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Standard Chartered Reports Doubling of Stablecoin Turnover in Two Years
Standard Chartered reports a doubling of stablecoin turnover over two years, driven by new use cases and the rise of USDC, with a forecast of $2 trillion in supply by 2028.
Marcus Reid1 min - Crypto
Google Lowers Quantum Computing Requirements for Hacking Bitcoin
Google researchers have significantly reduced the estimated quantum computing power needed to hack Bitcoin and Ethereum, raising concerns about security vulnerabilities.
Daniel Kim2 min - Crypto
WLD Hits Record Low After World Foundation Sells $65 Million in Tokens
The World Foundation's recent sale of WLD tokens has led to a significant drop in the coin's value, hitting an all-time low.
Elena Volkov2 min - News
Transak Founder: Venture Funds Have Changed Crypto Startup Financing
Venture funds are now more selective in crypto investments, according to Transak's Sami Start, as Midas successfully raises $50 million amid changing market dynamics.
Elena Volkov1 min - Crypto
Crypto Funds Experience First Outflow in Five Weeks
Crypto investment products saw a $414 million outflow, the first in over a month, as concerns over inflation and geopolitical tensions rise.
Sarah Chen1 min - Crypto
Ethereum Developers Propose Solution to L2 Fragmentation with Economic Zone
Ethereum developers have introduced the Ethereum Economic Zone (EEZ) to unify Layer 2 networks and streamline interactions within the ecosystem.
James Park2 min - Crypto
Weekly Recap: Bitcoin Falls Below $67,000 and Ethereum's Quantum Protection
Bitcoin fell below $67,000 as miner activity hits a historic low, while Ethereum prepares for quantum protection by 2029.
Aisha Patel5 min - News
Key Cybersecurity Events: Human Trafficker Arrested in India, Solana Used for Data Theft
This week in cybersecurity: over 700 crypto wallets targeted, UK sanctions on Xinbi, malware using Solana for theft, and a cyberattack affecting vehicle access.
James Park5 min - News
Who Really Profits from Wars?
This article explores the realities of investing during wars, highlighting the myth that one can profit from chaos and the actual beneficiaries of conflict.
Daniel Kim2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Drops Below $67,000 Amid ETF Outflows and Dollar Strength
Bitcoin has fallen below $67,000, influenced by ETF outflows and a strengthening dollar, while Ethereum also dropped below $2,000.
Marcus Reid2 min - Crypto
CryptoQuant: Binance Leads Open Interest During Bitcoin's March Rally
CryptoQuant reports that Binance led the surge in open interest during Bitcoin's March rally, with significant inflows for both BTC and ETH.
Daniel Kim1 min - Economy
The Agent Economy: How ERC-8004 and x402 Standards Make AI Market Participants
The article discusses how ERC-8004 and x402 blockchain standards are transforming AI into autonomous market participants, reshaping the economy and payment systems.
Elena Volkov9 min