Here’s what happened in crypto today

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation. Today in crypto, the Polygon Foundation said it has restored consensus and finality functions after a software bug knocked some nodes out of sync. US SEC Chair…

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Sub-Saharan Africa third-fastest growing region for crypto adoption: Report

Sub-Saharan Africa third-fastest growing region for crypto adoption: Report

The region has growing institutional momentum and retail adoption, as the countries face economic challenges that could provide fertile ground for Web3. Sub-Saharan Africa is the third-fastest growing region for crypto adoption, according to a new report from blockchain data platform Chainalysis. The report underscores the region’s emphasis on real-world crypto use cases in the…

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All filler, no pillar: Why blockchain cities fail

All filler, no pillar: Why blockchain cities fail

Regulations, hype cycles and pie-in-the-sky promises have scuppered blockchain city projects across the globe… but one has succeeded. The blockchain industry has long strived to build its “city on a hill” — idealistic communities where blockchain provides a foundation and code is law. But they’ve not always panned out, as regulations, unrealistic expectations and other…

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DIY retirement savers in Australia trim crypto nest eggs by 4%

DIY retirement savers in Australia trim crypto nest eggs by 4%

Australia’s tax office reports self-managed retirement funds have 4% less crypto than last year, but one crypto executive says the number is likely “undercooked.” Crypto holdings reported in Australian Self-Managed Super Funds have dropped by approximately 4% year-on-year despite a crypto market rally, according to the Australian Taxation Office. The data, which has been adjusted…

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