The Tron token has surpassed a record $20 billion in market capitalization, flashing another bullish signal for altcoins leading into 2025. The Tron price hit a new all-time high of $0.23 after the token rose over 13% in the 24 hours leading up to 10:20 am UTC on Dec. 3, Cointelegraph data shows. TRX is…
As Ethereum’s Beacon Chain reached its fourth anniversary, researcher Justin Drake reflected on its achievements and its role as the foundation of the blockchain network. The Beacon Chain was launched on Dec. 1, 2020, as part of the network’s transition to Ethereum 2.0. The introduction of the Beacon Chain marked the blockchain’s shift toward a proof-of-stake…
The CEO of payments infrastructure platform Mercuryo predicted that decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and applications will soon offer financial products similar to those of banks. Mercuryo recently launched a program to support 30 startups developing Web3 consumer use cases within DeFi. Announced on Nov. 21, the program offers funding, consultations with Mercuryo and its network…
Grayscale’s cryptocurrency holdings have significantly increased during November, as altcoins like Stellar and XRP registered triple-digit gains, reinforcing analyst predictions of an incoming altcoin season. Grayscale Trust Investment’s cryptocurrency holdings have increased by over 85% in market capitalization during the past month, according to Cryptorank data. The asset management giant’s portfolio increase was primarily driven by…
Nayms, a crypto-native marketplace, has announced the introduction of the NAYM token to enable decentralized governance, staking and greater participation in tokenized insurance programs. The global reinsurance market, valued at over $700 billion, plays a critical role in stabilizing the broader insurance industry by covering risks for primary insurers. Traditionally, this market has been a closed-off space,…
BlackRock, the multinational investment firm and spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuer, received a commercial license to operate in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. According to Bloomberg, the approval granted on Nov. 18 reflects BlackRock’s interest in expanding in the crypto-friendly region. The company is also seeking a license to operate in the…