Policymakers are constantly faced with the challenge of regulating emerging technologies such as blockchain and AI while trying to strike a balance between innovation and security. However, there is a persistent disconnect between policymakers and technology, resulting in the oversight of crucial aspects of new technologies. This disconnect is evident in the recent actions of
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The Bitcoin halving is a crucial event that occurs approximately every four years to slow down the creation of new BTC. This built-in mechanism aims to ensure that the last Bitcoin will be mined over a hundred years from now. The reduction in production speed, combined with constant or increasing demand for the asset, theoretically
As the crypto market continues to evolve, investors are constantly on the lookout for the next big thing. With Dogecoin (DOGE) losing some of its charm, attention has shifted towards a new meme coin called Sponge (SPONGE). This exciting new token has been gaining traction in the market, with investors eyeing potential returns of up
Ethena Labs, the creators of USDe, have taken a significant step in scaling USDe’s supply by incorporating Bitcoin (BTC) as backing into their synthetic dollar-pegged offering. The decision to include BTC as a backing asset was strategically important as it aimed to leverage BTC’s superior liquidity and scalability for delta hedging, ultimately providing a more
In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, XRP (XRP) finds itself struggling to gain momentum in 2024. With the price of XRP hovering around $0.58, down 22% from its recent highs, many XRP holders are looking for greener pastures. This has led to a surge in interest and investment in a new eco-friendly AI crypto called
The recent criminal charges faced by the cryptocurrency exchange Binance in Nigeria have brought to light the lack of legal representation the company had during its court hearing on April 4. Surprisingly, only the compliance chief, Tigran Gambaryan, was present at the hearing, despite being detained by the Nigerian government since February. The hearing, which
In a bold prediction, VanEck, a well-known banking firm, has valued Ethereum Layer-2 (L2) solutions at an astonishing $1 trillion by 2030. This valuation highlights the significance of efficiency gains and scalability improvements in the advancement of blockchain technology. The prediction was spearheaded by Patrick Bush, a senior investment analyst at VanEck, and Matthew Sigel,
Notcoin, also known as NOT, has been making waves in the cryptocurrency community with its innovative Telegram-based clicker game. Developed by Open Builders, Notcoin allows players to mine in-game coins by simply tapping on a coin within the app. These coins can then be converted into an on-chain, tradable token – NOT. The game has
As the Bitcoin Halving event approaches, with only a few blocks left before miners’ rewards are halved, all eyes are on the potential impact this event could have on the price of Bitcoin. Scheduled to occur around April 19 at Block 840,000, the Halving is a deflationary measure programmed by Bitcoin’s founder, Satoshi Nakamoto, to
Many market analysts are focusing on Bitcoin as the Bitcoin Halving approaches, but crypto analyst Jason Pizzino has made a strong case for altcoins like Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL). In a recent video on his YouTube channel, Pizzino suggested that Ethereum could potentially experience a breakout in the coming months. His analysis of the