cryptocurrency

Sui has emerged as a distinctive player in the Layer-1 blockchain ecosystem, employing an innovative approach to transaction processing that sets it apart from traditional blockchain architectures. Unlike conventional blockchains that process transactions sequentially, Sui leverages an object-based data model combined with parallel execution capabilities to achieve significantly higher transaction throughput. The blockchain’s architecture treats…

U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden have formally requested information from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Tether Chief Executive Paulo Ardoino regarding reports of a loan arrangement between the stablecoin issuer and Lutnick’s relatives. The bipartisan inquiry comes as lawmakers intensify scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest involving high-ranking government officials and cryptocurrency firms….

In a rare display of bipartisan unity, the United States Senate has passed a comprehensive rule change prohibiting both senators and their staff members from participating in prediction market platforms. The measure, which received unanimous support from the chamber, represents a significant ethics reform aimed at preventing potential conflicts of interest in the increasingly popular…

Decentralized derivatives platform Hyperliquid is positioning itself to compete directly in the prediction markets space, announcing plans for a commission-free event trading platform that could rival established players like Polymarket. The move comes as prediction markets have ballooned into a $63 billion sector, attracting significant attention from both retail traders and institutional participants. Unlike traditional…