OP_CAT’s BIP-420 proposes to revive Bitcoin covenants

Recently, OP_CAT introduced a new proposal called BIP-420 in the ongoing Bitcoin community debate about covenants. Udi Wertheimer, a proponent of OP_CAT as presented on X, explains that this suggestion intends to introduce covenants to Bitcoin. This addition could lead to various possibilities such as smart contracts, secure connections between blockchains, on-chain transactions, and zero-knowledge … Read more

SEC delays Franklin Templeton spot Ethereum ETF

The U.S. SEC postponed the application to open an Ethereum ETF from Franklin Templeton. Based on information from the regulatory body’s website, the Commission intends to allow more time for processing the suggested rule modification to ensure thorough review and consideration. The SEC must decide on Franklin Templeton’s application by June 11. The Commission has … Read more

Hackers leak El Salvador’s Chivo Bitcoin wallet code

Hackers have gained unauthorized access to El Salvador’s government-managed Bitcoin wallet for the second time, releasing more confidential information into the public domain. On April 23rd, an unknown group going by the name CiberInteligenciaSV publicly shared some confidential information about Chivo’s source code and VPN access details for Bitcoin ATMs operated by the state in … Read more

Ripple asks court to reject SEC’s $2b claims

Ripple, the company behind XRP, declined the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s demand to return approximately $2 billion over institutional sales of XRP tokens. Ripple’s lawsuit counters that the disputed amount is relatively insignificant and accuses the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of bullying tactics in the digital asset sector. Recently, the SEC presented papers … Read more

Solana-Based Memecoin Hipposol is Set on a Moonbound Mission

London, United Kingdom, April 23rd, 2024, Chainwire The cryptocurrency world is abuzz with excitement over the debut of Hipposol, a fresh meme coin making its entry on the reliable and quick Solana blockchain. Instead of merely reaching for the stars, Hipposol aspires to touch the moon. A Journey Beyond the Stars In the expansive digital … Read more