Stacks’ smart contracts reach record high ahead of Nakamoto upgrade

Bitcoin's (BTC) sharp correction below $45,000 sent shockwaves throughout the entire market for a second day and many altcoins are fighting to hold the gains they've accrued since the start of the year. Two exceptions to the current downturn are Solana (SOL) and Cosmos (ATOM), which have both managed to experience minor price breakouts following recent…

The current "alt season" has produced serious returns but remains subdued when viewed in BTC terms. 6626 Total views 44 Total shares Cardano (ADA), the native token of the smart contract platform of the same name, has joined the altcoins hitting new all-time highs this week.ADA/USD 1-day candle chart (Binance). Source: TradingviewCardano underscores "alt season…

An almost clean bullish sweep for on-chain indicators suggests that now is an ideal entry point for buyers, says data analyst firm CryptoQuant. Bitcoin (BTC) is a firm “buy” according to a range of on-chain indicators that are flashing bullish this week.Collected by on-chain monitoring resource CryptoQuant, a total of ten indicators are currently telling…

The Ethereum network could generate $66 billion in free cash flow from transaction fees by 2030, VanEck estimates.

Polish-British fintech firm Billon has reportedly sealed an almost €2 million (~$2.1 million) grant from European Commission’s Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) Instrument program to develop a blockchain document management system. The news was reported by Billion in a press release on May 14.The Commission’s SME Instrument program provides funding for innovation projects which are…

Bitcoin (BTC) has been witnessing a tough battle between the bulls and the bears near the $25,000 level. A clear winner may not emerge in the short term due to a lack of a catalyst and because there is no major macro economic data scheduled for this week in the United States. Data points from…

A group of 33 businesses and tech companies have signed a joint letter to EU regulators urging them not to over-regulate emerging AI technologies at the cost of innovation. 41 Total views 1 Total shares A group of businesses and tech companies have issued a joint letter to European Union regulators warning against over-policing powerful

Miami city employees could soon choose to get their salaries paid in Bitcoin rather than USD. In an interview with Forbes, Mayor Francis Suarez said tangible paths to expand Bitcoin's adoption throughout the city included enabling city employee salaries to be paid in BTC.Major figures in the cryptocurrency world have responded positively to the idea,…