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Ethereum Patch Set to Fix Transaction Finality Challenges After Second Bout Disrupts Network

Ethereum Patch Set to Fix Transaction Finality Challenges After Second Bout Disrupts NetworkOn Friday, Ethereum’s Beacon chain encountered yet another bout of transaction finality challenges, reminiscent of the glitch experienced on May 11, 2023. For over an hour, the blockchain stopped the process of finalizing blocks. However, Superphiz, an Ethereum developer, emphasized that despite this setback, “No transactions were halted” and the incident had “zero impact on […]

Jeremy Allaire Unveils Stablecoin Prediction, Says One Use-Case ‘Definitely The Killer App’

Economist and Political Scientist Refute Claims of US Dollar’s Demise Despite Trend of De-Dollarization News

Economist and Political Scientist Refute Claims of US Dollar’s Demise Despite Trend of De-Dollarization NewsThis year, there has been a flurry of news reports and opinion editorials discussing an alleged de-dollarization trend amid a wave of disclosures associated with the BRICS bloc. In a recent article, the American political scientist and author Ian Bremmer insisted that claims of the U.S. dollar dying are overblown. In addition to Bremmer’s comments, […]

Jeremy Allaire Unveils Stablecoin Prediction, Says One Use-Case ‘Definitely The Killer App’

Dear Ripple, Don’t Settle: Embrace the Opportunity to Shape Crypto’s Future

Dear Ripple, Don’t Settle: Embrace the Opportunity to Shape Crypto’s FutureAs Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) persist in their legal dispute over XRP’s classification as a security, the consequences for both parties and the wider cryptocurrency market cannot be understated. This case offers a unique opportunity to attain much-needed regulatory clarity, which could ultimately promote growth and stability throughout the sector. […]

Jeremy Allaire Unveils Stablecoin Prediction, Says One Use-Case ‘Definitely The Killer App’

Experts Predict More Bank Failures in the US Following Interest Rate Hike and Unsettled Banking Crisis

Experts Predict More Bank Failures in the US Following Interest Rate Hike and Unsettled Banking CrisisAfter the recent bank collapses in the U.S., a number of people believe that more failures are coming following the Federal Reserve’s increase of the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points (bps). American journalist Charles Gasparino insists that Wall Street’s “low-rate” junkies are ignoring the U.S. banking crisis. Quill Intelligence CEO Danielle DiMartino Booth […]

Jeremy Allaire Unveils Stablecoin Prediction, Says One Use-Case ‘Definitely The Killer App’

Multichain Wallet Bitkeep Raises $30 Million From Bitget to Strengthen Links Between Defi and Cefi

Multichain Wallet Bitkeep Raises  Million From Bitget to Strengthen Links Between Defi and CefiOn Wednesday, the multichain wallet Bitkeep announced it raised $30 million from the crypto derivatives platform Bitget. Bitkeep now has an overall valuation of $300 million, with goals aimed at strengthening the links between decentralized finance (defi) and centralized finance (cefi). Bitget Invests $30 Million in Bitkeep; Wallet Firm Is Now Valued at $300M Crypto […]

Jeremy Allaire Unveils Stablecoin Prediction, Says One Use-Case ‘Definitely The Killer App’

USDC Stablecoin Nears Parity With USD After Fed’s Bailout Announcement

USDC Stablecoin Nears Parity With USD After Fed’s Bailout AnnouncementThe stablecoin USDC has nearly regained parity with the U.S. dollar after rising just above $0.99 on March 12, 2023, at 7:20 p.m. Eastern Time. The stablecoin jumped back to the $0.99 range after the U.S. Federal Reserve revealed it would bail out depositors of California’s Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and New York’s Signature Bank. […]

Jeremy Allaire Unveils Stablecoin Prediction, Says One Use-Case ‘Definitely The Killer App’

Makerdao Issues Emergency Proposal to Address $3.1B in USDC Collateral After Stablecoin Depegging Incident

Makerdao Issues Emergency Proposal to Address .1B in USDC Collateral After Stablecoin Depegging IncidentOn March 11, 2023, the decentralized finance project Makerdao issued an emergency proposal following the USDC depegging incident that saw the stablecoin dip down to $0.877 per unit. At the time of writing, Makerdao commands $3.1 billion in USDC collateral that backs a portion of the project’s stablecoin, DAI. Makerdao Proposes Changes to Limit Exposure […]

Jeremy Allaire Unveils Stablecoin Prediction, Says One Use-Case ‘Definitely The Killer App’

Stablecoin Market Sees Supply Increase for Tether as Competitors Decline in Light of Recent Regulatory Developments

Stablecoin Market Sees Supply Increase for Tether as Competitors Decline in Light of Recent Regulatory DevelopmentsWhile the stablecoin market has seen significant redemptions in the past three months, the supply of tether, the largest stablecoin by market capitalization, has increased by 2.46 billion since mid-November 2022. Tether is the only one of the top five stablecoins by market valuation that has seen a supply increase in the past three months. […]

Jeremy Allaire Unveils Stablecoin Prediction, Says One Use-Case ‘Definitely The Killer App’

IMF Report on El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption: Risks Averted, but Transparency Needed

IMF Report on El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption: Risks Averted, but Transparency NeededAccording to a recent mission statement published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), El Salvador has adopted bitcoin as legal tender and has avoided risks so far. The IMF states that the risks have not materialized due to the limited use of bitcoin. However, the United Nations financial agency warns that if its legal tender […]

Jeremy Allaire Unveils Stablecoin Prediction, Says One Use-Case ‘Definitely The Killer App’

Ethereum to Reach Peak of $2,474 Per Token in 2023, Finder’s Survey of Crypto and Fintech Experts Reveals

Ethereum to Reach Peak of ,474 Per Token in 2023, Finder’s Survey of Crypto and Fintech Experts RevealsSeven days ago, finder.com, a product comparison website, published a forecast report based on predictions from several crypto and fintech experts, predicting bitcoin’s year-end price for 2023. Following the bitcoin price prediction report, Finder released another survey focused on ethereum, the second-largest crypto asset in terms of market capitalization. Finder specialists believe ethereum will reach […]

Jeremy Allaire Unveils Stablecoin Prediction, Says One Use-Case ‘Definitely The Killer App’