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German Central Bank President Calls for Introduction of CBDCs To Protect European Sovereignty

German Central Bank President Calls for Introduction of CBDCs To Protect European Sovereignty

The president of Germany’s monetary authority is advocating for a central bank digital currency (CBDC). In a question-and-answer session with economists at the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) think tank, the president of the Deutsche Bundesbank, Joachim Nagel, says he supports a CBDC. The OMFIF cites Nagel saying that “CBDCs will play a […]

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New IP-Focused Altcoin Surges 164% in First Week Amid Launch of Research Collaboration With Stanford University

Anonymous Chinese Programmer Donates and Burns $7M in ETH, Warns of ‘Brain-Computer Weapons’

Anonymous Chinese Programmer Donates and Burns M in ETH, Warns of ‘Brain-Computer Weapons’The mysterious donor, who describes himself as an “ordinary computer programmer and entrepreneur” encoded disturbing messages in his onchain transactions. Mystery Chinese Programmer Burns and Gifts $7M in ETH Before Leaving Bizarre Messages Over the past week, a mysterious individual who calls himself “Hu Lezhi” burnt and donated $7 million worth of ether (ETH) before […]

New IP-Focused Altcoin Surges 164% in First Week Amid Launch of Research Collaboration With Stanford University

Blockchain.com Bolsters Leadership Team as It Charts Path Toward IPO  

Blockchain.com Bolsters Leadership Team as It Charts Path Toward IPO  Blockchain.com, one of the oldest cryptocurrency platforms, has appointed ex-Goldman Sachs and Point72 executives to senior roles as it prepares for a potential initial public offering (IPO), Bloomberg reported Friday. Crypto Pioneer Blockchain.com Taps Finance Veterans Amid Bid to Go Public Founded in 2011 by Ben Reeves, Nicolas Cary, and CEO Peter Smith, Blockchain.com began […]

New IP-Focused Altcoin Surges 164% in First Week Amid Launch of Research Collaboration With Stanford University

Once Bustling, Now Barely Moving: Bitcoin’s Blockchain Continues to See a Sharp Drop in Transfers

Once Bustling, Now Barely Moving: Bitcoin’s Blockchain Continues to See a Sharp Drop in TransfersIn contrast to its historic peak in daily transfer volume last year, Bitcoin’s transactional activity in 2025 has dwindled to its lowest level in over eight months. During particularly sluggish intervals on certain days this year, blocks on the Bitcoin blockchain have been processed irregularly, creating an unpredictable environment for mining participants. Bitcoin’s Onchain Slowdown: […]

New IP-Focused Altcoin Surges 164% in First Week Amid Launch of Research Collaboration With Stanford University

Ethereum Dominates Corporate Blockchain Adoption With NFTs, Tokenized Assets: Galaxy Report

Ethereum Dominates Corporate Blockchain Adoption With NFTs, Tokenized Assets: Galaxy ReportOver 50 non-crypto companies, including global banks and luxury brands, are building blockchain-based products on Ethereum and its layer two networks, focusing on NFTs, tokenized assets, and scalable infrastructure, according to a Galaxy Digital report. Traditional Finance and Retail Giants Bet on Ethereum’s L2 Networks More than 50 traditional companies, including financial institutions like Deutsche […]

New IP-Focused Altcoin Surges 164% in First Week Amid Launch of Research Collaboration With Stanford University

Peter Thiel-Backed Stablecoin Firm Plasma Rakes In $20,000,000 in Series A Fundraising

Peter Thiel-Backed Stablecoin Firm Plasma Rakes In ,000,000 in Series A Fundraising

A stablecoin firm backed by veteran investor Peter Thiel is raking in tens of millions of dollars worth of funds during a recent fundraising event. In a new thread on the social media platform X, Plasma – a company designing a Bitcoin (BTC)-based blockchain specifically tailored for stablecoins – says it has raised $24 million […]

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New IP-Focused Altcoin Surges 164% in First Week Amid Launch of Research Collaboration With Stanford University

Ethereum Goes Inflationary Amid Wave of Negative Sentiment Against Rollups

Ethereum Goes Inflationary Amid Wave of Negative Sentiment Against RollupsWhile there are several theories about the cause of this, many revolve around Ethereum’s scaling path, adopting L2 structures that interfere with the burn mechanisms designed to prevent this. Ethereum Inflation Goes Positive: Are L2s Guilty? Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency ecosystem in the industry, is experiencing widespread criticism due to its poor price performance and […]

New IP-Focused Altcoin Surges 164% in First Week Amid Launch of Research Collaboration With Stanford University

Without More Bitcoin Transfers, Miner Revenue and Network Security Could Crumble

Without More Bitcoin Transfers, Miner Revenue and Network Security Could CrumbleBitcoin miners are confronting a perfect storm of falling revenue and dwindling network activity, raising concerns about the blockchain’s long-term security. Bitcoin’s Transaction Drought Daily bitcoin (BTC) transactions have dropped to their lowest levels since late 2023, leaving the mempool—the queue of unconfirmed transactions—unusually empty. This decline has slashed transaction fees, which now barely contribute […]

New IP-Focused Altcoin Surges 164% in First Week Amid Launch of Research Collaboration With Stanford University

Bitcoin’s Low Fees Signal a Prime Time for UTXO Consolidation

Bitcoin’s Low Fees Signal a Prime Time for UTXO ConsolidationNot too long ago, transaction fees on the Bitcoin blockchain stood notably higher than they do now. A low-fee window is prime for consolidating or moving UTXOs (unspent transaction outputs) to optimize costs and ready yourself for times when fees increase. Now’s the Moment to Optimize Your Bitcoin UTXOs Before Fee Hikes In a high-fee […]

New IP-Focused Altcoin Surges 164% in First Week Amid Launch of Research Collaboration With Stanford University

Confidence Shaken: Value Locked in Defi Endures a $15B Blow 

Confidence Shaken: Value Locked in Defi Endures a B Blow The past seven days have proven tumultuous for digital assets, with decentralized finance (defi) protocols hemorrhaging 12.71% of their locked capital. From the twilight hours of Jan. 31 through Feb. 7, 2025, a staggering $15.088 billion evaporated from the ecosystem. Defi Protocol Holdings See Cascading Losses Data extracted from defillama.com as of Feb. 7 reveals […]

New IP-Focused Altcoin Surges 164% in First Week Amid Launch of Research Collaboration With Stanford University