Microsoft-backed Space and Time mainnet launches with major builders

Space and Time, a blockchain project supported by Microsoft, has launched its public, permissionless mainnet to bring zero-knowledge (ZK)-proven data infrastructure to crypto applications. Built by MakeInfinite Labs, Space and Time offers a decentralized, verifiable database for smart contracts to query historical, crosschain and offchain data, according to a news release shared with Cointelegraph. The… Continua a leggere Microsoft-backed Space and Time mainnet launches with major builders

Doodles NFT sales surge 97% ahead of DOOD token airdrop

Doodles’ non-fungible token (NFTs) sales surged by 97% in the last 24 hours as digital collectible traders anticipate the project’s token generation event and airdrop.  On May 8, data from CryptoSlam showed Doodles NFT sales topping $1.1 million, nearly doubling the previous day’s total. The spike placed Doodles in the third spot for daily NFT… Continua a leggere Doodles NFT sales surge 97% ahead of DOOD token airdrop

Pectra features already in use: Ethereum EIP-7702 wallets roll out

The Ethereum Pectra upgrade introduced a significant upgrade in account abstraction accessibility, with multiple wallets already implementing the change. Pectra introduced Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 7702, a change that Ivo Georgiev, founder and CEO of self-custodial smart wallet Ambire, described as “the single greatest UX upgrade to Ethereum so far.” Ambire is among the wallet… Continua a leggere Pectra features already in use: Ethereum EIP-7702 wallets roll out

Bitcoin DeFi sees surge in mining participation despite drop in TVL

Smart contract platform Rootstock, the home of decentralized finance (DeFi) on Bitcoin, saw a sharp increase in network security and mining engagement in the first quarter of 2025, even as activity cooled. Merged mining participation surged to an all-time high of 81%, up from 56.4% in Q4 2024, driven by the integration of major mining… Continua a leggere Bitcoin DeFi sees surge in mining participation despite drop in TVL

Sweat wallet adds AI assistant, expands to multichain DeFi

Sweat, a move-to-earn platform that rewards users for physical activity, has launched a personalized AI agent and expanded its multichain infrastructure. The update is designed to improve user onboarding by offering interactive guidance and simplifying asset management across blockchains. The AI agent, named Mia (short for Movement in Action), is powered by Near.AI — an… Continua a leggere Sweat wallet adds AI assistant, expands to multichain DeFi

Ethereum price finally ‘breaking out,’ data suggests — Is $3K ETH next?

Key takeaways: Ether breaks multimonth downtrend as traders target $3,000 ETH price. Ethereum TVL surges 41% to $52.8 billion in 30 days, with a 22% rise in daily transactions to 1.34 million, signaling strong network recovery. Technicals show ETH price faces major resistance at $2,100-$2,800. Ether is setting up for a recovery toward the $3,000… Continua a leggere Ethereum price finally ‘breaking out,’ data suggests — Is $3K ETH next?

Browser-based crypto mining in 2025: Still viable or virtually dead?

Key takeaways After the shutdown of Coinhive in 2019, browser mining has made a comeback with new tools like CryptoTab Browser, Pi Network and YouHolder. Mining with a browser can cost more in electricity than the crypto earned, especially for users with mid-range devices. Despite being less energy-intensive than ASIC farms, browser mining still adds… Continua a leggere Browser-based crypto mining in 2025: Still viable or virtually dead?

Coinbase to acquire options trading platform Deribit for $2.9B

Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US by trading volume, has agreed to acquire Deribit, one of the world’s biggest crypto derivatives trading platforms. Coinbase Global will acquire Deribit for about $2.9 billion, the exchange announced on May 8. The acquisition will allow Coinbase to expand into the profitable crypto derivatives market and continue… Continua a leggere Coinbase to acquire options trading platform Deribit for $2.9B

Bhutan launches tourism crypto payments with Binance Pay and DK Bank

Bhutan, known for investments in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, has launched a tourism crypto payment system in partnership with Binance Pay and DK Bank. The system allows Bhutan travelers with Binance accounts to pay for services like tickets, hotel stays, tour guides and other products using at least 100 different crypto assets, including Bitcoin (BTC), USDC… Continua a leggere Bhutan launches tourism crypto payments with Binance Pay and DK Bank

Hacken CEO sees ‘no shift’ in crypto security as April hacks hit $357M

Despite the $1.4 billion lost in the recent Bybit hack, crypto companies have not changed their approach to cybersecurity, according to Hacken CEO Dyma Budorin.  In an interview with Cointelegraph at the Token2049 event in Dubai, Budorin said the industry continues to rely on limited measures such as bug bounties and penetration tests, rather than… Continua a leggere Hacken CEO sees ‘no shift’ in crypto security as April hacks hit $357M