Author: Kryptonews

The top 220 holders of US President Donald Trump’s memecoin met yesterday at the president’s golf course in Virginia for an exclusive dinner and purported meet-and-greet.Attendees spent a grand total of $148 million for an “ultra-exclusive VIP reception with the president,” which crypto industry advocates and critics alike saw as a potential opportunity to discuss crypto policy with the president. The crowd contained a number of foreign crypto executives and influencers who otherwise would not have access to the US president, raising questions around corruption and foreign influence. Concerns were further augmented when White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt declined to release…

The crypto market has been electrified by recent developments that highlight a shift towards scalable, utility-driven platforms. With Ethereum gas fees soaring and regulatory markets tightening across Asia and Europe, attention has turned to projects capable of solving real-world challenges while maintaining robust infrastructure. Among these emerging solutions, Qubetics stands out as a promising contender, positioning itself as the next big crypto to watch in 2025. This environment has created fertile ground for innovative platforms like Qubetics to capture market interest and redefine blockchain adoption. Simultaneously, institutional moves such as the European Central Bank’s roadmap to integrate blockchain into traditional…

Introduction to Blockchain Investing Beyond the headlines about Bitcoin’s price swings, a thriving ecosystem of blockchain technologies offers investors a diverse range of opportunities. While Bitcoin remains the most recognized cryptocurrency, the broader blockchain sector includes decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), layer-2 scaling solutions, and enterprise blockchain applications. Investors are increasingly looking beyond Bitcoin to capture growth in emerging sectors, but understanding the risks and rewards is crucial before diving in. The Rise of DeFi and Decentralized Applications DeFi, or decentralized finance, has emerged as a significant sector within the blockchain ecosystem. Platforms like Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche support…

Managing risks and anticipating threats is crucial for the success and survival of any organization, whether it’s a small business, a large corporation, or a government agency. Proactively identifying potential problems and developing strategies to mitigate them can prevent financial losses, reputational damage, and even catastrophic events. A robust risk management approach goes beyond simply reacting to incidents; it involves a systematic process of assessing, prioritizing, and addressing potential vulnerabilities.## The Importance of Risk AssessmentRisk assessment forms the foundation of effective risk management. This process involves identifying potential hazards, analyzing their likelihood and impact, and evaluating the overall risk level.…

Bitcoin dropped to $108,000 during European hours, down 1.4% on the day and below the ascending channel support. Despite $57.7 billion in 24 hour volume, failing to hold above $112,000 has triggered short term profit taking. The pullback coincides with macro uncertainty and a 2 hour bearish engulfing candle which is a sign of potential trend reversal.But beneath the surface institutional interest remains strong. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) now has $20 billion in notional open interest – Wall Street is getting in. Total options open interest is $65 billion according to Amberdata with traders betting BTC will hit $116,000…

17 FIFA, the global governing body for association football, has selected the Avalanche network to develop its own Layer-1 blockchain for its non-fungible token (NFT) platform, FIFA Collect. The news was shared in a blog post published by Avalanche yesterday. The new FIFA Blockchain is a custom Layer 1 (L1) network built to support digital collectibles and enhance fan interaction on a global scale. FIFA chose Avalanche for its ability to handle high transaction volumes, low delays, and full governance control. It also offers low fees and stability during high traffic periods. This new blockchain will serve as the base…

The bounty offer to recover stolen funds from Sui-based decentralized exchange (DEX) Cetus closely resembles a successful strategy used by a Solana project three years ago.It turns out that Cetus shares the same development team as Crema Finance, a Solana-based DeFi project that suffered a $9-million hack in 2022 but recovered most of the funds by negotiating with its hacker. Now, Cetus is relying on the same strategy.Cetus is asking the hacker to return all but $6 million, or 2,324 Ether (ETH), of the stolen funds in exchange for a promise not to pursue legal action. The protocol lost $223…

The Climate Problem with Proof-of-Work For years, blockchain technology—most notably cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin—has faced sharp criticism for its massive energy consumption. The reason lies in the original consensus mechanism called Proof-of-Work (PoW). Here’s how it works: Miners compete to solve complex mathematical puzzles to validate transactions. The first to solve the puzzle gets to add a new block to the blockchain and is rewarded with cryptocurrency. This process requires powerful, energy-hungry computers running 24/7, leading to an estimated annual energy consumption comparable to entire countries. Critics argue that this model is unsustainable in a world racing to reduce carbon emissions.…

Lawrence Jengar May 23, 2025 02:10 NVIDIA achieves a world-record inference speed of over 1,000 TPS/user using Blackwell GPUs and Llama 4 Maverick, setting a new standard for AI model performance. NVIDIA has set a new benchmark in artificial intelligence performance with its latest achievement, breaking the 1,000 tokens per second (TPS) per user barrier using the Llama 4 Maverick model and Blackwell GPUs. This accomplishment was independently verified by the AI benchmarking service Artificial Analysis, marking a significant milestone in large language model (LLM) inference speed. Technological Advancements The breakthrough was achieved…

Aztec Labs chief executive officer Zac Williamson explains why bringing privacy to Ethereum is more than a technical upgrade but a necessity. Zac Williamson is the co-founder and CEO of Aztec Labs, a layer-2 network focused on bringing privacy to Ethereum (ETH). Before crypto, he earned a PhD in particle physics from Oxford and worked at CERN. In the blockchain world, he’s best known as a co-inventor of PLONK, one of the most widely used zero-knowledge proof systems today. In a recent conversation with crypto.news, Zac explains why privacy isn’t just a nice-to-have but a core part of what Ethereum…