Solana-based memecoin launchpad Pump.fun has launched a mobile app supporting iOS and Android devices, according to a Feb. 14 announcement. The app allows users to buy, sell, and create tokens for free, manage their digital portfolios, and track assets in real-time. The mobile release aims to enhance accessibility for a growing user base, providing seamless […]
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Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade is already live on Ephemery, a testnet of the blockchain network, in preparation for an April mainnet launch. On Feb. 13, Tim Beiko, Ethereum Foundation Protocol Support Lead, wrote: “Ephemery now supports Pectra!” This confirms a statement from Christine Kim, a Galaxy Digital researcher who revealed on X that Ethereum clients have […]
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Mastercard reported that 30% of its transactions in 2024 were tokenized, according to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The filing states clearly, “Approximately 30% of all Mastercard transactions are now tokenized” In the filing, the company emphasized its commitment to digital finance while acknowledging the growing competition in the evolving […]
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China’s BYD equips its entry-level models with autonomous features such as self-parking and highway driving.
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The founder of Aave downplayed Solana’s Kamino during an argument with the president of the Solana Foundation and the co-founder of Solana Labs about decentralized money markets on X. Alex Svanevik, founder of Nansen, questioned the absence of Aave on Solana, which currently boasts Kamino as its largest money market protocol. According to DefiLlama data, […]
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Bitcoin Core developer Luke Dashjr has raised concerns about the finality of Bitcoin transactions, stating that the widely accepted six-block confirmation rule no longer holds. According to him, transaction finalization now takes over a week, casting doubt on Bitcoin’s resistance to censorship. Finality refers to the point where reversing a transaction becomes practically impossible due to […]
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Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has shown interest in a proposal for a quantum-powered initiative aimed at retrieving lost Bitcoin. The idea, originally put forward by Bitcoin investor Brad Mills, suggests launching a white-hat treasure hunt to locate an estimated 3.7 million BTC that have vanished from circulation. Ardoino acknowledged the concept’s potential but emphasized the […]
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Ethereum developers have confirmed key test dates for the long-awaited Pectra upgrade, bringing the blockchain closer to its first major update in nearly a year. If planned testing on the Holesky and Sepolia testnets proceeds as expected, developers anticipate the upgrade will go live on the mainnet in early April. During their latest All Core […]
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Solana has completed an entire calendar year without a block production failure. This marks a notable improvement in network stability, especially given its past performance issues. On Feb. 6, Helius Labs CEO Mert Mumtaz acknowledged this achievement, emphasizing that the network had maintained uninterrupted operation for an entire year. He also noted that Solana had […]
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Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has once again refuted claims that the company is developing its blockchain. On Feb. 5, Ardoino took to X to clarify that Tether has no intention of launching a blockchain, calling the speculation baseless. His statement addressed comments from crypto influencer Ansem, who was one of the many industry voices speculating […]
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MetaMask has introduced a new feature allowing users to pay network fees using a selection of Ethereum-based tokens instead of ETH. The Gas Station feature, announced on Feb. 5, aims to enhance accessibility by removing the requirement to hold native blockchain assets for transaction fees. The update enables users to complete transactions using approved tokens, which […]
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Ondo Finance has introduced Ondo Global Markets (Ondo GM), a platform designed to bring real-world assets (RWAs) such as stocks, bonds, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) onto the blockchain. According to a Feb. 4 statement, this move provides global access to US securities by enabling investors outside the US to gain exposure through tokenized representations of […]
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The Algorand Foundation has publicly urged Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to adopt its blockchain for government operations. In a Feb. 4 post on X, the foundation highlighted how Algorand’s technology could enhance transparency, particularly in tracking federal expenditures. According to Algorand, its blockchain is built with quantum-resistant security, making it ideal for […]
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The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is back to full functionality after an unexpected halt in transaction validation that lasted about an hour. On Feb. 5, RippleX confirmed that “XRP Ledger has resumed forward progress” and that its team was investigating the cause. The incident raised concerns about the network’s stability and marked the second disruption in […]
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Ethereum has raised its network gas limit, marking the first adjustment since transitioning to a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus model in 2022. On Feb. 4, Etherscan, Ethereum’s blockchain explorer, confirmed that the gas limit reached a record 35.3 million at block 21771507. This change followed a validator vote, in which approximately 52% supported the increase, according […]
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The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has implemented the AMMClawback amendment, introducing a new layer of regulatory compliance and asset control within its Automated Market Maker (AMM) system. On Jan. 30, XRPscan, a blockchain explorer for XRPL, confirmed that the amendment is now live after a 14-day activation period. How the AMMClawback works According to the XRPL […]
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Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev warned that the US could lose its competitive edge in financial markets if regulators fail to provide clear rules for tokenized securities. In a Jan. 28 op-ed for The Washington Post, Tenev argued that blockchain-based financial assets could broaden investment opportunities, allowing retail investors to participate in the early growth of […]
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Cardano is set to activate the Plomin hard fork by 21:44 UTC on Jan. 29, ushering in a new era of decentralization for the network. This upgrade, confirmed in a Jan. 29 statement shared with CryptoSlate, grants ADA holders direct voting power over critical network decisions, including parameter adjustments, treasury withdrawals, and hard forks. Plomin […]
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World Liberty Finance (WLFI), the DeFi protocol backed by President Donald Trump’s family, acquired over $1.9 million of MOVE tokens on Jan. 28. The move comes amid separate reports that Movement Labs is among the firms discussing blockchain usage with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, also known as DOGE. Bloomberg News reported on Jan. […]
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X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, announced its first foray into financial services in partnership with Visa. The initiative introduces the X Money Account, a digital wallet allowing users to transfer funds, make peer-to-peer payments, and connect with traditional banking. Visa will power these features, enabling users to manage their money directly on the X […]
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The Sui blockchain is making strides in improving accessibility by enabling transactions through SMS. On Jan. 27, Mysten Labs Co-Founder and Chief Cryptographer Kostas Kryptos Chalkias shared a demo showcasing how SMS-based transactions function on the SUI network. Mysten Labs is the developer behind the Sui Layer 1 blockchain network. Adeniyi Abiodun, another Mysten Labs […]
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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin issued a stark warning about the potential dangers of “politician coins,” calling them a “perfect bribery vehicle” that could undermine the integrity of democratic systems. In a series of detailed social media posts, Buterin outlined how these digital tokens could enable politicians to gain indirect financial gain while providing plausible deniability. […]
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THORChain has suspended Bitcoin and Ethereum withdrawals within its lending and savings programs after reports of a $199 million liability surfaced. On Jan. 24, THORChain founder John-Paul Thorbjornsen disclosed that validator node activities for THORFi services have been paused. This suspension temporarily halts debt repayments and synthetic asset redemptions while validators deliberate on a restructuring […]
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Tron founder Justin Sun has outlined ambitious plans to revolutionize stablecoin transactions by eliminating fees. According to a Jan. 23 statement on X, Tron’s development team is creating a framework that would enable zero-cost transactions for stablecoins, aiming to boost the adoption of these assets. Sun previously announced similar plans in 2024 when he proposed […]
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Justin Sun, the founder of the Tron network, has unveiled an ambitious strategy to transform Ethereum’s ecosystem and push its price to $10,000. In a Jan. 22 post on X, Sun detailed how changes in supply management, operational strategy, and fiscal policies could reshape the trajectory of the second-largest digital asset by market capitalization. Sun’s […]
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced that the exchange has resolved all pending Solana transaction delays—a response to growing user frustrations over slow processing times. On Jan. 22, he shared the update on the social media platform X, confirming that Solana transactions are now functioning as expected, with canceled transactions eligible for retries. Armstrong wrote: “We […]
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