On Wednesday, a significant development in the cryptocurrency realm took place with the unveiling of the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA), which is financially supported by Ripple. The NCA, self-defined as an autonomous and impartial entity, aims to offer comprehensive and objective insights into how digital currencies operate and their impact […]
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Why Shouldn’t We Consider a Strategic Reserve for Beef?
South Africa Reserve Bank (SARB) governor, Lesetja Kganyago, posed an interesting question at the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, “Why not strategic beef reserve?” Although his statement may have been uttered in a tongue-in-cheek manner relating to “strategic bitcoin reserves,” it inadvertently highlighted the necessity for Africa to reassess […]
Bitcoin dips close to $80K as the US dollar rebounds from a 12-week low
Bitcoin’s (BTC) value remained unpredictable as Wall Street opened on March 4, with the crypto markets under pressure due to the impact of US trade tariffs. On Bitstamp, BTC/USD hit new local lows of $82,037, which then rebounded, although it was still down by over $10,000 compared to the previous […]
SEC Allegedly Proposes $50K Reward for Qualified Employees Willing to Voluntarily Leave
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is purportedly proposing a sizeable $50,000 bonus as a motivation for qualified employees who choose to step down, according to recent reports. This move is anticipated to be of interest for those considering investment opportunities or simply keeping an eye on the financial sector’s […]
Cardano Surges by 58.8% as Almost All Investments Show Positive Trading Trends
The CoinDesk Indices team provides a daily snapshot of the market trends, spotlighting the best and worst performers within the CoinDesk 20 Index. This index is a comprehensive measure of the market’s top 20 cryptocurrencies, traded globally across numerous platforms. At present, the CoinDesk 20 is valued at 3109.04, marking […]
Voltage Strives to Introduce Bitcoin’s Lightning Network to Global Businesses Everywhere
Company Founder: Graham Krizek Established: October 2020 Headquarters: Wichita, Kansas Employee Base: 17 Website: Ownership: Private In 2012, Graham Krizek discovered Bitcoin and started contributing to Bitcoin Core and developing his own Bitcoin applications. He realized a persistent problem that was affecting Bitcoin developers. “I observed that everyone was creating […]
The existing data infrastructure poses a risk to the prospective growth of DeFi
Title: The Need for a Fresh Approach to Data Handling in Blockchain Authored by: Maxim Legg, the pioneering mind behind Pangea The blockchain sector is grappling with a self-created predicament. While we applaud theoretical transaction speeds and advocate for decentralization, our data infrastructure is unfortunately stuck in the era of […]
Hedera [HBAR] Challenges Market Trends – Uncover the Details Behind Altcoin’s 27% Surge!
“Hedera Hashgraph [HBAR] Stands Apart – Unveiling the Secrets Behind Its 27% Surge in Value!” Despite the prevailing market trends, Hedera Hashgraph [HBAR], an altcoin, has experienced a remarkable surge of 27%. This article aims to delve into the details behind this significant increase and provide a comprehensive understanding of […]
The Reversal of the SEC’s Cryptocurrency Approach
Over the past couple of weeks, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been proactive, suggesting a promising future for blockchain businesses. P.S: I will be part of the American Banker Payment Forum happening in San Francisco next week. Don’t hesitate to come and say hi. Welcome to the […]
Mevpool: The Optimum Solution Currently Available for MEV Issues
One of the most significant risk factors for blockchain-based systems is the concept known as Miner Extractable Value (MEV). Initially, blockchain’s design allowed miners to earn revenue from the initial block subsidy released into circulation per block and from fees paid by users to validate their transactions. However, these two […]