Solana Pushes Into 250ms Slots As SIMD-0525 Mainnet Rollout Advances
TL;DR SIMD-0525 lays out a staged reduction in Solana’s target slot time from 400ms toward 200ms. The 250ms stage is the penultimate step in that roadmap. The network is shortening slots while reducing per-slot limits to avoid simply increasing resource demands. Solana’s push toward faster block production is getting...
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Raphinha scores hat-trick as FC Barcelona demolishes Racing Santander 7-2
Raphinha’s performance signals a potential shift in Barcelona’s attacking dynamics, enhancing their title prospects and historical standing. The post Raphinha scores hat-trick as FC Barcelona demolishes Racing Santander 7-2 appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Switchboard shuts down operations, urges users to migrate by September 25
The shutdown highlights the critical need for diversified oracle strategies in DeFi to mitigate infrastructure risks and ensure resilience. The post Switchboard shuts down operations, urges users to migrate by September 25 appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Coinbase’s tokenized stocks exceed $1B in DEX trading volume within first month
Coinbase’s success with tokenized stocks on DEXs highlights growing investor interest in decentralized finance and potential shifts in trading paradigms. The post Coinbase’s tokenized stocks exceed $1B in DEX trading volume within first month appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Ark Invest sells Palantir and AMD, boosts stake in Archer Aviation
ARK Invest’s shift highlights a strategic pivot towards emerging tech, potentially influencing market dynamics and investor sentiment in eVTOL. The post Ark Invest sells Palantir and AMD, boosts stake in Archer Aviation appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Massive Crypto Acquisition: Why S&P Global Is Buying Blockchain Security Giant OpenZeppelin
S&P Global (SPGI) has agreed to acquire OpenZeppelin, the smart contract security firm whose open-source code library sits behind more than $37 trillion in transferred value, and will run the auditor as a standalone business unit under its own name. Founded in 2015, OpenZeppelin pairs security assessments and secure...
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Blink Wallet pauses services after attacker drains custodial accounts
The breach underscores the inherent risks of custodial crypto services, accelerating the shift towards self-custody amid regulatory pressures. The post Blink Wallet pauses services after attacker drains custodial accounts appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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S&P 500 slips as Fed hikes rates for first time since 2023, cybersecurity stocks buck the trend
Fed’s rate hike signals a shift in investment dynamics, pressuring rate-sensitive sectors while cybersecurity gains from rising AI threats. The post S&P 500 slips as Fed hikes rates for first time since 2023, cybersecurity stocks buck the trend appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Crude oil shipping costs surge 258% in two months to $23.59 per barrel
The surge in crude oil shipping costs strains global supply chains, inflates energy prices, and prompts a shift to alternative sources. The post Crude oil shipping costs surge 258% in two months to $23.59 per barrel appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Coventry City earns first top-flight win in 25 years, beats Nottingham Forest 1-0
Coventry’s victory marks a pivotal resurgence, potentially revitalizing their Premier League journey and boosting team morale significantly. The post Coventry City earns first top-flight win in 25 years, beats Nottingham Forest 1-0 appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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