It is crucial that traditional enterprises join the decentralized ecosystem to bring added security and legitimacy to the industry. Blockchain technology is revolutionizing the way we interact, transact and share information, with many experts predicting it will be the most disruptive technology in the next decade. After little structural innovation since the 19th and 20th…
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Whether we like it or not, the decentralized web is vulnerable to the internet’s worsening problems. Luckily, fixing this should be simple. On Jan. 26, the internet came to a screeching halt along much of the East Coast. Email services went down; YouTube videos flickered out midstream; millions were likely affected, if only temporarily. But…
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Can BNY Mellon’s entry into the crypto space provide the fuel Bitcoin needs to pass the $50,000 mark, or is it an insignificant move? While the naysayers continue to wish for the so-called “Bitcoin bubble” to burst, the premium cryptocurrency continues to scale to new heights, seemingly with each passing day. For example, within the…
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Take a look at a few crypto transactions that came with unnecessarily high fees. Users can send cryptocurrencies virtually anywhere globally via the blockchains on which they are based. By sending crypto assets, however, fees are incurred. Transactions may take longer for certain assets, depending on their related blockchains. Certain crypto wallets and platforms give…
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We should encourage more climate-friendly practices, including less air travel, and the crypto community can be a great example of it. For the first time ever, the World Economic Forum’s Global Risk Report’s top-five global risks were all climate-related. From devastating wildfires in Australia and the Amazon to ravaging locust plagues on the Horn of…
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Decentralized governance and blockchain solutions are best for the future of Big Tech. Big Tech has been in the news a lot over the last decade. Initially, the coverage focused on the new possibilities that were created around communication and information sharing and the benefits that these would bring. New tech networks offered unprecedented tools,…
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Crypto and blockchain stakeholders in Nigeria have criticized the central bank’s decision to ban banks from servicing crypto firms. The Central Bank of Nigeria has banned banks from servicing crypto exchanges in the country in a move that echoes actions taken by its Indian counterpart back in 2018. Reactions to the news among the political…
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Following initial discussions with the Bank of Canada, four top universities have submitted design proposals for a central bank digital currency. Major Canadian universities have submitted new research to the Bank of Canada centered around the development of a central bank digital currency, or CBDC, underscoring the innovation underway in this space. The research began last…
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Privacy is still one of the most important features of cryptocurrencies for traders according to data. To better understand user behavior and sentiment regarding transactions and privacy on the blockchain, Manta Network ran a survey in December 2020 studying user trust regarding privacy on the blockchain, as well as centralized and decentralized exchanges. The 2021…
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The crypto industry appears to be abuzz with potential, given confirmed and possible appointments in the Biden administration. As the United States Senate begins confirming leadership posts across commerce and the treasury, there has been meaningful momentum in the crypto community as a response. This is due to the profiles of various individuals who have…
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