Bitcoin Network Surges to Record Hashrate of 808 EH/s by End of 2024 The Bitcoin network has achieved a monumental milestone, reaching a record hashrate of 808 exahashes per second (EH/s) by the end of 2024. This achievement not only demonstrates the growing power and security of the network but also highlights the relentless drive […]
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Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve Plan Could Ignite Global Race, Says Metaplanet CEO At a New Year’s Eve Bitcoin event in Miami, Simon Gerovich, CEO of Metaplanet, predicted that Donald Trump’s proposed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in the U.S. could trigger a global race among nations to establish their own Bitcoin reserves. Gerovich, drawing parallels between Metaplanet and […]
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Fintech’s Surge Driven by Crypto Payments Amid Regulatory Shifts The fintech industry is experiencing a significant resurgence following a challenging period, driven by the mainstream adoption of crypto payments and a supportive second Trump administration. Bitcoin’s surge to $108,000 post-election, alongside fintech giants like Stripe and PayPal expanding their crypto services, signals a new era […]
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Billionaire Mike Novogratz Sees Blockchains as a Shield Against the Dangers of AI Mike Novogratz, the CEO of Galaxy Digital, recently shared his belief that blockchain technology could serve as a safeguard against the potential dangers of centralized artificial intelligence (AI). In an interview, he drew parallels between AI and the centralized databases depicted in […]
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Aave Co-Founder Issues Unusual Ethereum Forecast for 2025 Stani Kulechov, co-founder of Aave, has made waves with his optimistic prediction for Ethereum’s future, banking heavily on the upcoming Pectra upgrade. This forecast could signal a significant shift in Ethereum’s trajectory, but it’s essential to look beyond the hype and consider the broader implications. Pectra upgrade […]
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Regulators Struggle as 50% of Banned UK Crypto Ads Remain Online Nearly half of the illegal crypto ads flagged by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) continue to linger online, highlighting the regulatory body’s ongoing battle to protect consumers from the crypto industry’s darker corners. 50% of banned crypto ads still accessible FCA targets influencers, […]
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Ripple’s Legal Chief Urges SEC to Stick to Securities: What It Means for XRP and Crypto Regulation Stuart Alderoty, Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, has publicly called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to adopt a more legally sound approach to cryptocurrency regulation. His remarks underscore a pivotal moment as the crypto industry anticipates regulatory […]
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Polymarket’s Comeback: Sports Betting Fuels Growth in Decentralized Prediction Markets on Polygon Polymarket has made a significant recovery after a post-U.S. election slump, driven primarily by a surge in sports betting. This resurgence has not only revitalized the platform but also significantly impacted the Polygon network. Polymarket rebounds with a focus on sports betting. Platform […]
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Top Five Blockchain Analytics Trends for 2025: Navigating the Future of Crypto Compliance Blockchain analytics is on the cusp of significant changes as we approach 2025, with key trends set to revolutionize compliance in the cryptocurrency sector. Lex Fisun, CEO of Global Ledger, offers a comprehensive forecast of the developments that will shape the future […]
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Russia’s Crypto Thaw: Embracing Bitcoin for International Trade Amid Sanctions Russia’s relationship with cryptocurrencies is undergoing a significant shift, moving from stringent regulations to a more permissive stance. This “Crypto Thaw” is driven by Western sanctions and a strategic push for de-dollarization (reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar in international transactions), with President Putin legalizing […]
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