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Vitalik Buterin reveals a new Ethereum roadmap to boost Layer 2 security and finality

April 2, 2025 2 mins read

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has unveiled a new roadmap aimed at enhancing the security and efficiency of Layer 2 (L2) solutions. This plan emphasizes scalability while maintaining Ethereum’s core principles of decentralization and trustlessness. A significant aspect of the roadmap is the introduction of a “2-of-3” proof model. This model utilizes three types of provers: optimistic, zero-knowledge (ZK), and trusted execution environments (TEE). A transaction is deemed final when

World Network is in early talks with Visa to launch a stablecoin wallet

March 26, 2025 2 mins read

World Network, formerly known as Worldcoin, is in early talks with Visa about creating a stablecoin wallet. This partnership aims to integrate crypto payments into Visa’s extensive global network. The discussions were initiated by Tools for Humanity, the company behind World Network. The goal is to develop a wallet that functions like a “mini bank account.” This wallet would include features like fiat on-ramps, foreign exchange capabilities, and on-chain card

Tether is in talks with Big Four firms for a third-party audit as stablecoin regulations tighten

March 25, 2025 2 mins read

Tether, the company behind the largest stablecoin, is in talks with a Big Four accounting firm for a third-party audit. CEO Paolo Ardoino confirmed that these discussions are to meet new U.S. stablecoin regulations. These regulations will require independent audits for stablecoin issuers in the U.S. market. Ardoino stated that getting an audit is a top priority. There is growing interest from the U.S. government in stablecoins, especially after former

Strategy now holds 2.55% of Bitcoin’s circulating supply

March 25, 2025 1 min read

Strategy has significantly increased its Bitcoin holdings, surpassing the 500,000 BTC mark. This makes it the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin. On March 24, the company purchased 6,911 BTC for $584.1 million. The average price paid was $84,529 per coin. With this latest purchase, Strategy now holds a total of 506,137 BTC. The total investment in Bitcoin amounts to $33.7 billion, with an average cost of $66,608 per coin. The

Coinbase introduces Verified Pools

March 19, 2025 1 min read

Coinbase has launched Verified Pools, a new service aimed at institutional traders. This service provides a secure and efficient on-chain liquidity solution. Verified Pools offer high liquidity while ensuring strict identity verification, including KYC and sanctions screening. This compliance is crucial for addressing common concerns of institutional investors, such as counterparty risk and regulatory issues. Unlike traditional liquidity pools, which may lack security for large investors, Coinbase’s Verified Pools require

Creator of the controversial LIBRA coin is tied to the WOLF token

March 18, 2025 2 mins read

Hayden Davis, known for creating the controversial LIBRA meme coin, is now linked to a new token called WOLF. Blockchain analysis by Bubblemaps shows that 82% of WOLF’s supply is controlled by a small number of wallets, raising concerns about insider manipulation. This connection comes as Argentine authorities investigate Davis for his role in the LIBRA scandal. WOLF was launched around the same time rumors spread that Jordan Belfort, the

A U.S. court approves Three Arrows Capital’s request to raise its FTX bankruptcy claim to $1.53 billion

March 15, 2025 2 mins read

Three Arrows Capital (3AC) has achieved a significant legal victory in its case against FTX. A U.S. bankruptcy court has approved 3AC’s request to raise its claim in FTX’s bankruptcy from $120 million to $1.53 billion. This increase is based on new evidence showing that 3AC had much larger financial dealings with FTX than previously reported. The expanded claim includes allegations of breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and

Bitcoin (BTC) back to $80K

March 10, 2025 1 min read

On another Sunday, the cryptocurrency market is experiencing a selloff. Bitcoin (BTC) is struggling and is close to its 2025 low of around $78,000. Bitcoin dropped to $80,000, a 7% decrease in the last 24 hours. It slightly recovered to $80,700 later. Other cryptocurrencies like Ether (ETH), Solana (SOL), and XRP also saw similar declines, while Cardano (ADA) and Dogecoin (DOGE) fell by nearly 12%. In a Fox News interview,

China imposes new tariffs on Canadian goods

March 9, 2025 1 min read

China has announced new tariffs on Canadian imports, escalating a trade dispute between the two countries. This decision is a response to earlier tariffs that Canada placed on Chinese goods. The new tariffs will start on March 20, 2025, and will include a 100% tariff on rapeseed oil, oil cakes, and peas, along with a 25% tariff on aquatic products and pork. The trade conflict began when Canada imposed tariffs

Bitcoin Reserve Bill SB21 Passes in Texas Senate

March 7, 2025 2 mins read

On March 6, 2025, the Texas Senate passed the Bitcoin Reserve Bill SB21. This bill allows Texas to hold Bitcoin as part of its financial reserves. It received strong support from lawmakers who favor cryptocurrency. This decision is a big step towards using digital assets in state finances. With SB21, Texas becomes a leader in Bitcoin adoption. The state can now invest some of its reserve funds in Bitcoin. This

Aave deploys its lending markets on the Sonic blockchain

March 4, 2025 1 min read

Aave has launched its lending markets on Sonic, a new high-performance blockchain that evolved from Fantom. This marks Aave’s first Layer 1 expansion in 2023. The decision to deploy Aave version 3 on Sonic came after a governance vote by the Aave Chan Initiative. Sonic rebranded from Fantom and launched its mainnet in December 2024. The network has a total value locked of over $700 million. It also offers a

Texas’ Bitcoin Reserve bill moves to the Senate

March 2, 2025 2 mins read

The Bitcoin Reserve bill in Texas is moving forward after a unanimous 9-0 vote in the Business and Commerce Committee. The bill will now go to the Senate for more discussion and a final vote. The bill’s progress in Texas is a positive step, but it shows the divide among Republican states on Bitcoin Reserve laws. Many states, like Montana, have rejected similar bills, leading to divisions in the crypto