Tezos, a blockchain known for its onchain governance system, has activated its 16th protocol upgrade, Paris, on mainnet on June 4th, 2024. This upgrade introduces the Data Availability Layer (DAL), which boosts Layer 2 throughput and unlocks new use cases in gaming, ticketing, and services requiring high-speed transactions. The upgrade also reduces block times to […]
Arkham Reveals Onchain Addresses Linked to 4 Major Bitcoin ETFs, Boosting Market Transparency
On Jan. 23, Arkham, a firm specializing in onchain intelligence, announced the identification of four lists of connected addresses linked to four new spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These groups of addresses are reportedly associated with fund managers including Blackrock, Fidelity, Bitwise, and Franklin Templeton. 4 ETFs Identified Onchain According to an X post by […]
Tanzanian Central Bank Launches Foreign Exchange Reserves Boosting Gold Buying Scheme
The Bank of Tanzania said on Sept. 25 that it has kickstarted an initiative that seeks to boost the country’s foreign exchange reserves by buying gold with local currency. The bank said its objective is to acquire six tonnes of gold from miners and traders in 2023 alone. The Tanzanian Gold Reserve The Tanzanian …
US Inflation Hits Two-Year Low, Boosting Stocks and Precious Metals
On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index report for June, showing a 3% increase in inflation, the lowest level since March 2021. The U.S. inflation rate has fallen for 12 consecutive months, with the index rising 0.2% on a monthly basis. Labor Department’s CPI Data Shows […]
Boosting Sales With Instagram Shoppable Posts
Instagram is with no doubt, a powerful social platform with millions of users. According to data provided by Instagram Business page, the platform has 800 million monthly active users with 80 percent of the users following at least one business. It’s clear to see why the platform is seen as the next frontier for eCommerce […]