Vitalik Buterin stesses the need for Ethereum’s Layer 1 to maintain resilience and decentralization while Layer 2 drives performance, ensuring a balanced and robust blockchain ecosystem. Vitalik Buterin Ethereum Foundations and Flexible Layers Vitalik Buterin, the cofounder of Ethereum, recently shared his thoughts on how Ethereum’s Layer 1 (L1) and
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering Teresa Goody Guillén, a seasoned securities attorney and blockchain expert, to chair the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Goody Guillén, a partner at BakerHostetler and co-lead of its blockchain team, has significant experience in securities law and blockchain advocacy. A crypto lawyer running
Tokenized US Treasury bills (T-bills) are making their debut in a tokenized public offering within El Salvador’s legal framework, thanks to Bitfinex Securities, a digital securities exchange and sister business of stablecoin issuer Tether. The offering includes the issuance of a new token by NexBridge Digital Financial Solutions, a digital
The increasing integration of cryptocurrency into the online gaming sector has given rise to platforms like Willbet.io, a crypto-based online casino that offers players the option to participate in casino games and sports betting using digital currencies including Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether (USDT). As the crypto gaming space continues to
A California federal judge has rejected the crypto exchange’s request for an interlocutory appeal in its ongoing case with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Judge William Orrick issued the ruling on November 18, emphasizing that an appeal would only delay resolution without advancing the case. The SEC filed
The crypto market is moderately bullish, with the total market cap settled at $3.09 trillion. The largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, trades at $91.8K. The asset’s dominance led the altcoins to surge. While Ethereum (ETH) rests at the $3.1K mark. Investors are focusing on the promising altcoins, as the alt-season is looming.
A business license to do business in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, has been granted to BlackRock, a global financial corporation that also issues spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The clearance, which was issued on November 18th, demonstrates BlackRock’s desire in expanding into the crypto-friendly region, according to
Hedera ($HBAR) has seen a remarkable price surge, climbing by 43% in one day. Its current price stands at $0.1191, with a 37.84% increase in market capitalization, now at $4.49 billion. The trading volume surged by 29.33% to $1.21 billion, showing strong investor activity. The market cap ratio of 26.05%
The cryptocurrency market is all set to begin another week, and with a headstart, too. Bitcoin’s price has managed to hold above the $90K level, and thus, it might be expected to reach new highs if the bullish cycle is sustained. Meanwhile, Ethereum receded to the 3.1K range over the
Gary Gensler, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), is at the centre of mounting speculation that he will step down in the wake of Donald Trump’s return to the presidency. The political transition has reignited debates about Gensler’s controversial tenure, particularly his hardline stance on cryptocurrency regulation,
