NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is a smart contract platform that utilizes a Thresholded Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus algorithm to execute transactions. NEAR incorporates the Nightshade 2.0 sharding mechanism, which facilitates increased transaction throughput and scalability by taking a novel approach to basic network functionality, and is EVM-compatible via Aurora.

We introduce the Cost Basis Distribution (CBD), a novel metric that helps identify key accumulation and distribution zones, tracks their evolution over time, and offers a data-driven framework for understanding critical price levels derived from on-chain data.

WalletConnect rolled out the eligibility checker for the first season of its airdrop, allowing users to stake tokens for governance.

Bitwise’s 10 Crypto Index Fund was launched in November 2017, with the bulk of the index fund comprised of Bitcoin and Ether.

Komainu secures assets and enables off-exchange settlement for Forteus on OKX. Custody services integration reduces counterparty risks for institutional traders.

Flashbots has launched BuilderNet to address the apparent centralization in the Ethereum block-building process, aiming to distribute the control of this process more evenly across different operators.

Ethereum futures hit new records, possibly signalling a fresh bull run in ETH.

Last night I created two meme tokens out of curiosity. They were silly experiments, and I have no particular plans for them. I ultimately found the experience deeply unpleasant in predictable ways, but at least I got some first hand exposure to the current scene. This is my writeup.

The announcement arrives as the "U.S. regulatory environment for crypto [is] finally becoming more clear," said Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse.

The anticipated change might make the CFTC responsible for overseeing the crypto spot markets and exchanges. Currently, the regulator oversees Bitcoin and Ether options and futures.