The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency is heralding a new era of technological advancement, as highlighted in a recent Grayscale Investments report by Will Ogden Moore. Grayscale’s latest report says this synergy, marked by the impressive performance of AI-related crypto assets, is expanding the scope of blockchain applications beyond traditional payment systems. …
Study: Venture Capital Investments in Top Ten Web3 Projects Were 70% Lower in 2023
Study: Only 6% of Crypto Exchanges Integrated the Lightning Network
A new research study has partly attributed the growth in the use of bitcoin “as a transactional layer” to the increased number of crypto platforms that have joined the Lightning Network ecosystem. The study however found that just over 6% of centralized crypto exchanges have integrated the layer 2 protocol with their respective platforms. Record […]
Study Observes Consolidation of Bitcoin Mining Rewards With Antpool
In a significant shift within the bitcoin mining landscape, Antpool’s resurgence in 2023 has marked a notable trend in the consolidation of bitcoin rewards, surpassing Foundry USA in blocks mined. The Miner Mag’s recent analysis reveals that Antpool, along with other major pools, has centralized coinbase block rewards, reflecting a deeper, more interconnected mining ecosystem. […]
41% of Central Banks Expect to Have Operational CBDCs by 2028 — Study
Some 41% of central banks that participated in the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) study said they expect to have an operational central bank digital currency (CBDC) by 2028. The survey found that the sentiment towards CBDCs is turning positive with 30% of the respondents having become more inclined to issue a digital […]