Author: Kryptonews

Ripple (XRP) has long been considered one of the best altcoins to invest in, especially with its ongoing push for global adoption through cross-border payments. With its current price hovering around $2.35, and bullish analysts predicting a surge to $10 during the 2025 crypto bull run, XRP could deliver solid long-term returns. However, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) with strong fundamentals and low entry points is now catching investor attention.  Mutuum Finance Phase 5 presale offers tokens at a price of $0.03 per token. Acquisition by more than 11,500 presale buyers has produced a robust investor backing that has raised $9.2 million.…

The crypto industry is no stranger to controversy, yet few projects have drawn more scrutiny than Sam Altman’s World, formerly known as Worldcoin.Promising to verify human uniqueness through iris scans and distribute its WLD token globally, World positions itself as a tool for financial inclusion. However, critics argue the project’s biometric methods are invasive, overly centralized, and at odds with the ethos of decentralization and digital privacy.At the heart of the critique is the claim that biometric identity systems cannot be truly decentralized when they rely on proprietary hardware, closed authentication methods, and centralized control over data pipelines.“Decentralization isn’t just…

Blockchain & Patient Records: A New Era of Data Security and Transparency Healthcare is on the cusp of a revolution. For decades, patient data has been siloed, fragmented, and vulnerable to breaches. Now, blockchain technology is set to transform how healthcare records are stored, accessed, and shared—improving security, interoperability, and patient control. Why Current Systems Fail Traditional electronic health records (EHRs) are plagued with inefficiencies. Data is often trapped in legacy systems, making it difficult to share between providers. Security risks are high, with major breaches exposing millions of records. Additionally, patients struggle to manage their own medical history, lacking…

Key Takeaways: A federal judge overturned Avraham Eisenberg’s fraud and manipulation convictions in the $110M Mango Markets case. The court accepted Eisenberg’s defense that he used flawed but legal smart contract mechanics rather than committing fraud. Despite the ruling, Eisenberg remains in prison on child pornography charges. A US federal judge has thrown out major convictions against Avraham Eisenberg, the man accused of exploiting decentralized exchange Mango Markets for $110 million.On Friday, Judge Arun Subramanian vacated Eisenberg’s convictions for commodities fraud and market manipulation, stating that prosecutors failed to prove he made materially false representations.The court also acquitted Eisenberg of…

Opinion by: Darren Carvalho, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of MetaWealthDuring Paris Blockchain Week, Securitize Chief Operating Officer Michael Sonnenshein made headlines by dismissing real estate as a sub-optimal asset class for tokenization. This isn’t the first time crypto leaders have underestimated the merits of bringing real estate onchain, and it is likely not the last. While I respect Sonnenshein’s contributions to digital asset adoption, his assessment misses fundamental points about real estate tokenization’s transformative potential.Real estate represents the world’s largest asset class and is projected to reach a value of $654.39 trillion this year, according to Statista. When industry leaders claim…

Introduction to Decentralized Applications (DApps) Decentralized applications, or DApps, are software programs that operate autonomously on a blockchain network, eliminating the need for centralized control. Unlike traditional apps, DApps are secured through cryptography and run on a peer-to-peer (P2P) network, making them highly secure, transparent, and resistant to censorship. Key Characteristics of DApps To qualify as a DApp, an application typically must meet several criteria: Decentrality: The app should be open-source, allowing transparency and community participation. Autonomy: No single point of control or ownership exists—users govern the DApp. Consensus Mechanism: Uses blockchain’s cryptographic security to validate transactions. Token Incentive: Often…

Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor signaled an impending Bitcoin (BTC) purchase by the company amid the recent dip from the all-time high of $112,000 reached on May 22.”I only buy Bitcoin with money I can’t afford to lose,” Saylor wrote to his 4.3 million followers in an X post.The company’s most recent purchase of 7,390 BTC on May 19, valued at nearly $765 million, brought Strategy’s total holdings to 576,230 BTC.If Strategy completes the acquisition on May 26, it will mark the company’s seventh consecutive week of Bitcoin purchases.Strategy’s Bitcoin purchases over time and major metrics. Source: SaylorTrackerStrategy has become synonymous…

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Lawrence Jengar May 24, 2025 23:57 BitTorrent Inc. announces the BTTC 2.0 upgrade, featuring a deflationary tokenomics model and staking APY adjustment to enhance network efficiency and value. The BitTorrent Chain (BTTC) is poised for a significant transformation as it prepares to implement the BTTC 2.0 upgrade. This strategic move aims to refine the network’s efficiency while reinforcing the value of its native token, BTT, according to BitTorrent Inc. Deflationary Tokenomics Model The upgrade introduces a deflationary tokenomics model, which will see a reduction in the total production of BTTC 2.0 tokens starting…

Prominent cryptocurrency trader James Wynn has liquidated his long positions with Ethereum and Sui at a loss of approximately $5.3 million as market conditions reversed. The high-profile investor subsequently increased his Bitcoin (BTC) exposure, which currently stands at 11,070 BTC, worth roughly $1.19 billion. According to blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain, Wynn’s aggressive position sizing has resulted in unrealized losses exceeding $20 million, including funding costs. The massive Bitcoin position faces liquidation risk at $104,820. As the market dropped, top trader @JamesWynnReal closed his long positions on $ETH and $SUI, losing ~$5.3M.He then doubled down on $BTC longs, pushing his position…