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Key Takeaways Vitalik Buterin proposes combining zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs with other cryptographic tech to bolster blockchain security. Technologies discussed include multi-party computation (MPC), fully homomorphic encryption (FHE), and trusted execution environments (TEE). Share this article Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum co-founder, suggested combining zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs with other cryptographic technologies to enhance security across blockchain applications. The…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. There’s no denying stablecoins have exploded this year, and the surge in value, now over $275 billion, is impossible to ignore. But excitement isn’t a substitute for reliability. Despite the noise, the…

In contrast, UNI has stolen the show with a massive daily surge. Perhaps driven by reports that the US government shutdown may end this week, BTC’s price surged once again in the past 24 hours to just over $107,000, where it faced an immediate rejection. Most altcoins have erased significant portions of yesterday’s gains…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Quick Facts: ➡️ Square’s launch of $BTC payments across 4M merchants turns a long-running narrative into live rails, pushing wallets to the center of crypto UX. ➡️ Compliance hardening at Block reduces merchant hesitation, a key prerequisite for sustained crypto-at-checkout adoption in…

Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company CleanSpark is raising capital to expand its mining and data center operations, as major miners pivot toward artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. CleanSpark announced a $1.15 billion senior convertible note offering on Tuesday, aiming to raise more capital to expand its Bitcoin (BTC) mining operations. The miner estimates it will raise about…

Key Takeaways Zhimin Qian, dubbed ‘Cryptoqueen,’ faces sentencing in the UK for her role in laundering $6.5 billion via Bitcoin. The scam involved defrauding victims in China and using the illicit gains to buy luxury property in London. Share this article A Chinese businesswoman known as the “Cryptoqueen” is facing sentencing in a UK court…

A key change in U.S. tax and regulatory treatment for staking has arrived with implications for both crypto markets and traditional finance. Summary New regulatory path could allow crypto ETF staking for assets like ETH and SOL without triggering trust-level tax issues. Staking rewards pass directly to investors, making yields accessible via ETFs. Guidance could…

Solana and select altcoins appear to have completely ignored the carnage. Digital asset funds experienced another difficult week as investors withdrew $1.17 billion. This was the second week in a row of steep outflows. Confidence remains fragile after the October 10th liquidity shock, and macro uncertainty over the Fed’s December policy decision continues to…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure According to reports, Japan’s Financial Services Agency is preparing new rules that would force companies providing management systems to crypto exchanges to give prior notice or register before they start work. The proposal came up for discussion at a working group meeting…

Payment processor Square has launched its Bitcoin payment feature for sellers, allowing them to opt in and accept Bitcoin at checkout through its point-of-sale system. Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Block, which owns Square, said in an X post on Monday that with the new feature, merchants using Square can receive Bitcoin to Bitcoin, Bitcoin to…