Author: Kryptonews

Blockchain for Sustainability: How Decentralized Tech is Fighting Climate Change Blockchain technology has long been associated with cryptocurrencies, but its applications in sustainability are reshaping how businesses and governments approach environmental challenges. Beyond finance, blockchain’s transparency, immutability, and efficiency are revolutionizing eco-friendly practices across multiple sectors. Carbon Credit Verification One of the most promising uses of blockchain is in verifying and trading carbon credits. Traditional carbon markets often suffer from double-counting, fraud, and lack of transparency, undermining their environmental benefits. Blockchain resolves this by creating an unalterable record of carbon emissions reductions, ensuring that credits represent real climate impact. For…

Tokyo, May 6, 2025 – RYO Digital and GRNX Global have officially entered into a working agreement to redefine the global grain trading industry through blockchain technology. This strategic collaboration brings together RYO Digital’s next-generation digital payment ecosystem and GRNX Global’s GrainX Protocol grain tokenization platform, creating unparalleled efficiency, transparency, and accessibility in global commodity trading. Transforming Global Grain Trading The $1.6 trillion global agricultural commodities market has long been plagued by inefficiencies, slow transactions, and outdated financial systems. RYO Digital and GRNX Global are changing that by bringing decentralization, security, and frictionless payments to international grain trade. Through this…

The blobs are coming: Dencun will go live on Goerli at 6:32 UTC on January 17, 2024.Dencun will be Goerli’s last upgrade before core teams stop supporting it. More on this in a previous post.Assuming the Goerli upgrade goes well, the Sepolia and Holesky testnets will activate Dencun over the next few weeks.To receive an email alert for network upgrade announcements, subscribe here. The Dencun network upgrade is scheduled to activate on the Goerli testnet at 6:32 UTC on January 17, 2024. The upgrade includes several changes, most notably the introduction of ephemeral data blobs with EIP-4844, also known as…

Key NotesMango Markets hacker Avraham Eisenberg has seen his theft case dismissed.Eisenberg received a separate 4-year sentence after pleading guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material.Donald Trump’s administration has brought leniency to crypto lawsuits, and Eisenberg may be a beneficiary. A United States judge has dismissed the commodities fraud and market manipulation charges against Avraham Eisenberg in the Mango Markets case. In an unexpected twist, the Judge ruled that the evidence against him was insufficient to support those charges. US Authorities Lay Charges Against Mango Markets Hacker On May 23, US District Judge Arun Subramanian dismissed the fraud and manipulation…

The crypto market never sleeps, and it never stops, and it would seem that many of the best crypto YouTube channels don’t either. With users putting out everything from macro market analysis to deep dives on tokens, the YouTube platform in general has become one of the leading real-time classrooms for developers, investors, and anyone else who may be curious about the crypto space. The biggest challenge, however, is that there are tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of channels to wade through.That’s why we’ve specifically made this guide. We’ll cut through the noise to shine a spotlight on the…

The recent approval of several spot Bitcoin ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) marks a watershed moment for the cryptocurrency industry and significantly alters the landscape for both institutional and retail investors. After years of debates and rejections, this approval paves the way for broader accessibility to Bitcoin through traditional investment vehicles.## Increased Accessibility and LiquidityOne of the most immediate impacts is increased accessibility. Previously, investing in Bitcoin often required navigating complex cryptocurrency exchanges, setting up digital wallets, and managing private keys. Bitcoin ETFs, on the other hand, are traded on traditional stock exchanges,…

The Push for Transparency in Property Ownership For decades, property ownership has been plagued by inefficiencies, fraud, and bureaucratic red tape. From lost documents to human error, the traditional system of land registries is ripe for disruption. Enter blockchain technology, a decentralized, tamper-proof ledger that could revolutionize the way property records are stored and transferred. Why Current Systems Fail Traditional property ownership relies on centralized databases managed by governments or private entities. This leads to vulnerabilities such as: Fraud & Counterfeiting: Paper deeds can be forged or lost, allowing malicious actors to claim ownership falsely. Litigation Delay: Title disputes often…

Lawmakers close to Lee Jae-myung, the frontrunner in the South Korean presidential elections, have called for Seoul to steal a march on Washington by fast-tracking the rollout of a KRW stablecoin. The South Korean media outlet Edaily quoted Min Byoung-dug, a lawmaker for the Democratic Party and the chairman of the party’s Digital Asset Committee, as stating that stablecoins could soon become an industry on an equal footing with AI or semiconductors. Min said: “South Korean is an internet powerhouse. We need to take the lead in institutionalizing stablecoins before US dollar-based stablecoins become firmly established. That is the only…

American banking and financial industry advocacy groups have petitioned the Securities and Exchange Commission to repeal its cybersecurity incident public disclosure requirements. Five US banking groups led by the American Bankers Association asked the regulator to remove its rule in a May 22 letter, arguing that disclosing cybersecurity incidents “directly conflicts with confidential reporting requirements intended to protect critical infrastructure and warn potential victims.”The group, which also included the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, the Bank Policy Institute, Independent Community Bankers of America and the Institute of International Bankers, claimed that the rule compromises regulatory efforts to enhance national cybersecurity.The…

Bitcoin’s price action has been relatively muted lately, trading within a tightening range. This week, however, could see a breakout attempt as several key levels converge and market sentiment hangs in the balance. Understanding these levels is crucial for both traders and long-term investors to navigate potential volatility. Let’s delve into the critical zones to watch in the Bitcoin chart. Resistance at $30,000 – $31,000 The $30,000 – $31,000 range continues to act as significant resistance. Bitcoin has tested this level multiple times in recent weeks but has failed to sustain a breakout. Overhead supply in this area suggests that…