Ethereum, the popular blockchain platform, has been facing significant challenges due to its goal of achieving decentralization and involving regular users in staking. The co-founder of Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin, has recently proposed measures to reduce the burden on the Ethereum blockchain and simplify its proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus. This article explores Buterin’s proposal and its potential
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ARK Invest, the institutional asset management firm led by Cathie Wood, has made a significant move by liquidating all of its remaining holdings in the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), totaling $200 million. This decision comes ahead of the anticipated SEC decision regarding the approval of trading spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States. ARK Invest
In a significant blow against illegal cryptocurrency operations, Chinese authorities have sentenced Zhao Dong, the founder of RenrenBit and a minor shareholder of Bitfinex, to a seven-year prison term. Zhao Dong, a prominent figure in the crypto industry known for his influence in the over-the-counter digital asset market, faced charges for running illegal business operations
Tether, the prominent stablecoin, recently announced a significant milestone in its growth. With its market value reaching a staggering $91 billion, the company has solidified its position as a leading player in the digital currency market. This achievement showcases Tether’s ability to adapt and thrive in the ever-changing landscape of cryptocurrencies. Commitment to Stability and
The zkSync Era blockchain, which aims to provide a secure and efficient platform for decentralized transactions, recently encountered network issues. This article will delve into the details of the problem, the actions taken by the developers to resolve it, and the implications for the zkSync Era blockchain’s reputation and future prospects. The developers of zkSync
Bitcoin experienced a rollercoaster ride during the Christmas holidays, trading above $43,000 for most of the season. However, in the past 24 hours, it failed to maintain its momentum, resulting in a significant drop in price. This downward trend has also affected most altcoins, with only Binance Coin and Solana managing to stay in the
The year 2023 proved to be a remarkable one for digital assets, especially in the case of Bitcoin. The price of Bitcoin surged by over 172%, a staggering increase that surpassed all expectations. What’s even more impressive is that during this surge, there was a correction of less than 20%, highlighting the strength and resilience
Bitcoin miners have experienced significant growth in their daily transaction fee revenue in 2023. According to data from Coinmetrics, miners are now collecting an average of $2 million per day, which marks a 400% increase compared to the previous year. This surge in revenue has added to the total of $57 billion that miners have
Bitcoin has experienced a remarkable surge in value this year, soaring from around $16,500 at the beginning of the year to nearly $44,000 at present. This impressive growth has led many experts to believe that Bitcoin’s upward trajectory is far from over. In fact, industry data provider Kaiko suggests that Bitcoin is poised for a
In a landmark decision, the EthereumPoW (ETHW) organization has announced its dissolution, marking a significant step towards its goal of achieving complete decentralization. The move comes after extensive discussions and a consensus among the majority of members, in line with the commitments made during the initial fork. The dissolution of the EthereumPoW Core development team
