Mr. Donald Trump hasn’t even stepped back into the White House yet, but his usual chaos is already here. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says his now-infamous tariff threats are pushing long-term interest rates higher worldwide. Kristalina Georgieva, the IMF’s Managing Director, called the situation “very unusual” during a press conference. Short-term rates are going … Read more
Technology is rapidly changing, and netizens know much more about societal issues than before. Youth, often referred to as Gen Z, are digitally savvy and currently equipped to leverage blockchain along with Web3 applications to make an impact in society. With their innate digital fluency, young people are not just passive consumers of technology; they … Read more
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A U.K. court rejected a lawsuit by James Howells seeking to force Newport City Council to allow him to search a landfill for a lost hard drive containing bitcoins. Claim Lacks Realistic Prospects of Success A U.K. court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by James Howells against Newport City Council for its refusal to allow … Read more
Record-breaking TVL, which surged to $90 billion in late 2024, shows how dominant Ethereum is in DeFi. The upcoming Pectra upgrade is meant to enhance scalability, security, and efficiency. Considering all Ethereum has going for it, can it reach $5,000 in the following weeks? Another interesting project right now is PlutoChain ($PLUTO) – a Layer-2 … Read more
Singapore users claim that Polymarket was blocked, citing the Gambling Control Act 2022, which prohibits betting with unlicensed operators.
South Korea plans to reintroduce crypto ETFs in 2025, inspired by the global success of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. The Korea Exchange is benchmarking global cases to establish crypto ETFs, aiming to revive its sluggish financial market. South Korea is taking a significant move toward re-entering the global crypto industry by hinting at the launch … Read more
On January 12th, COINOTAG reported a noteworthy event pertaining to the Bitcoin network, as data from the mempool revealed that miners successfully processed a semi-empty block at a height of 878,889. This block was remarkably created with merely an 87-second interval from its predecessor. Mempool’s founder, @mononautical, highlighted this occurrence on social media, suggesting that … Read more
Ripple is doubling down on RLUSD’s growth, eyeing major exchange listings like Coinbase, leveraging regulatory approval, and betting on institutional demand to dominate the stablecoin market. Ripple Eyes More Exchange Listings for RLUSD: Is Coinbase in Sight? Ripple is intensifying efforts to expand its U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, aiming to secure listings on prominent exchanges … Read more
Ripple is doubling down on RLUSD’s growth, eyeing major exchange listings like Coinbase, leveraging regulatory approval, and betting on institutional demand to dominate the stablecoin market. Ripple Eyes More Exchange Listings for RLUSD: Is Coinbase in Sight? Ripple is intensifying efforts to expand its U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, aiming to secure listings on prominent exchanges … Read more