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DevCon 1 will be happening in London on November 9-13, a little over one hundred days since the Ethereum network launched. Over the last months, we’ve seen the network grow from a few hundred nodes starting on that one exciting and special night to a very substantial, globally deployed stable platform with thousands of devs pushing towards the decentralization revolution which motivates and inspires us. DevCon will have three primary categories of topics: Basic research and core protocols: including proof of stake, scalability, networking protocols, privacy and zero-knowledge proofs, as well as some of the more mathematical aspects of decentralized…

1Donald Trump has introduced a new collection of non-fungible token (NFT) trading cards, launched on Bitcoin using the Ordinals protocol.The collection, called “Trump Bitcoin Digital Trading Cards,” consists of 160 Bitcoin Ordinals. These are available exclusively to users who purchased 100 “Mugshot Edition” cards — part of Trump’s third NFT collection released in 2023 — and submitted their Bitcoin wallet addresses. Eligible users can claim the Bitcoin Ordinals through Magic Eden, with a deadline set for January 31. So far, 30% of the cards have already been claimed, according to recent updates.This release marks Trump’s continued presence in the NFT market,…

A fake browser extension mimicking cryptocurrency exchange OKX has infiltrated the Firefox browser store. On Jan. 8, OKX’s official Chinese X account issued a warning about a malicious browser extension listed on the Firefox plugin store, clarifying that the company has not developed an official browser plugin. Browser extensions are small software programs that enhance a browser’s functionality by adding features or tools, such as password managers or ad blockers. The Firefox browser store serves as a platform for users to download these extensions. Crypto scammers often infiltrate these stores by creating developer accounts and bypassing quality and security standards.…

A whale’s $19.7M long position on SUI was liquidated when price reached 4.56. SUI hovered around $4.52 but had surged past $5.36, suggesting robust movement. A Sui [SUI] holder on the Suilend platform injected a substantial amount, valued at approximately $19.7M, into the lending pool and leveraged this to borrow against in stablecoins. The precarious nature of the position depends on the price staying above $4.56 to avoid liquidation, a scenario that was closely approached at the then-current trading price. A potential drop below this threshold triggered the liquidation of the whale’s position, likely causing a ripple effect in market…

In a recent interview with Bloomberg Crypto, Ripple President Monica Long expressed strong optimism about the imminent approval of a spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States. Long also provided insights into the expansion of Ripple’s new RLUSD stablecoin, which she believes will see major adoption in the coming months. Ripple’s RLUSD Set For Broader Distribution Currently, RLUSD is listed on Bitso, MoonPay, and CoinMina, with additional listings in progress on platforms like Bullish and MercadoBitcoin. Asked about availability on larger US-based exchanges such as Coinbase, Long stated: “We are continuing to expand distribution and availability of Ripple…

Este artículo también está disponible en español. Dogecoin faced a wave of selling pressure yesterday, marking a sharp 14% drop from the $0.39 level. This decline has sparked caution among investors, yet Dogecoin remains resilient, holding at a critical demand level. This zone could prove pivotal for the meme coin’s trajectory, as maintaining this support may lay the foundation for a fresh rally to new highs. Related Reading Top analyst CROW recently shared a technical analysis on X, highlighting Dogecoin’s potential to break above its multi-year trendline. According to CROW, such a breakout would be a game-changer, positioning Dogecoin for…

The following are some interesting results on the performance of different miners over the course of the first 280,000 blocks of the Ethereum blockchain. For this timespan I have collected the list of block and uncle coinbase addresses; raw data can be found here for blocks and here for uncles, and from this we can glean a lot of interesting information particularly about stale rates and how well-connected the different miners and pools are. First off, the scatter plot: What we clearly see here are a few primary trends. First of all, uncle rates are quite low compared to Olympic;…

Have you been hearing all the buzz about NFTs but aren’t quite sure how to get started? If so, you’re not alone. Many people are curious about how to create their first NFT, yet the process can seem confusing and technical at first glance. In this beginner-friendly guide, I’ll walk you step-by-step through everything you need to know—from the basics of what an NFT is to the exact process of minting and listing your very first one. By the end, you’ll not only know how to bring your digital creation to life on the blockchain, but you’ll also feel confident…

Homepage > News > Business > India plans digital transformation of maritime sector India’s National e-Governance Division (NeGD), established by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), has formed a partnership with the Indian Ports Association (IPA) to accelerate digital transformation in the country’s maritime industry. This collaboration seeks to address digital gaps in the port and shipping sectors, eliminates logistics fragmentation, and modernizes outdated practices. “This strategic partnership aims to drive digital transformation in India’s maritime sector by integrating NeGD’s technological expertise with IPA’s in-depth insights into the maritime sector (ports, shipping, etc.) and logistics industries at national and international levels,”…

Messari analyst projected that the ‘DeFAI’ segment could rally 25x-50x by the end of 2025.  Griffain has taken an early lead as DeFAI launchpads dominate the narrative.  For those unfamiliar, AI agents are autonomous bots that can perform specific tasks, from trading to social media influencing, as the Aixbt [AIXBT] agent does on X (formerly Twitter). Currently, launchpads for agents like Virtual Protocol [VIRTUAL] have dominated the space.  But a new niche narrative has sprung–’DeFAI’ agents. These agents can efficiently handle DeFi activities such as yield farming, swapping, on-chain trading, lending, and borrowing across various platforms.  A 25x DeFAI trade opportunity Similar to…