MOVE price jumps 16% on reports of Musk exploring Movement blockchain for transparency
MOVE token jumped 16% Wednesday amid rumors that Elon Musk is considering the Movement blockchain for his government transparency initiative. Movement’s (MOVE) token gained 16% on Jan. 29 as reports surfaced that Elon Musk‘s Department of Government Efficiency team is evaluating the blockchain for his transparency efforts. In an X post on Jan. 28, Walter […]
Hard fork and soft fork in blockchain: Differences explained
At some point, every cryptocurrency needs to go through major changes that shake up the way it works. That’s where hard forks and soft forks come in. These are updates to the protocol that make significant adjustments to how the system operates. In this article, we’ll break down what hard fork and soft fork in […]
Consumer-focused blockchain Abstract unveils mainnet
Abstract, a consumer-focused blockchain leveraging the zero-knowledge stack by ZKsync and Celestia to drive mass adoption, has announced the launch of its mainnet. The team behind the project’s consumer blockchain network aims to create a platform that removes barriers to accelerated mass adoption. According to an announcement, the Abstract mainnet integrates ZKsync (ZK) and Celestia […]
Pudgy Penguins’ parent company launches Abstract blockchain
Igloo Inc., the company behind Pudgy Penguins, has officially launched Abstract Chain. Abstract is an Ethereum (ETH) layer-2 blockchain built to simplify access to Web3 applications. The platform uses ZKsync’s ZK Stack technology, enabling faster transactions and lower fees while maintaining scalability and security, according to a release shared with crypto.news. Through its flagship platform, […]
Jupiter DEX changes, Musk’s blockchain plans
Today’s edition of the weekly recap spotlights Jupiter’s major platform change at ‘Catstanbul 2025,’ Elon Musk’s exploration of blockchain for government efficiency, and MicroStrategy’s continued Bitcoin accumulation. Meanwhile, Ledger’s co-founder was rescued from kidnapping in France. Bitcoin reaches new all-time high Bitcoin achieved a record price of $109,114 on Jan. 20 before settling at around […]
Trump’s executive order declares crypto national priority, Graphite Network shows how to bridge blockchain and TradFi
‘’We’re embracing the future with crypto and leaving the slow and outdated big banks behind’’, President Donald Trump declared, signaling a shift in his administration’s approach to digital assets. The vision was formalized on Thursday, when signed an executive order establishing a working group on digital asset markets. The order reaffirms the administration’s commitment to […]
Blockchain networks collect nearly $7b in fees in 2024, data shows
Ethereum’s dominance in fee earnings remained unchallenged in 2024, with a total of almost $2.5 billion, more than double that of TRON. As blockchain activity exploded last year, fees went through the roof, hitting $6.89 billion, according to a CoinGecko report. Ethereum (ETH) stayed way ahead of the pack, pulling in a massive $2.48 billion […]
Argo Blockchain CEO resigns due to financial struggles
Bitcoin miner Argo Blockchain announced a CEO departure and interim leadership changes. Argo Blockchain, the British dual-listed Bitcoin (BTC) mining company, has revealed that CEO Thomas Chippas will step down from his role and board position, effective Feb. 28. CFO Jim MacCallum will step in as interim CEO while the company conducts a search for […]
TON becomes the exclusive blockchain for Telegram’s mini-apps
The Open Network Foundation is expanding its partnership with Telegram to boost the adoption of the TON blockchain. In their announcement on Jan. 21, the TON Foundation and Telegram revealed that the TON blockchain will now exclusively support Telegram’s mini apps. As part of this growing ecosystem, popular game projects are launching on the Toncoin […]
Blockchain at a crossroads: From Davos hype to global impact
The evolution of blockchain continues at pace. It’s time to examine progress, challenges and future potential in humanitarian and development sectors. Source link
