Layer 2s have been a great blockchain success story. They’ve reduced congestion on the Ethereum mainnet, driving down gas fees while preserving security. But maybe they’ve become too successful, drawing chain activity and fee income from the parent that spawned them? At least that’s what some are suggesting lately, most recently at Cornell Tech’s blockchain … Read more
An Israel-based cyber intelligence firm is reportedly ordered to pay damages for the security breach of the instant messaging platform WhatsApp six years ago. The NSO Group is behind the zero-click spyware Pegasus, which allows hackers to infiltrate smartphones without requiring user interaction, such as clicking a link or opening a message. In 2019, WhatsApp … Read more
Missouri House Bill 594, a bill that would eliminate capital gains tax in the US state, has passed a vote in the state House of Representatives and now heads to Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe’s desk for signature. According to attorney Aaron Brogan, the bill stipulates a 100% income tax deduction for any capital gains income … Read more
Bitcoin has made a dramatic return to six-figure territory and reclaimed its $100k milestone for the first time since January 2025. On 8 May 2025, BTC surged 4.2% from an intraday low of $95,967. As optimism returns to the crypto landscape, Bitcoin’s recent push towards $100k can be credited to bullish macroeconomic signals, including a … Read more
Avalanche (AVAX) price is showing early signs of a potential breakout, as the token holds steady above key support levels. Despite recent long liquidation pressure, the price has remained resilient. On-chain activity, whale transactions, and network usage are increasing. Market participants are closely watching for a technical breakout above the $27 level, which may lead … Read more
Bitcoin cracked the $100,000 ceiling on Thursday for the first time since February, notching a high-water mark that had traders buzzing. During the morning stretch, it floated near $99,800 before catapulting to an intraday top of $101,454. The breakout rides the wave of buoyancy in U.S. equities after Trump announced that fresh trade agreements with … Read more
Ethereum (ETH) switched its sentiment within the past day, as prices recovered above $1,900. Whales reacted immediately, with a mix of leveraged long positions and spot buying. Ethereum (ETH) saw an immediate shift in trader and buyer behavior after weeks of uncertainty. As prices recovered above $1,900, whales returned to buying on the spot market, … Read more
Ethereum Bullish Signal: Rally Ahead? SHIB Dips 10% More & BlockDAG Confirms Launch Readiness After CertiK’s Nod The biggest altcoin, Ethereum (ETH), just flashed a bullish signal after reclaiming key support, with $2,100 now back on the radar. In the memecoin world, the Shiba Inu (SHIB) price drop continues to weigh heavily, falling another 10% … Read more
In a move raising more eyebrows than sympathy, disgraced Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky has just been granted permission to travel after his sentencing, however, this time not for a business deal, but to walk his daughter down the aisle. The catch? This isn’t your average crypto dad. Mashinsky is awaiting judgment on federal fraud charges … Read more
Maxfield Mellenbruch — an American sculptor, designer, and the creator of the iconic Kialara series — returns to the bitcoin stage with Rare, a platinum and gemstone-encrusted sculpture appraised at over $2 million. Mellenbruch first gained recognition in 2014 for crafting cold-storage Bitcoin wallets that blurred the line between high design and cryptographic function, earning … Read more