The non-fungible token market platform OpenSea has called upon the US Securities and Exchange Commission to specifically exclude NFT marketplaces from oversight under federal securities regulations.The SEC must “unequivocally declare that NFT marketplaces like OpenSea do not constitute exchanges as per federal securities regulations,” stated OpenSea’s chief legal officer Adele Faure and deputy general counsel Laura Brookover in a letter dated April 9 addressed to Commissioner Hester Peirce, who heads the agency’s Crypto Task Force.Faure and Brookover maintained that NFT marketplaces do not fulfill the legal criteria of an exchange under US securities laws since they do not facilitate transactions,…
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This article aims to establish the framework for a significant overhaul of the Ethereum scripting syntax, which will considerably alter the manner in which ES operates while still preserving numerous core elements functioning in the same manner. The overhaul is essential due to various issues that have been highlighted regarding the language’s current architecture, mainly in terms of usability, optimization, performance, and future-readiness, although it also presents additional advantages such as enhanced function compatibility. This is not the final version of ES2; it is expected that numerous gradual structural refinements can be applied to the specification, yet it does provide…
New Program Launch – “The Bitcoin Policy Hour” April 9, 2025 – Nashville, TN – Bitcoin Magazine, in partnership with the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI), has formally unveiled a new weekly program named The Bitcoin Policy Hour, a pertinent and sharp series concentrating on political economy, macroeconomic strategies, and the shifting global financial framework. This weekly series showcases BPI Executive Director Matthew Pines, Head of Policy Zack Shapiro, and Growth Associate Zack Cohen. With decades of collective expertise in national security, regulatory matters, and economic analysis, this team brings a novel and thorough viewpoint on Bitcoin’s influence in proposing the…
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My earlier article presenting Ethereum Script 2.0 garnered a variety of reactions, some highly favorable while others proposed that we adopt their preferred stack-based / assembly-based / functional model, along with several specific critiques that we are currently examining closely. Perhaps the most prominent criticism this time originated from Sergio Damian Lerner, a Bitcoin security analyst, developer of QixCoin, to whom we extend our appreciation for his examination of Dagger. Sergio specifically critiques two elements of the transition: the fee structure, which shifts from a straightforward one-variable model where everything scales as a fixed multiple of the BASEFEE, and the…
Trusted Editorial information, evaluated by prominent industry authorities and experienced editors. Advertisement Disclosure Helius Labs and Solana Labs have unveiled “Confidential Balances,” a collection of cryptographically enhanced token extensions aimed at facilitating secure token transfers without compromising institutional adherence. Declared by the Solana Developers account on X on April 8 as “the first ZK-powered encrypted token standard created for institutional adherence without forfeiting sub-second finality,” this innovative feature set strives to strengthen Solana’s standing as a center for both groundbreaking consumer applications and enterprise-level functionalities. Helius, the Solana infrastructure provider responsible for these advancements, published a comprehensive blog entry clarifying…
Prediction marketplace Kalshi has commenced accepting Bitcoin (BTC) deposits in an effort to attract more crypto-savvy users.The firm that allows users to wager on events spanning from electoral results to Rotten Tomatoes film ratings has observed notable interest among cryptocurrency traders, Kalshi informed Cointelegraph on April 9. For example, event contracts for betting on Bitcoin’s minute-by-minute price fluctuations have recorded $143 million in trading volume thus far, a representative stated.Kalshi operates as a derivatives exchange regulated by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). As of April 9, it has included around 50 crypto-related event contracts, encompassing markets for wagering…
In recent years, there have been several remarkably intriguing advancements in cryptography. Apart from Satoshi’s blockchain, perhaps the first significant leap forward following blinding and zero-knowledge proofs is fully homomorphic encryption, a technological advancement that enables you to upload your data to a server in an encrypted state, allowing the server to perform computations on it and return the results without any knowledge of the actual data. In 2013, we witnessed the inception of succinct computational integrity and privacy (SCIP), a toolkit developed by Eli ben Sasson in Israel, facilitating cryptographic verification of executed computations and their corresponding outputs. On…
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As part of its continual dedication to sustainability, Taal Vista Hotel persistently advances its eco-conscious initiatives with considerate programs aimed at diminishing its ecological footprint while upholding outstanding guest experiences. This year, the hotel is excited to present its newest “Plate for the Planet” dish, Malunggay Pancit Verde — a delightful and nutrient-packed rendition of a Filipino traditional snack, crafted from locally sourced ingredients that promote both environmental and community well-being. Sustainable Dining: The Essence of Plate for the Planet Malunggay Pancit Verde: Rice noodles mixed with malunggay pesto garnished with seafood and smoked fish With sustainability as its foundation,…