Bitcoin has failed to activate every proposed soft fork since Taproot went live in 2021, leading Drivechain creator Paul Sztorc to argue that the network cannot approve any such upgrade for the foreseeable future. Paul Sztorc, CEO of LayerTwo Labs and creator of the Drivechain proposal, told crypto.news that BIP-110’s failed activation points to a
Polygon has taken a significant step by integrating Arc into its Open Money Stack, enabling seamless crosschain payment capabilities. This collaboration allows users to move $USDC between multiple networks, including Ethereum and Solana, in just one click. Such advancements are poised to enhance user experience in onchain transactions, as noted in Polygon’s announcement here. Inside
Aave’s Arc is purpose-built to enhance real-world financial flows, officially launching today. The platform features a Core Hub and two distinct markets designed for stablecoins, including $USDC and $EURC. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between decentralized finance and traditional financial systems, allowing for more efficient transactions and lending opportunities. For further details, see
Arc has officially launched its mainnet, integrating Chainlink services from day one. This collaboration significantly enhances Arc’s infrastructure by providing cost-efficient access to institutional-grade oracle technology, including CCIP and Data Feeds. The integration is expected to bolster confidence among developers and users in the Arc ecosystem. For more details, you can view the announcement on
Pyth Network has highlighted significant findings from OAK Research regarding oracle profitability, revealing that oracles faced five years without revenue generation. This research sheds light on how Pyth built its revenue engine, offering insights that could reshape trader perspectives on oracle performance. For more details, check the original tweet. What Happened The broader cryptocurrency market
$NEAR Protocol has announced a new feature allowing users to deposit from Tron and withdraw to Ethereum without manual bridging or linked wallets. This innovative approach aims to enhance the interoperability between these two significant blockchain networks. As noted in a recent tweet from @NEARProtocol, the process is designed to maintain user confidentiality while simplifying
For decades, the mechanics of global equity indexing were treated as plumbing—hidden, technical, and resolutely administrative. Providers like Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) designed benchmarks to reflect the economic reality of public markets, not to shape it. Their mandate was descriptive, serving as a transparent mirror of global capital flows, sector weightings, and free-float market
Bitcoin bears have built a large pool of short positions above the current price after the U.S. Senate blocked further progress on the Clarity Act. CoinGlass data shows $4.79 billion in short liquidation leverage above $75,982, nearly 2.5x the $2.05 billion in long-side exposure below that level. This could increase the risk of a short
Today is the long-awaited Fed meeting day. In July, the Fed also left interest rates unchanged at 3.5-3.75%. Following the July decision, markets are now focused on the September interest rate decision. When Will the FED’s September Interest Rate Decision Be Announced? The Federal Reserve’s September interest rate decision is expected to impact gold, the
Michael Saylor, the chairman of [company name missing], has joined the buzzing discussion on the recent failure of the CLARITY Act after the Senate failed to pass the bill, driving negative momentum across the crypto market ecosystem. In his post, Michael Saylor has sent assuring words, stating that the setback does not necessarily mean the