Ethereum fees hover near pennies as daily transactions top 1.6M

Ethereum fees hover near pennies as daily transactions top 1.6M

Ethereum transaction fees remain at near all-time lows despite peak network activity that saw daily transactions top 1.6 million for the first time since October’s market crash. Despite growing blockchain activity on Ethereum, gas fees on the world’s largest smart contract network remain near historic lows, signaling a more mature and scalable infrastructure ready for…

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Web3 needs to rely on Web2 to survive

Web3 needs to rely on Web2 to survive

Web3’s mass adoption depends on embracing Web2 infrastructure, not replacing it. Gradual integration builds trust and accelerates mainstream acceptance. Opinion by: Richard Johnson, chief operating officer of Data Guardians Network  In the ongoing drive to increase Web3 adoption, many Web3 enthusiasts and organizations continue to call for industries to move away from Web2 processes.  Whether…

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London Stock Exchange launches blockchain platform for private funds

London Stock Exchange launches blockchain platform for private funds

The London Stock Exchange launched a Microsoft-powered blockchain platform for private funds, marking the first such initiative by a global exchange. Update Sept. 15, 7:58 am UTC: This article has been updated to include another section on LSEG and Microsoft’s collaboration. The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) launched a blockchain-based infrastructure platform for private funds,…

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Crypto isn't Web 3.0, it's Capitalism 2.0 — Crypto exec

Crypto isn't Web 3.0, it's Capitalism 2.0 — Crypto exec

Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology can modernize the entire capitalist system and are not just a niche internet development. Calling crypto “Web 3.0”, the third layer of the internet that enables permissionless asset ownership on the Web, “undermines” crypto’s true significance, which is a complete overhaul of the capitalist system, according to Mert Mumtaz, CEO of…

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