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Solana has recommended validators in the network upgrade to the latest Mainnet Beta 1.18.15, which includes several fixes to address network performance and stability. The release includes a central scheduler functionality that can be turned on optionally, focused on solving performance issues identified when there is network congestion. According to Solana Beach, a validator statistics … Read more
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) have signed a digital assets Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This MOU establishes a framework for collaboration between the two regulatory authorities to support the creation and effective supervision of digital assets entities across their jurisdictions. It … Read more
The gold mining industry struggles to sustain production growth due to declining new deposits, reports the World Gold Council (WGC). Despite a 4% increase in first-quarter production in 2024, overall growth has plateaued since 2016. In 2023, mine production rose by only 0.5%, following 1.35% in 2022 and 2.7% in 2021, with a decline of … Read more
HSBC Bank (China) Ltd. announced on Friday the launch of digital yuan (e-CNY) services for corporate clients, becoming one of the first international banks to provide these services to both corporate and retail customers. The e-CNY, or digital yuan, is China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) issued by the People’s Bank of China (PBOC). Following … Read more
Bitfarms Ltd. has adopted a shareholder rights plan to protect the integrity of its ongoing Strategic Alternatives Review Process. This plan was unanimously approved by the Board and involves issuing rights to shareholders to prevent unwanted takeovers. Riot Platforms Inc., which owns 11.62% of Bitfarms, made an unsolicited bid to acquire all shares and plans … Read more
In a recent social media post that garnered over a million views, Dan Bilzerian, the American poker player and businessman known for his high-stakes games and lifestyle brand Ignite International, expressed interest in creating his own cryptocurrency. Bilzerian, who has distanced himself from any existing cryptocurrencies using his name, hinted at the possibility of launching … Read more
Australian rapper Iggy Azalea, co-founder of a telecommunication company, has announced the relaunch of the company with a unique twist. In a recent social media post, Azalea revealed that customers will now be able to purchase phones and month-to-month cell plans using $MOTHER or Sol. This move is part of a broader effort to increase … Read more
Russian Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov disclosed that approximately 30 countries are interested in joining the BRICS economic bloc in an opinion piece published by the South China Morning Post last week. BRICS welcomed five new members in January: Egypt, Iran, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia. Last week, Russian Presidential Spokesman … Read more
Bitcoin Core’s Optech Newsletter #306 is recommending users to, “to upgrade to Bitcoin Core 25.0 or higher within the next two weeks, with the latest version being 27.0.” A new policy was discussed by several Bitcoin Core project members concerning disclosures of vulnerabilities. Low-severity vulnerabilities will be disclosed about two weeks after a new version … Read more
Moody’s has initiated a review for potential downgrades of six U.S. regional banks due to their considerable exposure to commercial real estate (CRE) loans. Moody’s Corporation, established in 1909 and recognized as one of the “Big Three” credit rating agencies along with Standard & Poor’s (S&P) and Fitch Ratings, specializes in providing credit ratings, research, … Read more
