Category: crypto

Ripple CTO David Schwartz discussed how the XRP Ledger could respond to a state-level attack on validators and network operators. He proposed using Tor and I2P for privacy, reserve nodes to replace disabled infrastructure, and a trusted validator list. The emergency plan aims to maintain consensus during extreme situations.

Robert Kiyosaki advises investors to prioritize education and critical thinking over following market hype blindly, especially during Bitcoin’s latest price correction. He emphasizes the importance of understanding assets like Bitcoin, gold, and silver to avoid making costly mistakes. Kiyosaki’s cautionary stance contrasts with his usual bullish outlook on Bitcoin and other assets.

RAIN, a token linked to Rain Protocol, is facing scrutiny over its supply structure, liquidity activity, and project links. Claims have been made about its high valuation, wallet concentration, and ties to other projects. Concerns have been raised about hidden supply and insider control, prompting discussions about transparency and market manipulation.

A debate over Bitcoin’s BIP-110 moderation resurfaced online, with Mr.Hodl linking Roger Ver and GrassFedBitcoin. GrassFedBitcoin complained about censorship in BIP-110 discussion channels. Adam Back rejected claims of censorship, stating that the proposal was being ignored due to its lack of support. The proposal aims to restrict non-monetary data in Bitcoin transactions, with supporters and…

Canadian billionaire Frank Giustra challenges Bitcoin’s “digital gold” label, stating that governments can trace and seize crypto assets. This comes after US claims of nearly $1 billion in Iran-linked crypto seizures. Giustra argues that blockchain tracing makes digital assets vulnerable to state action, questioning Bitcoin’s status as a safe-haven asset like gold.

Dash is renewing its focus on digital cash, stating that it remains one of crypto’s strongest use cases. The project argues that stablecoins have risks that digital cash avoids, and that digital cash is essential for payments, savings, DeFi, and DApps. Dash aims to provide a usable base money for DeFi and application networks.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance proposes SMEs can use digital assets, virtual assets, and intellectual property as collateral for bank loans. This aims to address the credit gap for SMEs despite representing 98% of businesses. The draft also encourages banks to consider cash flow and credit ratings for lending beyond real estate collateral.

Senator Cynthia Lummis warned that if the CLARITY Act, which aims to create federal rules for digital assets, fails to pass, Congress may not have another chance to pass digital asset legislation until 2030. The bill faces opposition from banks, who are concerned about stablecoin regulations. The Senate remains the main obstacle to passing the…

Gravity Bridge lost approximately $5.4 million due to unauthorized withdrawals linked to a potential compromise of signing keys. Security researchers identified stolen assets, including USDC, ether, USDT, and PAXG, moved through ChangeNow and Binance. Gravity Bridge halted operations and requested validators to pause while investigating the incident.

Payouts.com co-founders believe that the future of agent payments involves combining stablecoin rails with programmable control layers for enterprise trust. They emphasize the importance of programmability in determining which AI agents enterprises can trust by 2027, listing five non-negotiable controls for safe and auditable autonomous agent spending at scale.