NFT Marketplace Magic Eden Launches Season 2 Rewards Program

Magic Eden has launched Season 2 of its rewards program, offering users new ways to earn incentives for trading non-fungible tokens (NFTs), swapping tokens, and staking on the platform. Magic Eden Enhances User Rewards with Season 2 Launch The NFT marketplace Magic Eden has introduced Season 2 of its rewards program, designed to incentivize user … Read more

Charles Schwab CEO’s Crypto Countdown: ‘12 Months’ Until Takeoff

The Charles Schwab Corporation announced plans to launch direct spot cryptocurrency trading within the next year, capitalizing on regulatory shifts and client demand, while navigating macroeconomic turbulence marked by Fed rate uncertainty and tariff-related market volatility. Tick-Tock! Schwab’s Spot Crypto Trading Is on the Clock Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster confirmed the firm aims to … Read more

Founders Believe the ‘Magic of Crypto’ Might Be Gone as It Goes Mainstream

Founders believe that the ‘magic of crypto’ may have been lost amid the ongoing push for mainstream adoption. In this process, some proposals, such as bitcoin’s ‘digital gold’ narrative, have demonstrated staying power, while others are struggling as the space matures. Is the ‘Magic of Crypto’ Gone? Founders Ponder Bitcoin, created as a revolutionary asset … Read more

Big Brother: Digital Euro Will Substitute Banknotes and Bank Deposits

The latest report from the European Central Bank predicts that the digital euro will replace a portion of the banknotes in circulation, fundamentally reshaping how Europeans use money. Bank deposits will also be impacted. Digital Euro to Reshape How Europeans Use Banknotes and Bank Deposits While the digital euro, the project that seeks to implement … Read more

Bitcoin and Ethereum Fees Collapse: Transaction Costs Plunge Over 90% Year-on-Year

Operational expenses for executing transactions on the two leading layer one (L1) blockchain protocols have diminished notably relative to the same period in 2024, reflecting a striking recalibration. Cheaper Than Ever: Blockchain Users Reap Benefits of Fee Freefall Reflecting on last April, the average fee to transact on the Bitcoin blockchain hovered at $16.16 per … Read more

From 13,332 to 9,400 Bitcoin in 27 Days: Lazarus Group Relocates 3,932 BTC

According to onchain analytics from Arkham Intelligence, in the past 27 days, North Korea’s hacking arm Lazarus Group, has orchestrated the transfer of 3,932 BTC, valued at $331.99 million. Even after dispatching such a considerable portion, the remaining cache still cements North Korea’s standing as the third-largest nation-state bitcoin holder. Lazarus Group’s 27-Day Exodus Over … Read more

Bitcoin Outshines Altcoins in Q1 2025 Market Slump, Coingecko Study Finds

The cryptocurrency market capitalization dropped 18.6% to $2.8 trillion in Q1 2025, with bitcoin consolidating its lead as altcoins stumbled, according to Coingecko’s quarterly report. Coingecko Data Shows Crypto Trading Activity Slowed Sharply in Q1 2025 The crypto market faltered in early 2025, shedding $633.5 billion amid muted trading activity, Coingecko researchers detailed in a … Read more

Russia Paves Way for Using Digital Ruble in National Budget Disbursements

According to Russian authorities, the necessary steps for allocating budget funds using the digital ruble have already been completed, enabling the CBDC to be utilized for these disbursements. The Ministry of Finance has also prepared subsidies for an upcoming test. Digital Ruble on the Verge of Being Used for Budget Disbursements in Russia While the … Read more