ETH 1.x: a fast sync The new direction of ETH 1.x research has begun proper, with a focus on moving the current Ethereum chain towards the ‘stateless client’ paradigm, with the eventual target being a smooth transition into an Eth 2.0 Execution Environment. The next call will be focused on collecting and organizing research topics and planning a more structured roadmap. The call is open for anyone to attend, and is scheduled for December 17th at 16:00 UTC — if you would like to join, please DM Piper Merriam or James Hancock on the ethresear.ch forum. This post is a…
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A partnership between privacy-focused project Nym and Zcash was recently announced. This partnership aims to address some of the persistent issues in the sector to enhance user protection and data privacy in the Zcash ecosystem. Data leaks, a difficult problem Electric Coin Company (ECC), the organization behind Zcash, is collaborating with Nym, a privacy-preserving blockchain project focused on enhancing data confidentiality. The collaboration is made possible through Zcash Community Grants (ZCG), as the project team announced on their X (formerly Twitter) account. This partnership aims to solve challenging user protection issues by integrating Nym’s mixnet into the Zcash ecosystem. Integration…
MicroStrategy, a leading corporate holder of Bitcoin (BTC), is close to qualifying for inclusion in the S&P 500 Index. This is a move that could significantly increase Bitcoin’s presence across investment portfolios.Eligibility Criteria and Market DynamicsDespite its promising outlook, MicroStrategy must meet stringent eligibility benchmarks, including a significant market capitalization surge. MicroStrategy’s current market cap is $12.1 billion, and it would need an increase of $3.7 billion to meet the S&P 500’s minimum requirements.Market performance and considerationsMicroStrategy’s recent market performance, with a 46% gain over eight days of trading, highlights MicroStrategy’s momentum. While meeting profitability criteria, MicroStrategy awaits scrutiny from…
while rope USDT -0.04% According to JPMorgan, although they may not be U.S. entities, U.S. authorities can exercise some control over stablecoin issuers through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).“U.S. regulators could exercise some control over Tether’s overseas use through OFAC,” JPMorgan analysts led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou wrote in a report Thursday. “A good example is Tether’s association with Tornado Cash, a privacy-enhancing platform on the Ethereum network.”OFAC, an agency within the U.S. Treasury, sanctioned Tornado Cash in 2022, claiming it was a key tool used by malicious actors to launder money. At the time, Tether said it would…
Solana’s fees and transactions were higher than other top L1s. The price of SOL may rise to $120, but may fall before then. Among all top layer 1 (L1) blockchains, only Solana (SOL) recorded increases in all metrics. AMBCrypto confirmed this after proper investigation of the post by The Block Research. According to the data provided, other L1s such as Ethereum (ETH) and Tron (TRX) have seen a significant increase in stablecoin supply. Solana was no exception, suggesting a surge in interest in the cryptocurrency market. In addition to interest, the growing supply of stablecoins across various blockchains means that…
Kraken, a US-based cryptocurrency exchange, has started demanding additional information regarding self-custodial wallet transactions with its accounts in the UK. Kraken has sent an email to some UK customers informing them that if the required information is not provided, their account may be locked until the required data is provided(…)
Do you want to be the master of every game you play? Whether it’s board games, video games, or sports, the key to dominating any game lies in unleashing the power of Gridmaster. What is Gridmaster? A gridmaster is a person with excellent strategic thinking, quick decision-making skills, and a deep understanding of the game he or she plays. They can view the game board, virtual world, or arena as a grid of potential moves and possibilities, which they can easily navigate to outsmart their opponents in every way. Developing Gridmaster Abilities So how can you develop your own Gridmaster…
Cloudax.io Launches Groundbreaking Platform to Redefine Content Monetization in the Web3 Era – Chainwire housenewsroomCloudax.io launches groundbreaking platform that redefines content monetization in the Web3 era We use cookies to make your experience on Chainwire’s website better. Cookies help us give you a more personalized experience, relevant advertising and provide us with web analytics. Technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service expressly requested by the subscriber or user or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of communications over an electronic communications network. Technical…
After skyrocketing last week, Solana’s unofficial GameStop meme coin plummeted, perhaps unsurprisingly. Its value has fallen more than 70% since early last week. However, meme coins are historically volatile and this one is no exception, making a surprise comeback in the past few hours.At the time of writing, the coin is said to be trading just below $0.004. CoinGecko. However, despite significant declines since hitting an all-time high of $0.135 on February 7, the Solana token has more than doubled in price in the past 18 hours alone after falling below $0.002.Launched in late January, the GME token has outlived…
Business intelligence company MicroStrategy has bet its future on Bitcoin and has amassed over 190,000 Bitcoins to date with an average purchase price of $31,224. This massive bet on cryptocurrencies now looks incredibly prescient, with MicroStrategy posting paper profits of over $4 billion as Bitcoin recovers toward an all-time high near $69,000. TLDR MicroStrategy has amassed over 190,000 Bitcoins at an average price of $31,224 per Bitcoin and is currently valued at over $10 billion. For MicroStrategy to be included in the S&P 500 index, its market capitalization would need to increase by $3.7 billion to $15.8 billion. When added…