Happy New Year! This week in crypto takes you through less fun fare, though. From job scams targeting unsuspecting crypto enthusiasts to Binance Labs diving into biotech and OKX’s record-breaking growth, here’s a snapshot of the most captivating events...
Ethereum's evolution has been defined by its ability to adapt to the demands of its ever-expanding ecosystem of dApps and financial systems. Central to this is the gas mechanism, which governs the amount of computational work each block can...
This week in crypto dives into a whirlwind of major headlines, from Interpol's Red Notice for Richard Heart to the SEC’s crackdown on Jump Crypto. From Fantom’s token transformation to North Korea’s audacious $300M hack, here’s a snapshot of...
Hong Kong is intensifying its efforts to establish itself as a global cryptocurrency hub. It is currently the 5th-largest crypto market in Asia. The city’s administration has already set up many initiatives to achieve this goal. For instance, by...
Everyone now wants a piece of the Bitcoin pie. Aside from owning Bitcoin directly, there are indirect ways of gaining exposure, one of which is through spot Bitcoin ETFs, which have become popular thanks to the U.S. SEC’s January...
Nigeria's crypto scene has faced significant challenges since February 2024. It all began when authorities blocked access to local crypto exchanges, leaving traders uncertain and stuck with their investments. Tensions escalated further when two Binance executives, visiting Nigeria to...
Meta's stablecoin project, Diem (originally launched as Libra in 2019), aimed to revolutionize global payments by creating a decentralized payment network backed by stablecoin reserves. Its promise of seamless, scalable international payments attracted partnerships from major players like Visa...
Ethereum's Ether (ETH) is the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization and has long been a cornerstone of the blockchain ecosystem. It follows closely behind Bitcoin in terms of market performance, often reflecting similar patterns of gains and losses. As...
The crypto market in Eastern Europe is currently ranked as the fourth-largest cryptocurrency market worldwide; it now accounts for over 11% of the total crypto value transacted across the globe. Between July 2023 and June 2024, the region received...
It is a widely known fact now that tokenization—converting physical assets into digital tokens on a blockchain—is the next revolutionary frontier for financial markets. This technology could enhance market liquidity, reduce transaction costs, and make investing more accessible to...
