The 2024 bitcoin halving event sparked major changes in the mining scene, according to the latest “State of the Network” report by Coin Metrics and analyst Matías Andrade. Battle for Hashrate Dominance The April 2024 halving, which slashed block rewards from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC, severely impacted miner earnings. Coin Metrics’ new report reveals […]
Navigating the Crypto Landscape: Insights from XYO Co-Founder Markus Levin on DePIN, Data Sovereignty, and Universal Basic Income
XYO is the world’s first and largest DePIN. Bridging the physical and digital worlds, XYO securely collects, validates, and connects real-world data with blockchain and Web2 platforms. Markus Levin, Co-Founder of XYO and Head of Operations for XY Labs, recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to share his extensive journey through the crypto landscape. From […]
The Crypto Developer Landscape Shifts: Asia Takes the Lead, India Surges
Electric Capital’s 2024 report shows a decline in overall crypto developers despite an influx of new entrants, with Asia surpassing North America in developer share and established developers driving long-term growth. Established Crypto Developers Reach All-Time High According to Electric Capital’s 2024 developer report, 39,148 new developers explored crypto between January and November this year. […]
Kenya’s Crypto Landscape Set for Major Overhaul With New Tax System
The Kenyan Revenue Authority (KRA) is tightening its grip on cryptocurrency by proposing a real-time tax system integrated with exchanges. This system would track all crypto transactions, capturing details like time and value for tax collection purposes. Beyond real-time taxation, Kenya is considering AI and machine learning to combat tax evasion. These technologies would improve […]
The Open Summit Set to Transform Asia’s Web3 Landscape as the largest TON event this Summer
PRESS RELEASE. Taipei, Taiwan —The Open Summit, the largest TON summit this summer, is set to be a landmark event for the global TON community. Powered by TONX and supported by the global TON community, the summit will take place from August 6-8, 2024, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center TaiNEX2, as a part of […]