Innovation
In a bold move aimed at enhancing transaction speed and overall network responsiveness, a core Ethereum developer has proposed cutting the network’s block time in half—from 12 seconds to just six. The proposal, formally known as Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 7782, was spotlighted during a June 21 discussion
DeFi
Plume, a blockchain platform focused on real-world asset finance (RWAfi), has announced the integration of Agora’s U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, AUSD, marking a significant step toward scaling decentralized finance within the growing RWA ecosystem. The integration, revealed on June 23, brings Agora’s institutional-grade stablecoin to Plume’s Ethereum
Security
In a case that has stunned the crypto world and captured attention far beyond it, Veer Chetal, one of three individuals behind a $245 million Bitcoin theft, has pleaded guilty to charges of fraud and money laundering in a U.S. federal court. The 19-year-old from Connecticut now faces a
Markets
Brazilian fintech company Méliuz has officially become the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin in Latin America after investing $28.6 million in the cryptocurrency. The company, once known for offering cashback and digital coupons, has pivoted sharply into the crypto world—positioning itself at the forefront of a broader trend
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AI
Hugging Face, the popular platform for open-source machine learning models, has announced a new partnership with Groq, integrating its high-speed AI processing into Hugging Face’s model inference ecosystem. The move promises significant performance boosts for developers and enterprises relying on large language models in real-world applications. The collaboration addresses
Markets
Hong Kong is positioning itself at the forefront of the global digital finance race, with new stablecoin regulations set to take effect on August 1. Financial Secretary Paul Chan confirmed the move during a Saturday forum, calling the upcoming framework a strategic advantage in an increasingly competitive regulatory landscape. "
Markets
Coinbase has taken a major step toward deepening its European presence by securing a MiCA license in Luxembourg, giving the crypto exchange the green light to operate across all 27 European Union member states under a unified regulatory framework. In a statement released Friday, Coinbase confirmed it received approval from
Security
Blockchain startup Self Chain has officially removed founder Ravindra Kumar from his role as CEO following serious allegations linking him to a multi-month over-the-counter (OTC) crypto fraud that may have siphoned more than $50 million from investors. The announcement, made Monday on the project's official X (formerly Twitter)
Security
Trezor, a leading manufacturer of crypto hardware wallets, has issued a security alert after discovering that attackers exploited its online support system to launch a targeted phishing campaign. The scam involved impersonating Trezor’s support team in emails that appeared legitimate but were designed to trick users into revealing their
Cryptocurrency
Global payments giant Fiserv is making a major move into digital finance with the upcoming launch of FIUSD, a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin set to go live on the Solana blockchain by the end of the year. The Fortune 500 firm announced the initiative on Monday, positioning FIUSD as “programmable
DeFi
Veda, a fast-rising DeFi infrastructure startup, has secured $18 million in new funding to expand its suite of smart contract vault products and push decentralized finance toward mainstream adoption. The round, led by CoinFund, included notable investors like Coinbase Ventures, GSR, Maelstrom, Animoca Ventures, and Mantle EcoFund. High-profile angel investors