Ethereum NFTs dominate 7-day sales rankings as ETH nears $4K

Ethereum-based non-fungible tokens (NFT) collections took over the latest seven-day sales rankings, accounting for nine of the top 10 collections by total sales volumes. CryptoSlam data showed that nine of last week’s top 10 collections by sales volume were Ethereum-based NFTs, including the popular collections CryptoPunks, Pudgy Penguins, Moonbirds and Azuki. The only non-Ethereum collection […]

Hive Digital accelerates AI pivot with $100M HPC expansion

Hive Digital Technologies (HIVE) is continuing its transformation from a pure-play crypto miner to a high-performance computing (HPC) services provider. What began with a fleet of 400 GPUs managed by two employees is now scaling toward a $100 million annual revenue. The company is leveraging advanced AI chips, including Nvidia’s H100s and the forthcoming Blackwell […]

5 projects using Algorand can solve real-world problems

Looking beyond the financial spectrum, the introduction of blockchain technology has a positive impact on real-world systems and processes. The same core features that made blockchain an essential infrastructure for the future of finance, such as transparency, security and immutability, can improve operations in industries ranging from real estate to humanitarian aid. However, widespread adoption […]

Bitcoin BIP proposes quantum-resistant upgrade by 2030

A new Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) aims to reduce the threat posed by quantum computers by replacing the Bitcoin’s legacy signature schemes, which can be vulnerable to quantum attacks, with quantum-resistant alternatives. The proposal, titled “Post Quantum Migration and Legacy Signature Sunset,” was drafted by a group of cryptography and blockchain experts, including American software […]

Core introduces first revenue-sharing model for stablecoins issuers and devs

The Core Foundation, the organization behind the Core blockchain, is launching a new revenue-sharing mechanism for the Web3 industry intended to change how stablecoin issuers and developers raise funds. Rev+ claims to be the first protocol-level program that directly rewards developers, stablecoin issuers and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) based on their created user value. When […]

Exploring the Bitswift Blockchain

Since its inception in 2014, the Bitswift blockchain has carved out a unique niche as a business-focused platform based in Canada. Operating as a child chain on the Ardor platform, Bitswift offers a scalable, lightweight, and secure infrastructure for decentralized applications, prioritizing user privacy and data control. With a robust community and a dedicated team, […]