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Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency that has transformed how people perceive and handle money in the modern world. Launched in 2009, it emerged as a system for peer-to-peer transactions without a central bank or third-party gatekeeper. As a global payment network, Bitcoin allows anyone with an internet connection to send and receive value almost instantly. Over time, it has evolved beyond its roots as a niche project on cryptography mailing lists into a globally recognized financial asset.In this deep dive, we’ll look at what exactly Bitcoin is and isn’t, so that you have the information you need to begin…

Solana, the layer-one blockchain platform, celebrated five years since the launch of its mainnet on March 16, 2020. To celebrate the milestone, the network shared its accomplishments, which include more than 1,300 validators, nearly $1 trillion in trading volume, and over 408 billion total Solana transactions, in a post on its official X account. https://twitter.com/solana/status/1901279678620749997?s=46&t=nznXkss3debX8JIhNzHmzw Solana (SOL) was founded in 2017 by Anatoly Yakovenko with the goal of addressing the primary challenge facing blockchain technology. The network aims to strike the right balance between scalability, security, and decentralization. When combined with proof-of-stake, Yakovenko’s proof-of-history system speeds up transaction processing. Solana…

RedotPay, a rising player in the crypto payments sector, has successfully closed a $40 million Series A funding round to accelerate the adoption of Web3-powered financial solutions. The round was led by Lightspeed, which had previously committed to the company in December 2024. Other major investors included HSG, Galaxy Ventures, DST Global Partners, Accel, and Temasek-backed Vertex Ventures. Bridging Crypto and Traditional Finance: Founded in April 2023, RedotPay has rapidly grown to serve over 3 million registered users worldwide. The company is focused on creating a borderless financial ecosystem, allowing users to seamlessly spend digital assets alongside traditional fiat currencies.…

Update (March 14, 9:40 am UTC: This article has been updated to add information on Wallet in Telegram’s new on-ramp features.Wallet in Telegram, a third-party cryptocurrency wallet Mini App on Telegram, is set to expand its custodial crypto services, adding at least 50 new cryptocurrencies and launching an earn feature for users.The Open Platform (TOP), the largest venture builder in The Open Network (TON) ecosystem, which manages Wallet in Telegram as one of its portfolio businesses, announced the rollout of the next wallet generation on March 13, introducing a wide range of new features.With the rollout, Wallet in Telegram will…

Crypto exchange OKX has temporarily paused its decentralized exchange aggregator to prevent “further misuse” by North Korean hacking collective Lazarus Group.“Recently, we detected a coordinated effort by Lazarus group to misuse our defi services,” said OKX on March 17.“After consulting with regulators, we made the proactive decision to temporarily suspend our DEX aggregator services. This move allows us to implement additional upgrades to prevent further misuse.” The OKX helpdesk confirmed that the DEX aggregator was temporarily suspended for an “internal review and upgrade” but did not provide a timeline. It added that crypto wallet services will remain available to all customers, but…

Homepage > News > Business > Hong Kong boosts AI drive; Arm unveils chip for IoT devices Hong Kong is exploring the potential of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and is investing in the development of the local ecosystem and its integration into public services. While the region is keen on broad AI development, most of its initiatives are centered around Cyberport, Hong Kong’s digital business hub. The unveiling of Cyberport’s 2025-2026 budget confirms the city-state’s intent to transform the region into a key hub for emerging technologies in Southeast Asia. A brief examination of the budget shows significant spending by the Chinese…

Cardano’s price drop is paired with stagnant user engagement and a cooling derivatives market. Fading interest in ADA signals declining relevance, as the market shifts toward faster, newer assets. Cardano [ADA] is slipping — and not just in price. The network has shed over 9% in the past week, but what’s more telling is the stall in daily active addresses, even as other altcoins show signs of revival. With Open Interest and Funding Rates offering little momentum, the data points to a deeper problem: fading user engagement and a lack of conviction from traders, raising questions about ADA’s relevance in…

Opeyemi is a proficient writer and enthusiast in the exciting and unique cryptocurrency realm. While the digital asset industry was not his first choice, he has remained absolutely drawn since making a foray into the space over two years. Now, Opeyemi takes pride in creating unique pieces unraveling the complexities of blockchain technology and sharing insights on the latest trends in the world of cryptocurrencies. Opeyemi savors his attraction to the crypto market, which explains why he spends the better parts of his day looking through different price charts. “Looking” is a rather simple way to describe analyzing and interpreting…

Crypto users have reported a rise in scam emails made to look like they’re from crypto exchanges Coinbase and Gemini that attempt to get users to set up a new wallet with pre-generated recovery phrases controlled by scammers.In several examples posted to X, the email claims to be from Coinbase, asking users to transition to self-custodial wallets and providing instructions on downloading the legitimate Coinbase Wallet, giving a deadline of April 1 to make the switch.Source: Steve KaczynskiHowever, it also provides pre-generated recovery phrases. Once users open a new wallet with those phrases and transfer funds, all the assets will…

The average Ethereum gas fee has dropped by 95% in the year following the Dencun upgrade, one of Ethereum’s most significant network improvements.On March 13, 2024, Ethereum’s Dencun upgrade was rolled out. The upgrade combined the Cancun upgrade on the execution layer and the Deneb upgrade on the consensus layer. It also introduced nine Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs).The primary goal was to enhance Ethereum’s scalability and reduce transaction costs for layer-2 networks. According to YCharts data, Ethereum’s average gas fee has fallen from 72 gwei in 2024 to just 2.7 gwei as of March 12, 2025.Last year, an average swap…