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Ethereum’s ‘Pectra’ network upgrade goes live: What to expect   north  
Ethereum developers have activated the network's Pectra upgrade, bringing smart accounts, higher staking limits and improved scalability through key EIPs.

Authors: Adrian Zmudzinski ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-07 08:57:28
Ethereum’s ‘Pectra’ network upgrade goes live: What to expect
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CVE-2025-30147 - The curious case of subgroup check on Besu   north  
Thanks to Marius Van Der Wijden for creating the test case and statetest, and for helping the Besu team confirm the issue. Also, kudos to the Besu team, the EF security team, and Kevaundray Wedderburn. Additionally, thanks to Justin Traglia, Marius Van Der Wijden, Benedikt Wagner, and [...]
Keywords: Security

Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-07 00:00:00
CVE-2025-30147 - The curious case of subgroup check on Besu
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CDK Goes Multistack: Aggregate Everything, Starting with OP Stack   north  
Introducing the CDK OP Stack configuration, natively connected to Agglayer and using Ethereum’s top execution client (Geth)

Source: Polygon Blog | Announcements, updates, and news ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-07 00:00:00
CDK Goes Multistack: Aggregate Everything, Starting with OP Stack
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From the Desert to Decentralized AI: NEAR at TOKEN2049 Dubai   north  
NEAR is the network for a world reimagined. Through simple, secure, and scalable technology, millions are empowered to invent and explore new experiences. Business, creativity, and community are being reimagined for a more sustainable and inclusive future.

Source: The Latest from NEAR ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-07 00:00:00
From the Desert to Decentralized AI: NEAR at TOKEN2049 Dubai
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Bitwise throws spot NEAR ETF in race for SEC approval   north  
Crypto asset manager Bitwise has thrown NEAR into the crypto ETF ring following an S-1 filing with the SEC.

Authors: Brayden Lindrea ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-06 22:23:44
Bitwise throws spot NEAR ETF in race for SEC approval
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North Korean spy slips up, reveals ties in fake job interview   north  
A North Korean crypto spy revealed more than he should have in a dummy interview set up as part of a sting operation.

Authors: Yohan Yun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-06 15:19:22
North Korean spy slips up, reveals ties in fake job interview
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12 minutes of nail-biting tension when Ethereum’s Pectra fork goes live   north  
Despite all signs pointing to success, 100 devs will anxiously scan the Ethereum network for problems after the Pectra fork goes live tomorrow

Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-06 14:30:00
12 minutes of nail-biting tension when Ethereum’s Pectra fork goes live
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How much Bitcoin can Berkshire Hathaway buy?   north  
Greg Abel’s takeover of Berkshire Hathaway comes with a $347 billion cash pile, which is enough to buy almost 18% of Bitcoin supply.

Authors: Yashu Gola ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-06 11:15:34
How much Bitcoin can Berkshire Hathaway buy?
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Crypto spending will grow, but fiat isn’t going anywhere: Mercuryo CEO   north  
Mercuryo CEO Petr Kozyakov told Cointelegraph that with crypto salaries becoming a growing trend, there’s an increasing need for ways to spend crypto.

Authors: Ezra Reguerra ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-06 10:27:31
Crypto spending will grow, but fiat isn’t going anywhere: Mercuryo CEO
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PBOC Returns and Helps Stabilize Local FX   north  
Overview: China's mainland markets re-opened after the extended holiday, and the by setting the dollar's reference rate little changed from its last fix helped inject a note of stability into the local Asian currencies. Indeed, most of them pulled back today, including the Taiwan dollar and [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement

Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-06 10:10:00
PBOC Returns and Helps Stabilize Local FX
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Tron says DAO X hack cost victims $45K, Curve Finance also hit   north  
The X accounts of Curve Finance and Tron DAO were recently taken over by scammers, adding to the growing list of high-profile account takeovers.

Authors: Stephen Katte ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-06 03:14:21
Tron says DAO X hack cost victims $45K, Curve Finance also hit
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What will Bitcoin price be if gold hits $5K?   north  
Gold’s potential march toward $5,000 raises the stakes for Bitcoin, with historical trends hinting at a surge to $155,000 or beyond if conditions align.

Authors: Yashu Gola ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-05 16:18:06
What will Bitcoin price be if gold hits $5K?
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Tether AI platform to support Bitcoin and USDT payments, CEO says   north  
Tether AI’s crypto payment support will be enabled via a newly launched wallet development kit that enables self-custodial wallets for Bitcoin and Tether's USDt.

Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-05 10:23:11
Tether AI platform to support Bitcoin and USDT payments, CEO says
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US Dollar Remains Under Pressure, while Asia Pacific Currencies Lead the Charge   north  
Overview: The dollar has begun the new week under pressure, though many financial centers are closed today. The upside pressure on Asia Pacific currencies remains notable. The offshore yuan, the Taiwanese dollar, and Malaysian ringgit, the Japanese yen, and Australian dollar are among the [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement

Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-05 10:10:00
US Dollar Remains Under Pressure, while Asia Pacific  Currencies Lead the Charge
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BTC dominance due ‘collapse’ at 71%: 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week   north  
Bitcoin braces for the Fed interest rate decision with BTC price support in focus, along with the final innings of Bitcoin's relentless dominance surge.

Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-05 07:00:37
BTC dominance due ‘collapse’ at 71%: 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
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Industry calls for urgent crypto law reforms after Australian election   north  
The crypto industry has called on Australia’s reelected government to make good on its promises and prioritize crypto legislation early in its new term.

Authors: Andrew Fenton ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-05 05:32:12
Industry calls for urgent crypto law reforms after Australian election
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Builders Welcome. Rebase Complete   north  
The Rebased IOTA mainnet is officially live, ushering in a new era of decentralization and innovation.

Source: IOTA Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-05 00:00:00
Builders Welcome. Rebase Complete
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Announcing the Ethereum Season of Internships   north  
Every year, the Ethereum ecosystem welcomes thousands of builders through community events, hackathons, courses, bootcamps, and campus clubs. However, many newcomers struggle to remain engaged, as they face challenges securing structured early-career opportunities. The Ethereum Season of [...]
Keywords: Next Billion

Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-05 00:00:00
Announcing the Ethereum Season of Internships
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Q1 2025 XRP Markets Report   north  
Read the latest XRP Markets Report for updates on the state of the crypto markets and the XRP ecosystem.

Source: Crypto, Blockchain and FinTech Industry Insights Blog | Ripple ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-05 00:00:00
Q1 2025 XRP Markets Report
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Maldives to build $9 billion crypto hub to attract investment: Report   north  
Government officials hope the move can attract foreign investment into the Maldives, diversify its revenue streams, and alleviate its debt.

Authors: Vince Quill ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-04 19:40:18
Maldives to build $9 billion crypto hub to attract investment: Report
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Is this the end of Bitcoin DeFi?   north  
Bitcoin’s institutional adoption reshapes its development landscape, prioritizing security and compliance over grassroots innovation. Bitcoin's decentralized roots, however, face unprecedented challenges.

Authors: Markus Bopp ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-04 15:00:00
Is this the end of Bitcoin DeFi?
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Bitcoin eyes $95K retest as traders brace for Fed rate cut volatility   north  
Bitcoin deals with nearby liquidity into the weekly close as traders turn to the key Fed meeting for BTC price clues over the coming week.

Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-04 14:05:08
Bitcoin eyes $95K retest as traders brace for Fed rate cut volatility
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Pro-crypto Democrats pull support for stablecoin bill in last minute   north  
A group of nine US Senate Democrats say they will oppose the stablecoin bill in its current form, threatening its chances of passing.

Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-04 08:16:03
Pro-crypto Democrats pull support for stablecoin bill in last minute
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Bitcoin to $1M ‘by 2029,’ CIA tips its hat to Bitcoin: Hodler’s Digest, April 27 – May 3   north  
Bitwise says its “in house” prediction for Bitcoin is $1 million by 2029, deputy CIA director says Bitcoin “here to stay” — Hodler’s Digest
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Warren Buffett to step down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO by year's end   north  
Buffett said he was confident that Berkshire Hathaway's board would "unanimously" approve his successor as CEO of the investment company.

Authors: Vince Quill ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-03 21:15:47
Warren Buffett to step down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO by year's end
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