Ethereum developers are preparing to implement a key update in the upcoming Pectra fork aimed at enhancing the network's scalability through dynamic blob fees. The update, outlined in the new Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 7742, is designed to...
The BRICS nation bloc—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—has officially launched its highly anticipated cross-border payment system, "BRICS Pay." The blockchain-based platform, designed to streamline transactions among member nations, was unveiled on October 17 at the ongoing...
MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor has suggested that tech giant Apple invest $100 billion in Bitcoin rather than pursuing a stock buyback. He argued that such a move would significantly boost Apple's market value and growth potential. Saylor made...
Indian crypto exchange WazirX manages over 240,000 wallet addresses as part of its operations. This exchange disclosed this information as part of an affidavit set to be submitted to the High Court of Singapore in the ongoing debt...
Retail investment platform Robinhood has made a significant leap in expanding its cryptocurrency offerings, unveiling several new features at its inaugural HOOD Summit. The platform announced its entry into the crypto derivatives market with the introduction of Bitcoin...
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is preparing for a significant upgrade as the Decentralized Identifier (DID) amendment is set to go live on the mainnet on October 30. According to an update from XRPScan, the DID amendment has entered...
Italy's government is proposing a significant increase in the capital gains tax on Bitcoin investments as part of its 2025 budget plan. During a recent press conference, Deputy Economy Minister Maurizio Leo announced that the tax rate on...
Ilya Lichtenstein, the mastermind behind the largest cryptocurrency hack in history, faces a 5-year prison sentence after U.S. prosecutors urged a Washington district judge to impose the punishment. Lichtenstein, along with his wife, Heather Morgan, admitted to laundering...
Ripple has officially announced its exchange partners for the launch of its new dollar-backed stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD). Among the platforms supporting the stablecoin are notable cryptocurrency exchanges and services such as Uphold, Bitstamp, Bitso, MoonPay, Independent Reserve,...
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink revealed that the asset management giant now views Bitcoin as a digital alternative to gold, marking a significant shift in the firm’s stance on cryptocurrency. Fink's comments, made during an earnings call, highlight BlackRock’s...
