A smart contract hosted on a blockchain autonomously executes once all the specified terms or conditions in a contract or agreement are satisfied, negating the need for intervention by an intermediary. The terms of the contract are written in machine-readable code. Once the smart contract is complete, it is irreversible and legally binding, raising the question: Is…

On Monday, Google is set to update its policies allowing certain cryptocurrency products to be advertised on the major search engine. Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) appear likely to meet the criteria, sparking speculation within the crypto industry. In December 2023, Cointelegraph reported that Google’s crypto and related ads policy will be revised on Jan. 29, to allow…