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Bitcoin Will Lose Users if it Doesn’t Adopt Proof-of-Stake, Says Solana Co-Founder

The Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus mechanism, which relies on crypto mining to validate transactions, is a pioneering concept that, in fact, pre-existed Bitcoin. But it is often criticized due to its…

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Fidelity Allows BTC in 401k, BlackRock’s Blockchain ETF, Musk’s Twitter Saga: This Week’s Crypto Recap

The past seven days haven’t been particularly favorable for the cryptocurrency in terms of price action. Bitcoin dropped below $40K and is currently unable to reclaim the important psychological level,…

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Blackrock Launches Blockchain ETF Offering Investors Exposure to Crypto Sector

The world’s largest asset manager, Blackrock, has launched a blockchain exchange-traded fund (ETF). The fund, trading on the NYSE Arca, gives investors exposure to “companies that are involved in the…

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Finland Intends to Donate Confiscated Bitcoin to Aid Ukraine (Report)

The Finish government will reportedly donate some of its seized bitcoin holdings to support Ukraine’s efforts in its war with Russia. Over the years, the Scandinavian country has confiscated nearly…

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Nepal Shuts Down Crypto Websites, Apps — Warns About Engaging in Crypto Activities

The Nepal Telecommunications Authority has issued a warning that crypto activities are illegal. The regulator emphasized that websites, apps, and online networks related to crypto activities are prohibited to be…

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80% of Institutional Investors Expect Crypto to Overtake Traditional Investments, Survey Shows

A survey by crypto trading platform Bitstamp shows that 80% of institutional investors believe crypto will overtake traditional investment vehicles. Furthermore, 70% of institutional investors said crypto was a trustworthy…

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