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Ethereum developers will roll out the ‘Pectra’ upgrade in two phases to minimize risks. Phase 1, launching early 2025, includes eight EIPs. Phase 2 will focus on EVM improvements and introduce PeerDAS for better data availability.
Crypto prediction markets surge to $1.4B in 2024, driven by platforms like Polymarket and Azuro. Challenges include liquidity and regulatory uncertainties, but AI integration and expanded offerings offer promising growth. $BTC $ETH #CryptoNews
Solana Mobile reveals the Seeker, its second-generation web3 smartphone, set for 2025 with over 140,000 pre-orders from 57 countries. Key features include the Seed Vault Wallet, Solana dApp Store 2.0, and Seeker Genesis Token. Enhanced hardware.
WisdomTree launches Ethereum-based platform for tokenized real-world assets. WisdomTree Connect supports US dollar and USDC transactions, yield-generating products, and plans for dApp interactions, enhancing liquidity and digital asset accessibility.
DBS Bank $DBS introduces Bitcoin & Ethereum options trading, enhancing its crypto service portfolio. Singapore’s regulatory environment supports rapid crypto innovation, aligning with growing interest in the CSAO region. This move could attract sophisticated investors and boost market liquidity.
Circle integrates $USDC with Brazil’s PIX and Mexico’s SPEI payment systems, speeding up local bank transfers and cutting costs by eliminating intermediate USD conversions. This move could enhance cross-border trade and remittances in Latin America.
Circle integrates $USDC on the Sui blockchain, boosting liquidity and user engagement. Sui, launched in 2023, is known for simplicity and key partnerships. USDC now supports 15 networks with over $35B in circulation.
Tether’s $USDT now holds over 75% of the stablecoin market, with a circulating supply of $118 billion. In Q1 2024, Tether reported $5.2 billion in profits, driven by investments in Bitcoin and gold.
Sony’s Soneium blockchain integrates $USDC as its native stablecoin, enhancing value exchange in digital entertainment and finance. This partnership with Circle and platforms like Chainlink boosts Soneium’s growth and Web3 adoption.
Solana’s Anatoly Yakovenko critiques $ZKSync’s decentralization, calling it akin to a multisig system. Despite $ZKSync’s governance model with a Token Assembly, Security Council, and Guardians, Yakovenko warns it could still be subject to legal control.
Stablecoin usage surges in Brazil, India, and Nigeria, offering reliable financial alternatives. 47% of users hold digital dollars to bypass unstable local banking. Stablecoins settled $2.6T in transactions in H1 2024, enhancing financial inclusion.
Grayscale introduces XRP Trust, causing an 8% spike in $XRP value and sparking speculation on future XRP ETFs. The legal battle between @Ripple and the SEC remains a hurdle. Legislative changes could pave the way for more crypto ETFs.
Vitalik Buterin will only endorse Layer-2 $ETH projects meeting high decentralization standards starting next year. Projects must achieve 75% council consensus to override the proof system, with 26% independent members, ensuring network security and user trust.
FTX unstaked 177,693 $SOL worth $23.75M, sparking sell-off concerns. Despite this, FTX still holds 7.1M $SOL valued at $953M. Solana’s price rose 2.5% in 24 hours, reflecting a broader crypto rally. @AlamedaResearch transferred Worldcoin and AAVE to exchanges.
