Stablecoins and the dollar: Allies or adversaries in the new financial era?

    One of the key topics linking cryptocurrencies to all Americans, regardless of whether they are in crypto, could be the prospect of a digital dollar — a version of the currency issued by the Federal Reserve that is traced on the blockchain. The prospect of a digital dollar has sparked concerns about privacy, leading to…

    Coinbase-backed Base to improve decentralization with fault proofs

    Base, an Ethereum layer-2 blockchain incubated by Coinbase, is set to become more decentralized with the introduction of a new fault-proof system. Base took to X on Oct. 23 to announce the upcoming mainnet launch of fault proofs, or mechanisms intended to verify the correctness of transactions, such as the validity of withdrawals. With fault proofs coming…

    ‘Unusually’ large Bitcoin ETF inflows spark concerns of BTC price decline

    Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) within the United States have grabbed a significant amount of inflows in recent times, and analysts are concerned that it may lead to history repeating and Bitcoin’s price sliding. “Historically, this kind of activity has been followed by bearish price movements, and we may be seeing the beginning of a…

    Ethereum ‘Verge’ upgrade to enable nodes on phones and smartwatches

    Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said the network’s next upgrade, called “The Verge,” is designed to make Ethereum more secure and accessible, allowing its nodes to run on devices as small as a “phone or smartwatch.” The Verge aims to reduce hardware requirements using “stateless verification,” which will allow nodes to verify blockchain blocks without storing…

    6 ‘fat-finger’ mistakes that hit crypto holders in the wallet

    The infamous “fat-finger” error is a humbling reminder that the crypto sector is still vulnerable to human goof-ups, no matter how futuristic crypto feels. A fat-finger error is a mistake in which a user accidentally inputs incorrect information when sending/selling/receiving crypto, typically due to a typing mistake. This can result in massive losses or miscalculations….

    Chainlink co-founder unveils blockchain payments for TradFi

    Decentralized Oracle provider Chainlink will introduce a new blockchain payment solution for financial institutions. In collaboration with Swift, a global messaging network used by banks and institutions, Chainlink revealed a new integration enabling institutions to use Swift messages to interact with blockchain technology. The integration will enable digital asset settlement with minimal adjustments to existing…