Fabian Vogelsteller, lead developer of Ethereum and inventor of the ERC-20 standard, left the Ethereum Foundation in 2018 to focus on his own blockchain, Lukso. Since the launch of its main network in May, Lukso has been gaining in popularity thanks to its focus on more everyday use cases, such as fashion and lifestyle. Discover in this article the vision and motivations that have guided Vogelsteller on this exciting adventure.
Wright, the man who has long claimed to be the inventor of Bitcoin, has just lost a crucial legal battle. The verdict sheds light on the grey areas of his alleged invention. Elevated to the status of a myth, Wright suffered defeat at the hands of Peter McCormack. In 2019, McCormack had challenged his legitimacy as Bitcoin's inventor in a series of fiery tweets.
The creator of ChatGPT launches Worldcoin, a shitcoin that wants the apple of your eye.
Offering new economic opportunities, creating a “reliable solution to distinguish humans from AI”, etc… Looking at these ambitious objectives, we can say that Sam Altman has one foot in the present, and the other in the future. He and his team must have been hard at work, for three years, to get to the stage of officially launching a crypto-asset like this. Now that Worldcoin is here, investors had better keep a close eye on it.
A group of hackers backed by the North Korean government managed to get into the system of JumpCloud, an American IT management company. They used the latter to target crypto companies with the aim of stealing digital assets. This latest case of hacking, which joins the long list of misdeeds orchestrated by North Korean hackers, has a rather different modus operandi. Should we be concerned? Find out in this article.
The ArkhamIntel native token ($ARKM) is sold at $0.75 with a capitalization of $113 million after being sold at $0.05 on Binance Launchpad. Users have locked up a total of $2.4 billion in Launchpad to ensure a better chance of receiving the full allocation.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler testified before the Senate during a session of the SEC's FY2024 Budget Subcommittee. During his speech, he raised important issues related to the regulation of the crypto sector, calling certain aspects “the Wild West”.
Judge Analisa Torres recently handed down her verdict in the XRP case between Ripple and the SEC. The decision, favorable to the crypto firm, is however only partially settled.
Judge Analisa Torres' verdict was clear: XRP is not a security. A great victory, chanted the crypto community, who saw the SEC's recent attacks as a vendetta. But there's a twist. The U.S. regulator counted a direct sale of XRP to investors to the tune of $728.9 million. In such a context, Ripple's token becomes a security once again. A cold shower for the cryptosphere.
The nickname “Ghost Chain” was bestowed on Cardano in 2021, when there was very little activity. Three years on, things have changed: Cardano is gradually establishing itself as a flagship blockchain. ADA's recent performance has been a great help.
Cardano is on the brink of a significant turning point: the CIP-1694 is about to be implemented. This initiative could radically transform decision-making by offering unprecedented decentralization. It's a promising chapter that's attracting worldwide attention.
Crypto firm LBRY has been embroiled in a lawsuit against the SEC for the past few months. At issue is the determination of the moveable nature of LBRY Credits (LBC), the company's native crypto. The legal battle over the latter has just seen a new twist.
One thing's for sure: as long as the price of bitcoin remains correct, Microstrategy won't part with its holdings, says broker Bernstein. Michael Saylor's company has built up a solid reputation, but nothing can match its firm belief in the most famous of cryptocurrencies.
Judge Analisa Torres believes that XRP is not a security. Basically, Ripple won its case against the SEC.
Investments in cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin have exploded in recent years. To provide a better framework for them, or to some extent to profit from their rise, some European countries have defined tax rules that their citizens holding cryptoassets must comply with. In this article, we take a look at the differences between these countries' tax regimes.
SEC attacks are wreaking havoc on the crypto sector, and companies are not exempt. Revolut recently made an exit that is unlikely to please all its customers, as they will soon no longer be able to trade certain tokens. So, goodbye to Solana (SOL), Polygon (MATIC) and Cardano (ADA)?
Litecoin's halving event is less than five weeks away. The approaching date is causing a significant rise in the network's hash rate, which has already reached an all-time high. This, in turn, has caused the price of Litecoin (LTC) to rise by more than 15% over the past week. At the time of writing, Litecoin has crossed the crucial $100 mark.
In an ever-changing crypto market, Cardano's (ADA) resilience is proving exceptional. Benjamin Cowen, CEO of ITC Crypto, highlights the crypto's performance in the midst of a bear market.
In the darkness of virtual worlds, a devious threat is emerging. The colorful world of Super Mario, usually a source of joy, turns out to be a minefield for cryptocurrency enthusiasts.
EU lawmakers have always stated their desire to control banks' dealings with cryptocurrencies. They have now taken a giant step towards achieving this goal. EU MEPs have reached agreement on the capital requirements for crypto-banks. The latter must therefore comply with the new measures in force.
In an era where the boundary between the traditional economy and the cryptosphere is getting blurred, a new milestone has been reached. Coinbase, the US cryptocurrency giant, has just won an unprecedented Supreme Court decision. It's a first for a crypto company, and a testament to how far the sector has come.
Moody's is a well-known research and risk analysis company within the cryptosphere. On June 20, it published a most interesting report on crypto in the United States. Specifically, it highlights the political divisions in the US regarding crypto regulation.
Unlike other cryptos, stablecoins inspire relatively more confidence among users. This is due to the stability of their value, which correlates with that of a fiat currency. However, their monetary status had never been officially recognized. At least, until Jerome Powell, Chairman of the US Federal Reserve (Fed), did so. Is this a turning point?
The recent publication of Hinman's documents, a former SEC executive, has surprised the crypto community. They were supposed to provide the elements to settle the debate about the security or non-security nature of cryptocurrencies. Instead, the documents in question have only created more confusion. The situation was such that Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse called for investigations into William Hinman.
Binance étant au cœur des polémiques liées aux attaques du régulateur Américain, le cours du Binance coin (BNB) en a littéralement payé les frais.
The European Union is gearing up to write a decisive new chapter. The rules governing the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) are fast approaching, promising a series of far-reaching changes for companies in the cryptosphere.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently shared a video on Twitter to announce that his company's long-running legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was finally coming to an end. However, rather than feeling sorry for the failure, Garlinghouse emphasized that the case only marks the beginning of a wider struggle for the cryptocurrency industry and the need for regulatory clarity.
Over the past few months, many analysts have predicted that Ripple would win its case against the SEC. However, it now seems that this prediction is about to change. Could the recent disappointing revelations about the Hinman documents be turning the tide?
BlackRock is particularly interested in cryptocurrencies, as well as ETFs. A few months ago, the company launched an ETF in Europe. This time, they have set their sights on a Bitcoin ETF. There is no guarantee that this process will be successful, but it could have significant effects on the flagship cryptocurrency market.
The Hinman documents, previously held by a former SEC executive, are at the core of the legal battle between the SEC and Ripple. According to Ripple, their disclosure is crucial to the outcome of the case. The disclosure has finally happened but falls short of Ripple's expectations, leaving its executives disappointed.