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In line with our efforts to bring Ethereum to the remote regions of the globe, and to showcase the capabilities of integrated blockchain technology (even without light-nodes), I am pleased to declare the launch of our “eπ” Ethereum-on-Raspberry Pi initiative. Through this initiative, we are providing a complete kit for establishing a full Ethereum node on the internet for various communities around the planet. This kit includes a Raspberry Pi (version 2), a power adapter, and an SD card that comes preconfigured with all the necessary software to operate an Ethereum Frontier node. The sole requirement from the applicant is…
Bitcoin (BTC) trading platforms are undergoing a significant “deleveraging event,” which is expected to influence forthcoming growth, according to recent analysis.In a recent “Quicktake” blog article dated March 17, the on-chain analytics service CryptoQuant disclosed a $10 billion capitulation in Bitcoin futures markets.Bitcoin encounters “crucial” event for BTC price recoveryTraders in Bitcoin derivatives have swiftly adopted a cautious stance since BTC/USD reached its current peak in mid-January.CryptoQuant, relying on information from several leading cryptocurrency exchanges, estimates that total open interest (OI) in futures plummeted by $10 billion in merely three weeks from February 20 to March 4.“On January 17, the…
The North Dakota Senate has approved a bill that oversees crypto ATMs while reinstating a clause that limits daily transactions to $2,000 per user, a provision that was initially removed by the state’s House.The Senate approved House Bill 1447 with a 45-to-1 vote on March 18. The legislation was introduced to the state’s legislative assembly on January 15 and seeks to safeguard residents from fraud by establishing a set of new regulations for crypto ATMs and their operators.The latest iteration of the bill passed by the Senate mandates that crypto ATM and kiosk owners obtain licenses in the state as…
Heartfelt gratitude to Vitalik Buterin, Gavin Wood, and Jeffrey Wilcke for their extensive revisions, insightful feedback, and willingness to share their expertise, aiding me in interpreting their insights. Introduction In the realm of computer science rooted in cryptography, the visionary technology of Ethereum has enchanted a multitude of software developers and technologists who recognized its clear potential. However, these same promises and their interpretations within the business landscape have not been thoroughly disseminated or comprehended by audiences lacking technical expertise. As Ethereum approaches its transition from the “labs” to the marketplace, it becomes increasingly crucial that its narrative is grasped…
Today, the fourth pre-trial session for the case of the United States against the developers of Samourai Wallet was held in the Southern District of New York. This marks the second occasion that the two developers, Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill, have jointly appeared in public since the last status conference that took place on September 17, 2024. Today’s session was the briefest and least substantial among the four pre-trial hearings conducted to date. Pre-Trial Motion Timeline During the hearing, both the prosecution and the defense established and concurred on the timeline for pre-trial motions, which is outlined below:…
THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) fiscal surplus contracted in January, as the growth of state expenditures overtook that of revenue generation, according to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr). The Treasury stated that the NG recorded a P68.4-billion fiscal surplus in January, representing a 22.27% decrease from the P88-billion surplus during the same month last year attributed to “sustained revenue increase. coupled with heightened outlays.” Comparatively, the budget situation shifted to a surplus from the P329.5-billion shortfall in December of the previous year. This marks the first fiscal surplus recorded since the P6.34-billion surplus in October 2024. In January, revenues surged…
The activation of the Pectra testnet uncovered problems in clients following modifications to deposit contract configurations on Ethereum testnets. While Sepolia’s recovery process was uncomplicated and the network has completely recovered since, Holesky faced significant inactivity leaks as part of its recovery method. The Holesky network has now reached finalization, yet the validators that exited will take around one year before they are completely removed from the validator set (¹). Although stakers can experiment with deposits, consolidations, and other functionalities of Pectra, the length of the exit queue hinders Holesky’s ability to be used for testing the entire validator lifecycle…
Reliable Editorial material, assessed by prominent industry specialists and experienced editors. Ad Disclosure There has been extensive discussion regarding Solana following the release of a promotional video for its forthcoming Accelerate conference in New York. The advertisement, broadcasted on March 17, was swiftly removed due to its mockery of gender identity issues, leading to significant backlash. Ad Condemned For Insensitivity The clip featured a character referred to as “America” who was in therapy; the character expressed thoughts related to “innovation.” The therapist suggested that the individual focus on pronouns or the emergence of new genders rather than exploring technological advancements,…
Binance Chief Executive Officer Richard Teng refuted claims that Binance.US was engaged in negotiations with organizations connected to US President Donald Trump during a panel discussion on March 18 at Blockworks’ 2025 Digital Asset Summit in New York.Teng’s remarks reaffirmed the stance expressed by Binance’s founder, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, and Trump, both of whom repudiated the allegations last week. On March 13, The Wall Street Journal reported that Binance.US, a US cryptocurrency exchange operating independently, was in discussions regarding the sale of an equity stake to Trump-affiliated business entities, which included a potential arrangement with World Liberty Financial, the Trump…