Abstract: In this piece we cover four rounds of spam attacks on Bitcoin in the summer of 2015, apparently initiated by a London based company called CoinWallet.EU. The spam had a significant detrimental effect on the user experience of those making Bitcoin payments at the time, especially in round three of the attack on 7th...Read More
Vitalik Buterin has suggested changes to Ethereum’s scaling plan that focus on making it easier to run local nodes while still supporting Layer 1 (L1) scaling. His proposals come in response to concerns that raising the L1 gas limit could make it more difficult for users to run full nodes. Partially Stateless Nodes In a...Read More
While the IMF has required limitations on public-sector crypto engagement as part of a $1.4 billion loan agreement, El Salvador’s Bitcoin Office has continued purchasing one BTC per day. This strategy appears to have paid off, as the country now holds a massive trove of unrealized gains worth over $357 million, driven by Bitcoin’s recent...Read More
As high gas fees push users toward alternative platforms, Uniswap’s recently introduced Layer 2 network, Unichain, aims to enhance user experience and maintain its competitive edge in the decentralized exchange space. In fact, the network is already nearing a $12 billion milestone in total trading volume just three months after it hit mainnet. Unichain’s Rapid...Read More
Two vastly different projects have captured the attention of investors—Ethereum (ETH) and a rising AI token called Ozak AI. While Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, eyes a climb to $10,000, early-stage project Ozak AI aims for $1 from a humble $0.003 presale price. Both are backed by compelling narratives—Ethereum by institutional DeFi dominance and Ozak AI...Read More
Bitcoin has set a new milestone in on-chain metrics. Its Realized Capitalization has reached a fresh high of $906.04 billion for the fourth consecutive week. This metric reflects the total value of all unspent Bitcoin transaction outputs (UTXOs) based on their purchase price, and has now surpassed its previous record as BTC continues consolidating around...Read More
Strategy, the business intelligence software company founded by Michael Saylor, has grown its Bitcoin stash to 576,230 BTC after its most recent acquisition. Its Monday announcement followed Metaplanet’s purchase, which was the second-largest in its Bitcoin-focused history. Strategy has acquired 7,390 BTC for ~$764.9 million at ~$103,498 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of...Read More
Bitcoin (BTC) has arrived at a crossroads after its recent rally past $106,000. Market participants are speculating whether the digital asset will see more momentum to register new highs or retrace a bit to cool off. A tweet thread by market expert Ali Martinez has outlined factors that could contribute to bitcoin’s surge or correction...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Panama City, Panama, May 19th, 2025] Gate, a global leading cryptocurrency trading platform, has officially adopted the new international domain Gate.com and unveiled a redesigned brand logo, marking a significant milestone in the platform’s evolution. This strategic move aims to unify brand identity, strengthen global presence, and enhance user trust, heralding a...Read More
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is officially launching XRP futures contracts on May 19, introducing institutional-grade derivatives for Ripple’s native token. The move marks a major expansion of CME’s crypto offering, coming soon after its Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL) futures products. Breaking Down the New XRP Futures Contracts According to a notice...Read More
“I think Ethereum has a better performance outlook, mostly because it’s very hated,” said Arthur Hayes in an interview with Fortune on May 18. When asked about Ethereum versus Solana, he said, “Everyone thinks Ethereum does nothing, they haven’t done anything correctly, but it still has the most TVL, it still has the most number...Read More
TL;DR Ripple’s cross-border token soared to $2.45 on Sunday, where it was violently rejected and pushed south to a key support level that could result in further losses if it’s lost. At the same time, a big whale with a substantial PnL has reduced their long XRP position. Back to $2? It was just this...Read More
Stock markets notched solid gains last week while crypto markets lost a bit of ground and cooled slightly. The weaker-than-expected readings on CPI and inflation expectations keep markets buoyed, while the Trump administration’s Middle East deals were a boon for the AI sector. Additionally, US Treasury yields are surging again. “Trade deals, recession worries, lower...Read More
