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Ethereum Foundation developers anticipate the Pectra upgrade to launch in the mainnet around March 2025. In a call on Jan. 16, known as Execution Layer Meeting 203, led by Tim Beiko, Protocol Support Lead at the Ethereum (ETH) Foundation, the developers reviewed the progress of the Pectra upgrade, which will be implemented after the Dencun update. The team confirmed that Pectra Devnet5, a specialized developer testing network created for Ethereum developers to trial the Pectra upgrade, is now live. https://twitter.com/terencechain/status/1879892324353991052 What issues will Pectra upgrade solve? The Pectra upgrade is a paramount step in addressing some of the core issues…

Homepage > News > Business > 6 digital asset ATMs installed daily in 2024: report As the digital asset market added over $1.5 trillion to its market cap in 2024, boosted by the rise of an insane memecoin rally where even the most absurd projects minted hundreds of millions of dollars (Fartcoin, CumRocket, and Unicorn Fart Dust, to name just a few), one of the big winners was the digital asset ATM sector, a new report has revealed. Last year, 2,217 digital asset ATMs were installed globally, a 6.02% rise year-on-year, the report by Finbold revealed. This translated to just…

HBAR soared 20%, driven by a new partnership in the RWA tokenization market and rumors of an upcoming HBAR ETF. Hedera (HBAR) rallied for four consecutive days to reach a 38-month high of $0.399 on Jan. 17, with its market cap briefly surpassing Stellar Lumens (XLM) before settling at $14.5 billion at press time. HBAR’s recent gains were accompanied by a surge in activity and demand among traders, as reflected in the doubling of its trading volume to over $2.65 billion in the last 24 hours and a 25% rise in open interest in the futures market, reaching $562.46 million…

We live in a world where technology continues to push boundaries, unlocking new possibilities. Yet, the challenges of scalability, real-time efficiency, and trust in decentralized systems remain unresolved. These challenges are particularly critical for Decentralized Artificial Intelligence (deAI) and Decentralized Science (DeSci) applications, which demand immense computational resources, real-time data processing, and secure, verifiable systems to manage their complex operations. The Problem Traditional blockchain networks struggle to meet the demands of modern applications. Their inherent limitations, such as slow transaction confirmation times and the need for global on-chain consensus, prevent them from delivering the low-latency, high-throughput performance required by real-time…

Per Brandt, ADA was ripe for the next leg higher after defending March peak.  Strong whale accumulation could set ADA’s next bull run.  Cardano [ADA] marked $0.8 as the local bottom after December and leveraged the support for a 34% recovery gain over the past two weeks. Interestingly, the $0.8 was the March 2024 peak, and the altcoin has so far defended for a possible leg higher.  Reacting to the development, renowned trader and analyst, Peter Brandt, noted that ADA was ready for a ‘grand bull run’ after marking the March high as a bottom. “Alt season???? Make no doubt…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As Bitcoin stagnates, investors are turning to Remittix as the next big crypto opportunity for Q1 2025, with its PayFi utility poised to rival top altcoins like Solana and Shiba Inu. Recent Bitcoin price movements have taken it further from its 30-day high. A rebound after a brief stoop below the $90,000 price level on Monday extends BTC’s oscillation between the $105,000 and $90,000 mark to almost a month. Bitcoin’s lackluster performance has triggered a hunt for the best…

They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling paved…

In 2024, the Web3 ecosystem experienced notable shifts, with Base and Solana emerging as leaders in ecosystem growth, while Layer 2 decentralized applications (dApps) maintained a steady 20% annual expansion. Ethereum’s Dominance and Emerging Contenders: Ethereum remained the largest public blockchain, with more than 2,500 applications and $1.78 billion in funding across 282 deals. However, the same year also spotlighted the rapid ascension of other ecosystems. According to Coinbase-developed Base and Solana, project numbers soared at 164.8% and 69.6%, respectively. Low gas fees, fast transaction times, and the integration of artificial intelligence into blockchain technology support this upward trend. Some…

Quant’s whale transaction volumes have surged nearly 1,000% in 24 hours. The recent gains have led to a 20% rise in profitable addresses. Quant [QNT] was trading at $116 at press time after a 3.7% gain in 24 hours. Trading volume had also surged by 42% to $48M, per CoinMarketCap.  Quant’s recent uptrend has brought its weekly gains to 12%. However, the altcoin remained down by 11% in one month, but an in-depth look at on-chain metrics shows a positive outlook that could push QNT higher.  Whale activity surges 1,000%  Data from IntoTheBlock shows a surge in volumes for QNT transactions…

CoinCodex’s machine-learning algorithm has predicted when the Dogecoin price could hit the psychological $1 level. Interestingly, based on the prediction, market participants won’t have to wait too long before they see the foremost meme coin reach this price level.  When The Dogecoin Price Will Hit $1 The machine learning algorithm predicted that the Dogecoin price would hit the $1 target by March this year. Specifically, the algorithm predicted that the foremost meme coin could rally to as high as $1.04 by March. DOGE is also expected to further rally to $1.11 by April, representing an increase of around 200% from…