The Ethereum Foundation (EF), a major non-profit in the crypto world, has announced some big changes to its leadership team. They’re now going with a two-person leadership model, likely in response to community feedback about recent challenges facing the ETH ecosystem. New Co-Executive Directors Take the Helm The EF has appointed Hsiao-Wei Wang and Tomasz…
The crypto world is constantly evolving. Even during market dips, new projects are popping up and thriving. Let’s look at some exciting examples: Beyond Bitcoin Mortgages: New Crypto Projects Taking Off Companies like Milo (crypto mortgages) and Lava (Bitcoin lending) are showing how crypto is being used in everyday finance. But that’s not the whole…
Blockchain technology is rapidly changing how we handle money and investments. It’s impacting everything from everyday transactions to complex financial systems. Understanding Blockchain’s Power At its heart, blockchain is a digital record book shared across many computers. This makes it super secure and transparent. Unlike traditional systems that rely on banks and other middlemen, blockchain…
MetaMask, the popular Ethereum wallet, is expanding its capabilities. Get ready for native Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL) support later this year! Solana Coming Soon Solana support is slated for May. This is a big deal because it’s MetaMask’s first foray into supporting a blockchain that doesn’t use the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). This means…
T-Mobile is handing out a whopping $350 million to customers affected by a huge data breach in 2021. The settlement follows a class-action lawsuit. Who Gets Paid and How Much? The breach exposed the personal info of around 76 million people, including names, Social Security numbers, and birth dates. Payments start in April. Significant Losses:…
A New York bank teller is facing serious charges after allegedly stealing a cool million bucks. The Great Bank Robbery Daniel A. Acebo, a business banker at an unnamed New York bank, was responsible for counting the daily cash in the vault. According to investigators, he allegedly cooked the books, forging his supervisor’s signature to…
President Trump is hosting a major cryptocurrency summit at the White House on March 7th, 2025 – a surprising move considering his past criticisms of crypto. This event marks a potential shift in the US government’s approach to digital assets. Industry Leaders Gather at the White House The summit will bring together top players in…
Bitcoin’s price is struggling, trading below $85,000. The whole crypto market is feeling the pressure, with lots of selling. This has many investors worried about a longer bear market. Coinbase Premium Turns Negative: A Sign of Trouble? A key indicator, the Coinbase Premium, has gone negative. This means US investors are selling Bitcoin at a…
Crypto markets have been pretty gloomy lately, with Bitcoin taking a hit. It’s currently trading below its all-time high. Let’s dive into what’s happening and what one analyst predicts. A Bearish Outlook for Bitcoin Analyst Ali Martinez recently shared a pessimistic outlook for Bitcoin’s price. He suggests it could drop to around $74,700 before finding…
Citigroup, the third-largest bank in the US, made a massive payment error, accidentally adding $81 trillion to a customer’s account. A Simple Mistake, Huge Consequences The bank intended to add just $280 to a Brazilian customer’s account. However, due to a manual transaction processed through an infrequently used system (because of sanctions concerns), an employee…
