Author: Michael Fawn
Michael Fawn
Michael Fawn is a cryptocurrency journalist and blockchain analyst with a passion for breaking down complex market trends into easy-to-understand insights. Covering everything from Bitcoin and Ethereum to emerging altcoins and Web3 innovation, Michael focuses on delivering accurate, timely, and engaging crypto news for investors and enthusiasts alike. With years of experience following the digital asset industry, Michael keeps readers informed on the latest developments shaping the future of finance.
The first quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction was confirmed on mainnet using a workaround via MARA’s Slipstream private mempool, without altering protocol rules.
Mirae Asset is reportedly planning a significant $109 billion expansion into digital assets, partnering with Digital X to facilitate this ambitious venture.
World Liberty’s USD1 stablecoin is now native on the Canton Network, aiming to facilitate institutional settlement and expand its reach.
Developers have confirmed vulnerabilities in the Bitcoin Lightning Network, with a patch to address these security flaws currently in development.
The British government intends to task the Bank of England with supporting payments innovation, including stablecoins, alongside its financial stability duties.
Bitcoin must overcome a resistance zone between $81,000 and $86,000 to potentially reach its January all-time high, according to analyst insights.
Grayscale converted its Zcash Trust into the first US spot Zcash ETF, ZCSH, on NYSE Arca, with $304 million AUM. ZEC surged 66%.
The TRUMP meme coin saw a 93% price surge this week. However, data indicates approximately 98% of its buyers are still experiencing significant unrealized losses.
Bitcoin surged past $80,000, driven by US Treasury bond buybacks and short liquidations, not market sentiment, marking its best August since 2017.
Blockstream researchers propose SHRINCS, a quantum-resistant signature method for Bitcoin, aiming to avoid transaction slowdowns while protecting against future quantum computing threats.