Bitcoin Core v30 Sparks Community Debate Over Expanded Data Capacity

Bitcoin Core developers have unveiled version 30, a major update expected to roll out by late October, igniting heated discussions across the crypto community. The update introduces several technical changes, with the most controversial being the expansion of the OP_RETURN field, which increases the current data limit from 80 bytes to nearly 4 megabytes. This … Read more

Ethereum and Bitcoin ETFs Face Heavy Outflows Amid Market Volatility

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to Ethereum ($4.17B AUM) and Bitcoin ($114B AUM) saw significant withdrawals last week, underscoring a turbulent period for crypto investment products. Ethereum ETFs endured a record week of outflows, while Bitcoin ETFs also posted substantial redemptions, reflecting shifting investor sentiment during heightened price volatility. Why Ethereum ETFs were hit harderEthereum ETFs … Read more

Bitcoin Breaks Above $111K as Market Eyes Potential “Uptober” Rally

Bitcoin surged past the $111,000 mark on Sunday, reaching $113,975 and fueling optimism for the much-anticipated “Uptober” rally after a challenging September. However, uncertainty lingers as the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) futures gap opened this week, a price discrepancy not seen in weeks. Historically, these gaps tend to close quickly, hinting at a possible short-term … Read more

New Hyperdrive Exploit Exposes Hyperliquid’s Security Weakness, Resulting in $782K Loss

The lending protocol Hyperdrive, part of the Hyperliquid blockchain, suffered yet another cyberattack on September 27, leading to the loss of $782,000 from its liquidity pools. The incident adds to a string of failures that have been undermining the ecosystem’s credibility. According to the initial investigation, the breach exploited vulnerabilities in the router contract, which … Read more

SEC Opens Space for Crypto Innovation in New US Regulatory Landscape

Ambiente regulatório dos EUA evolui: avanços da SEC abrem espaço para inovação cripto, stablecoins seguras e maior integração financeira.

In the United States, the debate over digital asset regulation is taking on new dimensions. During the annual Coin Center dinner in New York, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce—nicknamed “Crypto Mom”—highlighted how the regulatory environment has evolved and now offers a unique opportunity for innovators to explore the potential of cryptocurrencies and decentralized technologies. Peirce acknowledged … Read more

SWIFT Adopts Blockchain to Revolutionize Global Payments

SWIFT Moves Toward Integrating Blockchain into Its Global Payments Network

SWIFT Moves Toward Integrating Blockchain into Its Global Payments Network SWIFT’s global payments system, a pillar of traditional financial infrastructure (TradFi), announced that it is incorporating a blockchain-based ledger into its network. According to the institution, more than 30 banks and financial institutions are participating in the project, which is based on a prototype developed … Read more