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Ethereum provides the base layer for international finance through digital treasuries, while sovereign nations use the blockchain for multiple purposes. The pattern of blockchain use is shifting from experiments in retail to broader adoption by large firms, and Ethereum is becoming the basis for developing a new generation of compliance-friendly financial systems that can be
Bradley Nelson3 min read
Lee Jae-Myung, who has been serving as an opposition leader in South Korea, is the country’s new president after defeating his closest rival, Kim Moon-soo, the People Power Party candidate. South Korea’s National Election Commission indicates that Jae Myung secured 49% of the total votes, while Moon-soo got 41%. The elections were held on Tuesday,
Andrew Richard2 min read
Crypto regulation advances as GENIUS Act gets fresh support and Wyoming nears stablecoin launch. Industry study projects 1,500% growth potential for stablecoins by 2030. Lawmakers across all parties are making efforts to restore the GENIUS Act, a stablecoin bill supported by the leading crypto market players. Last week, the legislators paused discussions on the bill
Bradley Nelson3 min read
Though it does not reveal identities, Bitcoin’s blockchain offers total transparency in every transaction. As two powerful players in the world’s cryptocurrency scene, the US and China have had different policies that have affected price movement for Bitcoin and still affect its path. Focusing mainly on the amount of Bitcoin access held by China and
Bradley Nelson3 min read
Like February, March was a tough month for crypto markets as Donald Trump announced trade tariffs, which caused massive price volatility. Meanwhile, hackers continued to target DeFi users, making away with millions of dollars. This article takes a look at key crypto developments in March. Stick around! US Government Starts a Trade War After reversing
Andrew Richard2 min read
Gemini’s study reveals the gender disparity in the wage structure and the percentage drop of women in crypto participation. The Gender Ownership Gap According to Gemini’s Global State of Crypto 2024 research, the gender disparity in cryptocurrency ownership became more noticeable in 2024 compared to 2022. The survey also revealed that both men and women
Bradley Nelson3 min read
The crypto community reacted differently to President Trump’s announcement of implementing a crypto reserve. Controversy Trails President Trump’s Crypto Reserve Announcement President Donald Trump’s two posts regarding his proposals for a US cryptocurrency reserve triggered a rebound in the digital currency market on March 2, with its overall evaluation rising by almost 7% to $3.04
Bradley Nelson4 min read
As more users start using the platform, it will be interesting to see whether the Hedera Hashgraph can handle thousands of user transactions without performance degradation. The digital world is immense, with various ledgers. While such ledgers are blockchain-based, many suffer from inefficiencies, especially slow transaction speed. Thus, Hedera Hashgraph offers the ideal solution to
Bradley Nelson4 min read
Tether remains the most popular stablecoin for remittances and banking access in growing regions. Paolo Ardoino, the CEO of Tether, has accused competitor stablecoin issuers of restricting USDT’s expansion through regulatory pressure. He criticized rivals for using legal means to prevent Tether from accessing US Treasury securities. The debate started when US lawmakers suggested new
Bradley Nelson3 min read
The crypto exchange made it simpler for criminals to transfer money covertly by disregarding anti-money laundering regulations. OKX Crypto Exchange Disregarded America’s Regulations OKX, one of the biggest cryptocurrency platforms in the world, has acknowledged violating US regulations regarding financial crimes. The crypto exchange pleaded guilty to operating without the required license and disr
Bradley Nelson3 min read
Coinbase exchange’s Q4 report showed earnings 23% higher than predicted. Its CEO said the company is making a 10-year growth plan. Coinbase’s (COIN) Q4 2024 earnings announcement greatly exceeded investor expectations. In Q4, the cryptocurrency company reported revenue of $2.3 billion, 23% more than anticipated. Coinbase’s trade volume also reached $439 billion, an 185% increase
Bradley Nelson3 min read
A man from Guelph, Ontario, lost $188,000 to a crypto scam after being tricked by someone posing as a childhood friend. An Ontario man lost $188,000 when he tried to invest in cryptocurrency for the first time after being contacted by someone claiming to be his childhood friend. The crypto scam began in July of
Bradley Nelson3 min read
