Bitcoin Core devs falsely claimed this week that almost 40% of Knots nodes — Core’s biggest competitor — had been double counted, giving a false impression of its actual size. Citing a technical critique of the number of reachable nodes running Knots, they alleged (before deleting many of their posts) that as much as 39%
Could Bitcoin and Ethereum new highs come before 2025’s close? Total assets in US money market funds climbed to a record $7.26 trillion for the week ending September 3, a seven-day jump of about $52.37 billion, according to data from the Investment Company Institute (ICI). ICI’s weekly report to the Federal Reserve, released Tuesday, shows
Stablecoin issuer Tether is one of the largest corporate accumulators of Bitcoin over the last 12 months, adding more coins to its treasury than nearly all spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). On Sept. 8, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino shared data showing that the stablecoin issuer secured more than 27,700 BTC in the past year. Of that
The clash between Wall Street and the crypto sector over yield-bearing stablecoins is intensifying in Washington. The stablecoin industry needs more options for offering yield to users, according to Will Beeson, founder and CEO of RWA liquidity layer Multiliquid and Uniform Labs, and former head of tokenized asset infrastructure at Standard Chartered. “In a competitive
In September 2025, gold extended its fourth consecutive week of gains and set a new record high at $3,659 per ounce. Bitcoin investors eagerly watched, waiting for BTC to follow as the correlation between the two assets drew more attention. However, capital flows may present a more complex picture. The rally in precious metals is
Billionaire venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya warns that the Fed is on track to repeat past mistakes this year amid flawed data and slow policy responses. Palihapitiya says on the social media platform X that the Fed has a track record of being late when it comes to adjusting interest rate policy based on changing economic
Ronin Network, the blockchain behind the famous game Axie Infinity, is making a major change. According to Cointelegraph, Ronin is moving to Ethereum’s Layer 2 using Optimism’s OP Stack. This upgrade promises 15 times faster transactions, better security, and a connection to a bigger network called the Superchain, which includes platforms like Base and Uniswap.
The Onino blockchain, a RWA tokenization platform, announced a strategic collaboration with Genesys Chain, a pioneering Web3 network for DeFi, RWA tokenization, and GameFi ecosystems. With this partnership, Onino aims to expand the accessibility of its tokenized institutional assets by integrating its RWA platform into Genesys Chain’s Omni-chain Web3 ecosystems. The Onino blockchain is a
Bitcoin has strengthened its place as a tactical asset for reserve managers and national governments alike in recent years, but contrary to some opinions, it is still a long way from becoming a suitable global reserve currency. Even as governments in the Philippines announce initial plans to include the asset in their reserves and President
The Bitcoin (BTC) market’s supply dynamics are being reshaped, with on-chain data showing that large holders of the asset are selling off some of their stash, while mid-tier investors are buying more. This transition is happening as BTC trades near a long-term support zone, raising questions about whether its next move could be another leg