• August 15, 2024

Bitcoin's Programmability Draws Closer to Reality as Robin Linus Delivers 'BitVM2'

New "BitVM2" paper from Robin Linus and a team of co-authors marks a leap forward from the initial design. Project would rely on advanced cryptography and a novel design to facilitate a secure "bridge" for transferring bitcoins from the main network to auxiliary networks known as "rollups." Unlike the earlier incarnation, BitVM2 is "permissionless," allowing anyone to challenge suspicious transactions, not just a fixed set of operators.

  • August 15, 2024

Mortgage rates tick higher, still at lowest level since 2023

Mortgage rates inched higher this week as markets await a potential interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve at its September policy meeting. According to the latest Freddie Mac data (Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation), the typical 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.49%, a modest increase from the previous week's 6.47% and marking the lowest average levels in over a year. Yahoo Finance housing reporter Dani Romero breaks down the details, providing insights into what it means for home buyers and sellers in the broader housing market. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Market Domination. This post was written by Angel Smith

  • August 15, 2024

Mark Cuban Gets An Assurance Out Of Chuck Schumer: Will Pass 'Sensible And Long-Lasting' Crypto Law By Year-End

In a massive endorsement for cryptocurrencies from the Democratic faction, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D) emphasized the importance of "sensible and long-lasting" regulation for the industry. Don't Miss: 1 in 4 Americans own a share of Bitcoin according to NASDAQ, how many people got started through this free crypto faucet? According to Cathie Wood, holding 6 Ethereum (ETH) could make you a millionaire, here’s why it can be true. Don’t miss out on the next Nvidia – you can invest in th