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Buterin also touched on the roadmap for Ethereum’s technical upgrades, referring to an imminent transition called ‘Danksharding’ that expands data availability and enables more transactions per block. Speaking recently at the Turkey Blockchain Summit, Ethereum co-creator Vitalik Buterin discussed some of the platform’s plans for enhancing decentralization around staking while providing updates on upcoming network changes aimed at boosting usage capacity. Recognizing the growing...

Israeli security agencies note that the Tron network has become the preferred platform for crypto transfers by militant groups linked to Palestine, Hamas, etc. In Israel’s ongoing battle against the financing of Iran-backed militant groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah, a previously less scrutinized crypto network Tron has emerged as a significant player. Surpassing Bitcoin in terms of transaction speed and cost-effectiveness, the Tron network has become the preferred platform for crypto...

Stellar lumen price is gaining pace below the $0.124 resistance zone against the US Dollar. XLM price is now trading below $0.120 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There was a break below a key bullish trend line forming with support near $0.1205 on the 4-hour chart (data feed via Kraken). The pair could extend its decline below the $0.1165 support zone in the near term. Stellar lumen price is trading below $0.1250 against the US Dollar, like Bitcoin....

XRP price started a fresh decline below the $0.620 zone against the US dollar. The price is now trading below $0.600 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There was a break below a key rising channel with support at $0.6125 on the 4-hour chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Bittrex). The pair could extend losses if it breaks the $0.588 support zone. XRP price is struggling below $0.620 against the US Dollar, unlike Bitcoin. The price could decline...

Despite its positive trajectory, TokenFi has encountered challenges, particularly with Bitget’s recent decision to delist TOKEN from its platform amidst allegations of price manipulation. TokenFi, a sister project to the popular meme token Floki Inu, has announced the launch of its groundbreaking initiatives, marking a significant step in democratizing the process of token creation within the cryptocurrency market. According to an announcement on X, the platform has rolled out two new...

Bitcoin cash is attempting a recovery wave from the $213 zone against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below the $230 zone and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key declining channel forming with resistance near $229 on the 4-hour chart of the BCH/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase). The pair must clear $229 and $230 to start a steady upward movement in the near term. Bitcoin cash price is rising from $213 against the US Dollar, like...

Critics have expressed concerns about the inherent risks of Blast’s model, particularly the practice of staking on the liquid-staking protocol Lido in exchange for Blast points Despite some skepticism from the crypto community, Blast, an Ethereum Layer-2 blockchain set to be live in March, has successfully garnered over $301 million in staked Ethereum (stETH) and stablecoins since its introduction on Monday, according to reports. Blast, led by the pseudonymous @PacmanBlur, a co-founder of...

Polygon will help Lugano achieve its goals by providing rails to facilitate some of the transactions. Lugano, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Switzerland, has embraced the Polygon network, a Layer 2 scaling solution built on the Ethereum ecosystem to accelerate its crypto evolution. In an announcement on November 22, Polygon said the crypto-friendly Swiss city has upgraded its payment platform MyLugano by integrating its Proof-of-Stake (PoS) network to make payments more...

Rinsch is now asking for an additional $14 million, claiming Netflix owes him the money despite not submitting any completed episodes. A Hollywood movie director is making the news for receiving millions of dollars to fund a project that may never see the light of day, and using the show’s budget to invest in Dogecoin (DOGE). Carl Erik Rinsch, who also directed the 2013 action fantasy 47 Ronin featuring Keanu Reeves, allegedly received $55 million from Netflix. However, he has yet to...

Raiffeisen Bank will first roll out the services to small-scale customers who can invest as little as one euro in the country’s capital city of Vienna and the historic headquarters of the 97-year-old bank where most residents live. Austria’s financial landscape is gearing up for a major transformation as Raiffeisen Bank International announces the launch of its crypto trading services for retail customers, CoinDesk reported, citing an interview with the company’s head of innovation, Curt...