Okay, let's cut to the chase. In case you haven’t been following, there was a record bitcoin mining difficulty adjustment that just took place. That’s the largest drop since China kicked all the miners out. 7.5% down – that's huge. Some are panicking. I'm seeing something else: a blinking, neon...
The Bitcoin network evolves in real-time to ensure the viability and protection of its ecosystem. One of the most important mechanisms to do so is the mining difficulty adjustment. For the first time in two years, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty just saw a big decrease. This article will break down what...
Bitcoin mining difficulty just had a major 7.5% drop on Sunday — the biggest negative adjustment since July 2021. This decline occurred at block height 903,168. This was largely due to mining sites throughout the U.S.—especially in Texas—suspending operations because of early summer heatwaves. This change comes on the heels...
Bitwise has been actively encouraging recognizing staking as part of its admitted Ethereum Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). We think that this proposed addition would not be difficult to incorporate into the existing ETF structure. The firm shamelessly asserts that adding staking to the mix will increase investors’ returns. None of...
Okay, let's be real. Look, I know that you’re all out there reading the headlines about the SEC delaying the ETH staking ETF. It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the crypto-induced doom and gloom. Don't. Seriously, don't. This isn't a setback; it's a launchpad. Think of it like this: the...
The SEC's latest delay on the Bitwise ETH staking ETF isn't just bureaucratic foot-dragging. It’s a big flashing red light indicating some very basic issues the crypto-Twitter echo chamber would like to pretend don’t exist. We're all excited about potential yield and mainstream adoption, but let's ditch the hopium for...
And the XRP Ledger (XRPL) has never been stronger. It now has more than 6 million accounts, that’s a 24% increase in just one quarter since the start of calendar year 2024! This rapid acceleration in adoption further magnifies the need for solid security protocols to shield users’ assets. Recent...
The NCB’s “Operation MELON” bust in Cochin isn’t your average run-of-the-mill drug bust. It's a blaring alarm, a flashing red light screaming: India, wake up! The crypto-fueled darknet drug market is not only present but extremely sophisticated. We're not talking about back-alley deals; we're talking about a globally connected, digitally...
We think our XRP is safe. Locked away, untouchable. But are we really? I’ve watched many close friends in our XRP community lose it all. Yet it all transpired because of a few seemingly minor security oversights. Twelve years later, do you remember Sarah? She’d lost her entire stack from...
We all know the mantra: "Not your keys, not your coins." Wait, you ran out and bought a hardware wallet—smugly secure, you think. You’ve stored your XRP in an unbreakable digital citadel. But what if I told you that the fortress has a secret back door. Even worse, it might...
