Now is not the time for a restaking revival

Now is not the time for a restaking revival

Restaking promised to supercharge Ethereum’s ecosystem, but mounting risks and UX woes threaten to fracture the network further. bApps are the answer and can unify the fragmented ecosystem. Opinion by: Alon Muroch, founder of SSV Labs Even though Ethereum remains a leader in terms of total value locked (TVL), things aren’t looking great. Network activity…

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Bitcoin up 33% since 2024 halving as institutions disrupt cycle

Bitcoin up 33% since 2024 halving as institutions disrupt cycle

Institutional investment and Bitcoin ETFs have accelerated the four-year Bitcoin halving cycle despite growing uncertainty fueled by global trade wars. Bitcoin holders are celebrating one year since the 2024 Bitcoin halving by praising BTC’s resilience amid a global trade war and suggesting an accelerated market cycle due to a growing institutional presence. The 2024 Bitcoin…

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‘Crypto is not communism’ — Exec slams BIS’ take on crypto

‘Crypto is not communism’ — Exec slams BIS’ take on crypto

The president of CoinFund says that the Bank for International Settlements “mix of fear, arrogance, or ignorance” poses a threat to the entire financial industry. The Bank for International Settlements’ (BIS) push to isolate crypto markets and its controversial recommendations on DeFi and stablecoins is “dangerous” for the entire financial system, warns the head of…

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