Are layer 2s good for Ethereum, or are they ‘extractive?’
Layer 2s have been a great blockchain success story. They’ve reduced congestion on the Ethereum mainnet, driving down gas fees while preserving security.But maybe…
Bitcoin DeFi sees surge in mining participation despite drop in TVL
Smart contract platform Rootstock, the home of decentralized finance (DeFi) on Bitcoin, saw a sharp increase in network security and mining engagement in the…
Bitcoin price reclaims $100K for first time since January
Bitcoin has reclaimed the $100,000 price level for the first time since January, reflecting renewed bullish sentiment among investors.Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed the…
User experience could be crypto’s superpower—or its kryptonite
Opinion by Jonathan Farnell, CEO of FreedxIt’s 2025, and over 560 million people worldwide are already using cryptocurrency — roughly 17 times the population of…
Beyond digital gold, Bitcoin’s next chapter is about to be unlocked — Dan Held
Bitcoin (BTC) has long been branded as “digital gold,” a store of value for believers in scarcity, decentralization and self-sovereignty. As institutional…
User experience could be crypto’s superpower—or its kryptonite
Opinion by Jonathan Farnell, CEO of FreedxIt’s 2025, and over 560 million people worldwide are already using cryptocurrency — roughly 17 times the population of…
Browser Crypto Mining in 2025: Still Worth It?
Key takeawaysAfter the shutdown of Coinhive in 2019, browser mining has made a comeback with new tools like CryptoTab Browser, Pi Network and YouHolder.Mining…
Bitcoin miner Hut 8 grows hashrate 79% despite $134M quarterly loss
Cryptocurrency mining firm Hut 8 increased its hashrate by 79% during the first quarter of the year.According to Hut8’s latest quarterly report released on May 8,…