Ethereum Targets March 2025 for Pectra Mainnet Upgrade
Ethereum devs have begun preparations for the awaited Pectra mainnet upgrade, which is now scheduled for March 2025. Originally scheduled for late 2024, this upgrade was delayed because of added features and scope. The upgrade is designed to increase the efficiency and user experience of the Ethereum network almost ninefold. Early key
Market Dynamics Are Affected by Trump’s Tariff Plans
In a bold move, President Donald Trump is considering declaring a national economic emergency to roll out a comprehensive tariff regime targeting both allies and adversaries. This initiative, potentially enacted under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA), seeks to alter global trade dynamics significantly. What Motivates Trump’s Tariff Approach?
Trump’s Tariff Suspension Sparks a Crypto Market Surge
President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend import tariffs on Canada and Mexico for 30 days created a positive wave across global markets. This development prompted a rapid recovery in the cryptocurrency market, with Bitcoin , Ethereum , and Ripple among many digital currencies experiencing gains. The surge in value was linked to
The TON Foundation gets ready for a significant U.S. expansion.
An Organisation responsible for developing and supporting the “open network blockchain”, the TON Foundation has plans to spread its wings into the market of the United States, predicting more favorable regulatory conditions under newly elected President Donald Trump. The expansion strategy of the United States includes the foundation’s designation of Manuel
India revisits Crypto stance as nations ease regulations
India, the nation with the highest crypto adoption worldwide is once again reviewing its old skool takes over digital, as reported by Reuters citing a senior official the nation is re-examining its stance over cryptocurrencies with the changing mindset of other nations over the same. The economic affairs secretary of
The Balancer V3 from Arbitrum is now operational.
Balancer V3 is a new automated market maker (AMM) that enhances capital efficiency and reduces transaction costs. It has recently launched on Arbitrum, improving decentralized finance (DeFi) on this Layer 2 blockchain. This integration makes Arbitrum a more effective DeFi hub by utilizing features like Hooks, 100% Boosted Pools, and customizable
The CTO of Ripple Offers Perspective on the Recent Failure of the XRP Ledger
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) recently experienced a significant technical disruption, temporarily halting block production for about an hour. This unexpected outage raised concerns within the XRP community and allowed critics to question the network’s reliability. Unraveling the Cause of the Outage Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, commented on the situation, explaining that
$16 million is invested by Changpeng Zhao in the Sign Project.
YZi Labs, the investment firm founded by Binance‘s Changpeng Zhao, has announced a significant $16 million investment in the altcoin project Sign. This venture, which focuses on providing on-chain token distribution services, also garnered backing from notable firms like Altos Ventures, HackVC, and Amber Ventures. This latest funding initiative marks a meaningful expansion
According to a poll, retail CBDCs do not adequately meet the needs of actual customers.
Interoperability, privacy, and infrastructure still pose hurdles to retail CBDC adoption, a survey by GlobalData reveals. Central bank digital currencies are still a tough sell, even where they’ve officially launched. GlobalData’s latest survey report reveals that for consumers in many countries, CBDCs just don’t offer enough to make the switch from familiar payment methods,