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Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade hit an unexpected roadblock Monday when it failed to finalize on the Holesky testnet, revealing potential issues that could delay the blockchain’s most significant update in nearly a year. The test was activated Monday afternoon at 4:55 ET but failed to achieve finality, according to data from Beacon Chain, an open-source blockchain explorer. The transactions are potentially irreversible—a critical flaw for a network built on immutability. The Ethereum Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to supporting the development and growth of the Ethereum ecosystem, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. In Ethereum, finality ensures transactions become…

Sports apparel giant Nike (NASDAQ: NKE) is turning its gaze to emerging technology in a valiant effort to pull away from its competitors and improve the state of its offerings for consumers. Nike is integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology into its operations for market efficiency and personalized services to shoppers. The push to embrace next-gen technologies has earned Nike an avalanche of plaudits, but the journey remains fraught with several pitfalls. The company’s foray with blockchain began in late 2020 when executives turned to distributed ledgers to fight the scourge of counterfeit products. By incorporating blockchain into all…

The United Arab Emirates, particularly Dubai, are establishing themselves as key players in the cryptocurrency scene with an estimated participation of 40 billion dollars in Bitcoin, a move that strengthens their role in global digital finance. Let’s see all the details in this article. Bitcoin and geopolitics: Dubai at the center of the digital revolution How do the United States compare? Geopolitical implications Bitcoin and geopolitics: Dubai at the center of the digital revolution Bitcoin, once considered a mere speculation or even a scam by many global leaders, has transformed into one of the most influential assets in the financial…

ETH could be heading for its worst February in a long time. If ETH price drops below $2,400 this week, ETH closes the month in red. Analysts remain anxious as they watch the charts closely, will ETH recover in time? The crypto market just experienced a brutal market dip with $110 billion wiped out in 24 hours and the price of Bitcoin (BTC) dropping to almost $90,000. Following this dip, altcoins prices dropped as well and ETH could be heading for its worst February if ETH price drops below $2,400 with its price now hanging around $2,490. ETH Could be…

SBI Holdings considers an XRP buyback program to enhance blockchain investments and shareholder value. Ripple’s IPO plans, supported by SBI, could expand its global fintech presence. SBI Holdings, a leading financial services company in Japan, has attracted attention with its growing involvement in Ripple and XRP. The company’s stake in Ripple Labs is reported at 8%, with investments in XRP and Ripple-related ventures estimated at ¥1.6 trillion (approximately $10 billion). This value surpasses SBI Holdings’ market capitalization of ¥1.2 trillion. The GAM Global Special Situations Fund, a prominent investment group, has proposed that SBI Holdings initiate an active XRP purchasing…

W3GG, a Web3 gaming ecosystem, is excited to announce its collaboration with Andrometa, a Nintendo-accredited game publisher. This partnership aims to create a link between traditional gaming and Web3. W3GG’s groundbreaking alliance with Andrometa strives to reshape the accessibility of gaming in Southeast Asia and beyond. It further sets to introduce a new era of possibilities for players and developers alike. W3GG witnesses the partnership through its official X account. W3GG to Introduce Web3 Gaming to a Broader Audience W3GG, through this alliance, aims to become an exclusive distribution partner for Andrometa in Southeast Asia. Through this approach, Andromeda will…

Steven Pu, co-founder of layer-1 blockchain Taraxa, released a report on Feb. 24 highlighting a significant gap between claimed and actual blockchain performance. Analyzing 22 networks using data from Chainspect, the study found that theoretical transactions per second (TPS) are overstated by an average of 20 times compared to real-world results. According to the findings, this discrepancy stems from lab-based metrics that fail to hold up on live mainnets. The report introduces a new metric: TPS per dollar spent on a validator node (TPS/$), aiming to measure cost-efficiency rather than just raw speed. Across the 22 chains, theoretical TPS averaged…

A widely followed crypto strategist and trader is issuing a warning about Bitcoin as BTC hovers around $94,000. Pseudonymous crypto trader Altcoin Sherpa tells his 236,300 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin is lacking strength on the monthly chart after falling about 13% from its all-time high witnessed earlier this month. “BTC monthly doesn’t look great but also not the worst. Neutral and still a few more days to go.” Source: Altcoin Sherpa/X The analyst also warns that Bitcoin could continue to trade in a range between about $99,000 and $92,000 before a new trend emerges in…

A crypto researcher disclosed that IOTA could launch its biggest upgrade (Rebased Protocol) in 2025. He also labeled IOTA as a “hidden gem” while pointing out the “race” to invest in non-ISO coins. IOTA (IOTA) has been sluggish in the recent broad market bear run, declining by 10% in the last seven days and 4% in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, crypto researcher SMQKE believes that the IOTA team has been quietly building with a focus on smart contracts, prototype launching, and testing critical advancements. According to him, the team has been laying the foundation for its biggest upgrade in…

CDARI, an advanced tech platform developing cutting-edge shop-and-earn solutions for Web3, has announced a new partnership with Merlin AI, a popular entity that accelerates AI with robust GPUs. The collaboration aims to combine the expertise of CDARI with the latest tech developments of Merlin AI to boost AI computation. 🚀 PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT 🚀We’re excited to collaborate with @MerlinAIcoin ✨Merlin AI is revolutionizing AI computing with GPU-accelerated deep learning for unmatched speed & efficiency! ⚡️🧠🔹 Optimized AI performance for NLP, image recognition & automation🔹… pic.twitter.com/5Trm62vKaQ — CDARI (@cdariofficial) February 24, 2025 This merger will reportedly provide consumers with unparalleled efficiency and…