Author: James Wilson
At some point, every cryptocurrency needs to go through major changes that shake up the way it works. That’s where hard forks and soft forks come in. These are updates to the protocol that make significant adjustments to how the system operates. In this article, we’ll break down what hard fork and soft fork in blockchain are, why they’re necessary, and, most importantly, how they’re different from each other. What is a hard fork in blockchain? A hard fork in blockchain is a radical change to the protocol of a blockchain network. In simple terms, it is a software upgrade…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Discover the hidden gem that could follow in the footsteps of Ethereum and Ripple as the next big thing in the crypto market. The crypto market is looking turbulent, but one name, Intel Markets (INTL), is making waves. Now in phase nine, this presale star has already rewarded early investors with an 811% return while raising over $7m. Both analysts and investors have started drawing parallels with Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP,) two major players that have skyrocketed since…
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has unveiled a strategic plan to acquire 21,000 BTC by 2026. Metaplanet, a public Tokyo-based investment firm, is setting its sights on becoming one of the largest corporate Bitcoin (BTC) holders in the world. The firm outlined in a Jan. 28 press release ambitious plans to acquire 21,000 Bitcoin by 2026. To achieve the goal, Metaplanet will issue 21 million shares to raise ¥116.65 billion (around $750 million), the largest equity capital raise for Bitcoin in Asia so far. “Metaplanet’s 2025-2026 Bitcoin Plan reflects our commitment to innovation and leadership in Bitcoin treasury operations. As we…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Solana price drops deep on Sunday night as markets lose bull momentum. DTX Exchange remains green as its presale goes viral on X, raising over $12.9 million. Crypto markets seem set to start the last week of January with a bear run, as most altcoins lost bull momentum over the weekend. The prices of majority coins are down by double digits, and there is talk among experts of consolidation as markets correct and long holders face some losses. Solana’s…
Binance has announced that it is supporting the upcoming network upgrade and hard fork of Cardano, which is set to take place tomorrow, on Jan. 29, 2025, at around 21:45 UTC. In order to do this smoothly, Binance will halt deposits and withdrawals of Cardano (ADA) tokens on the same day beginning from 20:45 UTC. Binance announced that trading for ADA tokens will not be suspended during the upgrade process. All technical requirements of the upgrade will be completed by Binance so that users can upgrade seamlessly. This upgrade is intended to improve the functionality of the Cardano network, and Binance’s support demonstrates its…
For the first time, the IRS has successfully prosecuted a case of tax fraud solely involving crypto. The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has won a major victory, setting a legal precedent in the fight against crypto-related tax fraud. In December 2024, Frank Richard Ahlgren III was sentenced to two years in prison and fined $1.1 million for evading taxes on his crypto sales. In a Jan. 27 blog post, blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis said the ruling marks the first time the tax watchdog has secured a conviction for tax fraud solely involving digital assets. “Beyond the IRS, the case also…
HIVE Digital has signed a multi-million deal to acquire a 200 MW mining site in Paraguay, with plans to achieve 25 EH/s by September. Canadian Bitcoin (BTC) mining giant HIVE Digital is set to acquire Bitfarms‘ 200 MW hydro-powered mining site in Paraguay, boosting its mining power to 25 EH/s by September. The power pump represents more than a 400% increase from its current capacity of 6 EH/s, HIVE revealed in a Jan. 28 press release. The facility, called Yguazú, will be developed in two phases. The first phase — which is already 80% complete — is set to go…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Ice Open Network offers a scalable blockchain solution, tackling web3’s biggest challenges with speed, security, and true data ownership. Blockchain has long been touted as the antidote to concerns over creeping centralization, and the abuse of our personal data. But, scalability issues mean this technology is often ill-equipped to serve as a mainstream solution for tackling this problem. As networks grow in popularity, transaction costs tend to rise, even as the speed of transfers falls. The Ice Open Network…
In recent times trading has evolved to become a field that is dominated by Automated trading bots. Currently, over 90% of trades on the stock market are executed by these trading bots. In the tech-savvy world of crypto, this trend has been adopted as well. For this purpose, we are going to review two of the most popular trading bots, Coinrule and 3Commas. We will be comparing the two tradings bots, across different criteria to determine which is the best trading bot for beginners. The criteria that we will compare are PricingEase of use Availability of ExchangesTrading StrategiesOperating Systems Customer Support The…
Estimated reading time: 13 minutes This article reviews three centralized finance (CeFi) crypto lending platforms: BlockFi vs Celsius Network vs Hodlnaut. BlockFi BlockFi is a major player in the crypto lending sector and solidified in their $350M recent investment round. It is a type of financial management platform that offers market-leading financial tools to help crypto investors earn interest on their crypto and get USD funding through crypto-backed loans. Founded in 2017, BlockFi aims to be one of the most reputable financial services providers in the crypto market. The company provides market-leading rates with institutional benefits through their interest account…