Category: Blockchain

What Is Cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency is a type of digital money that operates on decentralized computer networks rather than through traditional banks or governments. Unlike traditional currencies, cryptocurrencies use cryptography and blockchain technology to secure transactions and control the creation of new units. The first cryptocurrency wasBitcoin, which launched in 2009 and introduced the concept of decentralized digital money. Today, thousands of cryptocurrencies exist, including major platforms likeEthereum and digital payment assets such asXRP. Cryptocurrency Explained in Simple Terms In simple terms, cryptocurrency is internet-based money that allows people to send and receive payments directly with one another. Instead of banks …

By accepting bitcoin payments, local businesses can boost revenue, reduce fees, and hedge against inflation. This guide covers the benefits, setup process, and best practices for seamless adoption. ByConor Mulcahy February 20, 2025 I. Introduction Bitcoin is often praised as a long-term savings technology, but its role as a medium of exchange is just as important—especially for businesses. From local cafés to large corporations, more merchants are considering bitcoin as a payment option, drawn by its low fees, fast transactions, and ability to reach a global, young and tech savvy customer base. This guide explores how local businesses can start …

By Ronny Mugendi Feb 24, 2026 at 04:55 PM GMT+1 edited by Marcel Knobloch Zebec, a network that offers users continuous real-time payment streaming, has announced a new partnership that gives it access to the Canton Network for the first time. Zebec is partnering with Lattice Finance to bring real-time crypto and stablecoin payments to Canton, merging its payment streaming service with Lattice’s neobank platform. “We’re excited to begin actively supporting the next phase of compliant on-chain capital markets,” The first product under the new partnership is the Lattice Card Program where they will issue a Mastercard debit card on the Canton network …

By Ronny Mugendi Feb 11, 2026 at 11:55 AM GMT+1 Robinhood has launched a public testnet for Robinhood Chain, an Ethereum Layer 2 network built using Arbitrum technology, and selected Chainlink as the oracle platform to support market data and tokenization workflows on the new chain. The company said the testnet is intended for developers building onchain financial services focused on tokenized digital and real-world assets. The early phase is designed to let teams deploy and test applications while infrastructure is validated ahead of a planned mainnet launch later in 2026. Robinhood listed early integrations from infrastructure providers, including Chainlink, alongside Alchemy, Allium, LayerZero, and TRM. …

January 22, 2026 Updated January 28, 2026 By Jane Lubale If you are considering crypto futures trading or are already in the game, you are probably thinking the same as others: Can trading crypto futures really be profitable in 2026? We have just moved from 2025, which saw a mix of highs and lows, with the market hitting all-time highs several times, only to brutally crash in October, with billions wiped out in leveraged positions.  Now that 2026 is here, the crypto market is calm, not bearish, but somewhat cautious. Kudos to the active participation of institutions, and regulations on virtual currencies …

January 13, 2026 By Neeti Ash One of the tried-and-true strategies for churning returns on early-stage cryptocurrency investments is crypto presales. While in some presale projects, participating in presale requires submitting KYC, others have kept it at bay. Many participants see KYC as something that offers them protection and comfort that they can invest in a presale, while others are concerned about submitting their personal information. So, is KYC mandatory for presales? Let’s find out. For projects operating in regulated regions or aiming for long-term credibility, KYC might have been made mandatory. Still, the full picture is more layered than a simple rule. …

By Muhammad Syofri Ardiyanto Nov 26, 2025 at 01:33 PM GMT+1 edited by Marcel Knobloch Tether has accelerated its gold purchase during the third quarter of 2025. Recent data shows the addition of around 26 tons of gold in just one quarter, pushing its total gold reserves to roughly 116 tons. This figure puts Tether at a level even higher than the purchases of many central banks during the same period. The acquired gold is used as part of their reserves to back USDT and the gold token XAUT. Tether Steps Into a Gold Market Long Ruled by Central Banks Last October, we highlighted Tether’s …

By Bena Ilyas Nov 23, 2025 at 09:19 AM GMT+1 edited by Marcel Knoblo Coinbase has confirmed an expanded focus on Solana, aiming to boost its infrastructure with substantial technical upgrades. According to CEO Brian Armstrong, the platform has introduced key upgrades to infrastructure, including block processing that is now five times faster and Remote Procedure Call (RPC) performance improved fourfold.  The platform has introduced AgentKit and x402, an open protocol for internet-native payments, as part of its latest toolkit. These are designed to improve how on-chain data is handled and to help developers scale operations on Solana. The updates are part of Coinbase’s wider shift towards integrating …

By James M. Gathecha Oct 31, 2025 at 07:52 AM GMT+1 edited by John Kiguru In recent years, the rise of dollar-pegged stablecoins has quietly created a bridge between cryptocurrency and traditional government finance. On one side, stablecoin issuers are increasingly holding large amounts of short-term U.S. government debt, in effect acting as buyers of Treasury bills and helping fund government borrowing. On the other hand, these same stablecoins play a role in the broader crypto ecosystem, including as a gateway into Bitcoin (BTC), thereby linking U.S. debt markets and crypto markets in novel and under-appreciated ways. In a recent post, Paolo Ardoino, …