April 24: SEDA, a data transmission and computation network that enables a permissionless environment for developers to deploy data feeds, announced the launch of its mainnet genesis event. According to the team: “By mitigating native deployments via a modular and chain-agnostic design, SEDA is building to offer complete developer flexibility with chain-agnostic integrations alongside completely programmable data feeds, enabling a ‘permissionless optionality’ that promotes Web3’s ethos for builders. Mainnet will see the deployment of SEDA’s solvers, an overlay network offering one-click node spinups for community and bespoke mechanics for network…
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OP_CAT Proposal to Bring Smart Contracts to Bitcoin Finally Gets a ‘BIP Number’
While Quantum Cats is one of the most popular inscription projects to date, OP_CAT itself is far from universally accepted. There is some speculation, for instance, that despite Heilman and Sabouri submitting their BIP proposal several months ago, it was being held off from approval by lone BIP editor and Bitcoin Core dev Luke Dashjr, who is not alone in his skepticism of recent on-chain experimentation. Original
Shiba Inu Exchange Balances Reach New Low As SHIB Bounces Off Golden Ratio
The Shiba Inu ecosystem has been subjected to updates in the last few days as developers look to bolster the cryptocurrency’s prospects in the long term. Behind the scenes, on-chain data also reveals a bullish trend among SHIB investors, with the exchange balance dropping to new lows. Adding to the bullish case is the fact that SHIB’s price has bounced right off the key 0.618 Fibonacci ratio level, otherwise known as the “golden ratio.” These metrics, in combination, are particularly setting up the stage for a price surge that could…
Stacks Launches Nakamoto Upgrade to Enhance Bitcoin L2 Functionality
Stacks has initiated the rollout of its Nakamoto upgrade introducing improvements to its Bitcoin layer two (L2) solution. The upgrade aims to bolster transaction speed and security, potentially revitalizing interest in Bitcoin’s extended capabilities. Stacks Initiates Nakamoto Upgrade, Targets Enhanced Bitcoin Scalability Stacks, an L2 protocol addressing Bitcoin’s scalability challenges and expanding its blockchain functionalities, […] Original
Is Bitcoin Getting Ready For An Explosive Breakout?
The fluctuations in Bitcoin’s price have marked the tempo of the crypto market and the community’s sentiment. While some feel pessimistic about the rally slowdown, some analysts believe the flagship cryptocurrency is just getting ready to reach higher notes. Next Stop: Bitcoin’s “Parabolic Upside” Crypto analyst and trader Rekt Capital considers Bitcoin (BTC) is currently awaiting a period of consolidation. In an X post, the trader highlighted that, during the previous “Halvings,” BTC saw “Re-Accumulation Ranges.” The analyst shared his chart for Bitcoin phases during the “Halving,” which he has…
Do Kwon’s Huge Fine Shows the SEC Is Ratcheting Up Penalties Against Crypto Firms
“The recent high-profile cases against Terra/Do Kwon and Ripple, with penalties reaching hundreds of millions or even billions of dollars, do signal a change in the SEC’s strategy,” University of Pennsylvania assistant law professor Andrea Tosato told CoinDesk in an interview. “Overall, I would say that it appears the SEC is trying to send the message that … the reward is just not worth the risk.” Source
US Authorities Charge Founders of Bitcoin Mixer Samourai Wallet for Laundering Over $100 Million
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted the founders of Samourai Wallet, Keonne Rodriguez, and William Lonergan Hill, on charges of operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business and laundering over $100 million through illicit transactions. DOJ Indicts Samourai Wallet Founders for Allegedly Operating $100 Million Crypto Laundering Ring According to the indictment unsealed by the Southern […] Original
Samourai Wallet Founders Arrested and Charged With Money Laundering
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Analyst Singles Out VeChain And XRP For Parabolic Surge, Here Are The Targets
Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has singled out VeChain (VET) and XRP as two crypto tokens that could soon witness significant price surges. The analyst also outlined price targets crypto investors can expect these tokens to attain. VeChain Could Rise To As High As $2.5 From the chart Egrag shared in his X (formerly Twitter) post, one could see that he was hinting that VeChain hit $2.5 at its market peak. He also elaborated on how the crypto token will rise to that level by breaking its price action into three…
Nigerian Central Bank Disavows Letter Directing Banks to Sever Ties With Crypto Exchanges
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disavowed a letter that allegedly instructed financial institutions to sever ties with four global cryptocurrency exchanges. The central bank stated that the letter did not originate from its office and recommended that individuals interested in “authentic updates” refer to its official website. Fake Content The Central Bank of […] Source