Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum Will Likely Never Be Much Faster

Key Takeaways Vitalik Buterin has clarified why Ethereum’s block time is unlikely to be made significantly quicker in the future. Reducing block time, whether Proof-of-Work or Proof-of-Stake, comes with consequences in regard... Read more »

Crypto exchange FTX.US to give away Bitcoin as part of Super Bowl ad

Cryptocurrency exchange FTX.US will be giving away free Bitcoin as part of its upcoming advertising campaign at the Feb. 13 Super Bowl LVI. However, the amount of Bitcoin given away has yet... Read more »

Stablecoins total market cap just surpassed $150 billion

The adoption of stablecoins, digital assets whose values are pegged most commonly to the U.S. dollar, is spreading by the day as more and more private users and institutions appreciate the benefits... Read more »

Nigerian Blockchain Advocacy Group Says ‘Crypto Is Legit’ — Calls for Regulation of Industry

The Nigerian blockchain advocacy group, the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SIBAN), has said crypto is legit and must be regulated. The group adds that any such regulation should on... Read more »

Swiss BSV to establish blockchain academy in the Middle East

The first blockchain school in the Middle East will open in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, according to an announcement by the BSV Blockchain Association. The new institution will reportedly provide training and development... Read more »

ENS’ Brantly Millegan fired by DAO over controversial tweet

In a tweet posted in 2016, Brantley Millegan, as of now-former Director of Operations and DAO Steward of the ENS DAO, expressed controversial opinions on the subjects of HBTQ persons, transgenderism, abortion,... Read more »

A Mining Rig That Boasts 440 TH/s? Miners Question the Legitimacy of New Bitcoin Mining Device

The cryptocurrency community has been discussing a newly announced bitcoin miner called the Numiner NM440 that claims to produce speeds of up to 440 terahash per second (TH/s). Furthermore, a publicly-listed company... Read more »

BTC price returns to $43K — 5 things to watch in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin (BTC) is in a fighting mood this week as the weekly close buoys bulls’ cause and wipes out several weeks of downside — can it continue higher? After challenging $42,000 over... Read more »

US Treasury Warns NFTs May Present New Illicit Finance Risks

The U.S. treasury department has warned that non-fungible tokens (NFTs) may present new illicit finance risks. According to industry estimates, the NFT market could reach $35 billion in 2022 and more than... Read more »

Lost Bitcoin may be a ‘donation,’ but is it hindering adoption?

Cryptocurrency custody solutions have become a big business over the last few years. Independent storage and security systems meant to hold large quantities of crypto on behalf of clients can bring in... Read more »