Stellar: Early Blockchain Built for Payments Adds Smart Contracts to Take on Ethereum

Stellar, a mature blockchain project with nine years under its belt, has garnered attention for its latest project – Soroban. With a dedicated community of developers, substantial backing, and a strategic partnership with the global money transfer behemoth, MoneyGram, Stellar…

Q3 Report Reveals Polkadot’s Blueprint For Reshaping Its Workforce

Polkadot treasury report fuels downsizing speculation. Image Source: Polkadot-treasury-report Polkadot’s recently published Q3 2023 Treasury Report has fueled speculation that the blockchain firm and its strategic partners may face significant layoffs. Critics argue the report’s uneven expenditures signal plans to…

Cracking Down: U.S. Strikes Hamas’ Crypto Funding Pipeline

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced sanctions against the Gaza-based cryptocurrency exchange Buy Cash Money and Money Transfer Company amid escalating tensions between Israel and Palestine. The sanctions are part of broader U.S. efforts to cut off financial…

Ethereum Fear and Greed Index Reflects Bullish Sentiment

The Ethereum Fear and Greed Index, a trusted barometer of investor sentiment, has climbed to 55 recently. This signals a shift towards greed, hinting at growing bullishness among the Ethereum community. However, experts caution investors to stay attentive as cryptocurrency…

Is the SEC Overstepping Its Authority in Crypto Regulation?

According to a recent update from the Economics of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), regulating cryptocurrencies is difficult. The SEC aims to protect investors from fraud and manipulation. However, heavy-handed regulation could stifle innovation in the promising crypto sector.…

DTCC, Leading US Clearinghouse, Expands Blockchain Advancement with Acquisition of Securrency

In a groundbreaking move to accelerate the adoption of blockchain technology in the financial industry, Depository Trust & Clearing Corp. (DTCC) has announced its acquisition of Securrency Inc., a startup specializing in blockchain solutions. This strategic partnership aims to leverage…

Ras Al Khaimah Unveils RAK Digital Assets Oasis: A Trailblazing Blockchain-Centric Free Zone for Digital Assets

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE  In a strategic move to diversify its economy, Ras Al Khaimah has launched the RAK Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO), positioning itself at the forefront of blockchain, metaverse, and other emerging technologies.  Unveiled on October 19…

Shiba Inu Coin Searches for Footing After Failed Breakout

The meme-inspired cryptocurrency Shiba Inu (SHIB) is struggling to regain footing after a failed breakout attempt earlier this month. SHIB is still stuck in a downtrend despite some positive technical developments suggesting a bullish reversal may be forthcoming. Key resistance…

VeChain and SingularityNET Unite for Climate Action with Blockchain and AI Integration

Vechain and SingularityNET, leaders in blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) respectively, have announced a strategic collaboration that combines their technical prowess. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the global economy by offering powerful enterprise-grade tools that address sustainability challenges and benefit…

Uniswap v4’s KYC Hook in the Spotlight | The Heated Debate

Uniswap v4’s : KYC Hook Uniswap v4, celebrated for its pioneering stance in the decentralized finance (DeFi) arena, has thrust itself into the midst of a raging debate with the unveiling of a divisive KYC hook. This latest addition, available…