Author: James Wilson
World App just made a major update that could fundamentally change how users talk, pay, and prove who they are online. Summary Update adds encrypted chat, in-chat crypto transfers and Mini Apps. Virtual accounts expand to new regions with fee-free USDC conversion. Earn rewards, merchant payments and World ID tools widen real-world use. World has rolled out its biggest update yet, turning the World App into a full social, payments, identity and mini-app hub for verified humans. Announced on Dec. 11, the upgrade is by far one of World’s most aggressive steps in its push towards consumer-focused services. Chat and…
Two Bitcoin wallets linked by analysts to Silk Road-era activity moved a substantial amount of cryptocurrency in May, with follow-up activity on Dec. 10 adding to a pattern of dormant supply movements, according to blockchain tracking data. Summary Two long-dormant Bitcoin wallets tied by analysts to Silk Road–era activity moved more than 3,400 BTC in May, with additional consolidation on Dec. 10. Forensic data shows the funds—sourced from wallets dormant since 2013—were redirected to new SegWit P2WPKH addresses, a structure analysts say is consistent with re-keying instead of preparation for sale. Market observers note that U.S. Bitcoin ETFs absorb substantial…
Canadian financial technology analysts have issued forecasts projecting expanded adoption of XRP in digital payment systems, according to reports circulating in cryptocurrency markets. Summary Canadian fintech researchers are forecasting wider adoption of XRP in digital payments. Analyst Skipper_xrp noted growing XRPL ecosystem activity—including interest in the raccoon-themed RACO token—while also pointing to new U.S. regulatory clarity. The ruling allows banks to facilitate XRP trades within a regulated framework, which analysts say could boost institutional integration and strengthen XRP’s positioning. Financial institutions have continued to implement blockchain-based settlement systems, prompting several Canadian researchers to issue projections on XRP’s potential role in…
Anthony Scaramucci is once again singing Solana’s praises, telling attendees at the Breakpoint conference that he expects the public blockchain platform to eventually overtake Ethereum in market value. Summary Scaramucci joked that he’s “not chain monogamous” and still supports multiple networks. His remarks came as ETH held key support near $3,121 despite heavy outflows, while Solana struggled near $137 amid bearish technical signals pointing toward a possible drop to $100. Despite the price pressure, Solana’s ecosystem has surged with new bridges, tokenized funds and major corporate integrations. “I think it will flip Ethereum,” the SkyBridge Capital founder said, before quickly…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Enosys launches the first CDP protocol on Flare, enabling XRP holders to mint a trustless, overcollateralized stablecoins. Summary Enosys launches Flare’s first CDP protocol, letting XRP holders mint a trustless stablecoin using FXRP or wFLR as collateral. XRP holders can now open CDPs on Flare to mint a decentralized stablecoin, with early users earning rFLR incentives. Enosys Loans has debuted on Flare, enabling stablecoin minting backed by FXRP and wFLR, with stXRP collateral support coming soon. Enosys has launched…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. HOLY Mining launches a smart, beginner-friendly cloud mining platform, making crypto mining easier and profitable. Summary HOLY Mining launches next-gen cloud mining, letting anyone earn crypto easily without hardware or technical skills. Beginner-friendly HOLY Mining offers automated cloud mining on phones, turning crypto earning into a simple, stable process. The smart cloud platform makes crypto mining accessible, optimized, and secure for all types of users. As digital assets continue to reshape global finance, cloud mining has rapidly emerged as…
Ethereum price repeatedly rejects the 200 MA at $3,400, signalling strong dynamic resistance and raising the likelihood of a deeper correction toward the $2,500 support zone. Summary Two rejections from the 200 MA confirm strong dynamic resistance. $3,580 acts as the key lower-high zone aligned with the 0.618 Fibonacci. $2,500 support and Value Area Low likely to be retested if weakness persists. Ethereum (ETH) price is showing renewed weakness after a second rejection at the 200-day moving average near $3,400. This dynamic resistance remains a structural barrier preventing ETH from gaining upward momentum. With broader market conditions remaining uncertain and…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. BitMEX rolls out a major mobile app overhaul, offering faster, simpler and more derivatives trading on the go. Summary BitMEX unveils a revamped mobile app with faster trading flows, gesture controls and a cleaner UI aimed at improving on-the-go derivatives trading. The new BitMEX app adds streamlined KYC, one-tap crypto buys and improved navigation, giving users quicker access to a wide range of contracts. The mobile upgrade also introduces a lighter interface, quicker trade actions, and streamlined onboarding for…
Taiwan opens a rare national security probe into alleged TSMC trade secret leaks tied to Intel and Tokyo Electron, underscoring chips as strategic assets. Summary Taiwan launches a national security investigation into alleged leaks of advanced TSMC process technology, treating chip IP as “core” state-level assets. Prosecutors are probing links to Intel and charging Tokyo Electron’s Taiwan unit over compliance failures in preventing TSMC trade secret theft. The case signals a tougher stance on semiconductor talent and data flows, raising legal and geopolitical risk for global chip supply chains. Taiwan has initiated trade secrets investigations within its semiconductor industry under…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. By 2028, as many as one in four candidate profiles could be fake, according to a recent Gartner report. If that projection holds even half true, the hiring crisis everyone thinks is about AI-written cover letters is going to look trivial in hindsight. The real problem isn’t that job seekers are using tools to polish their applications; it’s that authenticity itself is becoming optional. Summary AI is flooding hiring pipelines with polished but unverifiable applications and synthetic…