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As the debate about Ethereum (ETH) scaling on L1 level becomes more and more heated, Ethereum (ETH) engineers and researchers proposed a protocol improvement proposal that would allow the blockchain to parallelize transaction execution and block validation. EIP 7928 to allow transaction execution in parallel with Block-Level Access Lists (BALs) Ethereum (ETH), the oldest and largest smart contracts network, is to receive completely new scaling workload. With EIP 7928 “Block-Level Access Lists,” Ethereum (ETH) will be able to include in blockchain a complete list of all addresses and storage keys accessed during this or that block, along with their post-execution…
Asset manager VanEck launched its first tokenized fund, joining a roster of institutions entering the race to bring assets on-chain with tokenziation. The VanEck Treasury Fund (VBILL), developed with tokenization specialist Securitize, offers on-chain access to short-term U.S. Treasury debt and is available on the Avalanche AVAX$24.71, BNB Chain BNB$655.23, Ethereum ETH$2,524.04 and Solana SOL$174.26 networks, according to a Tuesday press release. “By bringing U.S. Treasuries on-chain, we are providing investors with a secure, transparent, and liquid tool for cash management, further integrating digital assets into mainstream financial markets,” Kyle DaCruz, director of digital assets product at VanEck, said in…
Data shared by the popular blockchain tracker Shibburn indicates that this week, an enormous amount of SHIB meme coins has left circulation and ended up locked in dead wallets. Over the past week, the SHIB community has managed to dispose of an impressive amount of Shiba Inu, pushing the burn rate 300% up. Burn rate jumps high with 327.1 million SHIB torched The aforementioned data source shows that over the past seven days, the joined efforts of the SHIB army and Shiba Inu developer team have resulted in a total burn of 327,103,078 meme coins. This propelled the burn rate…
Delhi court urges CBI involvement in $235M (₹2,000 crore) WazirX hack with international ties. Key accused SK Masud Alam allegedly accessed accounts using fake identity “Souvik Mondal.” Judge suspects global syndicate involvement, cites need for deeper national-level investigation authority. CBI yet to take over, while Alam’s bail hearing rescheduled for May 19 decision. A major crypto fraud linked to one of India’s biggest crypto exchanges, WazirX, is now drawing attention at the national level. The Delhi court suggested that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) may need to take over the probe. The case, which involves a massive $235 million…
When Galaxy Digital (GLXY) CEO Mike Novogratz bought Argos’ Helios data center in late 2022, at the depths of the post-FTX crypto winter, the company thought they were bailing out a desperate bitcoin (BTC) miner on the brink of bankruptcy. This, however, was before ChatGPT had become mainstream. Novogratz and co. had no idea that this data center would be a strategic asset as the growing Artificial Intelligence (AI) industry clamours for more data center space, thanks to the explosive growth of Large Language Models (LLMs). As analysts from Rittenhouse Research outlined in a new note, Galaxy’s lucky find, which…
Gold prices extended gains and Bitcoin hovered near February highs on Tuesday as investors positioned ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement and digested fresh geopolitical and trade-related risks. The Federal Open Market Committee is expected to hold interest rates steady at 4.25% to 4.50% when it concludes its two-day meeting Wednesday afternoon, U.S. time. Chair Jerome Powell will deliver remarks shortly afterward, with markets watching for any shifts in tone following recent signs of persistent inflation and softening consumer demand. Ahead of the decision, spot gold rose 0.7% to $3,357 per ounce, buoyed by safe-haven demand, data shows. Bitcoin…
Just hours ago, a crypto whale scooped up 10,000 ETH worth over $25.32 million on Gemini. While retail investors panic during price drops, the big players are clearly playing the long game. So, should you follow their lead or sit this one out? Let’s break it down. Ethereum Price Analysis – What’s Happening Right Now? Current ETH Price: $2,480.37 24h Change: +5.44% Market Cap: $299.45 Billion 24h Trading Volume: $21.56 Billion Circulating Supply: 120.72 Million ETH Despite a recent dip, Ethereum remains one of the most actively traded and held crypto assets globally. With whales accumulating, the big question is…
The Wyoming Stable Token Commission has partnered with analytics provider Inca Digital to help the Commission monitor and mitigate fraud risks and keep the Wyoming Stable Token (WYST) secure as it nears its launch date, it said in a statement on Monday. Inca will deliver advanced analytics, cross-market oversight and help the Commission detect any threats that the WYST could face, the company said in a press release. The WYST is set to be the first fully-reserved, fiat-backed stable token issued by a U.S. public entity. Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon said in March that the stable token’s testing phase will…
BOOP, the latest meme coin on Solana, quickly surpassed a $500 million market cap just hours after its launch on May 1, 2025, drawing intense interest from the crypto community. However, behind the explosive price surge lie significant risks tied to volatility, regulatory pressure, and the long-term sustainability of the Boop.fun ecosystem that investors must carefully consider. The Surge of BOOP and Boop.fun on the Solana Ecosystem BOOP, the token of the meme coin launch platform Boop.fun on Solana. It has sparked a frenzy as its market capitalization soared past $500 million shortly after its launch on May 1, 2025,…
Bitcoin price started a downside correction and tested the $94,000 zone. BTC is again rising and might aim for a move toward the $98,000 resistance. Bitcoin started a decent increase above the $95,500 resistance zone. The price is trading above $95,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $94,750 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it clears the $97,750 zone. Bitcoin Price Bounces Back Bitcoin price started a downside correction below the $95,500 support…