Author

Scarlett Hayes

Scarlett specializes in Layer 1 blockchain networks, providing in-depth analysis of protocol upgrades, infrastructure shifts, and long-term network development. Her work focuses on the technical evolution of Bitcoin and Ethereum, dissecting the core decisions that shape these ecosystems over time. Additionally, she monitors altcoin activity and regulatory updates that directly impact the industry's underlying architecture.

Cryptocurrency

Standard Chartered projects ether will reach 40,000 dollars and outperform bitcoin soon

Standard Chartered reported this Monday that the ether price prediction has risen to 40,000 dollars by the end of 2030. Geoff Kendrick, head of digital asset research at…

January 12, 2026Scarlett Hayes

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Companies

Strategy makes largest Bitcoin purchase since July, adds 13,627 BTC

May 30, 2026Scarlett Hayes

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Economy

Seventy economists urge EU to ‘let the public interest prevail’ on digital euro

January 12, 2026Scarlett Hayes

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Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s early gains fade fast as prices fall back below $91,000

January 12, 2026Scarlett Hayes

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Tether completes 50 million strategic investment in Ledn reaching 500 million valuation

May 30, 2026Scarlett Hayes

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Companies

BNY Mellon launches tokenized deposits in digital-assets expansion

BNY Mellon has launched a tokenized deposit service, the bank confirmed on January 9. The offering creates an on‑chain representation of client deposits to…

May 12, 2026Scarlett Hayes

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Companies

BlackRock adds $900M in Bitcoin as long-term selling falls to 2017 lows

BlackRock increased its Bitcoin holdings by roughly $900M during a concentrated buying window in early January 2026, data show, while on-chain metrics recorded long-term…

May 30, 2026Scarlett Hayes

Blockchain

Vitalik Buterin defines Ethereum as the financial Linux with 127 active networks

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of the network, stated this Thursday that Ethereum is analogous to the Linux operating system. The expert highlighted that the Ethereum…

January 8, 2026Scarlett Hayes

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Economy

Polygon Labs launches Open Money Stack to transform borderless stablecoin payments during 2026

Polygon Labs introduced this Thursday the Open Money Stack, a modular framework designed to facilitate borderless stablecoin payments and simplify global transfers. Sandeep Nailwal,…

January 8, 2026Scarlett Hayes

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Traders rotate to XMR after Zcash core team resigns amid governance clash

Traders and speculators shifted capital toward Monero (XMR) following a sudden governance rupture at Zcash, which culminated in the Electric Coin Company (ECC) staff…

January 8, 2026Scarlett Hayes