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Bitcoin-based payment platform MIRO has unveiled a strategic collaboration with Aether Network, a modular blockchain platform focusing on efforts to ease the process of decentralized apps. The collaboration aims to combine MIRO’s payment expertise with Aether’s infrastructure capabilities and create a more seamless and efficient Web3 ecosystem for users from all over the world. 🚨 Partnership Announcement! 🚨🤝 We’re excited to announce our partnership with @NetworkAethers, a next-generation modular blockchain powering the future of decentralized applications.⚡️ From cross-chain transfers to decentralized identity, scalable infrastructure, and… pic.twitter.com/vLDNVS67Dr — MIRO (@MIRO_Pay) December 5, 2025 MIRO and the Aether Network are looking to…
Table of Contents What Is Fusaka and Why Does It Matter?How Does Fusaka Change Ethereum’s Data Model?Is Fusaka Changing Ethereum’s Role?What Does EIP-7917 Do and Why Does It Matter for Taiko?Fusaka’s Phased Rollout and What It SignalsDoes Fusaka Affect Block Capacity and Fee Stability?How Fusaka Improves Daily User ExperienceConclusionResourcesFrequently Asked Questions Ethereum’s Fusaka upgradewent live on December 3, reducing Layer 2 data costs, increasing network capacity, and strengthening the network’s core infrastructure. On top of this, Taiko COO Joaquin Mendes noted in a recent comment to BSCN that the upgrade also signals a shift in how Ethereum expects rollups to…
President Trump officially announced the plan for a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve on March 6. Since then, the digital asset stockpile’s returns are now in the red, and no public accounting is in sight. Summary U.S. strategic crypto reserve is losing value as altcoins underperform There’s still no public accounting of how much crypto the U.S. government holds Assets are mostly comprised of crypto seized from criminals According to Arkham data, the U.S. government currently holds $28.7 billion in crypto assets. This is down from over $42 billion in early October, and down from $30 billion since Trump signed an…
Binance Announces Repeated Delistings from Bitcoin Exchange! Three More Altcoins Delisted! Here Are the Details
Binance announced that it has decided to delist three tokens following periodic reviews conducted to maintain the quality and security standards of digital assets listed on the platform. Binance to Delist FIS, REI, and VOXEL on December 17, 2025 According to the exchange’s announcement, StaFi (FIS), REI Network (REI) and Voxies (VOXEL) tokens will be removed from all spot trading pairs as of 06:00 on December 17, 2025. Binance emphasized that the delisting of digital assets is the result of a comprehensive assessment process. These reviews take into account key criteria such as the commitment of project teams, the level…
ChainAware, a Web3 firm for predictive wallet intelligence, has partnered with Binance’s modular identity layer, Binance Attestation Service (BAS). The partnership attempts to merge the modular identity as well as the attestation framework of the Binance Attestation layer with the predictive wallet intelligence features of ChainAware. As ChainWare’s official social media announcement reveals, the development unveils a robust fusion of behavioral analytics and identity. Keeping this in view, the move is anticipated to redefine consumer trust, personalized experiences, and fraud prevention across the Web3 landscape. https://t.co/tODxqMTUfI x BAS 🤝We’re thrilled to partner with @BASCAN_io , BNB Chain’s modular identity and…
Ethereum has been exiting exchanges at a faster rate than Bitcoin, with only 8.84% currently held on exchanges, as the supply of ETH becomes increasingly tight. Data retrieved from Glassnode and CryptoQuant indicate that the amount of ETH still held in exchanges is nearly half that of BTC (14.8%). Leon Waidmann, the head of research at the Onchain Foundation, stated that staking is one of the primary reasons why the ETH supply on exchanges is dwindling, as most of it is locked up in staking contracts. He also observed that DeFi is pulling ETH off exchanges, but long-term holders are…
The Financial Services Agency in Japan will reportedly require cryptocurrency exchanges to maintain liability reserves as part of measures to guard against hacks or unforeseen events. According to a Monday Nikkei report, Japan’s FSA will revise its requirements for local companies to include methods for quickly compensating users affected by security breaches or other causes. The financial watchdog reportedly cited recent hacks of global exchanges as part of the reason behind the change. The Financial System Council, an advisory body to the FSA, is reportedly set to release a report on the matter following a meeting on Wednesday. One of…
OpenPayd, a provider of financial infrastructure for digital assets, has partnered with Altify, a tokenized private-market investing app, to simplify fiat currency deposits and withdrawals in EUR, GBP, and USD, as per the details shared with Finbold on Wednesday, December 3. The integration will allow Altify’s 80,000 investors to deposit and withdraw funds via SEPA, Faster Payments, and SWIFT, making it easier to move money across traditional and digital markets. It will also ensure smoother cross-border transfers and a more consistent investing experience across all asset classes. Infrastructure that lets users move between fiat and digital assets instantly Altify’s platform…
Rayls, the first Layer 1 blockchain in the world to be designed with RWA tokenization in mind, has selected AmFi, the largest private credit tokenization platform in Brazil, in a strategic partnership. The partnership seeks to bring over $1 billion in real-world assets tokenized on the Rayls network by June 2027, which is one of the largest institutional RWA projects to date. Today marks a major milestone for the institutional RWA ecosystem.Rayls is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with AmFi, Brazil’s leading tokenization platform for private credit, to bring over $1B in real-world assets onchain by June 2027.This is…
Ethereum traders are positioning with more optimism than their Bitcoin counterparts, options data shows. Despite a broadly cautious investor stance, the divergence suggests that traders see less immediate downside risk for the second-largest crypto by market cap than for Bitcoin. That outlook aligns with recent spot price performance. Ethereum is trading just above $3,100, down around 2% over the past 24 hours, according to CoinGecko data. Its year-to-date performance of -3% is slightly better than Bitcoin’s -6%, though both assets have declined by double-digits since October, with Ethereum down 19% and Bitcoin down 25%. For longer-dated options, Ethereum’s 90-day skew…