Blockchain and Crypto News

Don’t miss real-time updates

Decentral Block Post

Access real-time blockchain and cryptocurrency news updates from around the globe.

Ethereum devs work on ‘Secret Santa’ protocol to power privacy

A Solidity engineer proposed a protocol earlier this year using zero-knowledge proofs and transaction relayers to enable a Secret Santa-like feature on Ethereum.

CZ’s YZi Labs moves to take over board of flatlining BNB treasury

YZi Labs has asked CEA Industries shareholders to support its move to shake up the BNB treasury company’s board and install its pick of directors.

Japan government backs 20% tax on crypto profits, on par with stocks 

Japan has taken another step to reform its crypto taxation, replacing its tiered system that can reach as high as 55%.

Vanguard’s 50M+ clients will soon have access to crypto ETFs

Vanguard CEO Salim Ramji ruled out crypto ETFs on its platform in August, but consistent demand for crypto has seemingly changed his firm’s tune.

Bitcoin’s lack of price strength due to sheepish spot buyers: What happens next?

Bitcoin fudged the breakout to $93,000 as global TradFi markets stumbled and BTC spot investors failed to provide the necessary volume.

Forward Industries hires former ParaFi executive to lead Solana treasury strategy

Ryan Navi will guide Forward Industries’ Solana treasury strategy as digital asset companies’ shares face steep market declines.

Bitcoin falls to $84K: Is Japan’s bond market the culprit, or is more at play?

Bitcoin’s decline to $84,000 was driven by US dollar stablecoin concerns, a weakening global macroeconomic outlook and other factors beyond Japan’s bond market stress.

Brazilian stablecoin opens door to the country’s double-digit yields

Brazil’s BRLV stablecoin gives institutions a compliant way to access the country’s high bond yields amid growing global demand for real-world assets.

Data shows 76% of retail traders are long SOL: Will a rebound to $200 hold?

Retail traders and institutions are accumulating SOL below $200, as whale activity rises and ETF anticipation fuels hopes of a renewed bullish phase.

Solana traders’ favorite metric flashes, but is $300 SOL by December possible?

Despite SOL’s rebound above $200, Solana faces slowing network activity and stronger rivals like BNB Chain and Hyperliquid. Is $300 before year-end possible?

NYC mayor establishes digital assets and blockchain office

The executive order creating the Office of Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology under the New York City government came three months before Eric Adams will leave office.

Tether settles Celsius claims for $300M, raising stablecoin liability concerns

Tether’s $299.5 million Celsius settlement could ignite a debate over stablecoin accountability and the legal risks facing issuers in future crypto bankruptcies.

US gov’t could add $14B to crypto reserves as part of forfeiture case

The US government said it would pursue forfeiture of the Bitcoin holdings tied to a Cambodia-based company if the alleged ringleader were convicted.

Ethereum's Fusaka upgrade goes live on Sepolia ahead of December mainnet launch

The rollout marks the second phase of Ethereum’s three-step roadmap, testing higher gas limits and the new PeerDAS data-sampling system.

Bitcoin buyers build bids at $105K as crypto market meltdown nears conclusion

Deep Bitcoin bids below $105,000 signal a market cleanup phase from last week’s historic liquidation event. After the dip-buying ends, will BTC reclaim $117,500?

How low can Bitcoin price go if $110K BTC support fails?

BTC can drop to $74,000 in the worst-case scenario if the price fails to hold above the $110,000 support level, but is the top really in?

US moves to drop Bitcoin advocate Roger Ver’s tax case with $50M deal

Less than a week after reports of an agreement between the "Bitcoin Jesus" and US authorities, Roger Ver’s 2024 criminal tax case may be nearing an end.

BlackRock sees record quarter for iShares ETFs as Bitcoin, Ether demand surges

Record inflows to BlackRock’s crypto ETFs cement the asset manager’s dominance as institutional investors pour billions into Bitcoin and Ethereum exposure.

Bitcoin threatens $107K next as yearly open becomes key BTC price floor

Bitcoin dropped back toward its lowest levels in several weeks after a rebound fizzled at $116,000, while an infamous whale stayed short BTC.

Ether drops 8%, but traders say ETH price breakout to $10K is ‘loading’

Ether price could retest the $3,800 level, but traders said Ethereum's native token was preparing for a breakout to new highs, with $10,000 in sight.

How a crypto trader turned $3K into $2M after CZ mentioned a memecoin

After BNB Chain’s X hack, meme token “4” surged from $3K to $2M following CZ’s mention. We break down the timeline and key risks.

Elon Musk touts Bitcoin as energy-based and inflation-proof, unlike ‘fake fiat’

Bitcoin’s energy-based economic model is set to benefit from the fiat “debasement” needed to fund the global arms race for developing the most advanced AI models.

Democrats counter US crypto framework; bill grinds to a halt

The crypto framework law in the Senate is now on pause as lawmakers debate possible new amendments.

The oracle problem is political

DeFi protocols depend on a handful of oracle networks for critical pricing data, creating centralization risks that undermine decentralization promises.

From $10 to $10,000: How dollar-cost averaging works in crypto

Learn how DCA works in crypto: when to use it, key risks, fees, El Salvador’s example and how it compares to lump-sum investing and other strategies.

‘Pixnapping’ Android attack could expose crypto wallet seed phrases

Researchers have uncovered a new Android vulnerability that allows malicious apps to reconstruct on-screen content, such as recovery phrases and two-factor authentication codes.

UK moves to allow asset managers to use blockchain for fund tokenization

The FCA has outlined a roadmap to help asset managers adopt blockchain and tokenization, aiming to boost efficiency and competition.

S&P Global taps Chainlink to rate stablecoins’ ability to retain peg

S&P Global Ratings and Chainlink have partnered to provide onchain stablecoin risk profiles for TradFi players looking to enter or expand into the $300 billion market.

BNB Chain sees record user activity, transactions up 151% in 30 days

Nansen data revealed that in the last 30 days, BNB Chain transactions surpassed 500 million, ranking second only to Solana in transaction count.

Bitcoin-gold correlation increases as BTC follows gold’s path to store of value

Bitcoin’s correlation with gold has climbed above 0.85 as both assets attract investors seeking stability amid inflation and global uncertainty.

Image