Author: James Wilson

From network tokens to meme coins, a16z crypto has laid out a framework to help businesses navigate the evolving crypto landscape. What is a cryptocurrency? According to Wikipedia’s definition, it is a digital currency designed to work through a computer network that is “not reliant on any central authority, such as a government or bank, to uphold or maintain it.” And while at the very beginning in 2009 there was one and only cryptocurrency out there, called Bitcoin (BTC), things have changed significantly since then. Now, there over 12 million different tokens, per data from crypto price aggregator platforms. But…

World Network, formerly Worldcoin and a blockchain project co-founded by OpenAI chief executive officer Sam Altman, has launched a new chat application aimed at connecting real humans. World Chat, the World Network (WLD) team announced on March 6, is a “mini app” that users can access to connect with and interact with real humans. The app, currently in beta, will feature end-to-end encryption to help maintain user privacy. The launch of World Chat represents World Network’s latest effort to bring its proof-of-personhood feature to the global community. According to details in their blog post, the mini app integrates with the…

Crypto exchange Crypto.com’s market data will soon be integrated into real-time indices and reference rates for Bitcoin and Ethereum markets. This comes as CF Benchmarks, a crypto indices provider regulated by the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority, has added Crypto.com as a constituent exchange. According to details the FCA-regulated benchmark administrator shared in a press release, Crypto.com’s market data will, effective March 31, 2025, power CF Benchmarks’ suite of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) indices. With this, Crypto.com will become a CME CF constituent exchange, providing its institutional-grade market data across three CME CF indices. CF Benchmarks will integrate Crypto.com’s…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Join BlockDAG’s first hackathon on HackerEarth, offering $30m in grants for web3 developers building dApps, DeFi solutions, and smart contracts. Sign up now and start innovating on BlockDAG’s testnet. BlockDAG is launching its first-ever hackathon on HackerEarth, inviting developers, blockchain enthusiasts, and Web3 builders to participate in a global event designed to bring new ideas to life. Set to go live in the coming weeks, the hackathon offers a $30 million grant fund to support projects that align with…

World Liberty Financial, a Donald J. Trump-inspired project, has announced a partnership with Sui, a leading Layer 1 blockchain.  As part of the collaboration, WLFI will integrate SUI (SUI) into its strategic token reserve, “Macro Strategy,” and explore new blockchain applications with the Sui ecosystem. Zak Folkman, co-founder of WLFI, emphasized Sui’s appeal as an American-born innovation with significant scale and adoption.  “Given our plans to support foundational DeFi assets in the coming months, collaborating with Sui was an obvious decision,” Folkman said.  🚨 BREAKING — we’re extremely excited to announce a partnership with @worldlibertyfi, a Donald J. Trump-inspired pioneering…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As the market recovers, attention shifts to which crypto, including Polkadot and Chainlink, could see 10x gains. As the market begins to recover, attention turns to which cryptocurrencies might see significant gains. Polkadot and Chainlink are well-known contenders, but an emerging crypto could outpace them both. Identifying the one poised for a tenfold increase could be key to unlocking substantial profits in the near future. XYZVerse: The first sports meme coin poised for 50x gains? The excitement around XYZVerse…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Solana’s price surge to $150 has crypto enthusiasts buzzing, sparking questions on its potential and future trajectory. Solana’s price surge to $150 has captured the attention of crypto enthusiasts, sparking curiosity about its potential trajectory. With the market riding a bullish wave, investors are eager to understand if Solana will continue its upward journey or if newer trends, like Solana-based memes, hold significant promise. This dynamic environment prompts investors to consider if the recent momentum will sustain, making it…

Oasys, a Singaporean gaming blockchain backed by Animoca Brands and Ubisoft, has launched a gaming creation platform to enable anyone launch their custom gaming tokens. Oasys (OAS), a blockchain platform designed for gaming, has announced the launch of token creation platform Yukichi.fun. This new platform makes it possible for users to quickly launch their own custom gaming tokens, which can be used within the Oasys ecosystem. Oasys has supported the creation of in-game tokens and NFT collectibles before the launch of Yukichi.fun. The blockchain has specifically been designed with the token creation capabilities. However, Yukichi.fun provides a more user-friendly platform…

Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko opposes Trump’s idea for a U.S. crypto reserve, stating it goes against decentralization by putting it in the hands of the government. In a recent post, Yakovenko clarified his stance regarding President Trump’s plans to establish a national crypto reserve that would include major tokens like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP (XRP), Cardano (ADA) as well as Solana (SOL). He also confirmed that he was not asked on whether SOL would be included in the crypto reserve line up. “No reserve, because if you want decentralization to fail you’d put the government in charge of it.”…

Speculations are rife that Cardano will reach $25 in 2025 as Trump named it it as one of the assets to be included in U.S. crypto strategic reserve. Cardano (ADA) has been dominating crypto discussions after Donald Trump named it as one of the assets to be included in U.S. crypto strategic reserve, along with Solana (SOL), Ripple (XRP), Bitcoin (BTC), and Ethereum (ETH) on March 2. The announcement sent ADA rallying 75% within a few hours, rising from a low of $0.6461 to $1.13. However, it has since retraced to $0.96 at the time of writing. With the first-crypto…