Crypto mining has come a long way since the early days when anyone could mine Bitcoin using a simple personal computer. Today, it requires specialized hardware such as ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits), which are highly efficient but also...
Once known for its rapid growth and innovation, the cryptocurrency industry has recently been marked by significant job cuts across major companies. Over the past few years, crypto companies have faced mounting pressure to adapt to changing market...
Bitcoin has solidified its position as the ultimate "store of value" in the crypto world. Yet, its role in the DeFi space has been limited and overshadowed by blockchains like Ethereum, whose advanced smart contract capabilities make it...
SocialFi, short for Social Finance, represents an emerging niche within the crypto ecosystem that combines DeFi concepts with social media. SocialFi projects aim to empower users to monetize content, build communities, and earn rewards for their engagement, all...
With their basic list-format data storage, traditional blockchain networks often struggle to handle complex data sets and often rely on centralized servers and third-party providers. This reliance leads to issues like poor user experience, high fees, frustrating developer...
The Euro Coin (EURC) was Circle's attempt to create a replica of its successful USDC stablecoin for another major currency, the Euro. It launched it on major centralized exchanges on July 6, 2022, as a new ERC-20 stablecoin...
Blockchain technology and DeFi face a major barrier to widespread adoption: the isolated nature of individual blockchain networks. Users on one blockchain, such as Ethereum, can't easily interact with others like Bitcoin or Cardano. This isolation forces users...
Decentralized Physical Infrastructures, “DePINs,” has been touted as a promising solution to many of the challenges facing the telecom industry today. The sector recorded over 30,458 security incidents in 2023, including a 180% increase in zero-day attacks. With...
In early October, the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)’s interesting approach to combat cryptocurrency fraud made rounds in the news. The covert intelligence agency created and deployed its digital token, NexFundAI, as part of a sting...
Innovation in the financial sector has always made it simpler and more accessible for everyone. Every successful one has broken down barriers and provided people with more opportunities. In 1924, mutual funds allowed individuals to pool resources and...
