As demand grows for secure and censorship-resistant digital systems, Neptune and Neptune Cash are emerging as complementary projects advancing privacy, scalability, and long-term resilience. While they operate as separate networks, both are aligned around a shared mission: building blockchain infrastructure that can withstand future threats, including quantum-era risks. Neptune Blockchain: Quantum-Safe Privacy at Global Scale Neptune is a quantum-safe Layer-1 blockchain designed to support a fully private and programmable ecosystem. By combining zk-STARKs, Mutator Sets, and proof-of-work consensus, Neptune delivers privacy by default with no metadata leakage. Transactions and smart contracts execute confidentially at the protocol level, allowing developers to…
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Bitcoin suffered its largest single-day dollar decline on record, triggering widespread liquidations and raising concerns that a full recovery could take several years. Bitcoin Price Crash Triggers Historic Liquidations Bitcoin fell by more than $10,000 in one trading session for the first time, briefly dropping below $60,000 before stabilizing near $70,000. The sharp move liquidated approximately $2.6 billion in leveraged crypto positions within 24 hours, surpassing liquidation levels seen during the 2020 pandemic crash and the 2022 exchange collapse. In percentage terms, the decline marked bitcoin’s steepest daily drop since the depths of the last bear market, underscoring the intensity…
A newly formed, crypto-friendly lender has received the first national bank charter approved during President Donald Trump’s second term, marking a significant development for digital-asset banking in the United States. US Regulators Approve New National Crypto Bank Federal regulators have granted Erebor Bank approval to operate as a national bank, allowing it to serve customers across the US. The institution will launch with approximately $635 million in capital and plans to focus on startups, venture-backed firms and wealthy clients. This customer base has faced limited banking options since the collapse of a major tech-focused bank in 2023. The approval represents…
Turkish authorities have seized more than half a billion dollars in cryptocurrency as part of a major crackdown on illegal online betting and money laundering, with assistance from stablecoin issuer Tether. Turkey Crypto Seizure Targets Illegal Betting Network Prosecutors in Istanbul announced the confiscation of roughly €460 million, or about $544 million, in digital assets tied to an alleged underground betting operation. The assets were linked to an individual accused of running unlawful gambling platforms and laundering proceeds through complex payment networks. Tether confirmed it froze the funds at the request of law enforcement after reviewing case details provided by…
Vietnam is moving closer to formally taxing cryptocurrency transactions, with regulators proposing a system that treats digital assets similarly to stocks and other securities. Vietnam Crypto Tax Proposal Targets Retail and Institutions According to a draft policy released by the Ministry of Finance for public consultation, individual investors would face a 0.1% personal income tax on the value of each crypto transaction executed through licensed service providers. The levy would apply on a per-transaction basis, regardless of whether the investor is a resident or foreign participant, and mirrors the existing tax structure used for stock trading. Crypto transactions would be…
Online interest in Bitcoin has surged sharply as dramatic price swings push the cryptocurrency back into the public spotlight. Data from Google Trends shows a spike in searches for the term “Bitcoin” during the first week of February, coinciding with a steep market sell-off and subsequent rebound. Bitcoin Price Swings Drive Search Interest Worldwide Google search activity for “Bitcoin” reached its highest level in the past year, hitting a score of 100 during the week starting Feb. 1. This surge followed a rapid decline in Bitcoin’s price from roughly $81,500 to near $60,000 in a matter of days, marking its…
ENS Labs has decided to abandon plans for its custom Namechain Layer 2 network and will instead deploy the upcoming ENSv2 upgrade entirely on the Ethereum mainnet. The shift marks a notable change in strategy for one of Ethereum’s most widely used identity protocols. Ethereum Scaling Reduces Need for App-Specific L2 Development of Namechain began in 2024, when high gas fees made Ethereum mainnet usage costly for many users. Since then, conditions have changed significantly. Ethereum’s gas limit increases from 30 million to 60 million in 2025, combined with protocol upgrades, have reduced ENS registration costs by roughly 99% over…
BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund recorded a notable rebound in investor interest, attracting $231.6 million in net inflows following one of its steepest price drops since launch. Bitcoin ETF Inflows Signal Resilient Demand The inflows came after a volatile stretch for Bitcoin markets that triggered heavy withdrawals earlier in the week. Over two consecutive sessions, the fund saw more than $548 million exit as Bitcoin briefly slid toward the $60,000 level, weighing on overall crypto sentiment. Despite that pressure, Friday’s activity marked a clear reversal, with total inflows across US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs reaching approximately $330.7 million. So far in…
The recent plunge in ether below the $2,000 mark has exposed the risks of aggressive leverage in crypto markets, leaving one major trading firm facing an estimated $686 million loss. Leveraged Ether Bet Unravels Amid Market Downturn Trend Research, a trading firm led by Liquid Capital founder Jack Yi, had accumulated a massive leveraged long position in ether worth roughly $2 billion. The strategy relied on borrowing stablecoins against ETH collateral through decentralized lending protocols, effectively looping exposure to amplify potential gains. That structure came under severe pressure as ether continued to slide instead of rebounding. Prices fell steadily through…
Bitcoin’s next major bull cycle may not depend on looser monetary policy, challenging one of the most common assumptions in crypto markets. The long-held belief that Bitcoin thrives only when interest rates fall is increasingly being questioned by market observers watching how the asset behaves in a high-rate environment. Rising Interest Rates and Bitcoin Price Dynamics Traditionally, higher US interest rates have been viewed as a headwind for Bitcoin. Tighter policy tends to strengthen bonds and savings instruments, pulling capital away from risk assets. However, a growing view is that Bitcoin could eventually decouple from this pattern and continue rising…