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A ‘simple’ hard fork could subvert a quantum attack on Ethereum: Vitalik Buterin

The technology required to make Ethereum immune from a quantum attack could be developed starting “tomorrow,” said Buterin.

Arbitrum DAO removes proposal to fund Tornado Cash devs’ legal bills

An Arbitrum spokesperson confirmed that the proposal to fund Tornado Cash developers’ legal defense had been deleted at the author’s request.

Bitcoin’s rally to $70K opens a bullish path for OP, TAO, STX and MNT

OP, TAO, STX, MNT and other altcoin charts flash bullish signs as Bitcoin attempts to recapture the $70,000 level.

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF now holds more BTC than MicroStrategy

According to data from BitMEX, BlackRock's IBIT now has nearly 198,000 Bitcoin, outpacing MicroStrategy’s holdings.

Portugal elections: Is the country’s crypto-friendly status at stake?

Portugal’s general elections are crucial for the country’s blockchain and digital assets industry.

Bitcoin bull Cathie Wood: ARK Invest BTC price target 'well above' $1M

ARK has "brought forward" its expectations for where Bitcoin will be by 2030, as BTC price strength sees another all-time high in play into the weekly close.

XRP has disappointed vs. Bitcoin in 2024 — Is a price rebound possible?

XRP’s price is trailing the broader crypto market’s gains, but fractal analysis suggests it may soon gather upward momentum.

Binance exit sparks fears and opportunities in Nigeria’s crypto community

According to local crypto stakeholder Nathaniel Luz, Nigeria’s crypto ecosystem will see the rise of new crypto exchanges that will fill the vacuum created by Binance’s exit.

MakerDAO implements temporary fee adjustments amid market volatility

The adjustments include changes to Maker Vaults, SparkLend DAI Borrow Rate, the PSM, the Dai Savings Rate (DSR), and the Governance Security Module (GSM) Pause Delay.

Sam Altman rejoins OpenAI board, following investigation

According to a recent statement, the OpenAI board was unaware of the extent to which abruptly removing Sam Altman would destabilize the company.

Binance class-action lawsuit dismissal reversed by appeals court

The United States appeals court declared that the rationale given by the district court for dismissing the lawsuit against crypto exchange Binance was "erroneous."

Bitcoin hits new highs, SEC delays options decision, and stablecoin bill looms: Hodler’s Digest, March 3-9

Bitcoin price reaches new highs, U.S. senators draft stablecoin bill, and SEC delays decision on options trading for Bitcoin ETFs.

Grayscale, Coinbase sit down with SEC over spot Ether ETF

Grayscale and Coinbase met with the SEC on March 6 to address concerns about the conversion of Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust into a spot ETF.

DeFi TVL reaches $100B as Bitcoin pumps sentiment

The global total value locked in DeFi protocols reached $100.1 billion on March 9. These figures, however, still fall short of the $189 billion record set in November 2021.

What are rebase tokens, and how do they work?

Explore the innovative mechanism of rebase tokens, which is designed to stabilize prices and adjust token supplies automatically.

Bitcoin whales not selling despite $70K — BTC holdings growth ‘is going parabolic’

Bitcoin addresses holding at least 1,000 BTC are climbing again despite the BTC price reaching over $70,000 for the first time.

Crypto-related investment fraud rose 53% in 2023: FBI

According to the FBI, cryptocurrency-related investment fraud accounted for 86% of all investment losses within the United States in 2023.

BNB price hit a 2-year high, but what’s backing the bullish momentum?

Despite Binance’s setbacks with regulators, BNB has managed to reach a 2-year high at $489.50.

Many terrible cryptos are trading at ‘crazy valuations,’ warns Bitwise CIO

Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan cautions that not every token having a price surge in the cryptocurrency market "deserves to be.”

Wyoming passes law granting DAOs legal status

The new regulation enables decentralized autonomous organizations to establish contracts with third parties, open bank accounts, and pay taxes, along with providing liability protection to its members.

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