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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin called for simplifying Ethereum’s base protocol, aiming to make the network more efficient, secure and accessible, drawing inspiration from Bitcoin’s minimalist design. In a blog post titled “Simplifying the L1,” published on May 3, Buterin laid out a vision to restructure Ethereum’s architecture across consensus, execution and shared components. “This post … Read more
The 47-year-old lawmaker submitted his proposal to a government agency that manages a real estate portfolio of 8,397 federal properties. Federal Buildings Could Get Crypto ATMs Under New Proposal Congressman Lance Gooden who represents Texas’ 5th District in the U.S. House of Representatives submitted a letter on Thursday to the General Services Administration (GSA), an … Read more
Spark, a bitcoin L2 platform fully compatible with the Lightning Network, has launched on mainnet. Promoted as “the fastest, cheapest, most UX-friendly way to build financial apps and launch assets on bitcoin,” the network enables a series of use cases destined for monetary applications, such as issuing stablecoins on top of bitcoin or building hybrid … Read more
Crypto app developers are now free to direct users to payments outside of Apple’s ecosystem without restrictions or hefty fees, after a United States district judge ruled that Apple violated an injunction in its antitrust legal battle against Epic Games. “The Court finds Apple in willful violation of this Court’s 2021 Injunction, which was issued … Read more
Andreessen Horowitz’s A16z crypto reports stablecoin volumes soaring to $1.82 trillion, igniting a payments revolution and accelerating adoption of instant, low-cost global finance infrastructure. $1.82 Trillion Stablecoin Explosion Sets off Payment Revolution in Global Finance Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto division, A16z crypto, highlighted a sharp rise in stablecoin activity in an April 25 editorial, reporting that … Read more
Ripple’s $5 billion acquisition bid was reportedly snubbed as one expert says Circle is eyeing a $10 billion IPO amid bullish momentum and favorable crypto regulation. Ripple’s Acquisition Bid Rejected? Expert Suggests Circle Has $10B IPO in Its Sights Attorney John E. Deaton, a well-known advocate for XRP holders, explained that Circle’s market value could … Read more
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes says the United States is unlikely to add more Bitcoin to its reserves beyond what it has already seized due to the country’s high debt levels and the stereotype behind “Bitcoin bros.” “I’m not really into the whole Strategic Reserve situation,” Hayes said in a May 1 interview. Hayes doubts print … Read more
El Salvador is rapidly cementing its status as a global innovation powerhouse, fusing elite bitcoin education with cutting-edge AI training to supercharge national transformation and global influence. Bitcoin Advocate Applauds El Salvador’s Bold Tech Vision: High Standards, Big Impact El Salvador’s uncompromising commitment to high standards in technology education and bitcoin policy has earned renewed … Read more
Ripple secures first DFSA license for blockchain payments in the UAE, opening access to a $400B trade hub with regulated cross-border services and RLUSD stablecoin. Ripple Targets $400B UAE Trade Hub With Fully Regulated Cross-Border Payments Ripple shared insights on May 1, highlighting a major regulatory achievement in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as it … Read more
Kraken’s security team thwarted a sophisticated infiltration attempt by a North Korean hacker posing as a job applicant. By carefully advancing the candidate through its recruitment process, Kraken identified a larger network of fake identities tied to state-sponsored cyberattacks. Fake IDs, VPNs, and Github: Inside Kraken’s Hunt for a State-Sponsored Hacker In a striking example … Read more
