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Stablecoins—cryptocurrencies pegged to external currencies—are set to revolutionize the global financial system by introducing new competition to traditional banking and finance. As issuers, digital wallet providers, and legacy banks vie for dominance, the impact will extend beyond financial institutions to any business reliant on large-scale money transfers. Unlike past tech battles, this...

Polygon’s journey began in 2017 under the name Matic Network, founded by Jaynti Kanani, Sandeep Nailwal, and Anurag Arjun. They identified Ethereum’s limitations in speed and cost and set out to address these issues. Their solution involved Plasma chains, which divert Ethereum transactions to sidechains, thereby enhancing transaction throughput. This innovative approach quickly...

Token Terminal’s recent analysis suggests that BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is poised to enter the Ethereum layer-2 landscape. A move mirroring Coinbase’s Base, this strategic decision could fundamentally reshape the institutional adoption of blockchain technology. A BlackRock-backed L2 would offer several compelling advantages. First, it would provide a...

With its promise of lightning-fast transactions and EVM compatibility, [Solana-killer’s name] is making waves in the crypto world. Developers are flocking to the platform to build innovative applications. The much-awaited launch of Monad, the high-performance, EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain, is fast approaching. Backed by a formidable $225 million investment from industry giants like...

Bitcoin, the pioneering cryptocurrency, has solidified its position as the most recognized and trusted digital asset. Its potential to serve as a hedge against inflation, akin to gold, has attracted significant interest from institutional investors. The prospect of high returns on investment (ROI), accessibility, and liquidity are among the compelling factors driving individuals and...

In recent weeks, the TON ecosystem has dominated discussions in the Web3 gaming community. Highlights include the fair launch of $NOT, which debuted with a fully diluted valuation (FDV) exceeding $1 billion without any venture capital backing, and the rapid growth of Hamster Kombat, which attracted 142 million registered users in just 77 days. It […]

The future of crypto is a topic of intense debate, with 2025 emerging as a potential watershed moment for mainstream adoption. As the crypto landscape continues to evolve, a central question looms large: Will 2025 mark the year of widespread retail adoption of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in the United States? This pivotal topic was […]

In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies, meme coins have carved out a niche for themselves, capturing the imagination of investors and speculators alike. Building on the success of earlier meme coin sensations like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu, a new wave of meme coins is emerging, this time centered around political figures. These so-called “PolitiFi” coins […]

Tokenized financial assets, a revolutionary concept that digitizes traditional assets like stocks, bonds, and commodities onto blockchain networks, are rapidly emerging from pilot projects into mainstream adoption. While widespread adoption is still in its early stages, financial institutions equipped with blockchain capabilities are poised to gain a significant competitive edge. The allure of...

A recent Bloomberg headline highlighted that “over 90% of stablecoin transactions do not involve genuine users,” raising concerns about the legitimacy of transactions within the blockchain ecosystem. The digital asset sector has frequently been under fire for questionable transaction authenticity. For example, last year, the SEC accused Binance.US of artificially inflating its...