Wed, October 7

Vitalik Buterin Advocates for SuperchainERC20 Protocol Update

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has recently backed a significant update to the SuperchainERC20 protocol, detailed in a GitHub pull request by Optimism. This redesign introduces a new cross-chain interface, aimed at fostering collaboration among Ethereum infrastructure entities and solidifying a more unified ecosystem. The update seeks to revamp the SuperchainERC20

October 5, 2024 2 mins read

Charles Declares Cardano “Number 1” Amid Market Challenges

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson recently expressed confidence in X, declaring the proof-of-stake blockchain as still “number 1,” highlighting its unique edge in decentralized governance compared to competitors. He teased more “amazing” developments on Cardano’s roadmap, including its consensus mechanism, Ouroboros, and the recently launched Chang hard fork, which facilitates decentralized

October 5, 2024 2 mins read

Coinbase Prepares to Delist Stablecoins Ahead of EU MiCA Rules

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc. has announced plans to delist stablecoins that do not comply with the new requirements across the European Economic Area (EEA) by the end of this year.  The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation moves toward full implementation by the end of 2024. Coinbase plans

October 4, 2024 2 mins read

Brazil Advances Drex CBDC Pilot with DeFi Innovations

Brazil’s Central Bank (Banco Central do Brasil) is advancing its Drex central bank digital currency (CBDC) project by integrating decentralized finance (DeFi) elements. Currently, the initiative is in its second pilot phase. It aims to enhance financial inclusion and improve transaction efficiency within Brazil’s evolving digital economy. The pilot program

October 4, 2024 2 mins read

Can Base Sustain Its Growth Amid Increasing Competition?

The Base ecosystem, Coinbase’s Layer 2 network, had a standout month, with several tokens recording triple-digit gains over the past 30 days. Among these, AERO gained attention with its impressive 184,000 holders, more than double that of its main competitor, ALB. Memecoin DEGEN, however, stole the spotlight, boasting the highest

October 4, 2024 2 mins read

Trader Sues Advisors After Losing $415M Tesla Fortune

Christopher DeVocht, the investor who turned an $88,000 investment into $415 million through Tesla stock, is now suing his financial advisors after losing his entire fortune. Initially, DeVocht made huge gains by capitalizing on Tesla’s skyrocketing stock price. However, his luck changed when the market dipped, ultimately wiping out his

October 4, 2024 1 min read

US DOJ and SEC Back Reopening of Investors’ Lawsuit Targeting Nvidia

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are backing a class action lawsuit against Nvidia that has been revived, according to recent reports. The legal case revolves around claims that Nvidia manipulated its sales related to the cryptocurrency mining sector. In an amicus brief

October 4, 2024 2 mins read

Talen Energy Acquires TeraWulf’s Minority Stake in Bitcoin Mining Operation

Bitcoin mining company TeraWulf reported its 25% stake sale in the nuclear-powered Nautilus Bitcoin mine in Pennsylvania to its joint venture partner Talen Energy for $92 million. TeraWulf plans to invest further in high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.  The transaction, which results in a 3.4x return

October 4, 2024 1 min read

Chainalysis CEO Michael Gronager Resigns After Decade-Long Service

It’s another week’s end and thus the folks at the crypto community are hoping for another bull run. However, this time they hope it will stay. Meanwhile, apart from price actions, web3 firms have shown activity in terms of partnerships and advancements or new announcements.  Notably, crypto-based firm Chainalysis’s co-founder

October 4, 2024 2 mins read

Visa Unveils Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP) Set for 2025 Rollout

To facilitate the issuance and management of digital assets, Visa unveiled its new Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP). The financial services behemoth unveiled the VTAP on October 3; it claims to be compatible with several tokenized assets, including stablecoins and CBDCs. Visa reports that BBVA is one of many participating

October 3, 2024 2 mins read