Category: crypto

Vitalik Buterin supports the use of zk anonymous voting mechanisms to protect lawmakers from threats of violence. He advocates for anonymous decision-making to shield officials from retaliation and bias. Buterin believes that zero-knowledge proofs can enable verifiable yet anonymous voting on blockchain, enhancing privacy and security in governance.

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust is on track to reach $100 billion in assets under management, making it the most profitable exchange-traded fund for the asset manager. The Bitcoin price has hit a new all-time high of $125,800, fueling interest in crypto investment products, with Bitcoin ETPs seeing record inflows.

The VWA token, also known as Vanguard RWA, saw a surge in trading volume and price, but it has no connection to BlackRock or Vanguard. Despite claims, it did not appear on The Simpsons. Insider ownership is highly concentrated, and caution is advised due to potential red flags surrounding the token.

BNB Chain integrates Chainlink’s Data Standard to provide verified U.S. Commerce Department data on-chain for DeFi developers. This collaboration allows for the creation of applications using official federal statistics, enabling the development of inflation-linked tokens, GDP-based contracts, and risk models reflecting macroeconomic conditions. This initiative expands DeFi’s reach by offering real macroeconomic data to developers…

Solana Company, formerly Helius Medical Technologies, has increased its Solana digital asset treasury holdings to over 2.2 million tokens, worth more than $525 million. The company plans to use $15 million in cash to expand its digital asset treasury strategy, aiming to become one of the largest corporate holders of the cryptocurrency.

TRM Labs identified nine new ransomware groups that leverage AI to scam their victims. AI tools help automate social engineering attacks, leading to faster operations and more sophisticated tactics. Scammers use AI for creating deepfake videos, automating code generation, and developing polymorphic malware, making detection challenging.

Uniswap Labs has acquired the Guidestar team led by Alex Nezlobin, focusing on improving automated market maker architecture. The goal is to optimize liquidity for various assets, from stablecoins to real-world tokens. This acquisition aims to enhance Uniswap’s flexibility and adaptability in different market conditions and blockchain environments.

The European Commission is considering giving ESMA more oversight over cryptocurrency companies, moving authority from local regulators to a central EU authority. This proposal has faced criticism from smaller EU states like Malta and Luxembourg, who fear losing regulatory autonomy. ESMA’s potential increased role in regulating crypto markets is also controversial.

PancakeSwap has launched CAKE.PAD, a platform for early token access that requires no staking or lock-ups. Users can commit CAKE from non-custodial wallets to join token events and claim new tokens. CAKE.PAD is designed to be more user-friendly and inclusive compared to the old IFO system, with the goal of increasing CAKE utility and token…

Grayscale’s ETHE, ETH, and GSOL products will now offer staking rewards for Ethereum and Solana. This move allows users to earn passive yield on their holdings. However, regulatory clarity on staking ETFs introduces new risks, with the U.S. SEC remaining cautious on approving such products. Grayscale sees this as an opportunity to provide value to…