Tornado Cash developer guilty of money laundering

As an analyst with a background in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, I find the recent guilty verdict against Alexey Pertsev, the developer of Tornado Cash, to be a concerning development for the open-source community. The implications of this case go beyond just the individual, and could set a dangerous precedent for anyone contributing to decentralized … Read more

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse defends Tether stance: What did he say?

Garlinghouse criticizes the SEC and the U.S. government regarding Tether. Tether maintained dominance despite controversies, indicating resilience. As a researcher with extensive experience in the cryptocurrency industry, I have closely followed the ongoing developments between Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and Tether (USDT). The recent turn of events, where Garlinghouse backpedaled on his accusations against Tether … Read more

Vitalik Buterin proposes Ethereum gas model overhaul

As an analyst with experience in the Ethereum ecosystem, I believe that Vitalik Buterin’s proposal of Ethereum Improvement Protocol (EIP) 7706 is a significant step towards addressing the long-standing issue of high transaction costs on the Ethereum network. Vitalik Buterin, one of Ethereum‘s co-founders, has put forth a fresh Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP), specifically EIP … Read more

Bitcoin’s prices depend on this week’s Fed events: What’s going on?

Key events that could impact BTC’s price are coming up this week. BTC has lost some gains from its previous trading session. As an experienced financial analyst, I closely monitor Bitcoin’s price movements and market trends. Based on recent developments, the upcoming events from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) could significantly impact Bitcoin’s … Read more

Amazon-backed Anthropic brings Claude AI chatbot to European users

As a seasoned crypto investor with a keen interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications, I’m thrilled about Anthropic’s recent announcement of expanding the availability of its AI chatbot, Claude, in Europe. Having witnessed the remarkable advancements in AI technology over the past few years, I can appreciate the significance of this development. In … Read more

Equalizer DEX hacker drains funds: Users warned, investigation underway

As a researcher with experience in blockchain security, I find this incident deeply concerning. The hacker’s ability to drain funds from users through the Equalizer DEX, undetected for hours, is a clear indication of the vulnerabilities that exist in decentralized exchanges. On May 14, a hacker gained unauthorized access to the decentralized exchange (DEX) Equalizer … Read more