Author: Kryptonews

Everyone’s on the lookout for value, whether they’re buying groceries or spending money on entertainment. The goal is always the same: get more while spending less. But sometimes, unlocking that kind of value means rethinking how you pay in the first place.That’s exactly what’s happening as more online casinos start accepting Bitcoin. Betting with BTC isn’t just about following a tech trend—it can actually give you more for your money.Speed is one big reason. Odds shift constantly, and with Bitcoin’s near-instant transactions, you don’t have to wait hours (or days) for a deposit to clear. You’re ready to act right…

SEC Chair Paul Atkins Promises Clarity in Crypto Regulations Paul Atkins Unveils Plans for Clearer Cryptocurrency Regulatory Framework SEC’s Paul Atkins Pushes for Transparent and Structured Crypto Rules Paul Atkins, the newly appointed Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has vowed to bring clarity to the cryptocurrency regulatory landscape.  Speaking before the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on June 3, 2025, Atkins outlined his strategy to establish clear and effective regulations for the rapidly growing crypto industry.  SEC Chair Paul Atkins Pushes for Clear and Structured Crypto Regulation He highlighted that the lack of clear guidelines has stunted…

Thank you to the EFers that provided valuable input and feedback to the draft document: Bastian Aue, Vitalik Buterin, Bogdan Popa, Tomasz Stańczak, Fredrik Svantes, Yoav Weiss, Dankrad Feist, Tim Beiko, Nicolas Consigny, Nixo, Alex Stokes, Ladislaus, and Joseph Schweitzer. Thank you to kpk, Steakhouse Financial, and pcaversaccio for providing valuable and insightful input and the final review of this document. The Ethereum Foundation (EF) exists to strengthen Ethereum’s ecosystem and uphold its long-standing non-negotiable objectives: enabling “applications that run exactly as programmed without any possibility of downtime, censorship, fraud, or third-party interference”. EF Treasury supports EF’s long-term agency, sustainability,…

The digital landscape has become both a vital infrastructure for modern life and a fertile ground for malicious actors. From individuals seeking financial gain to nation-states engaged in espionage, the range and sophistication of cyber threats are constantly evolving. Understanding these threats and the hacking techniques used to exploit vulnerabilities is crucial for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. Neglecting cybersecurity can lead to devastating consequences, including financial losses, data breaches, reputational damage, and even threats to national security.## Understanding Common Threat ActorsThe world of cybercrime is diverse, comprising various actors with differing motivations and capabilities. Individual hackers, often driven by…

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Peter Zhang Jun 04, 2025 18:17 NVIDIA outlines the process to replicate MLPerf v5.0 training scores for LLM benchmarks, emphasizing hardware prerequisites and step-by-step execution. NVIDIA has detailed the process for reproducing training scores from the MLPerf v5.0 benchmarks, specifically focusing on Llama 2 70B LoRA fine-tuning and Llama 3.1 405B pretraining. This initiative follows NVIDIA’s previous announcement of achieving up to 2.6x higher performance in MLPerf Training v5.0, as reported by Sukru Burc Eryilmaz on the NVIDIA blog. The benchmarks are part of MLPerf’s comprehensive evaluation suite aimed at measuring the performance…

Blockchain technology has emerged as a transformative tool for government operations, offering enhanced transparency, security, and efficiency. However, its implementation in the public sector depends heavily on whether a public or private blockchain is used, as each presents unique implications for governance and privacy. Public vs Private Blockchains: Core Differences Public blockchains are permissionless and open, allowing any user to join, transact, and validate transactions. This transparency makes them ideal for applications requiring broad trust and immutability—though scalability and privacy may be limited. Conversely, private (or permissioned) blockchains restrict access to authorized entities, enabling greater privacy but at the cost…

Navigating the world of Bitcoin transactions can sometimes feel like traversing a busy marketplace. You want to send your Bitcoin efficiently, quickly, and without losing a significant portion to fees. Fortunately, there are strategies users can employ to optimize their Bitcoin transfers, reducing costs and improving confirmation times. This article will explore some of these key techniques.## Understanding Bitcoin Transaction FeesBefore diving into optimization, understanding how Bitcoin transaction fees work is crucial. These fees aren’t fixed; they fluctuate based on network congestion. When the Bitcoin network is busy, with many transactions vying for inclusion in the next block, miners prioritize…

Ship Rekt, the latest flavour release from Web3 drinks brand Rekt Drinks – in collaboration with OpenSea – sold out in just 17 minutes on June 3.All 7,500 NFTs were purchased for 0.029 ETH each, raising 217.5 ETH – almost $575,000 USD – and totalling 180,000 cans of the grapefruit and raspberry-flavoured beverage sold to the public.Each NFT can now be redeemed for 24 cans of Ship Rekt – alongside OpenSea XP, Abstract XP and Rekt DRANK points, until 9 PST (12 EST, 17 BST) on June 6.Key InsightsRekt Drinks third flavour, Ship Rekt, sold out in just 17 minutes…

Cryptocurrency payments company MoonPay said it would be able to offer its service to users in all 50 US states after receiving licensing approval in New York.In a June 4 notice, MoonPay said the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) granted its US company a BitLicense and a money transmitter license. The addition of the BitLicense makes MoonPay one of 35 digital currency businesses able to operate in New York State. “With the approval of our New York BitLicense and Money Transmitter Licenses, MoonPay now holds the golden regulatory stack for crypto in the US, allowing us to directly…