Hamas late Thursday signalled rejection of Israel’s latest truce proposal and called for a “comprehensive” deal to end the 18-month-long war. The comment by the Palestinian militants’ chief negotiator came after civil defence rescuers in Gaza said a rash of Israeli air strikes killed at least 40 people, most of them in encampments for displaced … Read more
When SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce released her statement on February 21, 2025, titled “There Must Be Some Way Out of Here,” it didn’t read like a typical piece of regulatory commentary. The title, a nod to Bob Dylan’s “All Along the Watchtower,” set the tone: frustration, urgency, and maybe even a quiet plea for clarity. … Read more
For Volodymyr Zelensky, his Oval Office clash with Donald Trump was a stark demonstration of how important personal ties with Donald Trump will be to his chances of ending the war with Russia on acceptable terms. Zelensky has scrambled to contain the damage in the two weeks since — apologising to Trump, thanking him and … Read more
The Solana ecosystem witnessed a historic moment in crypto governance as stakeholders overwhelmingly participated in a crucial vote on inflation reform, ultimately rejecting the proposal despite its significant impact. The SIMD-228 proposal aimed to transition Solana’s inflation system from a fixed schedule to a dynamic, market-based model. However, it failed to secure the necessary 66.67% … Read more
SIMD-228 proposal, which aims to cut SOL inflation by 80%, has gained 35.7% support from Solana validators so far. According to data from Dune Analytics, 701 out of the 1327 active Solana (SOL) validators have voted. 1.2% have abstained, 17.2% are against the proposal, and 37.5% are in favor. If SIMD-228 were approved, it would … Read more
Kyiv’s Western allies upped the pressure on Russia on Wednesday to respond to a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire plan, after Ukraine backed the proposal aimed at ending the three-year war. In its first comments on the proposition, the Kremlin said it was waiting for details from Washington. US President Donald Trump’s administration lifted a freeze on … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s unexpected declaration that the country would establish a crypto reserve holding Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Ripple, and Cardano initially sent markets soaring. Bitcoin surged from $85,000 to $95,000 before retracing those gains as skepticism crept in. Market participants seemed unsettled not by the concept of a reserve itself but by the inclusion … Read more
The proposal aims to introduce a dynamic system where SOL emissions depend on staking participation. If more users stake their tokens, emissions would decrease. If fewer users participate, emissions would rise. The plan sets a target staking rate of 50%, with inflation capped at 1.5% and a minimum rate of 0%. Multicoin Capital’s Tushar Jain, … Read more
Navigating the complex process of securing a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan requires more than just a well-written proposal; it demands insider knowledge and strategic insight. This article distills expert advice into actionable steps for crafting a winning SBA loan proposal, emphasizing the importance of clarity, financial transparency, and realistic projections. Readers will gain access … Read more
What Is the Idea? The concept is to place government spending and administrative processes on a blockchain network. This system would allow transparent tracking of government expenditures. Every transaction would be recorded on a tamper-proof ledger, visible to auditors, regulators, and the public. Key Benefits: Transparency: Every transaction can be viewed in real-time. Reduced Corruption: … Read more