Cryptocurrencies have been a topic of discussion and debate in financial circles for quite some time. Arthur Hayes, the co-founder of BitMEX, recently published an essay titled “Zoom Out,” in which he delves deep into the historical economic patterns from the 1930s to the 1970s and draws compelling parallels to today’s financial landscape. His analysis
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Futureverse, a prominent player in AI and metaverse technologies, has recently joined forces with Animoca Brands, a trailblazer in digital property rights and blockchain-based entertainment. This groundbreaking collaboration is poised to revolutionize the metaverse landscape by leveraging Animoca Brands’ vast ecosystem of blockchain products with Futureverse’s advanced technology stack. As part of this strategic partnership,
The Blast Network has emerged as a key player in the world of web3, offering a unique solution among the many Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) platforms. Launched by the creators of the Blur NFT marketplace, Blast Network’s mainnet, known as Blast Mainnet, was unveiled in February 2024 to tackle the challenges of high transaction fees
In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital finance, the emergence of crypto assets has introduced unprecedented challenges and opportunities for regulators across the globe. One of the largest government bodies to tackle this issue is the European Union, which has implemented the Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation (MiCAR). However, a critical gap has emerged in the
Kraken founder Jesse Powell made headlines recently after donating $1 million, primarily in Ethereum, to support former US President Donald Trump’s re-election bid. Powell stated that the donation was intended to help the US maintain its leadership position in blockchain technology. His decision to support Trump, who has shown a more favorable stance towards crypto,
Paradigm, a prominent firm in the blockchain ecosystem, recently raised concerns over the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) proposed regulations under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA). One of the key issues highlighted by Paradigm is the misinterpretation of Maximum Extractable Value (MEV) and the potential overreach of regulatory measures. ESMA categorized MEV
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently in the final stages of discussions with eight asset managers, including BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and Grayscale Investments, regarding the approval of spot Ethereum ETFs. This comes after these firms successfully launched spot Bitcoin ETFs in January, marking a significant milestone after years of regulatory struggles. The
Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, has taken legal action against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The exchange filed lawsuits alleging that both regulatory bodies failed to respond to information requests related to closed crypto cases. Coinbase is seeking to compel the SEC and
Sonic, the revolutionary Layer-2 (L2) infrastructure on Solana, has made significant strides since its recent launch. In just a week of initiating the Sonic Testnet Odyssey, the platform has achieved remarkable milestones. Surpassing 100,000 unique wallets and processing 17 million transactions, Sonic has demonstrated the power and potential of its protocol in enhancing gaming experiences
The collaboration between Netmarble’s Marblex and Immutable has brought about a groundbreaking partnership in the blockchain gaming world. The integration of Immutable’s cutting-edge zkEVM chain into the Marblex ecosystem is set to revolutionize the gaming experience for developers and gamers alike. The key advantage of Immutable zkEVM lies in its state-of-the-art layer-2 solution, which offers