Rethinking Nostr Through Tools, Places, And Real-World Use

While Nostr was founded in 2020/2021, it only really gained initial traction once Will Caserin launched Damus and Jack Dorsey tweeted about it. A few months later, the first Nostr world conference was held in Costa Rica (Nostrica), and things really started to move. Over the next 18 months, many — myself included — were convinced Nostr was going to take off.

Unfortunately, fast-forward to late 2025, and growth seems to have stalled. The data suggests that activity on Nostr has not only flatlined but may have even declined, despite significant improvements in the quality of apps and clients built on the protocol.

I say this is an observation of the data, not a…

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Binance in talks with DOJ to end compliance monitor: Bloomberg

Binance Holdings Ltd. is reportedly in discussions with the US Department of Justice over whether it can shed a key oversight condition from its record $4.3 billion settlement.

Bloomberg reported Tuesday that prosecutors are considering whether to relax the three-year monitorship, which was imposed after Binance admitted in 2023 that it failed to prevent money laundering. The Justice Department has yet to reach a decision, but revisiting the deal could reflect a broader recalibration of how corporate monitorships are applied.

For decades, outside monitors have been a standard tool in DOJ settlements involving bribery, sanctions violations and financial fraud. While they are meant…

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Filecoin partners with Akave to launch S3 storage layer

Filecoin and Akave Cloud have introduced an S3-compatible object storage service designed to ease enterprise and DePIN adoption of blockchain-based storage.

According to a Filecoin blog post published on Tuesday, the launch addresses a long-standing barrier for institutions: the cost and complexity of migrating from centralized cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud.

By offering compatibility with S3 application APIs, Akave Cloud allows organizations to integrate decentralized storage without overhauling existing systems.

The platform combines Filecoin’s Proof-of-Replication, which verifies that archives are correctly stored, with Proof of Data…

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Why Micropayments? The Internet Was Meant To Provide Value To Users, Not Spy On Them

This is the first in a 10-episode video series focusing on Bitcoin privacy, filmed at bitcoin++ Privacy Edition in Riga and elsewhere. Each episode will touch on some aspect of Bitcoin privacy, tools to use Bitcoin privately or surveillance techniques.

Privacy is heads, censorship resistance is tails. They’re two sides of the same coin. 

Everything people do together is inherently interactive. When those interactions cannot be conducted privately, when they become common public knowledge, the participants can be subjected to external pressure. They can be shunned, shamed, jailed or penalized in many other ways. 

Without privacy, you have no censorship resistance. Without…

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Ethereum puts Fusaka code under Sherlock’s magnifying glass

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) and audit platform Sherlock have launched a $2 million audit contest to harden the code for Ethereum’s upcoming Fusaka upgrade. The four-week competition began Sept. 15 and invites security researchers worldwide to find vulnerabilities before the final testnet phase.

“The Protocol Research Security Team specifically wants to encourage all security researchers to join the competition, which is why the contest pot is so attractive,” an EF Protocol Research Security Team spokesperson told Blockworks. “Making [Ethereum] secure, no matter the cost, is crucial for the entire ecosystem. We’ve seen that large contest pots attract top security…

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Why would Base need a token?

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Whether or not Base would have a token has long been a discussion point ever since the L2 launched in mid-2023. On Monday at BaseCamp 2025, Jesse Pollak disclosed that Base is exploring the possibility of launching a token for the L2. 

By all metrics, Base is the leading L2. It consistently accounts for over 70% of L2 gross profit, 70% of L2 transaction activity, $4.4 billion in stablecoins, and ~$20 million in monthly application revenue.

In August, Base generated $6.2 million in network REV, annualized out to $75 million. Base remains one of the only L2s without a token.

As the…

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Why Dogecoin Is ‘One Of The Stronger Performers’ Ahead Of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve Meeting

Dogecoin DOGE/USD is holding around 26 cents, with traders charting a path for the meme coin depending on the upcoming interest rate decision by the Federal Reserve.

What Happened: In an update on Patreon, prominent analyst Kevin said that DOGE has once again tested the top of its rising channel and golden pocket.

This marks the third test this year. DOGE remains within the golden pocket, with key daily support at $0.2616, aligning with the 0.618 Fib level.

He expects sideways action until Wednesday’s FOMC announcement, where a rate cut and Chair Powell’s policy guidance are expected to shape Q4 sentiment.

On the 4-hour chart, DOGE shows immediate support at $0.2616, $0.2586, and $0.2546,…

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Bitcoin Price Poised For Breakout As Volatility Hits Historic Lows

The bitcoin price is flashing a signal never seen before in its history. Volatility has compressed to levels that in the past have always preceded major moves, and the data suggests the next trending breakout is approaching fast. The only question is which direction it will take.

Bitcoin Price and Futures Market Signals

Data from futures markets shows that funding rates have recently turned negative. This means that the majority of traders were betting against Bitcoin, shorting the market even as price bounced from one hundred and eight thousand to above one hundred and fifteen thousand. Historically, these periods of negative funding have ended with short squeezes, where…

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Openbank launches crypto trading in Germany under MiCA

Openbank, the digital banking arm of Grupo Santander, has introduced cryptocurrency trading for customers in Germany.

According to a company press release, the service will allow clients to buy, sell and hold Bitcoin, Ether, Litecoin, Polygon and Cardano directly within their existing accounts, without transferring funds to external platforms. The company said that the launch will also extend to Spain in the coming weeks.

The rollout is backed by the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, which provides a standardized framework for investor protection across the bloc. Openbank secured its MiCA license earlier this year, joining peers such as BBVA and…

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LATEST: Santander’s Openbank Officially Launches Crypto Trading Service For Retail Clients

Openbank, the fully digital bank owned by Grupo Santander, has launched cryptocurrency trading services for its customers in Germany. Starting today, clients can buy, sell, and hold Bitcoin, Ether, Litecoin, Polygon, and Cardano alongside their traditional investments, all within the bank’s platform without moving funds to external exchanges.

The service offers competitive transaction fees of 1.49% per trade (minimum €1) and no custody charges, backed by the security and investor protections of Europe’s MiCA regulation. Openbank plans to introduce these features in Spain within weeks and gradually expand its crypto portfolio while adding tools like crypto-to-crypto conversions.

This move marks a significant step in strengthening Openbank’s investment ecosystem, which already includes robo-advisors, thousands of funds, ETFs, and AI-powered brokerage services. Coty de Monteverde, Head of Crypto at Grupo Santander, highlighted that the expansion responds to rising customer demand and further diversifies the bank’s range of digital investment solutions.

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