Polygon Co-Founder Makes Case Against Ethereum Verkle Trees

Mihailo Bjelic, one of Polygon (MATIC)’s co-founders, and Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum (ETH), seem to have differing views on whether Verkle Trees should be implemented in Ethereum. Bjelic expresses his opposition to this idea, while Buterin appears open to the discussion. Is Verkle Tree Needed For Ethereum? On X app, the two-person disagreement arose, … Read more

Bitcoin (BTC) Halving Might Bring Suffering in Short Term, Analyst Charles Edwards Says

With the Bitcoin (BTC) halving event approaching in the near future, there’s been a flurry of analysis from cryptocurrency experts regarding its possible effects on the digital currency market. The majority of these predictions suggest positive outcomes, but some may raise concerns for miners. “Many will suffer”: Charles Edwards on Bitcoin (BTC) halving In general, … Read more

QCP Capital on Why Bitcoin Price Fell Today, What’s Next?

QCP Capital has highlighted the unexpected cause behind the massive sell-off in risk assets during the night: Iran’s threat of retaliation against Israel. This geopolitical tension created a ripple effect throughout the financial markets, instilling fear and uncertainty among investors. As a result, they quickly sold off their riskier investments. Additionally, the imbalance in Ethereum … Read more

XRP Skyrockets 156% in Volume Amid $930 Million Crypto Bloodbath

During a period of substantial selling off and liquidations in the larger crypto market, XRP, the seventh largest cryptocurrency in terms of market value, experienced a remarkable increase of 156% in trading activity. Based on information from CoinMarketCap, the trading volume for XRP jumped by 156% over the past 24 hours, reaching a total of … Read more

Vietnam Ministry of Justice Reiterate Crypto Go-Ahead, Legal Clarity Needed

In Vietnam, cryptocurrencies function under a distinct regulatory system with no explicit prohibitions but lacking a clear legal framework. This regulatory gap poses substantial risks, primarily concerning money laundering and unlawful acquisition. However, despite its ambiguous status, cryptocurrency transactions persist, emphasizing the importance of establishing definitive regulations to safeguard investors and maintain financial honesty. In … Read more

XRPL On-Chain Lending Protocol Design Proposed by Devs

Using the latest feature, XRP Ledger users can now access decentralized lending directly through their on-chain accounts, bypassing intermediaries and enjoying uncensored transactions. XRP Ledger on-chain lending protocol introduced by Aanchal Malhotra and Vito Tumas Yesterday, April 12, 2024, a new idea called XLS-66d or “XRP Ledger-Native Lending Protocol,” was shared on GitHub by RippleX … Read more