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ZkSync-based Zyfi received financial backing to bootstrap paymaster services across the Ethereum ecosystem. Gas abstraction layer Zyfi raised $2 million in a private funding round to bootstrap native account abstraction on zkSync and, by extension, the larger decentralized finance (defi) landscape. Although blockchain and crypto adoption has advanced in recent years, tools like self-custodial wallets such as MetaMask and executing on-chain transactions remain tricky to some. A major roadblock to defi activities is gas, the fee users pay to miners or validators for confirming transactions. Zyfi plans to deploy capital from investors toward solving this problem by simplifying gas options…

Through USDC on the Polygon network, users can now send and receive money instantly around the world through SukuPay. This signifies the growing adoption of the Polygon network with real value being built around the ecosystem. Suku World, a project that enables seamless cross-border payments has introduced a platform that allows users to send and receive money around the world with just their phone number. According to an announcement by the Suku World team, users are only required a phone number, with users having total control because of the SukuPay non-custodial nature. The platform hails its technological prowess, stating that…

The European Union election has seen the reelection of Stefan Berger, Ondrej Kovarik and Irene Tingali, who played key roles in shaping crypto legislation for the 27-nation trading bloc. A “slight shift to the right” is likely to lead to “greater focus … on competitiveness and growth,” said one crypto industry participant. The European Parliament (EP) election, which has been characterized by a swing to the right, has seen key figures who played a big part in the trading bloc’s crypto journey reelected. The vote for the 720 members of the parliament (MEPs) started last week, and results have been…

BlackRock surpasses $20 billion in Bitcoin holdings, driven by price increases, bringing their total crypto portfolio value to $20.7 billion, reports Arkham. BlackRock has made headlines again by surpassing $20 billion in on-chain Bitcoin holdings for the first time. This development, highlighted by Arkham, showcases a boost in BlackRock’s crypto investments, showing the company’s growing trust in Bitcoin’s market capabilities. TODAY: 🚨🚨 Blackrock’s on-chain Bitcoin holdings have exceeded $20 Billion for the first time. pic.twitter.com/PFYsIfTfAf — Arkham (@ArkhamIntel) June 5, 2024 BlackRock’s Crypto Portfolio The overall crypto portfolio value stands at $20,706,963,324, with a net positive change of $517.54 million.…

Check out Vitalik Buterin net worth to find out how the co-founder of Ethereum was able to make up his crypto fortune and trace his financial journey over time. This blog post gives an updated analysis of the net worth of Vitalik Buterin in 2024. We look into the detail of how Buterin has built his net worth, primarily through association with Ethereum, his holding in other cryptos, and the continuous impact in the crypto space. We also aim to offer comparison with other Ethereum co-founders and prominent holders of Ethereum with Buterin’s net worth. This detailed account will provide…

Moody’s Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi said in a recent interview that he believes the Fed should consider lowering interest rates, arguing that the central bank has achieved its economic goals. Zandi’s comments came amid ongoing debate about the FED’s current policy stance. “I think they achieved their goal,” Zandi said, adding: “We are at full employment. The unemployment rate increased slightly last year to 4%, which is consistent with a full employment economy.” According to Zandi, inflation has been running at the Fed’s target of 2% for the past six to twelve months, excluding landlords’ imputed rents. Zandi questioned…

In a notable discovery by The Crypto Basic, on-chain data shows six Shiba Inu addresses have collectively held 30 trillion SHIB tokens worth $663 million for two and a half years without selling a dime. Despite the ongoing market correction that has pushed Shiba Inu to the $0.000022 support, investors have demonstrated resilience, holding onto their SHIB tokens. In addition, some whale and shark addresses have also continued to procure more tokens in anticipation of a rebound. Amid persistent market trends, The Crypto Basic analysis from Arkham Intelligence has identified a notable pattern among top SHIB holders. Specifically, data shows…

Bitcoin is digital gold. Bitcoin is an inflation hedge. Bitcoin is money. Bitcoin is a technology. Bitcoin is software. Bitcoin is hope. Bitcoin is an electrical system. Bitcoin is a heating system. The reality is that all of them are wrong, in the sense that all of them are just a partial description of what Satoshi Nakamoto started. That second word, “is,” is where the problem is. Even though Bitcoin is all of them, if you say only one of them, you are limiting your understanding of it. The only true answer: Bitcoin is Bitcoin. We have to realize all…

Ethereum price declined heavily and tested the $3,580 support zone. ETH is now recovering and faces many hurdles near the $3,740 zone. Ethereum started a recovery wave and climbed above the $3,660 resistance. The price is trading below $3,750 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $3,740 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh upward move unless there is a close below the $3,640 support. Ethereum Price Faces Resistance Ethereum price extended its decline below the $3,660 support zone. ETH even…

Many New Zealanders want to build wealth with cryptocurrency instead of real estate. They are switching to crypto due to their disinterest in conventional financial systems. Crypto is more accessible than real estate investment, mainly due to the high costs involved with getting into the market. Cryptocurrency has gained cross-generational appeal among the citizens of New Zealand, and the New Zealand crypto market is witnessing a boom. Crypto is scaling new heights of excellence even among the traditional institutional investor community. Crystal-clear information and better education surrounding cryptocurrency are the need of the hour. The New Zealand government will soon…