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Tezos' Tallinn Upgrade Reduces Block Time to Six Seconds
Tezos has launched its 20th protocol upgrade, Tallinn, reducing block time to six seconds and enhancing network efficiency.
Sarah Chen1 min - Crypto
Weekly Recap: Bitcoin Falls Below $88,000 and Ethereum Mainnet Revival
Bitcoin fell below $88,000, while Ethereum's mainnet activity surged, and Iran's central bank purchased over $500 million in stablecoins last week.
Daniel Kim5 min - Crypto
Stablecoins Account for Just 0.02% of Real Payments
A report reveals that stablecoins accounted for only 0.02% of global payments, despite a projected transaction volume of $35 trillion by 2025.
Marcus Reid2 min - Crypto
Ethereum Activity Surpasses L2 Metrics After Fusaka Update
Ethereum's main network activity has surpassed Layer 2 solutions following the Fusaka update, despite concerns over potential spam attacks.
Aisha Patel2 min - Crypto
Franklin Templeton's Journey into Tokenization
Franklin Templeton's Roger Bayston explains the asset manager's embrace of tokenization, highlighting recent developments in the crypto space.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Hackers Steal $7 Million from Saga, Causing Native Stablecoins to Collapse
Hackers have stolen $7 million from the Saga blockchain, leading to the collapse of its native stablecoins and prompting an investigation.
Sarah Chen2 min - Crypto
Iran's Central Bank Acquires $507 Million in Stablecoins, Analysts Reveal
Iran's Central Bank has acquired $507 million in USDT to evade sanctions and stabilize its currency amidst economic turmoil, according to Elliptic analysts.
Marcus Reid2 min - Crypto
Bitwise Declares End of Bear Market
Bitwise reports that Q4 2025 likely marks the end of the bear market, highlighting key trends and contrasting market opinions.
Sarah Chen1 min - Crypto
Circle CEO Calls Regulatory Concerns Over Stablecoins "Absurd"
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire dismissed regulatory fears about stablecoins, asserting they don't threaten the banking system and highlighting AI's role in digital asset adoption.
Daniel Kim1 min - News
Ripple Predicts Close Integration of Stablecoins with Banking System
Ripple's president predicts stablecoins will become integral to banking, with significant growth in digital assets and institutional adoption by 2026.
Aisha Patel1 min - Crypto
Researcher Links Ethereum's Record Transaction Surge to Spam Attacks
A surge in Ethereum transactions may be linked to address poisoning attacks, with over $740,000 stolen, according to blockchain expert Andrey Sergeenkov.
Daniel Kim3 min - Crypto
The Crypto Industry Has Stalled
The crypto industry has stagnated, with few innovations and a lack of engaging projects, leading to a decline in interest among enthusiasts.
Aisha Patel5 min