Scroll zkEVM batch compression and calldata cost reduction
Scroll's October 2026 upgrade achieves a 10x reduction in calldata costs through advanced batch compression. This mechanism utilizes zero-knowledge proofs to minimize…
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Bitcoin
Risks in Marathon Digital’s North Dakota expansion
Mining difficulty dropped nearly 20% from the November 2025 peak, pressuring profitability as JPMorgan analysts estimated all-in production costs at $78,000 per…
Beyond Bitcoin
Ethereum & Altcoins
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SWIFT and Chainlink CCIP drive tokenized bond settlement
SWIFT and Chainlink CCIP enable multi-bank tokenized bond settlement across different blockchains to prevent digital islands. Major institutions like BNP Paribas use…
Open finance
DeFi
The people shaping dYdX’s v4 chain after October 2026
The dYdX v4 network relies on a top 60 validator set and community governance to manage 194 markets. Following Proposal #313, the protocol uses 75% of net fees for DYDX…
Ownership online
NFT & Web3
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Regulation
The economic reality of Bhutan’s Bitcoin liquidations
Bhutan's Bitcoin holdings dropped to 518 BTC following a 400 BTC transfer worth $30.62 million. Despite official denials of a sell-off, cumulative 2026 outflows suggest…
The economics of Kazakhstan’s crypto mining tariff hike
Kazakhstan faces a 5.7 billion kWh electricity shortage in 2025 as renewable energy expansion and grid depreciation drive higher end-user tariffs. New regulations…
Risks of Coinbase’s Base sequencer monopoly and OFAC mandates
Coinbase's centralized sequencer for Base generated $75.4 million in revenue in 2025, creating a monopoly that faces significant regulatory risks from upcoming OFAC…
The $81.5 billion price tag for Binance in Nigeria
Binance Holdings Limited faces an $81.5 billion claim from the Federal Inland Revenue Service involving $2 billion in unpaid taxes and $79.51 billion in economic…
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Blockchain Tech
Scaling Celestia through Mammoth and ZODA
Celestia aims for 1GB blocks with 83MB/s throughput via the Mammoth testnet while ZODA research targets faster light client finality. Current data shows Celestia costs…
Starknet appchain customization and specialized developer tools
Starknet enables permissionless appchain deployment through the Starknet stack, allowing developers to configure consensus and data availability. The ecosystem utilizes…
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