Report: Central Bank Gold Demand Surges in July Amid Rising Prices

Central banks globally continued to bolster their gold reserves in July, despite an increase in gold prices, according to a report by Krishan Gopaul, senior analyst, EMEA at the World Gold Council. The report highlights a 206% increase in net gold purchases compared to the previous month, driven by several key players in the global […]

Crypto Hedge Fund Galois Capital Fined $225,000 by SEC for Custody Rule Violations

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has slapped Galois Capital Management LLC with a $225,000 fine for falling short of the Custody Rule laid out in the Investment Advisers Act. The crypto-centric hedge fund and advisory firm was also accused of misleading investors about the redemption process. SEC Charges Galois Capital According to the […]

WSPN Secures $30M Seed Funding, Former Visa President Joins Board

WSPN (Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network), a leading provider of next-generation stablecoin infrastructure, has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize the stablecoin market. The company has recently secured $30 million in seed funding, and appointed John Partridge, former President of Visa Inc., to its Board of Directors. The seed funding round was led […]

Report Disputes EIP-1559’s Role in Ethereum’s ‘Ultrasound Money’ Narrative

Mark Odayan, head of research at 2077 Research, asserts that Ethereum’s EIP-1559 should not be equated with the concept of “Ultrasound Money.” Odayan’s insights aim to clarify the transaction fee mechanism introduced by EIP-1559 and address widespread misunderstandings. Ethereum’s EIP-1559: Mark Odayan Calls for Rethinking ‘Ultrasound Money’ Links In a detailed analysis by 2077 Research, […]

Whale Investor ‘Humpy’ Influence Compound DAO’s Governance

Decentralized Autonomous Organizations or DAOs are often hailed as the future of governance in the crypto world, promising a new era of community-driven decision-making. However, despite their decentralized nature, many DAOs remain vulnerable to the influence of large tokenholders, or “whales,” whose actions—or inactions—can have outsized impacts on these supposedly democratic structures. This scenario played […]

Yonsei University Joins Ripple’s UBRI to Advance Blockchain Research in South Korea

Yonsei University in South Korea has joined Ripple’s University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI), becoming the 58th global partner and the 12th in the Asia Pacific region. This partnership aims to drive innovation in blockchain research across various disciplines, including artificial intelligence, finance, information systems, and management. Supported by Ripple’s funding and resources, Yonsei University will […]

Academic Paper Demonstrates Bitcoin Mining’s Potential to Mitigate Methane Emissions

Researchers Murray A. Rudd, Matthew Jones, Daniel Sechrest, Daniel Batten, and Dennis Porter have unveiled a new study showcasing a cutting-edge framework that fuses landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) systems with bitcoin mining. This innovative strategy is designed not only to combat methane emissions but also to unlock new economic opportunities. Study Merges Landfill Gas-to-Energy Systems With […]

2024 Report Finds 96% of NFTs Declared ‘Dead’ Amid Market Instability

A recent report by nftevening.com reveals a troubling state of the non-fungible token (NFT) market, with 96% of NFTs now considered “dead.” The analysis highlights the high unprofitability rate among holders and the fleeting lifespan of most NFTs. NFT Sector Faces Uncertain Path as 2024 Bull Run Bypasses It As highlighted in nftevening.com’s 2024 report, […]