Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader cryptocurrency market have provided very little comfort in recent weeks, as macroeconomic headwinds and the implosion of the Terra ecosystem continue to reverberate. But, if we look beyond the immediate price action, we observe an industry that continues to grow and evolve, as well as attract sizable capital investments from major funders. The latest edition of venture capital (VC) Roundup highlights the continued growth of Web3 gaming, metaverse applications and...

Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader cryptocurrency market have provided very little comfort in recent weeks, as macroeconomic headwinds and the implosion of the Terra ecosystem continue to reverberate. But, if we look beyond the immediate price action, we observe an industry that continues to grow and evolve, as well as attract sizable capital investments from major funders. The latest edition of venture capital (VC) Roundup highlights the continued growth of Web3 gaming, metaverse applications and...

1.What is chain reorganization?A reorganization, abbreviated as reorg, occurs when a block is deleted from the blockchain to make room for a longer chain. Despite its potential, blockchain is beset by obstacles. For example, block conflict is now the most common type of blockchain flaw, which indicates that if two blocks are published nearly simultaneously, a fork in the blockchain can occur. The current conflict resolution method is based on the Longest Chain Rule (LCR), i.e., if multiple bl...

1.What is chain reorganization?A reorganization, abbreviated as reorg, occurs when a block is deleted from the blockchain to make room for a longer chain. Despite its potential, blockchain is beset by obstacles. For example, block conflict is now the most common type of blockchain flaw, which indicates that if two blocks are published nearly simultaneously, a fork in the blockchain can occur. The current conflict resolution method is based on the Longest Chain Rule (LCR), i.e., if multiple bl...

Every year, Paris Blockchain Summit brings together the international ecosystem in an extraordinary place, and this third edition will not fail to make a lasting impression. Giant palm trees, waterfalls, fountains, outdoor terraces and a cinema room will host enthusiasts in a space stretching 21,500 square feet. Combining nature and elegance, and spread over two floors in several thematic platforms (NFTs, the Metaverse and blockchain), the Equinoxe Palmeraie Paris will welcome more than 1,200...

Every year, Paris Blockchain Summit brings together the international ecosystem in an extraordinary place, and this third edition will not fail to make a lasting impression. Giant palm trees, waterfalls, fountains, outdoor terraces and a cinema room will host enthusiasts in a space stretching 21,500 square feet. Combining nature and elegance, and spread over two floors in several thematic platforms (NFTs, the Metaverse and blockchain), the Equinoxe Palmeraie Paris will welcome more than 1,200...

Ether's (ETH) performance over the past three months has been less than satisfying for holders and the 50% correction since April 3 caused the altcoin to test the $1,800 support for the first time since July 2021. Ether/USD 1-day chart at Kraken. Source: TradingView Due to the volatility in stocks, investors had been seeking shelter in the United States dollar and on May 13, the DXY index reached its highest level in 20 years. DXY measures the USD against a basket of major foreign curren...

Ether's (ETH) performance over the past three months has been less than satisfying for holders and the 50% correction since April 3 caused the altcoin to test the $1,800 support for the first time since July 2021. Ether/USD 1-day chart at Kraken. Source: TradingView Due to the volatility in stocks, investors had been seeking shelter in the United States dollar and on May 13, the DXY index reached its highest level in 20 years. DXY measures the USD against a basket of major foreign curren...

First deputy governor of the Russian central bank Ksenia Yudayeva stated Tuesday that the bank is open to using cryptocurrency for international payments, Reuters reported, along with Russian media, which added that the bank was reconsidering its position on crypto mining as well. Yudaeva was quoted as saying:“We have changed our position on mining, and also permit the use of cryptocurrency in foreign trade and outside the country,”The bank official’s statement, sandwiched into announcements ...

First deputy governor of the Russian central bank Ksenia Yudayeva stated Tuesday that the bank is open to using cryptocurrency for international payments, Reuters reported, along with Russian media, which added that the bank was reconsidering its position on crypto mining as well. Yudaeva was quoted as saying:“We have changed our position on mining, and also permit the use of cryptocurrency in foreign trade and outside the country,”The bank official’s statement, sandwiched into announcements ...

Executives from two of Australia’s “big four” banks have said they won’t allow their retail customers to trade crypto with ANZ, adding they’re happy they didn’t “go head long” into a cryptocurrency offering. 499Total views 27Total shares Listen to article2:55 NEWS * * * * * * * * Executives at two of Australia’s “big four” banks have ruled out allowing retail customers to trade cryptocurrency on their platforms, with one reasoning that customers don’t understand “basic financial well-being.” ...

Executives from two of Australia’s “big four” banks have said they won’t allow their retail customers to trade crypto with ANZ, adding they’re happy they didn’t “go head long” into a cryptocurrency offering. 499Total views 27Total shares Listen to article2:55 NEWS * * * * * * * * Executives at two of Australia’s “big four” banks have ruled out allowing retail customers to trade cryptocurrency on their platforms, with one reasoning that customers don’t understand “basic financial well-being.” ...

Play-2-Earn Hybrid Expo Asia, the world’s first event focused specifically on the play-to-earn industry for businesses, is to be held this year in Bangkok from Aug. 10 to 13 both at W Hotel Bangkok and in the Metaverse. With more than 250 in-person and up to 2,000 virtual attendees expected from all around the world, the expo will bring together the entire ecosystem of the P2E industry, from guilds, venture capitalists and game developers to exchanges, launchpads and key opinion leaders. With...

Play-2-Earn Hybrid Expo Asia, the world’s first event focused specifically on the play-to-earn industry for businesses, is to be held this year in Bangkok from Aug. 10 to 13 both at W Hotel Bangkok and in the Metaverse. With more than 250 in-person and up to 2,000 virtual attendees expected from all around the world, the expo will bring together the entire ecosystem of the P2E industry, from guilds, venture capitalists and game developers to exchanges, launchpads and key opinion leaders. With...

As the heated up discussion around the ethical aspects of using fossil fuels in crypto mining remains one of the key topics for the industry, an unexpected partnership between a Denver-based mining company and the government of a gas-rich Middle Eastern country sets a horizon for a positive role of crypto in cutting the fossil fuels waste. On Wednesday, June 1 Bloomberg reported that Crusoe Energy, an operator repurposing wasted fuel energy to the computational power of crypto mining, would s...

As the heated up discussion around the ethical aspects of using fossil fuels in crypto mining remains one of the key topics for the industry, an unexpected partnership between a Denver-based mining company and the government of a gas-rich Middle Eastern country sets a horizon for a positive role of crypto in cutting the fossil fuels waste. On Wednesday, June 1 Bloomberg reported that Crusoe Energy, an operator repurposing wasted fuel energy to the computational power of crypto mining, would s...

Bitcoin (BTC) is bouncing back this week as a sudden surge challenges weekly highs. In what should provide some desperately needed confidence to bulls, BTC/USD is back at weekly highs on May 30, gaining several percent overnight. In contrast to recent weekly closes, the May 29 candle managed to limit the downside and reverse course immediately as the new week began. Nonetheless, Bitcoin has now sealed nine red weekly candles in a row, something never seen before in its history. Just how beari...

Bitcoin (BTC) is bouncing back this week as a sudden surge challenges weekly highs. In what should provide some desperately needed confidence to bulls, BTC/USD is back at weekly highs on May 30, gaining several percent overnight. In contrast to recent weekly closes, the May 29 candle managed to limit the downside and reverse course immediately as the new week began. Nonetheless, Bitcoin has now sealed nine red weekly candles in a row, something never seen before in its history. Just how beari...