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A heated debate is raging in the Bitcoin community over a technical proposal that could change how data is stored on the blockchain. The issue is around the OP_RETURN function, a feature that lets users attach small amounts of data to Bitcoin transactions. Currently this data is limited to 83 bytes, but a new proposal—Pull […]
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Decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol Sky has introduced a pivotal governance proposal that would mark its final departure from Maker, the original foundation of the platform. The plan, posted on May 1 to Sky’s decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) forum, proposes replacing Maker’s MKR token with Sky’s own SKY token as the sole governance asset. The
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Publicly listed companies have bought roughly 157,957 Bitcoin (BTC) as of May 1, accounting for 96% of the 164,250 BTC projected to be mined throughout the year. Bitcoin Treasuries data shows that private companies added another 16,799 BTC to their holdings during the same period, while Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers acquired 34,968 BTC. Combined,
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A new phishing scam is targeting digital asset holders with Ledger hardware wallets—and it’s an old-school but effective method: physical mail. Users are reporting receiving letters in the mail that appear to be from Ledger, the popular hardware wallet provider. The letters claim to be from the company’s security team and ask users to do
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image Gaimin Drives Ecosystem Expansion with Key Product Launches and Strategic Growth in Early 2025 Gaimin, the Web3 ecosystem combining decentralized cloud computing, blockchain gaming, and esports, has reported a period of significant growth and innovation throughout the first quarter and into April 2025. Marked by key product rollouts, strategic partnerships, leadership transitions, and increased
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Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB) has launched SGB Net, a real-time clearing network designed to power digital asset transactions for businesses across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). According to a May 1 statement, this move marks a significant step toward addressing long-standing issues in cross-border finance, including settlement delays and high transaction fees. Notably,
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Japanese Bitcoin investment firm Metaplanet is entering the US market with the launch of Metaplanet Treasury Corp., a wholly-owned arm based in Florida. According to a May 1 statement, the firm said the move signals a major step in its strategy to grow its global presence and deepen its role in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Metaplanet
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World, formerly known as Worldcoin, has officially launched its identity verification platform in the United States, according to an April 30 statement. The blockchain-based project enables users to confirm their humanity using a World ID, which can now be verified at dedicated centers in six key cities, including Atlanta, Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, and
Crypto investment firm Galaxy Digital is preparing to shift its public listing from the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) to the U.S.-based Nasdaq on May 16, pending final shareholder approval at a special meeting scheduled for May 9. The move also requires Nasdaq’s clearance before trading can commence under the planned ticker symbol, GLXY, according to
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Investor portfolio allocations to crypto have reached a yearly high of 1.8% as of April 29, according to a recent report published by CoinShares. The report attributed the increase to recent price movements and improving sentiment in the crypto market. Its findings are based on survey data and supporting 13F filings, offering a position snapshot of
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