Author: Issac Lane

Starknet, an Ethereum layer 2 network built on zero knowledge rollup technology, has suffered another bout of mainnet downtime, raising renewed questions about the network’s reliability after a series of disruptions last year. The latest incident comes just as the ecosystem steps into 2026, with developers confirming that core services were temporarily unavailable. Network Disruption…

Coinbase has temporarily paused its local fiat operations in Argentina, less than a year after officially entering the market. The move limits peso-based services while leaving crypto trading and transfers fully functional, marking a strategic retreat from local banking rails rather than a full exit from the country. Peso-Based On and Off Ramps Put on…

Physical attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders are becoming more frequent and more severe, according to a fresh analysis of so called wrench attacks. These incidents involve criminals using direct physical force or threats to coerce victims into handing over their digital assets. While online scams remain a major concern, the growing trend of offline violence is…

Bitcoin mining firm Bitfarms has announced a full withdrawal from the Latin American market after agreeing to sell its energy operations in Paraguay for 30 million dollars. The move marks a significant strategic shift for the Canada based company, which is increasingly focusing on North America as well as expanding into artificial intelligence and high…