Category: crypto

Ethereum’s market dominance has dropped to a five-year low, facing challenges in maintaining its position as the top altcoin. Bitcoin’s rising dominance and Ethereum’s struggle to attract new investments despite network upgrades have contributed to this decline. Ethereum’s future relies on strategic innovation and adaptability in a competitive market.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries with autonomous AI agents. However, risks arise when AI agents communicate and share sensitive data. Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) offer a solution by verifying compliance and protecting privacy without exposing raw data. ZKPs ensure AI agents follow rules and are trained correctly, promoting trust in AI-driven systems.

Web3 is rapidly evolving with new protocols, developer trends, and skills in demand. Yurii Kovalchuk, a Web3 Engineer, discusses the changes in the industry, including the rise of Rust developers, AI integration, security researchers, and the need for rebranding. The Pectra hard fork for Ethereum brings significant changes and opportunities for developers. The ease of…

2025 is predicted to be the year of stablecoins, with USDT and USDC holding 92% of the market share. Tether, the issuer of USDT, faces increased competition and regulatory challenges, such as being delisted in the EU. Competitors like Pi Protocol are emerging, posing a threat to Tether’s dominance amid regulatory pressures.

Global stock markets have lost over $5 trillion since Trump announced tariffs, leading to fears of a recession. Trump calls for interest rate cuts, but Fed Chairman Powell remains cautious due to inflation concerns. As markets tank, Bitcoin emerges as a hedge, maintaining stability while traditional markets plummet. Bitcoin market data is also provided.

Founder of SquidGrow, Shibtoshi, discusses the chaos caused by memecoins in the crypto industry. While some see them as speculative assets, others defend them for challenging VC-backed tokens. Memecoins reached a market cap of $137 billion in 2024, but issues like scams and market collapse led to a wake-up call for a utility-driven token economy.…

Eneko Knörr, CEO of Stabolut, believes that the EU’s MiCA regulation, aimed at regulating crypto assets, could unintentionally strengthen the U.S. dollar’s dominance. By imposing strict regulations on euro-backed stablecoins, MiCA hinders euro-stablecoin innovation and favors the USD. This could have geopolitical implications and hinder Europe’s global financial influence.

The SEC stated that stablecoins backed by cash and redeemable for US dollars are not securities under federal law, providing clarity for issuers and fintech firms. These stablecoins are meant for payments, not profit, and must be fully backed by reserves. They do not offer yield or ownership rights to holders.

US President Trump’s new tariffs have caused global trade tensions, prompting interest in Bitcoin as a financial asset. After the announcement, Bitcoin price dipped but stabilized, outperforming equities. Countries like China and Russia are using Bitcoin for energy transactions, while French utility EDF is exploring Bitcoin mining. The tariffs may accelerate Bitcoin’s role in the…

TRON founder Justin Sun announced a $50 million bounty to expose a $500 million embezzlement by First Digital Trust. This comes after meeting with a lawmaker and submitting documents to authorities. Sun aims to protect the web3 ecosystem and Hong Kong’s financial reputation. The controversy has impacted the FDUSD stablecoin.