The blockchain focused on user privacy saw one of its mining pools take over the network’s hash rate. No damage has been reported yet, but history suggests that extensive losses could occur once the harm has been done. Taking Over Control The cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has temporarily stopped Monero deposits to the platform due to…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Gemini’s newly public S-1 shines a light on an unusual pre-IPO lifeline: a secured revolving credit line from Ripple Labs that can scale as the exchange heads for the public markets. The filing, accepted by the SEC on August 15, 2025 under…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed rulings on three high-profile crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), extending review deadlines into October. In notices filed Aug. 18, the agency set new decision dates of Oct. 8 for NYSE Arca’s Truth Social Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, Oct. 16 for 21Shares’ and Bitwise’s Solana ETFs, and Oct….
Smart Contract This is a software code based on blockchain that controls, manages, and monitors relevant actions and events based on predefined rules and terms. Governance Systems These are software-based processes that handle changes in blockchain protocols, which commonly rely on tokens that assign voting rights to stakeholders. Oracles These data feeds permit information to…
Key Takeaways Coinbase launched nano XRP and nano Solana perpetual futures today for US traders Launch coincides with the SEC’s delay of XRP ETF proposals from 21Shares, CoinShares, and Grayscale earlier today Share this article Coinbase announced earlier today the launch of perpetual futures contracts tied to XRP and Solana, expanding its derivatives suite for…
The rebranded firm, now holding 94,675 ETH, is betting big on Ethereum’s long-term value, with backing from Polychain, Founders Fund, and key DeFi founders. Summary ETHZilla debuts on NASDAQ with a $419m Ethereum treasury, rebranding from biotech firm 180 Life Sciences. Backed by Polychain, Founders Fund, and DeFi leaders, ETHZilla aims to be a major…
Bitcoin’s ongoing scaling dispute has taken a new twist as industry figures debate how to handle what many are calling a “spam epidemic” on the network. Long-time BTC advocate and Jan3 CEO Samson Mow has suggested that mining hardware manufacturers should consider refusing sales, or at least imposing penalties, on companies supporting transactions he describes…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin is once again facing a crucial test after slipping below the $120,000 level, with selling pressure weighing on price action. The market has entered a clear consolidation phase, with BTC moving within a well-defined range between strong resistance above $120K and…
BitMine Immersion Technologies, a publicly traded Bitcoin (BTC) mining company, has added 373,000 Ether (ETH) tokens to its treasury in the past week, bringing its holdings of the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency to 1.52 million tokens worth $6.6 billion. The move comes as the Ethereum ecosystem has seen renewed interest. However, BitMine’s share price has suffered…
It has to be made clear that everyone is reliant on the well-being of agriculture, it would be unthinkable to make it through the week without eating and almost everything we put on the table is there thanks to the agronomists and livestock farmers, who at this point in time also struggle with providing constant…
