Author: Kryptonews

Ethereum and Bitcoin are the two titans of the cryptocurrency world, but they face distinctly different challenges regarding scalability. Bitcoin, the original cryptocurrency, prides itself on its security and decentralization, but its transaction processing capabilities are limited. Ethereum, on the other hand, while also prioritizing decentralization, has been consistently evolving its architecture to overcome scalability limitations and process transactions faster and at a lower cost. The question then becomes: Can Ethereum’s multifaceted approach to scalability allow it to outpace Bitcoin’s inherent limitations?## Bitcoin’s Scalability BottleneckBitcoin’s current architecture allows for approximately 7 transactions per second (TPS). This limited throughput has consistently…

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The US Senate has scheduled a final vote on the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act for Tuesday, June 17. This legislation, designed to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for stablecoins, has garnered significant attention as it nears potential passage. The announcement followed a procedural vote for the GENIUS Stablecoin Act carried out by the US Senate on Thursday, June 12, which might lead to fresh crypto regulation. The bill seeks to introduce a regulatory landscape for stablecoins to the crypto space, a milestone for the growing industry as trading and on-chain activity are expected to…

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Shares in sports betting platform Sharplink Gaming tumbled 73% in after-hours trading on Thursday after filing to register a large volume of shares for potential resale as the firm is soon to bet big on Ether.However, Sharplink Gaming chairman Joseph Lubin, who is also CEO of blockchain software firm Consensys, said that market watchers had misinterpreted the filing. Lubin says he and Consensys not sold sharesLubin said in a post on Wednesday that “some are misinterpreting” Sharplink’s Form S-3 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that registers the potential resale of nearly 58.7 million common shares.Lubin reiterated that it is…

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H2: Introduction to Blockchain in Government Data Security Blockchain technology has evolved beyond its origins in cryptocurrency, offering revolutionary solutions for securing and managing government data. From passport authenticity to tax record integrity, blockchain’s decentralized and immutable ledgers provide a transparent yet highly secure alternative to traditional systems. By combating fraud, streamlining processes, and enhancing public trust, governments worldwide are exploring blockchain’s potential for critical data management. H2: How Blockchain Enhances Data Security Unlike centralized databases, blockchain stores data across a distributed network of nodes, making it resistant to manipulation. When applied to government records, blockchain ensures end-to-end encryption, secure…

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The Trump administration’s more relaxed attitude to crypto doesn’t mean the Commodity Futures Trading Commission will give the industry an easy ride, says the agency’s acting chair, Caroline Pham.“There is no easy street for anybody, and regulators aren’t easy,” Pham told Yahoo Finance at the Coinbase Annual Summit on Thursday.“Just because we are pro-innovation and pro-growth does not mean that you’re going to be able to get away with breaking the law.”“And this is where I’m talking about not twisting the law to criminalize an asset class or a technology, but I’m talking about lying, cheating, and stealing,” she added.Pham…

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Über ein Jahr und ein erfolgreiches ICO ist es her, dass Marc Bettinger (der alte Altcoinspekulant) an dieser Stelle das Start-up Modum in einem Gastartikel vorgestellt hat. Seitdem ist bei Modum viel passiert: Die Produktentwicklung des ersten Lösung zur Temperaturüberwachung ist abgeschlossen und wurde von der schweizerischen Post getestet, Modum ist mit ersten Kunden am Markt, es besteht eine Partnerschaft mit SAP und die wichtigen Strukturen und Funktionen einer Firma sind etabliert. Ich hatte die Gelegenheit, mit Modum CEO Simon Dössegger über den Weg und die Zukunft von Modum zu sprechen. Aus aktuellem Anlass und in eigener Sache: Vor kurzem hat Binance angekündigt…

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In the Asian session, Bitcoin (BTC) tanked to $103,895, down 4% in 24 hours. This broke below the $105,095 support. This is a big trend change as BTC exits the ascending channel that had held since early June. The breakdown was confirmed by a bearish engulfing candle and a strong rejection near $110,376, forming a three-candle reversal pattern and a series of lower highs.Technically, Bitcoin is under pressure. It now trades below its 50-period EMA ($107,446), and the MACD has crossed bearishly with a deepening histogram, confirming momentum is with the sellers. If $103,132 fails to hold, BTC could slip…

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Australia’s markets regulator has banned a financial adviser from offering financial services for 10 years, alleging she deceptively invested her clients’ money into a crypto platform listed as a possible scam.The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) said on Thursday that it had put Glenda Maree Rogan on a decade-long ban for allegedly transferring 14.8 million Australian dollars ($9.6 million) “invested by clients, family and friends to a cryptocurrency-based investment scam.”The agency claimed that between March 2022 and June 2023, Rogan took her clients’ funds and moved them to personal and company bank accounts before converting a majority to crypto…

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The Promise of a Decentralized Internet For decades, the internet has been dominated by centralized platforms and intermediaries, controlling data flow, censoring content, and exploiting user information for profit. However, blockchain technology offers a radical alternative—one where power is distributed, users regain control, and transparency is enforced by design. How Centralization Hurts the Internet Today The current web operates under a "web2" model, where giants like Google, Facebook, and Amazon act as gatekeepers. Users are locked into closed ecosystems, subject to data breaches, algorithmic bias, and censorship. Centralized platforms profit from user data while providing little to no control over…

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Good Morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the markets:Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk’s Crypto Daybook Americas.As Asia begins its trading day, all major cryptocurrencies are down due to market uncertainty as a result of an Israeli attack on Iran.Early Friday Hong Kong time, Israel’s military conducted multiple airstrikes against Iranian nuclear facilities, sending the price of and plunging.Despite this recent volatility, ETH is still up nearly 40% over the last three months, according…

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