The Solana network is reviewing a new governance proposal, SIMD-0326, which introduces the Alpenglow Consensus protocol to accelerate block finality. The initiative comes as Solana’s transaction volume is surging, positioning the network ahead of most major regional exchanges. Solana Governance to Vote on Alpenglow for Faster Finality According to the proposal, Alpenglow aims to replace…
Ethereum has been climbing steadily since the beginning of the month, gaining strength as market momentum builds. At the time of writing, ETH is trading near $4,477, just shy of the $4,500 resistance. Despite failing to break past this barrier, investor sentiment suggests that the altcoin king may be gearing toward a run to $5,000….
Thailand is launching a new digital payment initiative to make it easier for foreign visitors to use crypto while in the country. The TouristDigiPay program allows tourists to convert digital assets into Thai baht for quick, QR code-based payments across participating merchants. Thailand Rolls Out Digital Wallet to Boost Crypto-Powered Tourism According to The Nation…
Kraken, one of the largest crypto trading platforms globally, has paused deposits for Monero (XMR), citing a reported 51% attack on the privacy-focused blockchain network. According to the exchange, this precautionary measure is designed to protect its users. Meanwhile, it stressed that XMR’s trading and withdrawals remain fully operational. Monero’s XMR Surges Despite Deposit Freeze…
Pi Coin is struggling to maintain upward momentum as its price faces consolidation following a prolonged downtrend. At the time of writing, the cryptocurrency is hovering around $0.383, unable to break through the $0.401 resistance. Investor behavior has been inconsistent, fueling volatility and leaving the altcoin in a vulnerable position. Pi Coin Holders Show Mixed…
In 2140, the last of the world’s 21 million Bitcoins will have been mined. At that point, the bulk of miners’ income will have disappeared. Instead, the network’s security will completely rely on transaction fees. According to experts from OKX Singapore, JuCoin, and XBO, the timeline gives the community enough time to prepare for this…
Several key events happened in crypto this week, as Bitcoin reached a new all-time high, XRP’s price wobbled due to a social media frenzy, and experts predicted that Ethereum will lead the next altcoin season soon. These are just a few of the major happenings in the last few days, as institutional adoption is fueling…
Grayscale has filed paperwork with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a spot Dogecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). This move could bring one of the most well-known meme coins into mainstream investment portfolios. The fund, set to trade on NYSE Arca under the ticker GDOG, would convert the existing Grayscale Dogecoin Trust into…
The price of TRUMP, the cryptocurrency linked to U.S. President Donald Trump, has shown limited movement following the recent meeting in Alaska between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Despite heightened market expectations, the altcoin did not experience a significant surge as some had anticipated. TRUMP Investors Move To Sell Their Holdings Investor sentiment around…
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange co-founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has officially filed for an initial public offering with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The filing follows a confidential draft submission made earlier in June. According to the filing, Gemini intends to list its Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select…