“There is no reason to build an L2. L1s can be faster, cheaper, and more secure.” That was the response from Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko after X user @ripdoteth claimed that layer-two networks can be faster, cheaper and more secure, and are just being slowed down by layer-one networks. “They aren’t slowed down by a…
Binance sets USDC as the default for Binance Pay as Trump pushes for deregulation. The stablecoin market cap soars to over $233 billion. Is tokenization the future? Crypto, like any other industry, thrives on collaboration. Recently, Binance—the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume and client count—announced that USDC, the stablecoin issued by Circle that…
The season 7 episode, titled “Plaything,” is an homage to—or possibly a horror story retelling of—Brooker’s time as a video game journalist in the 1990s. Brooker wrote for a games magazine called PC Zone, which plays a role in the show, and once had to review a life sim game called Creatures. ”That’s as autobiographical…
New people to the crypto space always face a common question. What exactly causes Bitcoin’s price to rise? When the world’s biggest cryptocurrency enjoys an unexpected rally, it may possibly indicate a specific reason behind bullish sentiment. But sometimes multiple numbers of factors affect the market and drive the market upward. Here, we will explore…
Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies voted to approve the formation of a special congressional committee to investigate the controversial Libra (LIBRA) meme coin scandal, which has tied President Javier Milei to the project. The vote saw 128 in favor, 93 against, and seven abstentions. Libra Meme Coin Scandal According to the report, the committee will have…
The number of “operator VCs” — former founders turned VCs — in Europe in recent years. This is common in the U.S., where the majority of VCs are former founders. The reverse is true in Europe, where most come from banking or finance. Recent examples in Europe include Wise founder Taavet Hinrikus, Glovo founder Oscar…
A high-stakes lawsuit demands the U.S. government release buried documents revealing bitcoin’s true creators, after claims of a secret DHS interview with Satoshi Nakamoto. Satoshi Nakamoto Unmasked? DHS Accused of Hiding Explosive Bitcoin Founder’s Interview Attorney James Murphy has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia demanding that the…
Magic Eden has acquired Slingshot, a cross-chain crypto trading app that allows users to swap any token on any chain using a single USDC balance. According to an Apr. 9 press release statement, the acquisition marks a huge step for Magic Eden into broader on-chain trading, as interest in non-fungible tokens continues to decline. Slingshot’s…
Screenshot of IBM z17 mainframe from an IBM product video. Image: IBM IBM on Tuesday announced the newest version of its famous mainframe: the IBM z17. Powered by the latest IBM Telum II processor, IBM z17 culminates five years of research and development. It features AI capabilities across hardware, software, and systems operations. “IBM Z…
PRESS RELEASE | On April 6, 2025, the F1 Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit concluded successfully, where Oracle Red Bull Racing in F1’s Max Verstappen took pole position, led from start to finish, and clinched the victory. This is a press release submitted to BitPinas. With this win, he secured his fourth consecutive…
