Having emerged as a movement in the research community, Decentralized Science (DeSci) initiatives are progressing at a pace even big pharma cannot ignore. In fact, Pfizer is now the first pharmaceutical to vote on decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) proposals of German blockchain-based organization VitaDAO. The collaboration is part of VitaDAO’s…

Ridesharing applications like Arcade City, DAV Network, Ridecoin, and Jolocom are a few examples of platforms using peer-to-peer ridesharing technology. They demonstrate the potential of blockchain technology to revolutionize the ridesharing industry and create a more efficient, transparent and secure platform for riders and drivers. Arcade City Arcade City is…

Solana network faced a slowdown in block production on Fev. 25 following the upgrade in the validator software. The incident resulted in disruptions to transactions and led validators to downgrade the software in an attempt to restore network performance.  The technical issue started around 6:00 AM (UTC), leading validators to…

It might be difficult to find a blockchain developer, particularly if one is unfamiliar with the technology and its range of uses. Employing knowledgeable developers who can assist organizations in creating and deploying blockchain-based solutions that match their objectives is becoming more and more crucial due to the growing demand…

Bitcoin (BTC) threatened to ditch $23,000 as support on Feb. 25 as an ongoing price correction strengthened into the weekend. BTC/USD 1-day candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView BTC price support inches lower Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD attempting to decide the fate of the $23,000 mark…

The final vote on the European Union’s much-awaited set of crypto rules, known as the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation, was recently deferred to April 2023. It was not the first delay — previously the European lawmakers rescheduled the procedure from November 2022 to February 2023.  The setback, however,…

Introduction Since its inception in 2010, Bitcoin has seen its value and popularity rise exponentially, creating the foundation of a market that reached $1 trillion in value in a decade. Cryptocurrencies have seen increased adoption in the wake of broader macroeconomic turmoil, with millions of new users onboarding the decentralized…

In a world where cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology make direct peer-to-peer transactions possible and transcend traditional financial norms, more people want to learn about them to keep up with the times. Universities worldwide are beginning to offer cryptocurrency-related courses to cater to this new paradigm. Due to rising demand, many…

According to CEO Sergey Vasylchuk, staking provider Everstake is continuing to move forward despite the continuing military conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Exactly one year ago today — Feb. 24, 2022 — Russian military forces invaded many areas of Ukraine in what has become one of the largest conflicts in…

Even as the crypto market continues to forge an impressive recovery from the 2022 bear market, the industry continues to attract the wrath of regulators worldwide, especially in the United States. Three U.S. financial watchdogs recently issued stern warnings to individuals looking to invest in retirement funds offering exposure to…