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Ethereum is still working on a complementary plan for parallel EVM, but Bitcoin can be soon expecting its own parallel VM layer 2. Let’s firstly understand why Ethereum cannot achieve parallel EVM. To maintain network consistency and security, EVM has a crucial feature in its design: transactions are executed sequentially. Sequential execution ensures that transactions and smart contracts can be executed in a deterministic order, making it easier to manage and predict the blockchain’s state. This design choice prioritizes security, reducing potential complexities and vulnerabilities associated with parallel execution. However, under high loads of transaction requests, this sequential execution can…

The XRP price could record a surge to greater heights if Ripple hit a valuation of $600 per share after carrying out an IPO in the United States. Discussions surrounding the imminent Ripple IPO have drastically dropped in recent times, as the community focuses on more contemporary issues like XRP’s underperformance amid the ongoing bull market run. Despite not surging with the rest of the market during the market uptrend, XRP has now collapsed amid the current downtrend. Notably, while Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are respectively down 3.86% and 5.13% in the past 24 hours, XRP has slumped 8.18%…

StarkWare says its plan to expand its scaling technology to the Bitcoin network won’t result in forking Starknet or making a new token. StarkWare, the developer behind Starknet, clarified that its primary focus remains on scaling Ethereum through the use of validity rollups and ZK proofs even despite its efforts to bring scalability solutions to the Bitcoin ecosystem. We know that you are as excited as we are to see what Starknet over Bitcoin means!So, let’s clarify things 🦸Starknet will continue focusing on scaling Ethereum like we’ve done since launching its first Validity Rollup. We will notably continue our work…

Market watchers expect Keith Gill, known as Roaring Kitty, to potentially reach a billion-dollar position in GameStop stock by Friday. Polymarket bets on Gill becoming a billionaire have gained traction, with “yes” odds rising to 50. Market watchers are widely backing retail stock trader Keith Gill to clear a billion dollars on his GameStop (GME) stock positions by Friday in what could become one of the biggest meme-stock trading success stories. Gill, popularly known by his X account @TheRoaringKitty and Reddit account “DeepF*ckingValue” aliases – he doesn’t use an asterisk on the platform – flashed a $583 million position in…

Cosmos-based automated market maker (AMM) Astroport has successfully migrated its governance and staking operations to the Neutron (NTRN) blockchain. This move marks a significant step for Astroport, offering new features and potentially enhanced opportunities within the Cosmos ecosystem. ASTRO and xASTRO Tokens Are Now Live on Neutron The platform has issued new Neutron-based versions of its governance token, ASTRO, and its staked counterpart, xASTRO. Holders of the previous ASTRO and xASTRO tokens must convert them to the new Neutron-based versions to continue participating in governance and staking rewards. Astroport’s migration aims to introduce new features. Users will soon be able…

Key Points: OKX initiated wallet transactions from block 846,867, processing 2,380+ transactions, costing 254.28 BTC (about $17.6 million). Allegations suggest OKX’s system led to internal bidding wars between its own transactions, exacerbating fees and user frustrations. The incident underscores concerns about OKX’s infrastructure reliability and broader systemic risks within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. OKX wallet transaction has come under fire for its handling of wallet transactions, with allegations of an ineffective automated system causing transaction fees to spiral out of control. According to mononaut, the founder of mempool, a blockchain analysis platform, OKX wallet transaction initiated wallet transactions from block 846,867…

Key takeaways dWallet Network integrates Zero Trust Protocols (ZTPs) with Aptos. It enables seamless multi-chain transactions without bridging or wrapping. Enhanced DeFi and gaming ecosystems on Aptos with robust security and low-cost infrastructure. dWallet Network, a pioneer in native multi-chain technology, is integrating its Zero Trust Protocols (ZTPs) with Aptos, a leading Layer-1 blockchain known for its security and efficiency. This partnership aims to revolutionize the DeFi and gaming ecosystems on Aptos by enabling secure multi-chain transactions. Users will be able to interact with , , and other blockchains without the need for traditional bridging or wrapping methods. Dwallet Labs…

Bitcoin (BTC) has flashed “glimmers of speculative activity” after consolidating for a couple of months, according to the crypto analytics firm Glassnode. In a new analysis, Glassnode notes that new buyers and investors who have held BTC between six months and three years are holding unrealized profits. “This observation is bolstered by the fact that only 0.03% of the Long-Term Holders are in a position of loss, which is typical of the early euphoric phase of a bull market. Over the last 2-months, the Sell-Side Risk Ratio for both Long and Short-Term Holders has reset and returned to an equilibrium.…

The Bitstamp acquisition is a strategic move by Robinhood to expand its crypto business, the report said. Bernstein said that by acquiring an exchange the trading platform can offer markets in many more tokens. JMP said it doesn’t expect material accretion from the deal. Robinhood’s (HOOD) acquisition of Bitstamp is a strategic move by the trading platform to expand its crypto business and positions the company well against competitors such as Coinbase (COIN) and Kraken, broker Bernstein said in a research report on Friday. The broker notes that Bitstamp, as one of the oldest exchanges that offers crypto, Robinhood has…

A new solution for the global supply chain, known as the Virtual Watch Tower (VWT), is in the pipeline, creating a decentralized global community that seamlessly shares data to improve the ecosystem. The TLIP community, founded by the IOTA Foundation and Trademark Africa, is the first responder and aims to integrate its solutions into the upcoming global decentralized database. Despite massive technological advances, the global supply chain and logistics industry has lagged behind, with most processes being opaque, siloed and paper-based. This is all set to change with the advent of a new decentralized solution, and the IOTA Foundation will…