The nascent stablecoin sector is attracting significant investment as a new venture, The Better Money Company, secures $10 million in funding, with a16z crypto leading the round. The startup aims to address what it describes as the “critical missing connectivity…
The Ethereum Foundation has just dropped a significant announcement, launching a dedicated resource portal for its post-quantum security initiatives. This new website, pq.ethereum.org, is the culmination of over eight years of dedicated research by the EF’s Protocol Architecture and Protocol…
New research from the California Institute of Technology indicates that quantum computers capable of breaking current cryptographic standards may emerge sooner than previously estimated, potentially impacting the security of major blockchain networks like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Key Takeaways Recent studies…
Bitfarms, a company historically involved in Bitcoin mining, has announced a significant strategic pivot towards Artificial Intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure. This transition, detailed in its recent financial reports, has led to a substantial net loss of $284…
Tether Embarks on Historic Financial Audit with ‘Big Four’ Firm In a move that could reshape perceptions of stablecoin transparency, Tether, the dominant force in centralized digital asset issuance, has officially engaged a “Big Four” accounting firm to conduct its…
For decades, the fundamental trade-off in battery technology has been capacity versus charging time: the more energy a battery stores, the longer it takes to charge. This principle, deeply ingrained in our understanding of electrochemical energy storage, is now being…
Ripple Labs has announced a strategic partnership with Convera, the former Western Union Business Solutions unit, aimed at enhancing cross-border payment systems through the integration of stablecoin and blockchain technology. This collaboration signifies a notable move for Ripple as it…
The Balancer Foundation is proposing a significant restructuring aimed at extending the exchange’s operational lifespan, potentially more than doubling it. This bold move comes in the wake of a substantial hack last November that drained millions from the protocol’s liquidity…
The advent of quantum computing poses a significant, albeit uncertain, future threat to cryptographic systems, including those underpinning Bitcoin. In response, BTQ Technologies has launched a working implementation of Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 360 (BIP 360) on its dedicated Bitcoin Quantum…
Tether, the entity behind the widely used USDT stablecoin, has reportedly parted ways with two senior gold traders recently recruited from HSBC. These departures occur amidst a broader strategic realignment and ongoing audit processes within the company. Tether has dismissed…