What is decentralized identity in blockchain?

    Decentralized identity explained Decentralized identity refers to a system of identity management that is not controlled by any central authority such as governments, corporations or identity providers.  Traditional identity systems often involve intermediaries that store and manage personal information, which can lead to privacy concerns, data breaches and dependency on centralized entities. In contrast, decentralized…

    VanEck predicts Q1 2025 crypto correction before Q4 all-time highs

    VanEck expects the cryptocurrency bull market to hit a “medium-term peak” in the first quarter of 2025 before surging to all-time highs by the end of the year, the asset manager said in a Dec. 13 blog post. “At the cycle’s apex, we project Bitcoin (BTC) to be valued at around $180,000, with Ethereum (ETH)…

    Market structure bill on agenda in first 100 days — Rep. French Hill

    United States representative French Hill recently appeared on CNBC and said that the US desperately needs a crypto market structure bill, which he described as a “top priority” for the Republican Party. According to Representative Hill, GOP majority leader Steve Scalise aims to introduce a comprehensive crypto market structure bill within the first 100 days…

    Crypto wallets explained

    Understanding crypto wallets Crypto wallets are essential tools for anyone looking to buy, sell or store cryptocurrencies.  Imagine you are about to dive into the world of cryptocurrencies. You have your eyes on Bitcoin or even a few altcoins, but there’s one problem: Where do you keep them? Enter the crypto wallet, your digital safe…

    New SEC boss Paul Atkins will transform crypto… but not right away

    President-elect Donald Trump has tapped pro-crypto businessman and former Securities and Exchange Commissioner Paul Atkins as the next chair of the regulatory agency under his administration, fulfilling his promise to replace current chair Gary Gensler and delighting the crypto industry. Here’s what we know about Atkins and the potential changes he could bring to the…

    Why tech giants like Amazon may hesitate to adopt Bitcoin

    Big Tech companies like Amazon have a large amount of cash on hand — $87 billion last year — which loses purchasing power as the currency evaluates. Washington DC-based think tank The National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR) has submitted shareholder proposals to adopt Bitcoin as a solution. However, whether tech giants would see major benefits…