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OP_RETURN is a Bitcoin script opcode enabling users to embed small, unspendable data within transactions, striking a balance between functionality and network efficiency. A recent proposal to lift its 80-byte cap has ignited discussion over Bitcoin’s role as a data carrier versus a streamlined payment system. Understanding OP_RETURN: Bitcoin’s Data Carving Tool OP_RETURN, added in … Read more
Zimbabwe has launched a blockchain-enabled carbon credit registry to enhance transparency and restore investor trust after previous disruptions in the carbon credit market. In 2023, the country faced backlash for abruptly canceling projects and claiming a portion of proceeds, affecting developers like the Kariba Redd+ Project. Authorities have since established the Zimbabwe Carbon Markets Authority … Read more
Based on the most recent data, tokenized U.S. Treasury bonds continue their upward trajectory, notching a 6% gain since May 2, 2025. Tokenized Treasuries—$6.89B and Climbing Last Friday, May 2, the cumulative worth of tokenized Treasuries hit $6.5 billion—a historical milestone. In just one week, this figure grew by 6%, expanding to $6.89 billion and … Read more
Microsoft-backed Space and Time has launched its public and permissionless mainnet, which is designed to deliver zero-knowledge (ZK)-proven data directly to smart contracts. Empowering Developers to Build Secure, Data-Driven Onchain Applications Space and Time, a blockchain platform backed by tech giant Microsoft, has officially launched its public and permissionless mainnet. The platform is designed to … Read more
A recent statement from the Bitcoin Core team revealed that the controversial change to lift the current guardrails on OP_RETURN restrictions will be implemented in the next version. The statement explains that the decision was made because it aligns with the current bitcoin ethos. Bitcoin Core Decides to Lift OP_RETURN Guardrails Even After Controversy The … Read more
The American financial services firm Robinhood is said to be preparing the rollout of its own blockchain, according to two individuals with direct insight into the initiative. Sources noted that both Arbitrum and Solana have been evaluated as potential partners in the project’s development. Robinhood Plots Bold Blockchain Leap Much like its counterparts in the … Read more
Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade, combining the Prague and Electra updates, went live at epoch 364032 on May 7, 2025, introducing 11 Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) to enhance scalability, security, and user experience. Pectra Upgrade Activates With 11 Key Enhancements The upgrade, activated at 6 a.m. Eastern time, focuses on validator efficiency, layer two (L2) scalability, and … Read more
Why finance veterans are still skeptical about blockchain Blockchain has been part of the finance conversation for over a decade now. Yet many professionals remain cautious. Many seasoned professionals in finance, wealth management and economics often question blockchain’s relevance, asking, How exactly is blockchain supposed to fit into what we already do? This question reflects … Read more
On Monday, two long-dormant wallets—first activated in July 2013, precisely a decade and ten months ago—moved 3,421 bitcoin valued at $322.5 million, marking their first transaction since inception. Long-Dormant Silk Road Wallets Move Millions in Bitcoin Data compiled on May 5, 2025, reveals two separate transactions (1,2) originating from wallets established in July 2013. The … Read more
Bitcoin Mechanic, the pseudonymous global head of sales at Ocean Mining, stressed that Bitcoin Core developers were colluding with Citrea, a Bitcoin Zero Knowledge (ZK) expansion product, to facilitate the inclusion of so-called “spam” in the blockchain. Ocean Hints at Citrea-Bitcoin Core Collusion in OP_RETURN Spam Debate The conflict surrounding the possible removal of the … Read more
