Buterin: Zero-Knowledge Digital IDs Still Carry Coercion, Privacy Risks
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has raised concerns that digital identity systems using zero-knowledge proofs, such as Sam Altman’s World project, could weaken online pseudonymity while introducing new risks. Buterin Argues One-ID-Per-Person Systems Create New Vulnerabilities In a June 28 blog post, Buterin argued that even privacy-focused designs face fundamental challenges when enforcing a one-identity-per-person rule. […]
Ripple Highlights XRP Ledger Advancements Powering Institutional Blockchain Adoption
Institutional DeFi enters a powerful new phase as the XRP Ledger activates a permissioned DEX, fusing compliance and decentralization to enable real-world blockchain finance access. XRP Ledger Powers New Permissioned DEX to Enable Institutional DeFi Access A landmark shift in decentralized finance (DeFi) is unfolding as institutional access expands through on-ledger compliance frameworks, setting the […]
DOT Market Cap Declines as Critics Raise Concerns Over Ecosystem Traction
The Q1 2025 report from Messari indicates a significant slowdown in transaction activity within the Polkadot ecosystem, with a 36.9% quarter-over-quarter drop to 137.1 million transactions. Critics argue that Polkadot’s performance does not match the expectations set by its funding and hype. Mixed Developer Activity According to Messari’s State of Polkadot Q1 2025 report, transaction […]
From Skepticism to Strategy: NYC Embraces Blockchain’s Civic Potential
The recent inaugural NYC Digital Asset Summit Roundtable, hosted by Mayor Eric Adams, focused on New York City’s strategy for engaging with the blockchain sector. Key participant Joshua Maddox stressed the importance of public-private collaboration for scaling Web3 adoption. NYC Reopens Doors to Tokenization When New York City, a global financial nerve center, convenes a […]
XRP Ledger Strengthens Institutional Finance With Wormhole Cross-Chain Integration
XRP and tokens on the XRP Ledger can now flow across more than 35 blockchains as Ripple teams with Wormhole, unlocking next-level DeFi, tokenization, and institutional finance. Wormhole Integration Enables XRP and Tokens to Move Across 35+ Blockchain Networks Ripple announced on June 26 that cross-chain protocol Wormhole is now integrating with the XRP Ledger […]
World Launches Human-First Blockchain Upgrade to Prioritize Real Users
World, previously known as Worldcoin, has launched Priority Blockspace for Humans (PBH) on its World Chain mainnet. The feature aims to create a large network of verified human users, targeting over a billion participants. PBH Prioritizes Actual People World, the project formerly known as Worldcoin, has unveiled a major upgrade to its blockchain ecosystem: Priority […]
XRP Ledger Drives Real-World Asset Growth as Ripple Expands Compliance-Focused Offerings
XRP Ledger unveiled tokenized treasuries, cutting-edge compliance features, and institutional-grade infrastructure at Apex 2025, driving Ripple’s aggressive push to transform global financial systems. XRP Ledger Takes Center Stage in Tokenized Finance at Apex 2025 Institutional momentum surged at Apex 2025, Ripple’s flagship summit, revealing XRP Ledger’s (XRPL) growing role in global finance with stablecoins, tokenized […]
The crypto trap that won’t let you sell — and how to avoid it
Honeypot scams lure crypto investors into buying tokens they can’t sell, locking their funds through smart contract tricks.This post was originally published on this site
Motorsports Racing Champion: My Crypto Role is About Curiosity, Not Advice
Celebrity involvement in cryptocurrency and blockchain has evolved significantly, particularly with the rise of non-fungible tokens. Racing car driver Aliyyah Koloc says the role of celebrities is not to encourage people to invest but to spark their curiosity about the technology. Reputational, Legal Risks for Celebrities While some celebrities, like Mike Tyson, promoted cryptocurrency wallets […]
Sonic Integrates Bubblemaps V2 to Enhance Onchain Intelligence
Responding to the surging demand for transparency in decentralized finance (DeFi), Sonic Labs is boosting its onchain intelligence by integrating Bubblemaps V2, giving users better visibility into wallet behavior and token flows. Deeper Visibility into Wallet Behavior and Token Flows Sonic, the high-performance EVM blockchain, is significantly bolstering its on-chain intelligence capabilities through the integration […]