HBO Documentary Suggests Peter Todd as the Real Face Behind Bitcoin

On Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, HBO premiered its highly anticipated documentary “Money Electric,” offering a deep dive into the origins of Bitcoin. Directed by Cullen Hoback, renowned for his work on the Qanon series “Q: Into the Storm,” the film brought together a range of voices from the cryptocurrency space, including developers, early adopters, and … Read more

The Top 5 Crypto Sectors Driving the Market in October 2024

As October 2024 kicked off, the crypto market has remained steady despite a widespread dip on Tuesday. Since January, there’s been an interesting uptick in specific crypto themes, with artificial intelligence (AI) tokens, bridge cryptocurrencies, and meme coins outshining sectors like exchange tokens and store of value coins. The following editorial explores the top five … Read more

Hashpower Evolution: Bitmain’s New ASIC Packs 477,677% More Power than the 2013 S1

This week, Bitmain introduced its latest bitcoin mining machine, which packs an impressive punch with a reported output of 860 terahash per second (TH/s). To put that in perspective, this new rig churns out 81.81% more hashpower than its predecessor, the Antminer S21 XP Hydro. And if we go way back, it’s a mind-blowing 477,677% … Read more

In-Depth Study Reveals Stablecoins as Pivotal Players in Global Finance

As digital economies evolve, stablecoins emerge not just as mere facilitators for crypto trading but as pivotal tools in global financial systems. A comprehensive report by Castle Island Ventures and Brevan Howard Digital, sponsored by Visa, unveils the profound impact of stablecoins on monetary dynamics worldwide. Transforming Global Finance: The Rising Influence of Stablecoins According … Read more

Payment Processors Paypal and Venmo Now Support ENS Domains

Ethereum Name Service (ENS) has announced that the payment giants Paypal and Venmo have integrated support for ENS domain names. This integration enables users to employ Paypal and Venmo to transmit crypto assets to an ENS address. Paypal and Venmo Roll out ENS Support On Tuesday, ENS shared on the social media platform X that … Read more

Ripple Renews NYU Abu Dhabi Partnership for Blockchain Research

Ripple has renewed its partnership with NYU Abu Dhabi to support blockchain research and innovation. This partnership aims to foster talent development, advance digital asset adoption, and integrate blockchain technology into startups and established institutions in the UAE. Ripple has funded numerous scholarships and research projects through its UBRI program, demonstrating its commitment to driving … Read more