Blockchain

As the crypto market is gearing up for another explosive year, investors are carefully monitoring the market to determine the best crypto to buy in 2025. Bull runs in the past were driven by hype and speculation, but the next wave is predicted to be dominated by projects with real-world use. This, unfortunately, has put meme coins like Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) in a precarious position. Their reliance on hype and social media buzz makes them volatile, and investors are moving...

Tether co-founder Reeve Collins is launching a decentralized stablecoin that will compete with USDT in an increasingly crowded space that is still dominated by two players. The project will debut a stablecoin called USP on Ethereum and Solana blockchains in the second half of 2025, according to Bloomberg. Pi will use smart contracts to mint its USP stablecoin and minters will earn yields in the form of another token called USI. Competing With Tether The stablecoin will be...

A disturbing trend emerges in the demographic profile of pig butchering scam victims. While older adults have historically been the main targets of financial fraud, these scams now focus on younger, tech-literate individuals. The latest data reveals that those aged 30 to 49 represent the majority of reported cases. Pig Butchering Scams A 2024 study by Cyvers analyzed 150 major crypto platforms, including exchanges, payment service providers, and banks, with a focus on the...

The crypto market is charging full steam ahead in 2025, and investors are on the lookout for the next big thing. With institutional adoption at an all-time high, governments warming up to regulation, and blockchain technology evolving at lightning speed, this year is shaping up to be a massive one for digital assets. Amid the noise, a few standout cryptocurrencies are making waves and catching the attention of savvy investors. One such project that’s dominating the conversation is...

The median cryptocurrency investor saw their portfolio grow by $5,482 in 2024, according to a recent report by crypto tax and portfolio tracking platform CoinLedger. The study analyzed data from more than half a million users, highlighting key trends in the digital asset market, including top-performing tokens and the impact of regulatory changes on trading platforms. Winners and Losers According to the report shared with CryptoPotato, SUPER, the native token of the...

With crypto markets heating up in 2025, investors are closely watching the next major breakout projects. While Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to dominate, a new wave of blockchain innovations is driving fresh investment opportunities. Whether it’s privacy-focused cryptocurrencies, DeFi lending, gaming blockchains, or layer-2 solutions, there’s no shortage of high-potential projects among the top 10 cryptocurrencies. One project that’s making serious noise in the crypto world is...

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT confirms Lazarus Group behind Bybit’s $1B hack, tracing stolen ETH through laundering networks. Experts warn of growing cyber threats. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has confirmed that the Lazarus Group is responsible for the $1 billion hack on Bybit. Arkham confirmed the discovery today. The evidence presented by ZachXBT consisted of demonstration transactions as well as account associations established before the attack. His submission included achievements...

Shannon Testnet provides 1M+ TPS and sub-second finality for high-speed blockchain applications.  Multistream Consensus improves scalability through parallel transaction execution. Somnia openly launched the Shannon Testnet, a pivotal step in its vision to place the world’s data on chain more quickly and effectively than ever before. The testnet, named after information theory visionary Claude Elwood Shannon, is a high-performance sandbox for developing scalable blockchain applications. After...

In what is considered now the largest hack within the cryptocurrency industry, Bybit’s hot wallet was compromised when trying to complete a legitimate transfer, and roughly $1.5 billion, mostly in ETH, was stolen by being sent to another address. Aside from the immediate impact on crypto prices, such a notable incident garnered the attention of the community, and now some prominent figures are calling for a rollback of Ethereum’s chain. Hayes, Mow Say Yes Arthur Hayes, the...

The financial regulator also appears to be easing up or pausing its rafts of ongoing litigation against crypto companies. However, those with imminent deadlines may still be on the table. “I’m told by multiple legal sources that the SEC has been prioritizing cases with imminent court deadlines, which is one explanation for why we haven’t seen pause requests in the Ripple and Kraken cases,” reported Fox Business’s Eleanor Terrett on Feb. 19. Ripple’s next court deadline is...