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The global custody market is booming, projected to exceed $100 billion by 2033, with crypto driving demand for secure, compliant, and scalable custody solutions, Ripple says. Crypto Custody Is Booming: Ripple Unveils the Blueprint for Custodian Success Ripple published insights on Feb. 5, 2025, detailing how custodians can address the growing demand for institutional crypto custody. With the market expanding rapidly, Ripple emphasized: The global custody services market is expected to grow from $41 billion in 2023 to more than $100 billion by 2033. Digital assets are driving this boom, and there is ample opportunity for custody providers across the…
The blockchain Sui is emerging as a revolutionary solution to address the scalability, decentralization, and security issues that have hindered the mass adoption of traditional blockchains. Thanks to its innovative architecture, Sui introduces a new paradigm that eliminates the bottlenecks and high costs that plague networks like Ethereum and Bitcoin. SUI: the difference with conventional blockchains Innovative solutions for decentralized storage Sui: a decentralized and scalable future SUI: the difference with conventional blockchains Unlike conventional blockchains, which rely on a shared state model, Sui adopts a modular architecture. This approach eliminates the risks of congestion and centralization, ensuring a fair…
Shatterline is a fast-paced, first-person hero shooter with a satisfying movement system and solid gunplay. But aside from integrating crypto elements, it’s hard to see how the game stands out from the swarms of other popular hero shooters on the market. Originally launched as a non-crypto game in 2022 on Steam, Shatterline eventually shut down its early access servers to gear up for a full-fledged launch. In this process, Faraway—a gaming startup that works closely with Bored Ape Yacht Club creator Yuga Labs and purchased the HV-MTL and Legends of the Mara IP last year—took over as Shatterline’s publisher to…
This is a segment from the Empire newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. What’s a good way to gauge how crypto’s faring without depending too much on price action? If you ask Kaiko, it’s L2s. So far, since the election, the research firm’s L2 index has traded higher, which is — admittedly — perhaps not a huge surprise, given that all of crypto took on an optimistic outlook starting in November. The index tracks five L2s across Bitcoin and Ethereum. It also tracks Polygon. As you can see above, we have Stacks, Optimism, Arbitrum, Polygon and Starknet in the same…
The cryptocurrency market may be in turmoil, but today offers a reason to pause and reflect. It has been exactly 16 years since Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin’s enigmatic creator, unveiled what is arguably its most defining feature: the 21 million BTC supply cap. This moment in 2009 introduced the world to a system that would forever change perceptions of money. Nakamoto detailed a methodical and finite issuance process, ensuring that Bitcoin’s total supply would never exceed 21 million. The coins will be distributed to network participants as rewards for validating transactions, with the issuance halving every four years. This carefully planned…
The NFT market has pulled back sharply alongside a broader crypto selloff, with Bitcoin falling to $96,000 and Ethereum tumbling to $2,600. The latest data shows that the overall crypto market cap has contracted to $3.13 trillion from last week’s $3.5 trillion. According to CryptoSlam data, NFT markets have cooled this week as both prices and trading activity fell. The total sales volume reached $119.5 million — a 33% drop from the previous week’s activity. The market data shows an ongoing pullback in trading: NFT sales volume has fallen to $119.5 million from $137.9 million Wash trading on Ethereum (ETH)…
Canada’s crypto firms are stuck between two banking realities—ATB Financial, which welcomes Bitcoin and Ethereum businesses, and the country’s biggest banks, which want nothing to do with them. On Feb. 6, Bloomberg reported that ATB Financial, a government-owned bank in Alberta, has become a crucial ally for crypto companies in Canada, as most major Canadian banks remain hesitant to provide financial services to digital asset firms. The move has made Alberta a growing hub for blockchain businesses, with the provincial government aiming to generate $3.5 billion in revenue from crypto and tech by 2030. ATB, which reported $28.3 billion in…
Binance-backed Bitcoin staking platform Solv Protocol has introduced the SolvBTC.BERA vault as it looks to unlock the yield-generation market on Berachain. Solv Protocol announced SolvBTC.BERA on Jan. 13, noting that the deposit vault integrates Bitcoin (BTC) holders into Berachain’s decentralized finance ecosystem. The protocol aims to provide fresh yield-generation opportunities for Bitcoin holders on Berachain, an Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible blockchain that uses a proof-of-liquidity consensus mechanism. Read more: Solv Protocol secures $11m strategic funding to drive BTC staking Users will be able to earn yield on their assets by depositing Bitcoin or Bitcoin-equivalent assets such as SolvBTC, SolvBTC.BBN, wrapped Bitcoin,…
Brian Norton transitioned from a literature background to blockchain, leading MyEtherWallet as COO and prioritizing security and user education. Under Norton’s leadership, MyEtherWallet continues to innovate, making Ethereum wallet technology more accessible and secure for everyday users. Brian Norton, the current Chief Operations Officer (COO) at MyEtherWallet (MEW), comes from an unusual history. Brian studied literature before diving into the world of blockchain technologies. The University of Illinois Chicago awarded him a Bachelor of Arts in English with a focus in Creative Writing. He also kept on with his studies at Loyola University Chicago, learning English and philosophy. Who would…
Peter Brandt, who is considered a legend in the financial markets with over 50 years of experience, has issued a new outlook on the price of the leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC). Needless to say, the last few days have been rough for BTC enthusiasts, as the price once again lost its six-figure valuation, and amid the worst stock market drop since September, crashed to as low as $94,500, losing over 6.5% in just three recent days. We are talking about one of the largest assets in the world, with a market capitalization of nearly $2 trillion. In his latest outlook,…