Samson Mow, CEO of JAN3, stated that, given the upcoming changes to Bitcoin Core and its OP_RETURN policy, it is time to fork the software to “fix misaligned incentives and fund devs with a better structure.” JAN3 CEO Samson Mow Talks Forking Bitcoin Core, Launching ‘Good’ Alternative The recent drama surrounding the upcoming changes to
The crypto market experienced significant liquidations, totaling around $713 million, or about ₱39.7 billion, in the past 24 hours. $BTC topped the list with $201.09 million in liquidations, followed by $ETH at $162.93 million. Among the meme coins, $DOGE had the highest with $29.08 million in liquidations, $MOODENG had $18.91 million, and $1000PEEP recorded $12.77
The U.S. Treasury is holding closed-door talks with crypto leaders this week to reshape stablecoin rules, DeFi oversight, and digital asset regulation in the U.S. US Treasury Engages Crypto Leaders in Roundtables to Advance Digital Asset Regulation The U.S. Department of the Treasury is holding a series of confidential discussions this week with cryptocurrency executives
The SEC is unleashing a new crypto era, vowing to ditch regulation-by-enforcement in favor of bold, crystal-clear rules that supercharge onchain innovation and market growth. SEC Chair Commits to Ending Policy by Enforcement With Clear Onchain Crypto Regulations U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul S. Atkins detailed his ambitious agenda for crypto asset
OP_RETURN is a Bitcoin script opcode enabling users to embed small, unspendable data within transactions, striking a balance between functionality and network efficiency. A recent proposal to lift its 80-byte cap has ignited discussion over Bitcoin’s role as a data carrier versus a streamlined payment system. Understanding OP_RETURN: Bitcoin’s Data Carving Tool OP_RETURN, added in
Main Takeaways:- Bitcoin continued its upward trend by trading near the $104,000 mark on Sunday night. Experts said that Bitcoin could achieve a new all-time peak shortly, based on ongoing macroeconomic trends. The world’s biggest cryptocurrency showed little change in the last 24 hours, dropping 0.12% at 103,926, according to The Block’s Bitcoin price page.
Bitcoin is trading at $101,645, down 2.79% over the past 24 hours, while ethereum follows at $2,432, marking a 2.9% daily decline. The downward movement coincides with a cascade of liquidations across the crypto derivatives market. Over the last 24 hours, a total of $699.71 million in leveraged positions were wiped out, with long traders
Ether’s market value increased by 42%, overtaking Coca-Cola and Alibaba after Ethereum applied the Pectra upgrade, enhancing layer-2 scaling and verified features. Ether’s market value increased 42% in five days because of the triumphant debut of Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade on its mainnet. In May 12, the company data observer 8 market cap indicates Ether exceeds
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng in a series of high-stakes trade meetings in Geneva, Switzerland over the weekend. BTC Heats up Then Cools After Brief China Trade Deal Boost The world’s two largest economies managed to hash out a successful trade deal after a series of crucial meetings
UFC legend Conor McGregor has entered the Bitcoin space, calling on his home country of Ireland to create a national Bitcoin reserve. The proposal has sparked a frenzy online and across Ireland. McGregor, famous globally for his UFC achievements, is now pushing for a financial revolution in Ireland. In a recent post on X, the