Explosive growth in Web3 Apps in 2023: Near and Klaytn in the spotlight
The year 2023 has been a pivotal one for the world of Web3 applications. According to a recent report by DappRadar, a blockchain analytics platform, Web3 applications grew by a phenomenal 124%. This remarkable expansion was mainly driven by three key players: Near, Klaytn and Arbitrum. An overview of the growth of Web applications3 The […]
Nicole Junkermann: a key figure in Web 3.0 business
In a constantly evolving Web 3.0 world, one entrepreneur stands out for her boldness and vision: Nicole Junkermann. At the crossroads of blockchain technology, decentralised finance and innovation, she embodies the pioneering spirit of Web 3.0. Her career has been marked by strategic investments and a deep involvement in the development of disruptive technologies, making her a […]
Grayscale innovates with an ETF application on Bitcoin covered calls
Grayscale, one of the world’s leading digital asset managers, recently took a bold step into the world of crypto finance by filing for a new Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) focused on Bitcoin Covered Calls (BTC). This move could mark a significant turning point in the way traditional investors interact with the cryptocurrency market. What is a […]
Circle, the USDC issuer, prepares to go public
Circle Internet Financial, the company behind the popular stablecoin USDC, recently announced that it has confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the US. The move marks a significant milestone for the company and the cryptocurrency sector as a whole. Background to the cryptocurrency market 2022 has been a tough year for the […]
Bankrupt FTX sells its luxury Bahamian properties in a turnaround effort
Once-dominant crypto-currency exchange FTX, now in bankruptcy, has launched an auction of several luxury properties in the Bahamas, including a penthouse worth $40 million. The move is part of FTX’s efforts to repay its creditors and account holders, after revealing mismanagement and abuse of customer funds. A critical phase in FTX’s bankruptcy proceedings FTX’s dramatic […]
The Bank of England questions the effectiveness of Bitcoin as a means of payment
In a recent meeting of the UK Parliament’s Treasury Committee, Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England (BoE), expressed doubts about the effectiveness of Bitcoin as a means of payment. This statement raises important questions about the future of digital currencies in traditional financial systems. Bitcoin: An inefficient payment method? In his recent speech […]
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, advocates a 33% increase in the gas limit
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently suggested a significant increase in the Ethereum network’s gas limit. This proposal, made during a Q&A session on Reddit, could mark a significant turning point for the Ethereum blockchain and its users. The potential impact on the Ethereum blockchain In this section, we will explore in depth the technical and […]
Turkey plans to introduce Cryptocurrency legislation
Turkey is close to finalizing its technical studies for the introduction of new crypto-currency legislation. According to Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek, the legislation aims to boost confidence in this fast-growing sector and mitigate potential risks. A new definition of Cryptographic assets New Turkish legislation plans to redefine crypto assets in broad, flexible terms. This approach […]