BlockchainIST Insights

Issue #48

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šŸ“° TOP NEWS

  • Trump's executive order creates strategic bitcoin reserve for government holdings.

    ā€œTrump's strategic bitcoin reserve plan could heavily influence crypto markets, attracting both governmental and institutional level of interest. However, uncertainty about its taxpayer benefits and governance raises skepticism.ā€

  • Solana's SIMD-228 introduces market-driven inflation based on staking participation.

    ā€œSIMD-0228 has a chance to enhance network security by linking token issuance to staking participation. But, variable inflation could reduce smaller validator profitability and spark community debate.ā€

  • Texas advances the bill, allowing the state to hold Bitcoin as a reserve.

    ā€œTexas' move to allow fund investments in Bitcoin signals growing institutional acceptance. Other states following suit intensify nationwide debate on legitimizing crypto as a reserve asset."

  • New York proposes criminal penalties targeting rug pull crypto scams.

    ā€œNew York's proposed anti-rug pull legislation can provide a safe environment for crypto traders and investors. By criminalizing deceptive token projects, it may deter bad actors and encourage safer, credible offerings."

 šŸ“Œ REMARKS OF THE WEEK

Source: Investing.com

šŸ” CRYPTO UNLOCKS

Source: Tokenomist

šŸŽŸļø EVENT OF THE WEEK

Web3 Amsterdam 2025

  • Web3 Amsterdam 2025, the premier annual gathering for blockchain enthusiasts and builders. This event champions inclusivity, fosters networking opportunities, and prioritizes education and onboarding into the Web3 ecosystem.

  • Date Mar 10-16

  • Detailed Info & Registration

šŸ’¬ EXPERT OPINION

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ā€œThe blockchain is the biggest innovation in computer science—perhaps in a generation—because it transforms the architecture of the internet.ā€

Don Tapscott (Author of ā€˜Blockchain Revolution’)

šŸ“Š METRIC OF THE WEEK

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GLOSSARY CORNER

On-chain refers to any activity, transaction, or data recorded and processed directly on a blockchain’s ledger. This ensures transparency, immutability, and verifiability, as all onchain operations are permanently stored in the distributed network’s shared database.

EDITOR’S CHOICE

• Sorularla Web3 (book)

• This Machine Greens (documentary)

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