Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin's recent comments questioning the original vision for Layer 2 solutions have ignited a fierce debate. As transaction costs plummet on the mainnet, the fundamental value proposition of many L2s is under scrutiny, raising questions about Ethereum's competitive edge and long-term trajectory.
While the recent Fusaka upgrade successfully slashed Ethereum transaction costs, on-chain data indicates an unintended consequence: a dramatic rise in deceptive 'dust' transfers, now accounting for over a third of daily transactions.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin suggests the blockchain's rapid layer-1 scaling is outpacing expectations, necessitating a strategic rethink for auxiliary networks like Arbitrum and Optimism beyond mere transaction processing.
Despite a recent price correction, Standard Chartered analysts project a long-term bull case for Solana (SOL), driven by its emerging dominance in stablecoin transactions and potential to power a new wave of internet micropayments.
Standard Chartered has revised its Solana price targets, lowering the 2026 forecast but projecting a long-term surge to $2,000 by decade's end, citing the blockchain's potential to lead in micropayments and stablecoin transactions.
A new analysis reveals that Costco's discounted gasoline can more than offset the annual membership cost for drivers in major U.S. cities, with savings varying dramatically by location.
As artificial intelligence reshapes finance, we examine whether XRP's underlying technology is built to capitalize on the trend of 'agentic AI' handling transactions, or if its potential benefits remain speculative.
The global payments giant reported a 15% surge in net revenue and processed a record 69.4 billion transactions in its fiscal first quarter, signaling resilient consumer confidence and a rebound from previous quarters.
Panama's Supreme Court has annulled the long-term concession of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison to operate key ports at the Panama Canal, appointing Denmark's Maersk as temporary administrator. The move follows geopolitical tensions and allegations of unpaid fees.
Unity Software's new in-app web store integration with Coda could empower developers to bypass traditional marketplace fees, potentially altering the company's revenue streams and addressing its persistent valuation gap amid volatile stock performance.
Visa's fiscal first-quarter earnings surpassed expectations, driven by robust cross-border transactions and a surge in high-margin digital services. The payments giant signals confidence in sustained consumer resilience despite some moderation in U.S. debit volumes.
Lazard's Q4 earnings surpassed expectations, fueled by record advisory fees and robust asset growth. But the real story emerged during the analyst Q&A, revealing the strategic pressures and opportunities facing the storied financial firm.
The FCA and PSR have detailed their strategy to implement the UK's National Payments Vision, targeting enhanced speed, security, and resilience in retail transactions through closer regulatory coordination and infrastructure modernization.
Despite a decade of closures, major banks are reinvesting in branches—not as transaction centers, but as data-driven advisory hubs. Advanced analytics is key to personalizing service, improving profitability, and serving community needs in an increasingly digital world.
XRP faces its steepest weekly decline in months, breaking below key support as a surge in exchange inflows and loss-driven transactions signal deepening investor anxiety. Analysts warn the next critical test lies at $1.28.
A consortium led by KKR and Singapore Telecommunications has agreed to acquire a majority stake in ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, marking the largest data center transaction in Southeast Asia to date and underscoring the region's strategic role in the AI-driven digital infrastructure boom.
In a bold challenge to industry leaders DoorDash and Uber Eats, Grubhub is eliminating delivery fees on large orders and making its Super Bowl debut, signaling a renewed push under owner Wonder to reclaim relevance in the crowded food delivery sector.
Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs has joined the unicorn club with a $70 million Series C funding round led by Blockchain Capital, valuing the company at $1 billion. The investment underscores growing demand for crypto transaction monitoring as global regulators tighten oversight and illicit activity reaches record levels.
Elon Musk has consolidated his space exploration and artificial intelligence ventures, merging SpaceX and xAI in a landmark transaction that creates a single entity valued at approximately $1.25 trillion. The move signals a strategic pivot to intertwine AI development with interplanetary ambition, though it raises immediate questions about regulatory oversight and market concentration.
As the IRS introduces new reporting forms for cryptocurrency, tax experts warn that common oversights in record-keeping and transaction classification could lead to audits and unexpected liabilities for investors.
