The Dutch central bank has authorized Qivalis, the company owned by 37 European banks (including UniCredit, Intesa Sanpaolo, BPER and Banca Sella) that will issue a euro stablecoin. The token isn’t in circulation yet. Let’s see how it differs from the digital euro, who will be able to use it and what protections MiCA provides.
Some Ledgers sold by the Asian reseller CryptoBilis hid a spy chip that read the 24 words of the recovery phrase and sent them over the mobile network. Let’s see how the attack works, what to do if you own a Ledger, why MediaWorld pulled two models and what the Cyber Resilience Act says.
With Ondo’s tokenized portfolios, based on BlackRock models, an entire investment strategy becomes a single ERC-20 token. It moves between wallets and trades on crypto exchanges. But buyers own an offshore debt security with no shareholder rights. It has low liquidity and an uncertain profile for Italian savers.
The piece discusses the risks of using cryptocurrency exchanges, highlighting recent incidents that involved thefts and security failures. It suggests keeping only limited funds on exchanges, while it is preferable to hold most cryptocurrencies in personal wallets, where only the user has control.
Blockchain provides a way to trace products along the supply chain, as shown by the QR code on Peroni beer. Three players (Peroni, pOsti and Ernst & Young) manage on-chain and off-chain data to guarantee authenticity and transparency. The technology doesn’t replace traditional systems, but it provides a certified, unalterable memory.
Over the past three years, the crypto market has become increasingly concentrated: the top ten now controls 90-92% of total capitalization. Bitcoin and Ethereum remain dominant, while Cardano has dropped out of the ranking. The market’s maturing reflects dynamics similar to traditional markets, with a small number of players capturing the value.
A cryptocurrency airdrop is a mechanism where cryptocurrencies are distributed for free, primarily as a marketing strategy to promote projects and increase user engagement in a crowded market. Various airdrop types exist, including standard, holder, task-based, retroactive, and exclusive airdrops, each serving distinct promotional purposes.
The global crypto community eagerly anticipates a bull run akin to the growth of 2020/21, despite current uncertainty and lack of concrete predictions. The next Bitcoin halving may influence future prices, but historical patterns suggest modest growth. The role of cryptocurrencies in decentralized blockchains remains crucial for long-term appreciation, despite potential speculative volatility.
