Vitalik Buterin Pushes for Privacy-Focused Ethereum Changes in New Roadmap

Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin has unveiled a sweeping roadmap aimed at enhancing user privacy on the blockchain. The proposal outlines incremental improvements that could make private transactions the default for everyday users – without requiring major changes to Ethereum’s core consensus protocol. A Privacy-First Vision In an April 11 post on the Ethereum Magicians […]
Ripple Case Hits Pause

Ripple and the SEC filed a joint motion to pause the XRP lawsuit appeals. Here’s what it means for the crypto industry’s most-watched courtroom drama.
Crypto’s Role in the Trade War

As trade tensions and tariffs impact global markets, could crypto offer a resilient alternative? Here’s how decentralised finance might cushion the fallout.
Base Dominates DeFi Transactions

Decentralized finance (DeFi) markets are in flux, with Optimism (OP) surging in cross-chain transfers and Base capturing the majority of DEX transactions. According to Dune analytics data, Optimism saw $410 million in value transfers to and from its network—accounting for 40% of all cross-chain movement. Meanwhile, Base currently hosts 60% of DeFi transactions, surpassing Arbitrum’s […]
Crypto Fuels the Green Grid

Crypto rails like Bitcoin and Ethereum could revolutionize renewable energy by stabilizing grids and incentivizing green investment.
Crypto Rules Back in Focus

A recent U.S. House hearing has reignited hope for crypto regulation in 2024, with lawmakers and industry leaders pushing for clear legal frameworks.
DOJ Disbands Crypto Enforcement Unit Amid Regulatory Shift

In a significant policy shift, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has disbanded its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET), signaling a move toward a more lenient regulatory approach to digital assets. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated, “The Department of Justice is not a digital assets regulator,” emphasising the administration’s intent to reduce regulatory burdens on the cryptocurrency industry
Bitcoin’s Rally Pauses Amid U.S.-China Trade Tensions; Yuan Depreciation May Signal Future Gains

Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a temporary surge to $80,000 before retracting to $76,500, stabilizing just below $78,000. This 1.2% decline over the past 24 hours mirrors broader market trends, with Ether (ETH) dropping nearly 4% to below $1,500. The CoinDesk 20 index, representing the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization (excluding stablecoins, memecoins, and exchange tokens), […]