According to Adrian Brink, co-founder of Anoma and Namada, rollups offer little new functionality beyond the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). He argues they are essentially execution-sharding solutions presented as true scaling solutions. Brink instead touts Plasma as the “only true scaling solution out there” because it enables constant data posting to the main chain “regardless […]
Crypto ATMs: A Hotbed of Illicit Activity and Regulatory Crackdowns, Says Report
A recent TRM Labs report reveals that crypto ATMs have processed at least $ 160 million in illicit transactions since 2019, with 2023 alone seeing over $ 30 million directed to known scam addresses. The rate of illicit activity at crypto ATMs is double that of the overall crypto industry, standing at 1.2% …
Crypto Expert Says This Meme Coin Could be the Best Buy for the Next Bull Run
There’s a new meme coin making waves, and it’s caught the attention of industry experts. Crypto All-Stars (STARS) is trying to break the mold of typical meme tokens. Instead of just depending on a cute mascot, it’s aiming to bring something fresh to the table – a unique staking platform called the “MemeVault.” MemeVault – […]
Donald Trump Launches 4th NFT Collection Featuring Him Holding Bitcoin — Says ‘They Call Me Crypto President’
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has released a fourth series of non-fungible token (NFT) digital trading cards. The collection includes 50 unique cards, featuring images such as Trump holding bitcoin. Collectors may receive a physical trading card containing a piece of a suit worn during the presidential debate with Joe Biden and could be invited […]
Harris Backs Plan to Tax Unrealized Gains, Kiyosaki Says Prepare for Crash Landing, and More — Week in Review
Vice President Kamala Harris supports President Biden’s proposal to increase taxes on unrealized gains for the wealthy. Financial author Robert Kiyosaki warns of an impending market crash, urging investments in gold, silver, and bitcoin for safety. Economist Peter Schiff calls for higher interest rates, even at the risk of triggering a recession. Meanwhile, bitcoin ETFs […]