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Asphere and Web3 Foundation offer no-code Polkadot rollups with full chain sovereignty and enterprise-grade infrastructure. The platform enables fast deployment of customized rollups, making Polkadot more accessible for startups and Web3 developers. Have you ever imagined launching a blockchain network could be as easy as setting up a social media account? No wonder, that’s what Asphere, the enterprise unit of Ankr, is pursuing through its latest collaboration with the Web3 Foundation. They have announced the launch of a “Rollup as a Service (RaaS)” solution based on Polkadot, and this could be the most practical step towards the era of blockchain…
Google just dropped a new research paper, and Bitcoin maxis may want to do some quick math. The tech giant’s quantum team found that breaking the RSA encryption protecting everything from your bank account to your Bitcoin wallet might need 20 times fewer quantum resources than previously estimated. “Planning the transition to quantum-safe cryptosystems requires understanding the cost of quantum attacks on vulnerable cryptosystems,” Google Quantum Researcher Craig Gidney wrote. “In Gidney+Ekerå 2019, I co-published an estimate stating that 2048 bit RSA integers could be factored in eight hours by a quantum computer with 20 million noisy qubits. In this…
A room full of crypto bros eagerly awaited President Donald Trump’s arrival at his National Golf Club in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, anticipating an announcement about the future of crypto in the United States. Bitcoin had just hit a new all-time high, the vibes were tremendous and expectations were grand. That’s when Nicholas Pinto, a 25-year-old social media influencer and self-described car enthusiast, burst through the door of the golf club. Sweating slightly as he made his way in, Pinto told Decrypt he thought he might miss it after a traffic-heavy, four-and-a-half-hour drive. What he saw inside was a room…
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has recognized the XRP Ledger (XRPL) as a core technology in the global push toward asset tokenization. In its May 2025 report titled “Asset Tokenization in Financial Markets,” the WEF highlighted a landmark development related to XRPL. Specifically, it noted that Aurum Equity Partners had launched the world’s first combined private equity and debt tokenized fund, valued at $1 billion, on the XRPL. XRP Ledger Hosting World’s First $1B Tokenized Private Equity Fund Notably, this tokenized fund leverages XRPL’s decentralized Layer-1 infrastructure to digitize ownership in a traditionally illiquid asset class. The initiative enables greater…
Bitcoin (BTC) is experiencing a healthy consolidation phase after last week’s record high of $111,880, but it still faces threats from significant profit-taking movements. According to a May 26 “Bitfinex Alpha” report, strong spot demand and steady exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows lifted BTC more than 50% from early-April lows before President Donald Trump’s tariff threat on European Union imports triggered a risk-off move across global markets. The macro shock and elevated leverage in perpetual futures sparked cascading liquidations, pushing the price below the $107,000 threshold within 36 hours. However, this was a much-needed cooling movement. Futures funding flipped negative during…
Cryptocurrency markets have taken center stage ahead of the upcoming early presidential elections in South Korea. The expanding cross-generational digital asset investor base across the country has pushed candidates to run with crypto-friendly policies. All three leading presidential candidates have made positive promises toward crypto, including legalizing spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and easing banking restrictions on fiat and crypto trading, which are limited to just five platforms. The June 3 elections come nearly two years early after former President Yoon Suk-yeol was ousted from office following a controversial declaration of martial law in late 2024. Although Yoon’s sudden…
ZORA rallied as high as 44% on May 26 following buzz around a new token launched by ex-Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan. ZORA (ZORA) climbed to an intraday high of $0.0135 on May 26, lifting its market cap beyond $38 million, as trading volume surged 256% to top $48 million in 24 hours. Momentum picked up after several users on X reported that Srinivasan had deployed a new token titled “The Network State”, named after his 2022 book, on the Zora platform. The token went live on May 26, 2025, and quickly stirred up buzz in the community. For those unfamiliar,…
With over 621,000 BTC under management, BlackRock now sits just below Satoshi Nakamoto as the largest Bitcoin holder. As Bitcoin (BTC) quietly slips further into the grip of institutions, one asset manager has gone from newcomer to near-mythical status, now chasing only Bitcoin’s anonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto. BlackRock‘s iShares Bitcoin Trust (or simply known by its ticker IBIT) debuted in January 2024 and has rapidly established itself as a dominant institutional vehicle for BTC exposure since then. As of May 26, the trust holds over 621,000 BTC, valued at around $64.5 billion, representing roughly 2.96% of Bitcoin’s total capped supply…
Robots are fighting each other now—and they’re pretty good at it. On Monday, the Chinese Media Group (CMG) World Robot Competition—Mecha Fighting Series took place in what was branded as the “first humanoid boxing match,” although the event was closer to a mixed martial arts competition. Four robots faced off in a boxing ring controlled by ringside humans, in a surprisingly enjoyable display of cyborg athleticism. Created by manufacturer Unitree, the competing robots were able to throw hooks, jabs, uppercuts, a knee, a range of kicks, and were agile enough to get up off the ground. “I believe this is…
BitTorrent, a decentralized protocol for file sharing, announces the official launch of the BTTC 2.0 upgrade. Through this exclusive upgradation, BitTorrent aims to enhance network efficiency and long-term value proposition. This upgrade is scheduled for early June, which will encourage remarkable advancements in staking incentives and token production. 📢 Announcement on BTTC 2.0 Upgrade and Staking APY AdjustmentTo enhance network efficiency and reinforce $BTT ’s value, #BTTC will implement a strategic upgrade in early June.▫️Token production will begin tapering to support long-term value and deflationary goals▫️Staking… pic.twitter.com/nbCGKKWiyz — BitTorrent (@BitTorrent) May 25, 2025 This groundbreaking move perfectly aligns with the…