What is Moore’s law, and how does it impact cryptography?

    Moore’s law, explained A fundamental concept in the technology sector, Moore’s law foretells the exponential rise in computing power over time and is named after Gordon Moore. Gordon Moore, the co-founder and emeritus chairman of Intel Corporation, proposed Moore’s law in 1965. According to him, the number of transistors on microchips — the fundamental building…

    Monero’s community wallet loses all funds after attack

    A recent attack compromised Monero’s community crowdfunding wallet, wiping out its entire balance of 2,675.73 Monero, worth nearly $460,000. The incident took place on Sept. 1 but was only disclosed on GitHub on Nov. 2 by Monero’s developer Luigi. According to him, the source of the breach has not been identified yet. “The CCS Wallet was drained…

    Blockchain adoption continues unabated — Bloomberg analyst

    Should the current rate of adoption continue, blockchain technology could have 100 million daily users by 2028, according to projections by Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Jamie Coutts. On X (formerly Twitter), Coutts pointed out that blockchain adoption has been “unabated” throughout bull and bear markets over the past years. “Not having exposure to one of the…

    What is metadata in blockchain transactions?

    Metadata in blockchain transactions, explained Additional data or information that can be appended to a crypto transaction on a blockchain is referred to as metadata in blockchain transactions. Although the main function of a blockchain is to document and authenticate the transfer of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies like Ether (ETH) or Bitcoin (BTC), metadata enables users…

    Aave pauses several markets after reports of feature issue

    Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Aave paused a number of markets on Nov. 4 after receiving reports of an issue affecting “a certain feature,” according to a post on X (formerly Twitter). The pause affects multiple networks, including Aave V2 Ethereum Market and certain assets on Aave V2 on Avalanche. In addition, certain assets on Polygon,…

    Bug in Fed’s payment system prevents Americans from getting paid

    Some of the largest United States banks are not able to facilitate customers deposits after one of the Federal Reserve’s payment systems suffered an outage on Nov. 3. The Federal Reserve said the bug was caused by a “processing issue” in the Automated Clearing House — a payment processing network widely used by banks and employers to…

    Monolithic vs. modular blockchains

    Looking at all the cryptocurrency in tracking sites like Coinmarketcap.com may leave most beginners confused at the number of tokens being offered to the public. Layer-1, layer-2, metaverse, DeFi, gaming, liquid staking, real world assets, memes and the like are like the toys in a large toy shop. Each has its own separate world. One…

    Opinion: With Bitcoin’s halving months away, it may be time to go risk-on

    More tradition than coincidence, the Christmas season is around the corner again and the market is looking good for yet another run. Bitcoin surged to more than $35,000 in October, another record high for 2023. The year-long rally has been attributed to unconventional market trends, including excitement over the Bitcoin spot ETF applications pending with the Securities and…

    Abu Dhabi Global Market introduces comprehensive DLT Foundations Regulations

    The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Registration Authority has introduced comprehensive regulations governing Web3 organizations. The international financial free zone’s regulatory framework is “purpose-built” and the first of its kind, the agency claimed. The Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Foundations Regulations will provide for the operation of blockchain foundations, Web3 entities, decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and traditional foundations…

    XRP, TON win approval in Dubai International Financial Centre free trade zone

    The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) recognized two more tokens on Nov. 2, adding XRP and Toncoin (TON) to its list of recognized tokens. They join Bitcoin, Ether and Litecoin as coins recognized in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The tokens’ new status will allow financial institutions in the DIFC to carry out transactions with them. There…