Author: Kryptonews

United States Vice President JD Vance took the stage to deliver a keynote address at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, encouraging Bitcoiners to deepen their involvement in politics.Vance highlighted the strategic and geopolitical importance of Bitcoin, emphasizing that the US should maintain leadership in the crypto industry to remain competitive in the age of digital finance. Vance told the audience:”What happens in the world of politics, what happens in the world of bureaucracy, will affect even the most transformational and valuable technologies if we do not make the right decisions. The first thing that I would ask…

Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency, meaning it isn’t controlled by a bank or government. This freedom comes with increased responsibility for securing your own funds. One of the most effective methods of protecting your Bitcoin holdings is through cold storage. Understanding Bitcoin Cold Storage Cold storage, also known as offline storage, refers to keeping your Bitcoin private keys completely offline. Private keys are like the password to your Bitcoin wallet; they allow you to authorize transactions and spend your Bitcoin. If someone gains access to your private keys, they can steal your funds. Unlike hot wallets, which are connected…

Key Trends Shaping the Tech Industry The tech landscape is constantly evolving, driven by innovations in AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. This year, AI and Machine Learning continue to dominate developer discussions, with frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch leading the charge. OpenAI’s GPT-series models have pushed natural language processing to new heights, forcing developers to reconsider how they build intelligent applications. Meanwhile, the rise of Serverless Computing is changing infrastructure management. Developers now lean toward Function-as-a-Service (FaaS) platforms like AWS Lambda and Google Cloud Functions, reducing operational overhead. Another major trend is the cybersecurity arms race, with attacks becoming more…

DFZ Labs, the company behind the Deadfellaz NFT collection, has announced a new collection – Ghost Machine – will debut on ApeChain on June 5.Ghost Machine is set to be “a hyper-pop art PFP collection”, with 50,000 total NFTs available to mint at a price of 1 USD each. Holders of Deadfellaz and Deadfrenz NFTs will be able to mint a Ghost Machine NFT for free, with further details on an allowlist to follow soon.This is the latest in a number of in-development expansions to the Deadfellaz IP, including the Death Touch TCG, the Coldlink tool, and their Roblox-based Wallhugger…

Key Takeaways:Just before the Bitcoin 2025 conference, Vice President JD Vance will be the main speaker at a private MAGA event in Las Vegas that costs $1 million per person.The event shows how crypto elites and powerful politicians who support Trump’s agenda are getting closer.Vance is a crucial person who connects bitcoin investors with Republican fundraising efforts because he is the RNC’s finance chair and a well-known supporter of cryptocurrencies.In May, Las Vegas was the focus of attention for the convergence of cryptocurrency and politics. Vice President JD Vance was getting ready to host a $1 million-per-attendee fundraiser for MAGA…

Bitfinex analyst Jag Kooner believes that Bitcoin and Ethereum are driven by the macroeconomic environment, which is pushing them to new highs. Despite recent volatility, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) may be heading for another move higher. According to Jag Kooner, Head of Derivatives at Bitfinex, the current macroeconomic environment is favorable for digital assets. In particular, traders are looking at Federal Reserve guidance and consumer spending data, the Bitfinex analyst shared in a note with crypto.news on May 28. For one, the Fed is under pressure from the potential inflationary effects of tariffs. If the Fed is worried about…

Introduction to Ethereum Token Standards Ethereum has revolutionized the way digital assets and decentralized applications (dApps) are created and interacted with. A key part of its ecosystem is token standards—blueprints that dictate how tokens behave on the blockchain. Among these, ERC-20 stands out as the most widely adopted and respected standard, shaping the landscape of fungible tokens for years. This article explores why ERC-20 remains the industry gold standard despite newer alternatives. What Are Ethereum Token Standards? Token standards define the technical rules and interface requirements for creating and managing digital assets on Ethereum. They ensure interoperability between different projects,…

Chinese state media said that on Wednesday, China may relax restrictions on exports of rare earths for Chinese and European semiconductor firms and other companies in their supply chain. China had put rare earth on an export control list, which forced exporters to apply for licenses. After restricting the export of minerals, the country required all companies to get special export licenses to send rare earths and magnets out of the country. The requirement stems from a signatory to the international treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, which allows China to control the trade of dual-use products. China eases…

Geth v1.13 comes fairly close on the heels of the 1.12 release family, which is funky, considering it’s main feature has been in development for a cool 6 years now. 🤯 This post will go into a number of technical and historical details, but if you just want the gist of it, Geth v1.13.0 ships a new database model for storing the Ethereum state, which is both faster than the previous scheme, and also has proper pruning implemented. No more junk accumulating on disk and no more guerilla (offline) pruning! ¹Excluding ~589GB ancient data, the same across all configurations.²Hash scheme…

Background of Coinbase’s May 2025 breach Coinbase, America’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, received an unsolicited email from an unknown threat actor on May 11, 2025. They claimed to possess sensitive information about its customers and demanded a ransom of $20 million. Before examining the breach, it is interesting to understand how it happened at a public company that spends millions monthly on cybersecurity. In February, blockchain investigator ZachXBT reported increased thefts involving Coinbase users. He blamed aggressive risk models and pointed out Coinbase’s failure to prevent $300 million in yearly losses from social engineering scams. A table ZachXBT shared on X showed $65…