Solana Labs offshoot Anza pitches ‘biggest change’ ever to network consensus

Anza, a Solana blockchain infrastructure firm spun out of Solana Labs, has proposed a new proof-of-stake consensus called Alpenglow that it claims would be “the biggest change to Solana’s core protocol” and compete with current internet infrastructure. “We believe that the release of Alpenglow will be a turning point for Solana. Alpenglow is not only … Read more

Bitcoin Is the Asset, Ethereum Is the Platform

Blockchains are a technical marvel, but in this vastly competitive landscape, I’ve come to see the social consensus and ecosystem around blockchains as by far their most important strategic asset. The social layer matters, but for different reasons depending on the chain. Specifically, I have the hypothesis that the “Layer 0” for any blockchain ecosystem … Read more

JPMorgan Will Allow Clients to Buy Bitcoin, CEO Jamie Dimon Confirms

JPMorgan, the largest U.S. bank, is preparing to provide its clients with direct access to bitcoin, signaling a major move toward broader institutional adoption of the cryptocurrency. Wall Street Giant Opens Bitcoin Gateway: JPMorgan Greenlights Bitcoin Access JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said on Monday during the bank’s annual investor day that clients will soon … Read more

Coinbase Confirms DOJ Investigation Following Major Security Incident

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated an investigation into a significant security breach at Coinbase, the largest US-based cryptocurrency exchange.  According to sources familiar with the matter cited by Bloomberg, the DOJ’s criminal division in Washington is examining the circumstances surrounding the breach, which has raised serious concerns about cybersecurity within the crypto … Read more

$107K BTC – Breakout or Bull Trap? 5 Key Insights This Week

Bitcoin (BTC) surged to $107,000 before a fast 4% drop, wiping out $673 million in positions.  Mixed signals from macro factors and resistance levels leave traders cautious. Bitcoin (BTC) price action is back in focus. The cryptocurrency briefly touched $107,000 before reversing sharply. This move has left traders questioning whether the largest digital asset is … Read more