Crypto payment service provider Wirex announced the launch of a zero-knowledge proof (ZK-proof)-based noncustodial crypto debit card service called W-Pay on Oct. 3. Wirex’s new decentralized solution utilizes zero-knowledge technology and is built on Polygon’s Chain Development Kit (CDK), promising increased scalability and security. Polygon’s CDK has been built with ZK-proofs in focus, enabling companies and users to develop their own ZK-powered layer-2 […]

Solana (SOL) kicked off the month with a remarkable price surge, surging by more than 10% and decisively breaking through the local resistance level of $22. This substantial move has left traders and investors wondering if SOL has what it takes to sustain this bullish momentum and embark on a sustained recovery. The breakout from the $22 resistance, bolstered by […]

Kara Calvert, the Head of US Policy at Coinbase, recently appeared on “Bloomberg Technology” with Ed Ludlow and Sonali Basak to discuss the pressing issues surrounding cryptocurrency regulation in the United States. The conversation focused on the challenges and opportunities that the crypto industry faces, particularly in the context of the SEC’s busy agenda and the “Stand the Crypto Day” […]

In a remarkable turn of events, XRP derivatives trading volume has experienced an astonishing surge of 204% within a mere 24-hour period. This surge coincides with the recent disclosure by Judge Torres regarding the denial of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) interlocutory appeal against Ripple Labs.  Judge’s Ruling Against SEC Boosts XRP Sentiment According to data from Coinglass, a leading cryptocurrency […]

For the crypto market to fully enter another epic bull run, investors must be willing to purchase digital assets in large quantities. After a long stretch of abysmal performance, it looks like crypto investors are finally starting to believe in the market as they begin to pool their buying power to enter back into the market. Crypto Buying Power At […]

Prosecutors and defense attorneys in the criminal case of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, also known as SBF, painted a very different picture for the jury to consider during the trial. In a New York courtroom on Oct. 4, Assistant United States Attorney Thane Rehn and SBF’s attorney Mark Cohen delivered opening arguments to a jury of 12 people on […]

Google Assistant will begin incorporating Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) chat service, Bard, into its responses “soon,” according to an October 4 social media post from the development team. Google Assistant is AI software used in Google Home devices such as the Nest Mini or Nest Hub. It’s also available on Android phones and tablets. Bard, on the other hand, is […]

In this week’s newsletter, read about how a nonfungible token (NFT) artist raised money to support a cancer charity and why payments platform PayPal has filed a patent application for an NFT marketplace. Check out Meta’s new photorealistic metaverse avatars and, in other news, learn why Neal Stephenson’s metaverse blockchain project remains optimistic despite waning interest. NFT artist raises $140,000 […]

Recent developments suggest that the SEC’s approach may wear thin with the judiciary in the ongoing legal battle between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). District Judge Analisa Torres, presiding over the case, has denied the SEC’s motion for an appeal. Echoing these sentiments, crypto influencer Freddy Rispoli opined that Judge Torres’ recent rulings signal contempt […]