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A decade after co-founding Ethereum, Gavin Wood remains steadfast in his vision for Web3, emphasizing that its evolution extends beyond cryptocurrency and financial applications. Speaking at the Polkadot Jam Tour, an international event connecting Polkadot blockchain developers, Wood discussed upcoming technical upgrades that will enhance the network’s scalability and efficiency, bringing the decentralized internet closer

An AI-focused altcoin and a DeFi token have seen significant price jumps after being added to Coinbase’s listing roadmap. This move often signals potential future listings on the exchange. In a post on X, Coinbase Assets announced that Aethir (ATH), a decentralized cloud computing project focused on AI and blockchain gaming, and Maple Finance (SYRUP),

Bitcoin mining firm Core Scientific (CORZ) saw its stock plunge 18% on March 6, following reports that Microsoft had scaled back its commitments to CoreWeave, a key partner of the company. The move comes amid growing concerns over CoreWeave’s operational challenges, including missed deadlines and delays in supplying materials crucial for scaling artificial intelligence models.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong on Friday, announced that the company plans to hire 1,000 new employees in the U.S. this year. Armstrong announced the White House’s inaugural crypto summit, citing positive developments in the regulatory environment under President Donald Trump’s second term. Armstrong explained that after just 50 days into Trump’s second term, the shift

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has drafted a proposal to reduce the crypto tax rate from as high as 55% to a flat 20%. This initiative seeks to position cryptocurrency as a recognized asset class under the country’s Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, aligning the tax treatment of digital assets with that of traditional

Ethereum’s highly anticipated Pectra upgrade has successfully passed its test on the Sepolia testnet, bringing it one step closer to being deployed on the mainnet. This upgrade, which is the most significant for Ethereum since 2024, introduces several major features aimed at improving the network’s functionality and efficiency, particularly for staking and wallet management. Following

On March 7, 2025, the White House will host a pivotal Crypto Summit, bringing together some of the most influential figures in the cryptocurrency industry. The summit aims to establish a dialogue between top executives and U.S. government officials about the future of digital assets and their role in the nation’s financial system. The gathering

The Ethereum lending market experienced its most significant liquidation event in over a year, with nearly $500 million in ETH collateral wiped out in February. This marks the second-highest liquidation event in DeFi history, trailing only the May 2021 market crash, which saw $670 million liquidated. The mass liquidations were triggered by a broader market

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to hold its first roundtable discussion through its newly established Crypto Task Force, aiming to clarify the regulatory status of crypto assets. This event marks a significant step toward addressing longstanding ambiguities in cryptocurrency regulation. Scheduled for March 21, 2025, the roundtable, titled “How We Got

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has weighed in on the debate surrounding the U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve, advocating for an exclusive Bitcoin-only approach. His comments follow Donald Trump’s recent announcement that the U.S. is establishing a crypto reserve, which could include Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA). Armstrong calls Bitcoin the only

Bitcoin has staged a modest 8% rebound after briefly dipping below $79,000, as some investors rushed to buy the dip. The recovery pushed the leading cryptocurrency back above $85,000, though it remains 18% lower than a month ago and significantly off its all-time high of $109,000, set in mid-January. The bounce comes amid broader market

Brazilian football icon Ronaldinho has hinted at launching his own cryptocurrency following a warning to fans about fraudulent meme coins using his name without authorization. In a recent X post, the 2005 Ballon d’Or winner alerted the crypto community to beware of scams and encouraged them to “stay tuned because very soon we will have