The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed Paul Atkins as the new Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair. This is after his nomination was cleared in a 52-44 Senate vote on Wednesday, April 9. Details From The Confirmation The confirmation of the former Wall Street consultant comes after U.S President Donald Trump named him to lead…
Season 7 of “Black Mirror” premiered on Thursday, introducing a new mobile game connected to one of its episodes. The game, titled “Thronglets,” from Netflix’s own Night School Studio, serves as a companion to the episode called “Plaything.” Players interact with virtual yellow pets and strive to keep them alive. If players are successful in…
Optimism has seen an increase in cross-chain transfers, while Base dominates DEX transactions, with Ethereum consistently trending down. DeFi markets are experiencing major shifts recently. According to Dune analytics, Optimism (OP) has seen significant growth in cross-chain transfers. At the same time, Base is leading in DEX transactions and fees. 1/ On April 8, @Optimism…
No matter how many years of experience you have in your current role or wider industry, it’s never a bad idea to stay on top of emerging trends and any new skills that go along with them. For discovering additional capabilities or enhancing your current proficiencies, online courses are a convenient option. Even better? A…
While digital currency markets have faltered, the tokenized real-world asset (RWA) ecosystem has flourished, eclipsing recent market turbulence with a 12.5% valuation climb over 30 days. Tokenized Treasury instruments, in particular, outpaced peers with an 8.7% leap across seven days. Tokenized Treasuries Hit $5.49B Tokenized Treasuries have jumped in growth over the past week, and…
As the convergence of artificial intelligence and blockchain accelerates, a new wave of tokens is reshaping the future of Web3. These projects stand at the forefront of decentralized innovation, applying AI to everything from NFTs to smart contracts and social networks. This curated selection of AI crypto tokens offers a glimpse into how intelligent systems…
Key Takeaways Block will pay a $40 million penalty due to compliance failures in its Cash App platform. The investigation revealed weak anti-money laundering practices and inadequate monitoring of suspicious Bitcoin transactions. Share this article Block, Inc., the fintech giant led by Bitcoin advocate Jack Dorsey, has agreed to pay a $40 million penalty to…
FROM $499: The Google Pixel 9a is now available to shop. Buy now from the Google Store, AT&T, and more. In the back half of 2024, Google debuted its line of Pixel 9 Android smartphones. Starting at $799, the Google Pixel 9 brought its Gemini AI to the forefront. While we aren’t quite taken with…
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially shut down its digital assets crime division, the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET), in a big policy change under President Donald Trump’s administration. This is a 180-degree change from the Biden-era approach that used enforcement to regulate digital assets. The move was announced in a four-page memo…
Ethereum could be hated now, but the Pectra upgrade, staking ETFs, and tokenization could drive ETHUSD past $4,000 in 2025. The Ethereum price is now trading above $1,600 and firm. Is ETH one of the best cryptos to buy now? In crypto, sentiment flips fast—and riding the right wave can yield massive rewards. After the…
