Author: Bitcoin.com
Amidst the backdrop of this year’s skyrocketing BTC transaction fees and a congested network, the latest Binance Research report, “The Future of Bitcoin #3 – Scaling Bitcoin,” unveils several approaches to addressing Bitcoin scalability. As average onchain fees have climbed in 2024, Binance researchers say stakeholders across the ecosystem are poised to redefine Bitcoin’s infrastructure […] Read the full article here
The Shiba Inu (SHIB) network development team has dramatically improved the Shibarium network, according to a post from the Shibarium network’s X account. The work reduces the token bridging time to Ethereum from seven days to roughly 45 minutes, aiming to enhance Shibarium’s operational efficiency and the overall user experience. This was accomplished by introducing […] Read the full article here
On Wednesday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued their streak of positive gains, collecting $28.3 million in inflows. This marks the 12th consecutive day of positive inflows for U.S. bitcoin ETFs. Blackrock’s IBIT Tops Inflows as U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Maintain Positive Streak Blackrock’s Ishares bitcoin trust (IBIT) led on May 29, with $24.5 million […] Read the full article here
Singapore-based Terraform Labs and its founder Do Kwon have reportedly reached a preliminary settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after being accused of misleading cryptocurrency investors before the 2022 collapse of terrausd (UST), the project’s now-defunct algorithmic stablecoin. According to a court filing, the settlement terms are currently undisclosed and the alleged […] Read the full article here
Meme coin season is back in full swing as Pepe, Super Trump, and Brett experienced huge gains in May. Meanwhile, the new presale crypto WienerAI is emerging as a top prospect as its total raise surges toward $3.5 million. Are these meme coins set to continue their growth into June? PEPE, STRUMP, BRETT Bullish as […] Read the full article here
On Thursday, Singapore’s Marketnode, a digital market infrastructure operator, secured funding for its Series A financing round led by HSBC, the British multinational universal bank and financial services group. The exact amount raised during the Series A funding was not disclosed. HSBC Joins Forces With Marketnode to Revolutionize Digital Asset Solutions HSBC has backed Marketnode, […] Read the full article here
The world’s largest asset manager, Blackrock, has updated its S-1 registration statement for the Ishares Ethereum Trust, which will be listed as “ETHA.” According to the update, ‘Seed Creation Baskets’ were acquired by the fund’s ‘Seed Capital Investor.’ Furthermore, several spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) applicants now have their respective tickers listed on the Depository […] Read the full article here
Former President and Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump reportedly inquired about solving the U.S. national debt problem using bitcoin. Audio recorded by the Bitcoin.com News team confirmed that on an X space held on Sunday night, Bitcoin Magazine CEO David Bailey revealed that Trump asked if bitcoin could solve the $35 trillion U.S. national debt […] Read the full article here
South Korea’s regulations prohibiting corporations from opening virtual asset exchange accounts are making it impossible for local universities to liquidate their large cryptocurrency donations. Financial authorities cite money laundering concerns as the reason for maintaining the ban. Education Ministry and Financial Intelligence Unit Favor Maintaining Ban South Korean universities are reportedly unable to convert cryptocurrency […] Read the full article here
Paxful, the peer-to-peer cryptocurrency platform, has announced a significant reduction in transaction fees for gift cards. The company has slashed its fees by 80%, from the industry standard of 5% to just 1%. This has already resulted in a surge in gift card volumes and trader interest according to the company. The fee reduction applies […] Read the full article here