In Sept. 2024, data revealed that the top ten layer one (L1) blockchains hold a combined value of $ 1.66 trillion, a significant chunk of the $ 2.03 trillion crypto economy. This year, Bitcoin and Ethereum, the two biggest L1 chains, hit all-time highs in daily confirmed transactions. Yet, despite their progress, BTC …
The Central Bank of Brazil has hinted at implementing artificial intelligence (AI) and data monetization processes into Drex, its central bank digital currency (CBDC). In a recent presentation, Roberto Campos Neto, the Central Bank of Brazil’s president, stressed that the bank’s innovation agenda had four blocks: Pix, Drex, Currency Internationalization, and Open Finance. However, he […]
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of crypto exchange Bitmex, has warned of a scenario where bitcoin could “slowly leak lower towards $ 50,000” and “altcoins could dive deeper into the gutter.” Focusing on the impact of dollar liquidity and Federal Reserve policies, Hayes remains cautiously optimistic about the long-term outlook, expecting future monetary easing to benefit …
IVC is a Web3 venture capital fund backed by leading Japanese gaming studios. They focus on Web3 gaming, digital entertainment, AI, DeFi, and infrastructure, and have invested in over 200 projects. They also host Japan’s largest Web3 conference, IVS Crypto, which attracts over 12,000 attendees annually. Ann Chien serves as a Partner at IVC. She […]
On Thursday, former President Donald Trump posted a video on X, where he announced his intention to chart a course for making the United States the “crypto capital of the planet.” As the video concludes, the logo of World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance (defi) project founded by Trump’s sons, prominently appears. Trump Claims to […]