Author: James Wilson
The XRP Ledger community has reported a growing list of software issues after the June 15 release of xrpld version 3.2.0, even as only 26% of network nodes have upgraded to the new software. Summary XRP Ledger’s latest xrpld upgrade has triggered multiple bug reports, including node synchronization failures. Developers identified issues affecting transaction relays, validator distribution, consensus routing, and ledger tracking. Despite ongoing investigations, maintainers report no network-wide disruption and only 26% node adoption. According to reports published on the XRP Ledger project’s GitHub repository, developers and node operators have identified synchronization failures, configuration parsing problems, and several networking-related…
Bio Protocol has launched OpenLabs, a platform that combines AI-assisted research development, community funding, and on-chain governance as its ecosystem surpasses $33 million in capital raised. Summary Bio Protocol launched OpenLabs, combining AI-assisted research development, collaboration, and funding in one platform. Researchers can seek funding through community voting, with BIO token holders participating in governance decisions. Bio Protocol said its BIO Genesis initiative has raised over $33 million to support decentralized science projects. According to Bio Protocol, the platform was introduced on June 19 during DeSci.Berlin 2026, an event held at KÖNIG GALERIE as part of Berlin Blockchain Week. How…
Leading blockchain firm Algorand has mapped out a multi-year plan to shield its blockchain from the eventual threat posed by quantum computing, with the full rollout set to wrap by the end of 2027, officials said. According to the Algorand Foundation, the first phase kicks off in Q3 2026, when native post-quantum accounts become available to users and developers via Pera Wallet and refreshed software development kits. From there, the foundation plans to roll out post-quantum multisignatures, followed by migrating its own treasury holdings to post-quantum accounts. Bruno Martins, the foundation’s technology chief, said Thursday the goal is to make…
Attorney Ian R. Cohen has filed a new court rebuttal opposing efforts to revive a lawsuit that seeks control of roughly 3.8 million Bitcoin worth an estimated $238 billion, including wallets linked to Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. According to a… Source link
Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor has defended the company’s Bitcoin-backed capital strategy after its STRC preferred stock fell well below its $100 par value and triggered fresh criticism from market participants. Summary Michael Saylor defended Strategy’s Bitcoin strategy as STRC plunged below its $100 par value. Peter Schiff floated fraud allegations while questioning Strategy’s promotion of STRC shares. Jeff Dorman suggested selling up to $4 billion in Bitcoin could ease capital structure pressure. According to a June 20 X post by Saylor, Strategy’s Bitcoin and cash reserves currently exceed its outstanding debt by approximately $48 billion. He noted that the company…
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has proposed freezing up to 1 million Bitcoin linked to Satoshi Nakamoto if those coins remain unmoved after a future transition to quantum-resistant cryptography. Summary CZ proposed freezing inactive Bitcoin addresses after a future migration to quantum-resistant cryptography. His plan could affect up to 1 million BTC believed to be linked to Satoshi Nakamoto. Bitcoin developers remain divided between protecting vulnerable coins and preserving property rights. Speaking during a June 18 appearance on the Galaxy Brains podcast hosted by Galaxy Research President Alex Thorn, Zhao said quantum computing does not pose an insurmountable threat to Bitcoin…
The Philippine SEC has reinforced its support for real-world asset tokenization as four companies, including a tokenized real estate project, advance through its regulatory sandbox. Summary Philippine SEC says existing laws can support tokenized real-world assets and related investment products. Four companies are testing new financial products in the SEC’s Strategic Sandbox, including tokenized real estate. BSP has tightened crypto listing requirements while maintaining licensing scrutiny of digital asset firms. Speaking at Philippine Blockchain Week 2026, SEC Commissioner Rogelio Quevedo said the regulator is now confident that existing laws and its regulatory framework can accommodate tokenized assets. According to Quevedo,…
Two Texas brothers have pleaded guilty to federal robbery charges after prosecutors said they kidnapped a Minnesota family and forced the transfer of more than $8 million in cryptocurrency. Summary Two Texas brothers pleaded guilty after prosecutors linked them to an $8 million crypto kidnapping and robbery. Victims were allegedly held at gunpoint for hours while attackers forced cryptocurrency transfers. CertiK reported that crypto-related kidnappings and assaults rose 75% in 2025 from the prior year. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota, Isiah Angelo Garcia and Raymond Christian Garcia entered guilty pleas on Thursday to Interference…
GoMining has launched a Bitcoin payment infrastructure stack that settles transactions directly on the Bitcoin network while charging merchants a 0.2% processing fee, a rate the company says is significantly lower than traditional card payment costs. Summary GoMining has launched GoBTC Pay SDK and API to help merchants accept Bitcoin directly. The platform settles payments directly on the Bitcoin network without fiat conversion and charges a 0.2% fee. GoMining says its model could compete with both crypto gateways and card networks. According to GoMining, the newly released GoBTC Pay Gen1 SDK and API are designed to help merchants, wallet providers,…
Ali Martinez has cautioned that Strategy’s STRC structure may amplify financial stress in a prolonged Bitcoin bear market, citing similarities to the feedback loop seen in Terra-Luna’s collapse in 2022. Summary Ali Martinez warned that Strategy’s STRC structure could increase financial pressure during a prolonged Bitcoin decline. STRC fell as much as 17% below its $100 par value, raising concerns about investor demand. Martinez said the stock’s feedback mechanism shares conceptual similarities with Terra-Luna’s collapse dynamics. In a June 19 X post, Martinez argued that STRC differs from traditional corporate bonds because its dividend rate can be adjusted to help…