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Cryptos are useful for those who invest funds in them. For some, it's a way of diversifying their asset portfolio. Others, on the other hand, see them as an effective way of disguising the provenance of illicitly earned funds.

According to a recent report by Ripple in partnership with United States Faster Payments Council (FPC), blockchain technology offers the prospect of saving financial institutions nearly $10 billion by 2030, by reducing the costs associated with cross-border payments.

The use of a virtual private network (VPN) has become essential to protect our online privacy and secure our activities on the Internet. More and more people are choosing to buy a VPN in cryptocurrencies. What are the advantages of buying a VPN with cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum or Monero?

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.

The wait is over! August 8 marks the official launch of Ultra Arena, a revolutionary Esports tournament platform created by cryptographic gaming startup Ultra. Relying on its own blockchain, Ultra aims to offer an unprecedented route for amateur gamers, providing blockchain-based digital identities and NFT pricing.

Tim Draper is a well-known tech billionaire within the cryptosphere. According to this crypto investor, Bitcoin will soon outperform traditional fiat currencies. He explains why.

It's a done deal. China now uses the yuan more than the dollar in its international trade. A requiem for the imperial currency.

Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange platform, will be listing the very first digital dollar. For this occasion, find out everything there is to know about FDUSD, from its creator to how it works, and all the benefits the CZ-based company has to offer.

Today, bitcoin seems to be treading on a slippery slope, its trajectory resembling a slow, inevitable descent into a financial abyss. According to deep analyses of historical data, bitcoin could face dark days in the months ahead, like a ship preparing to sail into a raging storm.

Cardano (ADA) puts in a string of masterful performances despite the regulatory crackdown in the USA. Just when everything seems to be going well, network founder Charles Hoskinson announces a fascinating update that should take Layer 2 solutions to the next level.

For a long time, BlackRock had opposed bitcoin (BTC) as an investment alternative. The financial behemoth has finally turned around and set itself up as an apostle of the flagship crypto.

On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin ratified the law introducing the digital ruble (CBDC).

PacWest Bancorp's last resort: to beg its youngest son? Yes, because the company never recovered from its crisis. After a massive outflow of depositors, things got so bad that it agreed to a merger with a smaller lender, Banc of California.

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.

Has Elon Musk's rebranding of Twitter really set the blue bird free? Or has he simply killed it? Since the takeover of the social network in October 2022, things have been going badly. But the new boss has just demonstrated that he has more than one trick up his sleeve. In addition to replacing Twitter with X.com, Musk also intends to take over half the world's financial system.

Recently, artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain seem to be competing with each other. This is despite the fact that some see them as complementary. However, recent work in the emerging field of neuromorphic computing could bridge the gap between these two areas of computing.

The tokenization of the economy is the future. Stocks, bonds, real estate, wine, works of art… everything can integrate this new classification of digital units programmable from a smart contract. To take full advantage of these opportunities, leading players such as Chainlink are deploying major resources to permanently protect investors' assets. Gold tokenization is one of its spearheads.

The BRICS nations have great ambitions for the global financial system. They have already announced plans to create a common currency for the organization's members. But their project goes beyond monetary issues. They want to counterbalance global geopolitics, and the initiative is of interest to many countries around the globe.

Over the past few days, Bitcoin's (BTC) value has been declining. This trend, however, doesn't dampen analysts' optimism about the flagship crypto's short-term prospects.

Innovation is the key to staying competitive. A perfect example of this innovation is Ethereum's new ERC-4337 standard, which is completely rethinking our understanding of transactions. Let's take a closer look at this new phenomenon and see how it's reshaping the blockchain landscape.

Recently, the twittersphere was ablaze with rumours of a possible return of bitcoin to Tesla's payment system. Supported by a photo of the source code, some observers speculated that the electric car manufacturer might be revising its stance on cryptocurrencies. Would Elon Musk's company once again accept BTC? Let's find out.

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.

Nasdaq backtracks! Its abandonment of plans for a cryptoasset custody service shakes up the industry. Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman cites regulatory concerns in this surprise announcement. The decision could impact the future of institutional crypto adoption in the US.

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”.

The bitcoin (BTC) market has been buzzing for the past few months. Cathie Wood is convinced that the asset's price will strengthen in the coming months. She expects BTC's valuation to top the million-dollar mark.

Apple's Vision Pro mixed reality headset was unveiled to the public on June 5. From what certain observers have seen, it could bring about a significant change in the way users experience the metaverse. Developers could move away from the absolute isolation of virtual reality.

At the Ethereum Conference (ETHCC) in Paris, Vitalik Buterin presented a bold vision of crypto wallets. According to the Ethereum co-founder, account abstraction could make managing Ethereum wallets as easy as sending an e-mail.

The Ripple VS SEC case has undeniably left its mark on the crypto market. The case has taken a new twist, with Judge Analisa Torres ruling in favor of the crypto company. Even if this is only a partial victory, Ripple intends to take advantage of this opportunity to broaden the prospects for XRP adoption.