Author: John Smith

Solana’s validator community has begun voting on SIMD-0326, the Alpenglow proposal, a upgrade designed to replace the current TowerBFT consensus mechanism with a faster, simpler, and more resilient system.  Summary Solana validators are voting on SIMD-0326, the Alpenglow upgrade. Proposal cuts block finality from 12.8s to 100–150ms using off-chain voting. Community split on the 1.6 SOL Validator Admission Ticket and testing risks. If approved, Alpenglow proposal would reduce block finality from 12.8 seconds to as little as 100–150 milliseconds, putting Solana’s (SOL) performance closer to Web2 infrastructure. How Alpenglow works Developed by Anza, a Solana-focused research team, Alpenglow introduces direct voting, signature aggregation, and a…

North Korea’s notorious Lazarus Group has been blamed for a $22.8 million crypto heist that crippled UK-registered exchange Lykke, forcing its shutdown and triggering investor lawsuits. The British Treasury’s sanctions office linked the state-backed hackers to thefts of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other assets from Lykke, a Swiss-based platform once celebrated for its zero-fee trading model. The collapse adds to a global trail of Lazarus-led raids that have netted Pyongyang billions to fund weapons programs and evade sanctions — and leaves Lykke’s founder Richard Olsen facing bankruptcy, liquidation proceedings, and ongoing legal scrutiny in Switzerland. British Treasury officials named the hermit…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. While eyes are on Ethereum, a rising memecoin shows breakout signs that could deliver bigger gains much sooner. Summary XYZVerse unites sports fans in crypto, presale surges with 100x potential. The sports-backed memecoin targets mass adoption through partnerships. XYZVerse presale nears $0.10 goal, offering early buyers massive upside. A fast-rising memecoin has been drawing attention while many focus on Ethereum’s price path. The digital asset quietly outpaces bigger names and could offer much larger gains.  Few have taken notice,…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As Solana eyes $250, investors turn to XRP and Little Pepe as explosive crypto opportunities this cycle. Summary Solana eyes $250, but XRP and LILPEPE show greater millionaire-making potential. LILPEPE combines meme power, low entry, and presale momentum for explosive gains. XRP gains clarity, Solana climbs, but LILPEPE could be the bull run’s hidden gem. With the 2025 bull run shaping up, crypto investors are re-evaluating where the next big wave of wealth will come from.  While Solana (SOL)…

Kraken suspended Monero deposits after detecting that a single mining pool gained majority control of the network’s hashrate. The exchange cited security concerns following what appears to be a successful 51% attack on the privacy-focused blockchain. “As a security precaution, we have paused Monero (XMR) deposits after detecting that a single mining pool has gained more than 50% of the network’s total hashing power,” Kraken announced Friday. The exchange added that the concentration of mining power poses a potential risk to the network’s integrity. Source: Kraken announcement Qubic, an AI-focused blockchain and mining pool, claimed it achieved 51% hashrate dominance…

IOTA’s Rebased upgrade is paying off. Just months after launch, the layer-1 network has hit an all-time high $36 million in total value locked, fueled by double-digit staking yields and rising transaction activity — momentum that has chart watchers betting on a bullish breakout toward $0.50. Summary IOTA price token was flat on Sunday, Aug. 17.  Its monthly network transactions jumped by over 30%. The total value locked rose to a record high of $36 million. IOTA transactions and TVL jumps IOTA (IOTA) token was trading around $0.2125 at last check on Aug. 17, up by 50% from its lowest…

The price of Solana remains below a crucial resistance level as a recently launched staking exchange-traded fund continues its inflow streak and transaction growth accelerates.  Summary Solana may jump to its all-time high this year. The total value locked of the SSK ETF has jumped to a record high. Solana’s stablecoin supply and transactions has soared.  Staked SOL ETF inflows are rising Solana (SOL) is trading near $193 — off its recent $210 high but still more than double its 2024 low — as surging demand for a new Solana ETF underscores growing investor appetite for the token. Its 24-hour…

Thailand will introduce a new cryptocurrency-to-baht conversion system for international visitors starting Monday, aimed at boosting the country’s struggling tourism sector. Summary Thailand launches TouristDigiPay to let visitors spend crypto as Thai baht The system requires KYC, QR wallets, and blocks use at high-risk merchants Tourists face capped spending limits with no option for cash withdrawals The “TouristDigiPay” initiative allows foreign travelers to exchange digital assets for Thai currency through regulated electronic payment channels. The program launches amid declining tourism revenue, with Chinese visitor numbers down this year. Deputy Prime Minister Pichai Chunhavajira will announce full program details alongside finance…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. All industries are becoming more reliant on AI to support day-to-day operations. Even in the crypto space, AI has been a driver for adoption. However, underneath the surface, the mechanics that power an AI are severely flawed, creating bias and discrimination in its decision-making. Left unattended, this will limit the potential of the technology and undermine its purpose in key markets. Summary Regulatory action on ethical AI has stalled, leaving it to the industry to self‑police data…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Analysts say only one of XRP, ADA, and XYZVerse could deliver unimaginable gains by late 2025. Summary XYZVerse eyes memecoin breakout with presale, token burn, and major exchange listing plans. With 17.13% burn and 15% liquidity, XYZVerse builds momentum as retail chases viral tokens. Analysts say only one altcoin could soar by 2025 and all signs point to XYZVerse’s bold entry. Among the top digital tokens, only a single project seems likely to rise far above the rest by…