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Este artículo también está disponible en español. In a memo released on February 25, 2025, Matt Hougan—Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Bitwise Asset Management—drew striking parallels between today’s crypto market and what he observed in July 2024. Titled “Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain (Redux),” Hougan’s latest analysis suggests that, despite the current pullback, the industry’s underlying fundamentals remain as compelling as ever. Crypto Echoes Of July 2024 Hougan opened his memo by recalling the environment in July 2024, when he penned an earlier piece called “Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain.” Back then, crypto markets were reeling: “Bitcoin, which had peaked above $73,000…

Understanding Ethereum RestakingStaking involves locking up cryptocurrency to support network security and earn rewards. Ethereum 2.0 introduced proof-of-stake (PoS), where validators stake ETH to confirm transactions and maintain the blockchain. Restaking builds on this concept, allowing staked ETH to secure additional blockchain services beyond Ethereum’s core network.EigenLayer is the primary protocol enabling Ethereum restaking. It enables validators to protect other blockchain networks and decentralized apps (dApps) by using the Ethereum they have staked. This increases the security of the entire blockchain and provides validators with more chances to get staking rewards.How EigenLayer Enables RestakingEigenLayer acts as a middleware layer that…

Vitalik Buterin has called on researchers to join the Poseidon cryptographic analysis program as Ethereum explores the potential switch to the Poseidon hash function to enhance its zk-proof capabilities. In his recent post on X, Vitalik Buterin, a co-founder of Ethereum (ETH), has encouraged researchers to join the Poseidon cryptographic analysis program. Vitalik is considering switching to the Poseidon hash function to improve how it works with zk-provers (tools for verifying transactions privately). To help make this decision, Ethereum  wants more information about Poseidon’s security, and they’ve extended the deadline to apply for the funding program to March 15. Highly…

Ethena successfully raised $100 million in fundraising to fund its new TradFi token called iUSDE. Explore more to learn about this strategic move of Ethena. Ethena Fundraising Drives TradFi According to Bloomberg, Ethena, a DeFi protocol, has just completed a $100 million fundraising round from major investment funds, including Franklin Templeton, F-Prime Capital, Dragonfly Capital, Polychain Capital, and Pantera Capital.The new funding will help Ethena expand the adoption of its stablecoin USDe and develop iUSDe, a stablecoin specifically designed for traditional financial institutions. Additionally, Ethena plans to launch its blockchain, leveraging the raised capital to grow its ecosystem.The Ethena Labs development team…

While Africa is often seen as the cradle of crypto adoption, the largest economy on the continent, South Africa, is one of the leading countries in the region in terms of crypto adoption and regulation. The new report published by the local financial regulator highlights the bright prospects for the South African DeFi sector. The goal of the study On Feb. 20, 2025, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority released a study called Market Study on Decentralized Finance (DeFi) in South Africa. The study is based on a survey of crypto asset service providers and aims to assist local regulators to…

Journalist Posted: February 26, 2025 UNI has achieved regulatory clarity after the SEC closed its investigation.  One of the largest whale cohorts accumulated 10M UNI after the update.  The new U.S. SEC has officially closed its investigation against Unsiwap[UNI] Labs and plans no further enforcement action.  Last April, the previous SEC served the firm behind popular Uniswap DEX with a Wells Notice, claiming it operated an unregistered security exchange and security (UNI token). A win for DeFi? Fast-forward to February 2025, Uniswap Labs has been vindicated under the new administration. The firm termed it a ‘win for DeFi,’   “The conclusion…

Ondo Finance has launched a campaign on Sui’s NAVI Protocol to drive adoption of its yield-bearing stablecoin USDY.  Ondo Finance (ONDO) has launched a new campaign in collaboration with NAVI Protocol, aiming to encourage more people to use its stablecoin USDY, a tokenized US Treasury yield coin by Ondo Finance. Running from Feb. 26 to March 12, the initiative offers participants a chance to earn rewards by supplying liquidity for USD (depositing it into NAVI Protocol).  Participants earn points based on their liquidity contributions, making them eligible for a share of the rewards, which will be paid in NAVX and…

In the cryptocurrency landscape, presale tokens offer investors the opportunity to enter projects at their inception, potentially maximizing returns. While Trump Coin ($TRUMP) initially skyrocketed following Donald Trump’s election victory, riding a wave of political hype, now its momentum is fading. Some investors are now looking for presales with stronger fundamentals and long-term potential.Among the most promising best crypto presales to buy now, three stand out: The Last Dwarfs ($TLD), Solaxy ($SOLX), and Mind of Pepe ($MIND). These tokens could be the top contenders for high-growth opportunities in 2025. Let’s Break down why.Trump Coin ($TRUMP) – A Short-Lived Hype Cycle?Trump Coin…

Homepage > News > Business > UN agency signs deal with Indian telecom for AI-driven solutions India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has partnered with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to explore artificial intelligence (AI)-driven digital twin technologies for future-ready infrastructure planning. ITU is the United Nations specialized agency for digital technologies (ICTs). Based in Geneva, Switzerland, it is the oldest UN agency that has connected the world since 1865. The organization comprises 194​ member states and over 1000 companies, universities, and international and regional organizations. Neeraj Mittal, the secretary (Telecom) of the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India, traveled to…

Tether’s USDT stablecoin will soon support commission-free transactions on the Tron blockchain, according to Tron founder Justin Sun.Tron’s new “Gas Free” feature will allow USDT transfers without needing TRX for fees. Sun announced that the feature is expected to launch within a week.Tron to Enable Gas-Free USDT Transfers, Source: XHe also invited teams and wallets interested in supporting this feature to reach out to JustLend, Tron’s official lending platform.Tron was once known for its low-cost USDT transfers, but recently, it has become one of the most expensive networks for USDT transactions.According to Tether’s GasFeesNow page, TRC-20 USDT transactions currently have…