Alpen Labs Gets $10.6M for Bitcoin Scaling with ZK Tech

Alpen Labs came out of hiding and revealed they’ve secured a $10.6 million investment. In 2023, Ribbit Capital spearheaded this seed funding round for Alpen Labs, allowing them to grow their team of cryptography experts and engineers. Prominent investors in Alpen Labs are Castle Island Ventures, Geometry Research, Stillmark, Village Global, Robot Ventures, and some … Read more

Bitcoin (BTC) holds firm despite poor US CPI data

The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) figure for March surprised analysts with a higher-than-anticipated reading of 3.5%. This unexpected increase in inflation isn’t favorable for financial markets, causing most indices to decrease. However, despite the initial drop, Bitcoin has managed to maintain its support and is currently trading around $70,000. The accumulation phase for Bitcoin … Read more

Gen Z Leads Crypto Investment Over Stocks

According to a study conducted by Policygenius, it appears that members of Generation Z are more inclined towards investing in cryptocurrencies rather than stocks. The data reveals an intriguing trend in financial preferences among different age groups: approximately 20% of young Americans have invested in cryptocurrencies, and they do so at a rate four times … Read more

CEO of MarginFi Resigns Amid Solana Lender’s Turmoil

Edgar Pavlovsky, the CEO of MarginFi, a business specializing in cryptocurrency borrowing and lending, announced his departure on Wednesday. This decision followed disputes among team members that were made known to the public. Today, I parted ways with MarginFi and its esteemed research team. Despite the impressive caliber of my colleagues, I find myself at … Read more