks and record-keeping, the "Layer-2 solution" or second-layer scaling solution was created. Its objective is to combat blockchain scalability problems such as slow transaction times and high gas fees. Before delving into these...

In a significant development, blockchain-based payment protocol firm Ripple announced on Wednesday the acquisition of Metaco, a Swiss crypto custody provider, for a deal worth $250 million. What Happened: In a statement, Ripple stated the acquisition of Metaco is set to...

Crypto hardware wallet provider Ledger's update has sparked a heated debate among industry experts, with some being concerned about the potential security and privacy implications, while others are optimistic about the feature's security measures. The update allows devices to...

Retail crypto trading is more akin to betting on sport than investing and should be regulated as such, according to a new report released by the UK House of Common's Treasury Committee.  The report, put together by a group of bipartisan parliamentarians, argues that even bluechip crypto-...

San Francisco-based crypto company Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) today announced an audacious swoop for Swiss custody firm Metaco in a deal worth $250 million. For Ripple, an enterprise blockchain and payments specialist, the move signals an expansion into providing crypto custody services for institutional...

Despite the recent downturn in broader markets affecting Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) price, the cryptocurrency continues to inspire confidence among long-term holders. According to Glassnode, the count of individual wallets with at least one Bitcoin has surpassed a million. Since February 2022,...

North Korea-based cybercriminals are making inroads into Japanese cryptocurrency reserves, pilfering an estimated $721 million since 2017, according to Nikkei Asia researchers. This staggering amount represents 30% of total global cryptocurrency losses during this period. These rogue...

Lawmakers in states from Florida to California are drafting new legislation to regulate the crypto industry, seeking to fill the gaps left by Congress.  Some states are eyeing stricter rules for the industry after the high-profile collapses including Terra-Luna and FTX, while others looking to...

Michael Saylor, the co-founder of Bitcoin's (BTC) largest holder MicroStrategy recently addressed the effect of Ordinals on BTC mining as well as the power of inscription. He mentioned that the craze surrounding Ordinals has served as a catalyst for BTC adoption so far. Saylor disclosed his...

The Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) network has recently been confronted with a worrying issue for its users – the escalating gas consumption rates on the platform. Gas fees, which are levied for processing transactions on the Ethereum blockchain, have been increasing at an unsettling pace. Data...

Israeli authorities have confiscated nearly 190 cryptocurrency accounts on Binance, with the intention to "disrupt the activities" of the Islamic State (ISIS) and "hinder its ability to further its objectives," according to Israel's National Bureau for Counter-Terror...

The well-known cryptocurrency advocacy group Blockchain Association made the decision to relocate to Washington, D.C., and focus on federal policies as the regulatory pressure on the digital assets industry grows. What Happened: The organization is moving resources out of New...

The Algorand Foundation (CRYPTO: ALGO) announced the initial launch of the Kare Survivor Wallet. This project is a collaboration with the Disaster Services Corporation Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA (DSC SVDP-USA) and National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (National VOAD...