Coinbase’s Ethereum staking dominance risks overcentralization: Execs

Coinbase’s emergence as the Ethereum network’s largest node operator raises concerns about network centralization that could worsen as institutional adoption accelerates, industry executives told Cointelegraph.  On March 19, Coinbase published a report disclosing that the US cryptocurrency exchange controlled more than 11% of staked Ether (ETH), more than any other Ethereum node operator.  According to…

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Avalanche, Gelato launch enterprise sovereign chains for institutions

Blockchain developer platform Gelato is launching a new blockchain-as-a-service solution on Avalanche to meet the growing demand for sovereign blockchain infrastructure during a crucial “tipping point” for institutional adoption. Gelato, which previously developed blockchain solutions for companies such as Kraken and Animoca Brands, unveiled the new upgrade that aims to let developers deploy fully sovereign…

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UAE expects digital dirham rollout in Q4 2025

The United Arab Emirates expects its digital dirham central bank digital currency to roll out in the fourth quarter of 2025.  According to a report in the Khaleej Times, Central Bank of the UAE Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama reportedly said that the blockchain-based currency could improve financial stability and help combat financial crime. According to…

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Understanding recent credential leaks and the rise of InfoStealer malware

Opinion by: Jimmy Su, Binance chief security officer The threat of InfoStealer malware is on the rise, targeting people and organizations across digital finance and far beyond. InfoStealers are a category of malware designed to extract sensitive data from infected devices without the victim’s knowledge. This includes passwords, session cookies, crypto wallet details and other…

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