The world of crypto is not short on spotlights, flashy predictions, and promises of decentralized tomorrows. Yet, behind the utopian speeches and soaring tokens, another indicator, much more discreet, is turning red: developer engagement. And what if, in 2025, the vitality of blockchains was no longer measured by their market capitalization, but by the sweat of those who build them?
Ethereum hits the gas accelerator... but who will stay the course? A small journey through ambitious technology, elitist blockchain, and scaling promises more slippery than a snake on RAM.
Bitcoin’s all-time high (ATH) trended on crypto social media this week, with nearly half of all mentions discussing the recent milestone achieved by the OG coin. Even as the coin posted a strong climb during this period, experts believe such a level of dominance may lead to a short-term top and usually precedes a brief retracement.
Having firmly established its presence in 2023 and 2024, GM Vietnam — Vietnam Blockchain Week now enters a new chapter, defined by greater ambition, expanded scale, and the spirit of Southeast Asia’s next-generation builders.
What if a quarter of the bitcoins in circulation were at risk of being stolen due to a cryptographic flaw? This scenario, now taken seriously, is prompting Jameson Lopp and other developers to propose an unprecedented measure: to freeze the BTC stored on addresses vulnerable to quantum attacks. Among them, the legendary funds of Satoshi Nakamoto. This is an explosive initiative, balancing the need for security and a questioning of the founding principles of the protocol.
Ethereum is sprinting in Web3: zkEVM, secret clients, and proofs in 10 seconds… Meanwhile, rivals are taking a nap and Vitalik is adjusting his stopwatch.
With the institutional crypto community increasingly focused on token efficiency, reports indicate that Shiba Inu has seen its burn rate surge by more than 10,700% in recent days. This sets the stage for an even larger single-day burn event.
American online NFT marketplace OpenSea has taken a major leap toward becoming an “on-chain everything app.” In a Tuesday disclosure, the NFT platform announced the purchase of Rally, a mobile-driven Web3 platform, thus bringing token and NFT trading to the doorstep of mobile phone users.
Cardano injects its blocks into your ledgers: a blockchain that verifies the figures while the auditor sleeps, and the accountant prays that nothing is noticed.
Polygon is about to reach a decisive milestone with Heimdall v2, a hard fork that Sandeep Nailwal describes as "the most complex since 2020". On July 10, the PoS network is deeply modernizing its infrastructure while consolidating its governance, now in the hands of its co-founder. This is a strategic operation as the battle intensifies on the front of layer two blockchains.
Even after stepping down from his CEO role at X (formerly Twitter), Jack Dorsey isn’t taking holidays. This time, the former X boss introduced a new decentralized messaging app, Bitchat, which could transform the social media space in an era where privacy, security, and censorship have become a big thing. If this project goes mainstream, centralized messaging apps like WhatsApp and Messenger could see a peer-to-peer competitor.
Solana launchpad Pump.fun has taken center stage in the memecoin discourse after LetsBonk, a new market entrant, surpassed the OG memecoin platform in token creation on Sunday. With this remarkable run, LetsBonk has become the first-ever Solana launchpad to outpace Pump.fun in daily tokens launched.
Cardano has made headlines within crypto chatrooms after officially surpassing 111 million in total transactions on its blockchain network. This impressive milestone, alongside other notable ecosystem growth, underscores the network’s growing user base and strong platform fundamentals. Even more, it reinforces the Layer-1 network’s ability to offer utility-based solutions to everyday users in the decentralized space.
What is the Bitcoin price outlook for 2025? Several notable events, including rate cuts, geopolitical tensions, and tariff impositions, marked the second quarter of the year. During this period, Bitcoin alternated between several price levels, eventually reaching a new all-time high in May. However, despite entering Q3 2025 with strong momentum, the apex coin’s dominance appears to have faded of late. As per CoinMarketCap, 75% of the top 100 coins outperformed Bitcoin in the last 90 days. And with the recently concluded FOMC meeting offering zero boost to crypto assets, smart money traders are already asking what’s next for the BTC price.
When the guru of Ethereum worries about his own creature, there is something fishy under Web3. Vitalik pulls out the tests… and his anti-glitter blockchain scalpel.
The European Central Bank is embarking on a major technological shift. The Governing Council has just approved two major projects aimed at integrating blockchain technology into the euro transaction settlement system. This is a strategic advancement that marks a turning point in the modernization of the financial infrastructures of the European Union.
Robinhood opens a new chapter in its history by launching its own layer 2 blockchain to offer tokenized stocks to European investors. This technological offensive places Europe at the center of its crypto strategy: allowing investors from the Old Continent to trade American stocks 24/7, without commission. An advancement that could well reshuffle the cards of traditional trading. Analysis.
Crypto cards are now competing with traditional banks for everyday purchases in Europe. With nearly half of transactions under 12 dollars, these new payment tools are transforming consumer habits. A silent revolution that is redefining the future of European payments.
Solana bombards DEXs, Ethereum takes the hit... but behind the sparkle, a network coughs and memecoins tumble. The crypto king trembles, but can the prince reign without an active throne?
BALI, INDONESIA – April 2025 — Coinfest Asia, the largest crypto and Web3 festival in the world, is officially back. Taking place August 21–22 at Nuanu Creative City – Bali’s creative and cultural hub—the event will bring together a global crowd of 10,000+ founders, builders, investors,…
In a Web3 landscape saturated with EVM blockchains cloning each other, Alephium stands out with a bold approach. This Swiss Layer 1 combines the security of Proof-of-Work, the scalability of sharding, a seamless user experience, and an innovative energy model. With Danube, its latest update, the project has reached a major milestone. To understand the stakes, we met with Maud Bannwart, a central figure in the team and a true bridge between technology and its uses.
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Web3 aimed to give users control over their assets and identity. However, in reality, it has developed in a fragmented manner, with complex interfaces that are often inaccessible and sometimes insecure. Bitpanda aims to reverse this dynamic by proposing a new vision of Web3: a unified, intuitive ecosystem that is rigorously compliant with European standards. With its promise of "one wallet, one chain, one token," Bitpanda Web3 becomes the ideal gateway for investors seeking access to decentralized finance without sacrificing simplicity or security.
When an old clunker flirts with smart contracts... Ford tests the Cardano blockchain for its legal secrets. An investigation without a thermal engine, but full of legal bytes.
When Bitget joins UNICEF, it's the blockchain that arrives at school! A global educational crypto invasion to turn female gamers into blockchain coders.
Ethereum is breaking records with 35.35 million ETH staked. Is the accumulation preparing for a rebound? Full analysis here!
The American banking giant JP Morgan has just filed a mysterious trademark application called "JPMD" with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. This initiative fuels speculation about a potential new stablecoin. But what is this discreet move really hiding?
In May 2025, China achieved a major milestone in cybersecurity by making the first encrypted voice call using quantum technology over more than 1,000 km between Beijing and Hefei. This feat relies on a national quantum key distribution (QKD) network covering 16 metropolitan areas, already protecting 500 government agencies and 380 state-owned enterprises. Meanwhile, China unveiled the Tianyan-504, a superconducting quantum computer with 504 qubits, accessible via the cloud and having logged over 12 million connections from 50 countries. These advancements mark a transition from the experimental stage to operational reality, signaling an acceleration towards "Q-Day", the moment when quantum computers will be able to break classical encryptions.
Crypto is entering a new era in the United States. The SEC supports self-custody and defends users' freedom. Details here!
Ethereum unveils its blobs, reduces fees, but is running into storage issues... What if the technical promises hide a creeping centralization? Crypto-revolution or mirage?