The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 0.75% on Dec. 18, marking the highest level since 1995, according to statements from the central bank. Governor Kazuo Ueda characterized the move as a departure from the “ultra-accommodative” monetary policy that has supported global risk-taking for decades. Summary Market analysts indicated the rate increase
Are you part of a university blockchain club eager to dive deeper into the world of Ethereum? We want to connect with you! The Ethereum Foundation is sponsoring a global University Tour in partnership with BuidlGuidl, designed to activate student communities and grow the next generation of Ethereum builders. This tour includes: 🧑💻 Virtual sessions
17 Dec Zero Fees Q&A Posted at 12:15h in Education by Lya Rodriguez Q. Why is Bitfinex removing trading fees? To make trading more accessible and cost efficient for customers, since trading fees were traditionally a significant cost of participation. To reinforce Bitfinex’s position as a professional grade exchange with one of the most cost
A solo Bitcoin miner successfully mined an entire Bitcoin block on December 18, after renting hashpower through the NiceHash marketplace, according to blockchain data. Summary The probability of a solo miner finding a block, particularly when using rented hashpower, remains extremely low given current network difficulty levels. Bitcoin’s network hashrate is dominated by large-scale industrial
Every year, the Ethereum ecosystem welcomes thousands of builders through community events, hackathons, courses, bootcamps, and campus clubs. However, many newcomers struggle to remain engaged, as they face challenges securing structured early-career opportunities. The Ethereum Season of Internships directly addresses this retention gap by creating a coordinated collection of internship opportunities across the ecosystem. What
European Union governments have agreed on a common position for the digital euro, marking a significant step toward strengthening the bloc’s monetary sovereignty and reinforcing the euro’s role in global finance amid the prominence of U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoins. Summary The ECB launched its digital euro initiative in 2021, and the European Commission submitted a proposal
Solana stayed locked in a tight range between $117.3 and $128.8 on December 19. The price action pointed to caution. Traders showed little urgency to take strong positions. The market is coming off months of sharp moves. Those swings left many participants waiting for clearer signals. A key question is now taking shape. Has SOL
Thanks to Marius Van Der Wijden for creating the test case and statetest, and for helping the Besu team confirm the issue. Also, kudos to the Besu team, the EF security team, and Kevaundray Wedderburn. Additionally, thanks to Yuxiang Qiu, Justin Traglia, Marius Van Der Wijden, Benedikt Wagner, and Kevaundray Wedderburn for proofreading. If you
BlackRock Inc., the world’s largest asset manager, has posted job openings for multiple cryptocurrency leadership positions as the firm expands its digital asset operations globally, according to listings on the company’s careers page. Summary Robert Mitchnick, BlackRock’s global head of digital assets, announced the crypto hiring initiative on LinkedIn. The positions span locations in the
Community & education Account Abstraction Afterhours – Season 2 Mirko Garozzo & Francesco Andreoli Producing educational videos with thought leaders in the account abstraction ecosystem, with Season 2 focusing on the application layer and how dapps are using account abstraction. Community & education ACM Conference on Economics and Computation (EC) Scientific conference on advances in
