Polygon’s Napoli Upgrade: Enhancing User Experience and Performance – Is MATIC Poised to Surge?
Polygon sets the stage for Napoli Upgrade following the Inscriptions hype in December 2023. Some of the features expected to be activated by Polygon’s Napoli upgrade are PIP-16, PIP-27, and PIP-31. Polygon (MATIC) Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchain…
BlackRock’s CEO Larry Fink expressed confidence in the feasibility of an Ethereum ETF, even if ether is designated as a security. Despite regulatory uncertainties and the SEC’s cautious stance, the market optimism for Ethereum ETFs remains high. Recently,…
Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson Stands Firm: Defends ADA and Ripple Amid Forbes Controversy
Charles Hoskinson has defended Cardano and half a dozen other blockchain networks, including Tezos, Stellar, and XRPL, after a scathing article by Forbes on ‘crypto zombies.’ Forbes tore into over 20 crypto networks with a market cap worth…
Bitcoin and BTC ETF News
Euro Transactions on Stellar: SEPA Integration with Circle’s EURC Revolutionizes Payments
MYKOBO lets European users deposit and withdraw Euros using Circle’s EURC stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain via the LOBSTR wallet. Circle’s EURC stablecoin offers trust, transparency, and security, backed by Euro reserves and redeemable at 1:1. MYKOBO, a…
VeChain demonstrated substantial financial growth and stability in Q3 and Q4 of the previous year, with Treasury holdings increasing significantly from $264 million to over $440 million. In addition to financial success, VeChain forged key partnerships with industry…
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin admits Shiba Inu exceeded his expectations after donating tokens to charity. Shiba Inu’s unexpected rally challenges industry norms, hitting an all-time high despite initial skepticism. Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin recently acknowledged that Shiba Inu…
Ripple (XRP) News
Polygon zkEVM Mainnet Beta Faces Comparison with Solana: Mainnet Beta Resumes Operations After 12-Hour Downtime
Polygon zkEVM suffered downtime that lasted 12 hours, drawing comparisons with Solana, which has encountered its fair share of outages in recent months and causing concern over its ability. The team blamed the glitch on a Layer 1…
With Solana’s staked value crossing the $70 billion mark, industry leaders are debating whether it could be more secure than Ethereum, which has $108 billion in staked value. Ethereum proponents argue that it goes beyond staked value and…
The new EU AML/CFT framework has been greatly misunderstood in the crypto sector; some report that it outlaws anonymous crypto transactions through self-custody wallets. Crypto lawyer Patrick Hansen explains that it exempts providers of self-hosted wallets like MetaMask…
Do Kwon’s release from Montenegro prison coincides with a significant rise in Terra Classic (LUNC) value. The Terra collapse aftermath continues to influence crypto market dynamics and regulatory scrutiny. Following a CNF prior report on the deportation of…
Robinhood Embraces Shiba Inu: Android Wallet Launch Boosts SHIB’s DOGE Challenger Status
Robinhood launched an Android wallet for cryptocurrencies, including Shiba Inu, making it easier for users to manage their digital assets securely. The wallet offers features like asset swaps and full control over private keys, empowering users to participate…
Goldman Sachs Hedge Fund Clients to Pour $2.8 Trillion into Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Cardano, and More – Investment to Drive New All-Time High
Goldman Sachs’ large investors rekindle interest in crypto as they reportedly become active following the spot Bitcoin ETF approval. It is reported that last year saw little activity from such clients as 2023 became a byproduct of the…
BTC Mining Difficulty Reaches Record Levels: Halving Excitement Spurs $100,000 BTC Price Predictions
Bitcoin’s mining difficulty hits a record high, sparking anticipation for the upcoming halving event. Analysts and market data suggest potential for Bitcoin to reach $100,000 around the halving period. As CNF previously reported, Bitcoin miners are preparing for…
ISO 20022-Compliant Tokens: XRP, Cardano, Algorand, Stellar, and IOTA Shape the Future of Tokenization
The financial world is headed toward a shared ledger and universal messaging protocol, and according to SWIFT, this can only be achieved through ISO 20022-compliant solutions. In the crypto world, ISO 20022 compliance is spearheaded by XRP, Stellar,…
Vitalik Buterin shared insights into Ethereum’s future at a recent conference, including the importance of keeping Ethereum true to its roots as mainstream companies enter the market. He revealed that the two areas that have surprised him the…
Fantom has gained over 150% in the past month to become the best-performing crypto that’s not a meme coin in that time as interest in FTM skyrockets. The surge is driven by the upcoming Sonic upgrade, which will…