Author: Kryptonews

The Plague of Counterfeiting in Luxury Goods The luxury industry has long struggled with counterfeiting—a problem that costs brands billions annually while eroding consumer trust. Fake designer handbags, watches, and apparel flood markets globally, often indistinguishable from the real thing at first glance. Given the exclusivity and prestige tied to luxury goods, the rise of counterfeit products threatens not just profits but also brand reputation. Blockchain as an Anti-Counterfeiting Solution Blockchain technology offers a revolutionary track-and-trace system that could finally curb counterfeit luxury goods. Unlike traditional supply chain methods, blockchain creates an immutable record of each item’s journey—from raw materials…

How do you save an ailing publicly traded company in 2025? One answer, and an increasingly popular one at that, is: pivot to crypto—or more specifically, become a crypto treasury company.The previously unknown online gambling marketer SharpLink Gaming did just that earlier this week, when it announced it had raised $425 million in investment to establish an Ethereum treasury. It was a notable departure from the more common route of building a Bitcoin treasury, with Ethereum being the second largest and most liquid crypto asset on the market next to Bitcoin. As part of the raise, Consensys CEO and Ethereum…

Community & educationAutonomous Ecologies #1Black SkyConference that delved into the relationship between sovereignty and privacy, and how to establish privacy as a cornerstone of new technology.Community & educationBuildETH 2023Ethereum developer conference hosted in San Francisco, California for those interested in building, designing, scaling, and securing decentralized applications and protocols.Community & educationCluj Ethereum Developers MeetupsSeries of meetups and workshops in Cluj, Romania, aimed at educating developers on technical topics related to Ethereum.Community & educationDevfolioSupport students and developers in India through a series of community initiatives including online hackathons, workshops, a fellowship, and grants.Community & educationETH Beijing HackathonHackathon with a focus on…

Blockchain in Healthcare: Cutting Administrative Costs by $50M Annually Introduction to Blockchain in Healthcare Blockchain technology has long been associated with cryptocurrency, but its applications extend far beyond digital finance. In healthcare, blockchain is revolutionizing processes by enhancing security, transparency, and efficiency, particularly in hospital administration. By adopting blockchain solutions, hospitals can significantly reduce baggage costs, streamline billing, and improve data integrity. How Hospitals Are Utilizing Blockchain for Admin Savings Healthcare administration is riddled with inefficiencies, from claims processing to supply chain management. Blockchain helps mitigate these issues in several ways: smoothclaimsProcessing: Traditional billing systems are often plagued by errors…

The NFT world has made millions for lots of investors, while at the same time, it has bankrupted just as many people. There are rumors that NFTs will make a big comeback in 2024 and grab the headlines again. But is that really true? Can we trust these rumors? To find out, we will return to the very beginning – to the peak of NFTs in 2021, we will try to understand the reasons for the collapse of the market in 2022, its gradual recovery in 2023, and give a forecast for the current year.Main Takes: 2021 Historical Context: NFTs…

The worldwide crypto market has recently seen a provisional dip as reflected by the cryptocurrencies. Hence, the cumulative crypto market capitalization has reached $3.34T after a 1.94% decline while the 24-hour crypto volume has witnessed a 6.62% decrease to touch $136.07B. Apart from that, the crypto Fear & Greed index shows noteworthy “greed” at 61 points. Bitcoin Slips by 1.37% and Ethereum Sees 3.23% Decrease The flagship crypto asset Bitcoin ($BTC) has recorded a 1.37% plunge that has pushed its price down to $106,156.96. Additionally, the market dominance of Bitcoin accounts for 63.0%. Along with this, Ethereum ($ETH) has experienced…

Bitcoin-native lending platform Liquidium has unveiled a new cross-chain product that enables users to lend and borrow assets across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana networks, according to a statement shared with CryptoSlate.The new solution is called Liquidium Cross-Chain Loans and was announced at the Bitcoin 2025 conference.Liquidium’s Cross-Chain LoansAccording to the company, the product relies on Chain Fusion Technology developed by the Internet Computer (ICP). This infrastructure enables direct communication between blockchains without needing third-party bridges, which are often seen as security vulnerabilities in DeFi architecture.Liquidium explained that its new product addresses a long-standing limitation in decentralized finance by allowing users…

A developer has raised concerns that the Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek’s newly released AI model is less willing to engage in discussions on controversial topics, particularly those related to the Chinese government.In an X thread, a pseudonymous developer known as “xlr8harder” on X shared critical observations of DeepSeek R1-0528, a recently-released open-source language model. The developer shared tests demonstrating a significant decline in the AI’s willingness to engage in contentious free speech topics compared to previous versions. “Deepseek deserves criticism for this release: this model is a big step backwards for free speech,” the developer wrote. “Ameliorating this is that the…

Bitcoin donations are emerging as a powerful and transparent way for individuals and organizations to raise and receive funds. Leveraging the security and immutability of the blockchain, these donations offer unique advantages over traditional methods, particularly in areas where trust and accessibility are paramount. Why Donate with Bitcoin? Bitcoin donations offer several distinct benefits: Global Accessibility: Bitcoin transcends geographical limitations, allowing donors from anywhere in the world to contribute easily. This is particularly valuable for organizations supporting international causes. Lower Transaction Fees: Compared to credit card processing fees or international wire transfers, Bitcoin transaction fees are generally significantly lower. This…

What is DeFi? Decentralized finance (DeFi) refers to a set of financial services and systems built on blockchain technology, allowing peer-to-peer transactions without traditional intermediaries like banks or financial institutions. Unlike centralized finance (CeFi), where institutions control money and transactions, DeFi operates on decentralized networks, often using smart contracts on platforms like Ethereum. Key components include decentralized exchanges (DEXs), lending platforms, stablecoins, and yield farming, all of which operate transparently and autonomously through code. How DeFi Differs from Traditional Banking Traditional finance relies on intermediaries for custody, clearing, and settlement. Banks decide who can participate, set fees, and control access…