Leading multichain project Moonbeam (GLMR) has experienced a significant pump of +17% as the crypto markets prepare for the upcoming Moonbeam Ignite program. This incentive program is expected to drive the activity within the Polkadot network to new heights. The ERC-20-compatible Polkadot smart contract parachain has witnessed impressive growth in recent weeks, emerging as the
The courtroom drama between Ripple and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been making headlines for quite some time. Dating back to December 2020, the legal fight has gone through numerous stages, with both parties aggressively battling against each other. Ripple, accused of violating securities laws by selling XRP as an unregistered
Ripple’s chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty, has made a bold claim regarding the upcoming appearance of Gary Gensler, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman, before the Senate Committee on Financial Services. Alderoty argues that Gensler may make misleading statements during his testimony. Specifically, he suggests that Gensler might assert the existence of a
A crypto trader and educator, Thomas Kralow, recently embarked on an audacious journey across the United States. His goal was to travel from New York to Alaska, relying solely on cryptocurrency trading to fund his adventure. With an initial budget of $5,000, Kralow set off on this daring expedition alongside his assistant Ilya. Equipped with
The highly anticipated Merge upgrade in September 2022 marked a significant milestone for Ethereum. With this upgrade, Ethereum transitioned from the energy-intensive proof-of-work (PoW) consensus mechanism to the more sustainable proof-of-stake (PoS) model. While this upgrade promised improved scalability and reduced energy consumption, it also brought unforeseen challenges in terms of compliance with regulatory standards.
The world of cryptocurrency is ever-evolving, and major players often make significant changes to their business strategies to stay ahead. In a recent development, Binance, one of the leading crypto exchange platforms, announced the sale of its entire Russia business to a newly launched platform called CommEX. This move has raised eyebrows and sparked discussions
The Ronin Name Service (RNS) is set to revolutionize the way users engage with blockchain games by introducing human-readable addresses. Built on the Ronin blockchain specifically for Axie Infinity, RNS aims to make blockchain addresses more user-friendly and accessible to all. Traditional blockchain addresses are long and complex strings of characters, posing a significant usability
In a recent report, Bloomberg analyst Jamie Coutts reveals that the interest of asset managers in Bitcoin goes beyond exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and extends into the mining sector. This raises questions about the motivations and implications of such investments. It seems that major asset management firms, including BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street, have been involved
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again deferred its decision on a major spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), causing further delay and uncertainty for investors. The SEC’s filing on Sept. 26 acknowledged the proposal for the approval and listing of the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF by Cboe BZX. While the filing was
The recent approval of BlockFi’s liquidation plan by the United States Bankruptcy Court in New Jersey signifies a significant milestone for the customers of the bankrupt cryptocurrency lending platform. The decision, made by Bankruptcy Judge Michael A. Kaplan, brings them one step closer to potential repayment for their investments. This article explores the details of
