Solana overthrows Ethereum’s 8-year reign as top ecosystem for new devs
Ethereum still has the crown for total developer activity, topping the charts across every continent around the world.
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Ukraine set to legalize crypto by 2025 under strict regulations
Ukraine plans to legalize cryptocurrencies by early 2025, applying standard taxation rules without offering tax incentives.
ECB digital bond trials fail to lower costs — Moody’s analyst
Bond issuers were promised lower costs through blockchain tokenization, but recent trials from the ECB revealed a higher price tag.
a16z’s Brian Quintenz top pick for CFTC chair under Trump: Report
Former CFTC commissioner Brian Quintenz, now a16z’s policy head, is reportedly Trump’s pick for CFTC chair, signaling a pro-crypto regulatory...
How Babylon attracted $3.5B to native Bitcoin staking protocol — Co-founder
Babylon co-founder and chief technology officer Fisher Yu said DeFi on Bitcoin can evolve faster than other ecosystems by learning...
Australia proposes stricter crypto rules to curb financial crime
Australia proposes tighter AML/CTF rules targeting crypto exchanges, legal services and real estate to combat financial crime.
El Salvador to extend crypto agreements beyond Argentina
El Salvador partners with Argentina to strengthen the digital assets industry, and has talks underway with over 25 nations for...
RMIT to make Blockchain Hub a part-time gig, hints at resource crunch
The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology’s Blockchain Innovation Hub will no longer exist in its current dedicated form starting in...
Decentralization democratizes access to AI computing — Theta Labs exec
Theta Labs head of strategy Wes Levitt says the decentralized cloud is more cost-effective and offers greater flexibility and reliability...
Former Ava Labs exec reveals ‘Commonware’ crypto primitives framework
According to software developer Patrick O’Grady, Commonware raised $9 million from venture capital firms Haun Ventures and Dragonfly.
Roger Ver claims US targets him for Bitcoin advocacy, not taxes
Roger Ver, known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” contests US DOJ tax evasion charges, alleging political retaliation over his crypto advocacy.
Restaking can revitalize blockchain assets
Restaking can revitalize blockchain assets, enhance security, and enable interoperability.
Microsoft shareholders vote ‘no’ to Bitcoin reserve
The company’s board opposed the resolution, citing Bitcoin’s purported volatility as a negative factor.
Nevada adds blockchain security in wake of fake electors fiasco
The announcement’s timing is noteworthy, with the 2024 US presidential race having finished a month prior.
Chainlink integrates with Coinbase tokenized assets platform
Chainlink will enable verifiable data transmission and crosschain interoperability for Coinbase’s Project Diamond.
