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Account abstraction could bring the next billion users to Ethereum: Ambire CEO

In episode 19 of Hashing It Out, Ambire founder and CEO Ivo Georgiev explained a new technology aiming to bring increased flexibility and security to the Ethereum network.

‘Memepool’ full: Here’s how exchanges adjust Bitcoin withdrawal fees

Amid a spike in Bitcoin transaction costs, cryptocurrency exchanges are taking measures to serve their clients properly.

China launches national blockchain center to train half a million specialists

The institution will reportedly train more than 500,000 specialists in distributed ledger technology.

Binance looks to the UK for regulation amid US crypto crackdown

Binance seeks regulation in the U.K. amid a U.S. crackdown on cryptocurrencies as its chief strategy officer acknowledges the challenging business environment in the U.S.

Pepe’s market cap sinks $1B in 5 days, some whales are still buying

Pepe has witnessed a 56% decline over the past 5 days, wiping a billion dollars from its total market cap.

IRS claiming $44B from FTX bankruptcy: Report

The single biggest claim involves unpaid partnership and income taxes of $20.4 billion assessed against Alameda Research.

Milady NFT floor price surges after Elon Musk tweet

Floor prices for the anime profile picture collection hit a high of 7.8 ETH after Musk's promotion.

Arbitrum's DAO to receive over 3,350 ETH revenue from transaction fees

Proceeds come from base fees and surplus revenue generated from network transactions. The incentive follows a recent clash between Arbitrum's team and its community.

William Clemente III tips Bitcoin will hit six figures toward end of 2024: Hall of Flame

Will Clemente III ditched school to become a crypto analyst and says Bitcoin has a strong chance of hitting six figures toward the end of 2024.

Ethereum validators earn a record $46M as staking rewards rate surges

Ethereum's staking rewards hit a record 8.6% post-Merge, with validators earning $46 million in the first week of May, citing the memecoin craze responsible.

Aragon launches defensive measures against Arca's '51% attack'

The Aragon Association has pulled plans to give ANT holders voting rights over its DAO in the wake of the attack.

BRC-20 tokens surpass $1B market cap as wallet providers prepare integration

The growth in BRC-20 tokens comes just two months after the creation of the Bitcoin token fungibility protocol.

Bankrupt crypto exchange QuadrigaCX to start 'interim distribution' of funds

Despite their best efforts, bankruptcy trustees have only managed to recover a fraction of the $160 million ($215 million Canadian) owed to creditors.

Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, others partner in new blockchain network

The Canton blockchain network for financial institutions is being launched by Digital Asset and a group of firms, including Microsoft, Goldman and Deloitte.

$3.4B of Bitcoin in a popcorn tin: The Silk Road hacker’s story

The Silk Road hacker lived the high life for a decade with his stolen billions — but was caught due to a transfer of pocket change.

Private equity tokens aim to bring greater liquidity, transparency and accessibility

Despite a few reservations, tokenization stands to streamline the way retail and institutional investors can access the private equity market.

32% of home offices invest in digital assets: Goldman Sachs

While the interest in crypto investments was on the rise last year among the home offices, 2023 saw a massive decline in such investors' certainty about the digital assets market.

How to send and receive payments on the Lightning Network

Learn to use Lightning Network by setting up a wallet, funding it, and using it to make and receive payments.

Coinbase legal chief sends letter to SEC on RIA rulemaking

Coinbase's chief legal officer requests revisions to SEC's RIA custody rule to safeguard all asset classes, including cryptocurrencies, criticizing the rule for unfairly targeting crypto.

Ordinals inscriptions approach 4.8M, nearly doubling in just over a week

The BRC-20 token frenzy has seen the number of Ordinals inscriptions on the Bitcoin network soar 92% in 8 days.

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