Tag: blockchain

  • Private vs Public Blockchains: Understanding the Core Differences Driving the Future of Decentralization

    Private vs Public Blockchains: Understanding the Core Differences Driving the Future of Decentralization

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    Issac Lane

    In the world of digital transformation, few technologies have generated as much excitement, debate, and curiosity as blockchain. What began as the foundation for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin has now evolved into a vast ecosystem that supports everything from supply chain tracking to digital identity and financial services. At the heart of this technological revolution lies…

  • HSBC Joins Big Banks Supporting Elliptic

    HSBC Joins Big Banks Supporting Elliptic

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    Yashika Gupta

    Blockchain analytics company Elliptic has landed a strategic investment from HSBC, becoming the only firm in the sector backed by four of the world’s largest systemically important banks. The move underscores the growing role of blockchain oversight as traditional finance deepens its involvement in digital assets. HSBC Joins a Powerful Investor Line-Up London-based Elliptic now…

  • How Blockchain Could Fix America’s Jobs Data Crisis

    How Blockchain Could Fix America’s Jobs Data Crisis

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    Yashika Gupta

    When the US government admitted that its glowing June jobs report was wrong and that hundreds of thousands of jobs had been overcounted financial markets were rattled, political tensions flared, and the head of the Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) was abruptly sacked. Now, venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya claims that blockchain could have avoided the…

  • Solana & BNB Power Record Blockchain Activity

    Solana & BNB Power Record Blockchain Activity

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    Oscar

    The blockchain industry has witnessed its busiest week ever, with total on-chain transactions across major public blockchains and Layer-2 networks reaching a record-breaking 342 million. This milestone, reported by Dune Analytics, reflects a surge in user activity and network engagement, a strong signal of renewed interest in the crypto space. Among the top performers were…

  • Solana Becomes First Non-EVM Chain to Integrate Chainlink’s CCIP

    Solana Becomes First Non-EVM Chain to Integrate Chainlink’s CCIP

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    Oscar

    Chainlink, the leading Web3 services platform, has officially launched its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) on Solana’s mainnet—a move that marks the protocol’s first deployment on a non-EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) chain. This strategic integration unlocks secure, efficient cross-chain communication between Solana and EVM-compatible blockchains like Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, BNB Chain, and Sonic. This development…

  • Crypto Liquidations Hit $450M as Market Swings on U.S. Tariffs

    Crypto Liquidations Hit $450M as Market Swings on U.S. Tariffs

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    Oscar

    The crypto market saw $450 million in liquidations as Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP reversed gains following heightened U.S. trade tariffs. Both bulls and bears faced heavy losses amid increased volatility, reflecting uncertainty across global markets. Tariffs Trigger Market Chaos Former U.S. President Donald Trump imposed fresh tariffs, including a 25% levy on auto imports and…

  • Bitcoin Volatility Lull Could End Soon, Warns Derive

    Bitcoin Volatility Lull Could End Soon, Warns Derive

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    Oscar

    Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading in a tight range, but a major price shift may be on the horizon, according to Derive, an AI-powered on-chain options platform. With volatility metrics hitting monthly lows, analysts warn that the current calm could soon give way to sharp price swings. Bitcoin’s Tight Trading Range Since March 12, Bitcoin…

  • $82 million Series B investment for the cryptocurrency payments network Mesh is led by Paradigm.

    $82 million Series B investment for the cryptocurrency payments network Mesh is led by Paradigm.

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    V Sinclair

    Reported by The Block: Mesh develops a web3 payments system streamlining transactions between a user’s crypto assets and a merchant’s settlement requirements so that the user doesn’t have to swap assets in advance. The crypto payments network Mesh raised $82 million Series B funding led by the crypto venture firm Paradigm. Consensys, QuantumLight Capital, Yolo…

  • Bitcoin Faces Sharp Decline as Economic Fears Grip Markets

    Bitcoin Faces Sharp Decline as Economic Fears Grip Markets

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    Oscar

    The cryptocurrency market has suffered a major downturn, with Bitcoin slipping below $80,000 and erasing $1 trillion in market value in just a month. This sharp decline follows broader economic concerns, including rising inflation fears, potential U.S. recession risks, and uncertainty surrounding Federal Reserve interest rate policies. BlackRock CEO Issues Inflation Warning Larry Fink, CEO…

  • Crypto Equities Drop as Bitcoin Dips Below $81K

    Crypto Equities Drop as Bitcoin Dips Below $81K

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    Oscar

    Bitcoin tumbled to a low of $80,226, triggering a widespread downturn across the crypto market. Leading altcoins also registered steep losses, deepening concerns among investors. The decline comes amid broader market fears, with potential tariffs from former U.S. President Donald Trump weighing on risk assets like crypto and equities. Crypto Stocks Take a Hit The…