Tag #Blockchain

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Five Key Cryptocurrency Trends to Watch in 2025

Five key cryptocurrency trends expected in 2025 include regenerative finance (ReFi) addressing environmental concerns, blockchain-based dispute resolution improving efficiency, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) enhancing financial inclusion, decentralized identity (DID) solutions increasing da...

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Climate Action
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Cryptocurrency Transaction Surge Fuels Rise in Sophisticated Scams

Between Q4 2023 and Q1 2024, cryptocurrency transaction values surged past 2021's peak, according to Chainalysis, but this rise coincides with a surge in sophisticated scams like the FTX collapse and the recent HAWK token plummet, highlighting the need for enhanced security measures and user educati...

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Blockchain's \$1.5 Billion Energy Market Surge by 2026

By 2026, the blockchain market in the energy sector is expected to exceed \$1.5 billion, a significant increase from \$127.5 million in 2018, driven by the rise of decentralized energy generation and the need for secure and efficient energy transactions, facilitating peer-to-peer energy trading and ...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Bitcoin Mining: A Digital Lottery Driving Energy Consumption and Innovation

Bitcoin mining involves miners competing to generate a random number that meets specific criteria, a process akin to a massive digital lottery; this requires significant computational power, leading to specialized hardware and industrial-scale operations, but also creating opportunities for energy-e...

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Bitcoin's Rise and the Future of the Internet

This article discusses the recent rise of Bitcoin, the role of cryptocurrencies in shaping the future of the internet (Web3), the underlying blockchain technology, and the associated challenges and criticisms.

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Ethereum's Pectra Upgrade: Faster, More Flexible ETH Staking

Ethereum's Pectra upgrade in early 2025 will enhance ETH staking via EIPs 6110, 7251, and 7002, accelerating validator activation, increasing maximum stake amounts, introducing auto-compounding rewards, decreasing slashing costs, and enabling operator-independent withdrawals.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Bitcoin's Resurgence: Trump's Endorsement Fuels Market Growth

Driven by former US President Trump's endorsement, Bitcoin's value has surged to nearly $100,000, with the total cryptocurrency market cap reaching $3.5 trillion, exceeding the UK's GDP, highlighting its significant global impact despite regulatory challenges.

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Bitcoin Breaches $US100,000 Amidst Pro-Crypto US Regulatory Shift

Bitcoin has hit a record high of over $US100,000 following the US President-elect's nomination of a crypto advocate to lead the SEC, fueled by a 40% price surge in four weeks and significant industry political spending during the election.

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EU MiCA Regulations: December Update Brings Stricter Rules for Crypto Businesses

The EU's Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulations will significantly change the crypto landscape in December 2024, requiring all Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs) to obtain authorization, enforcing stricter AML measures, and introducing rules for token issuance, particularly impacting stable...

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