Solana has reported a 20% increase in block capacity, enhancing its ability to process transactions efficiently. This improvement comes alongside a new proposal aimed at further increasing capacity, signifying the network’s ongoing commitment to scalability and performance.
As excitement builds for this week’s Las Vegas event, attention turns to whether Bitcoin can overcome its historical “conference curse.” Analysts speculate on market impacts, highlighting the potential for positive momentum amidst an evolving crypto landscape.
CoinDesk has officially announced Consensus 2026, set to take place in Miami. This premier blockchain and cryptocurrency event aims to gather industry leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts to explore emerging trends and the future of digital assets.
Microstrategy hosted its inaugural Bitcoin for Corporations conference, bringing together corporate leaders, institutional investors, and crypto experts to discuss the potential of using Bitcoin as a corporate reserve asset. The event emphasized how the resilience and stability of Bitcoin make it a compelling addition to corporate treasuries.
Key speakers highlighted the rising demand for Bitcoin from corporations, noting that Microstrategy’s strategy of acquiring Bitcoin as treasury reserves has generated significant returns for shareholders. The conference also shed light on the necessary infrastructure and regulatory developments needed for the wider adoption of Bitcoin by corporations.
Bitcoin DevCon, the leading developer conference for the Bitcoin ecosystem, will be held alongside Bitcoin Asia from March 27-29 in Hong Kong. The event will bring together hundreds of developers, engineers, and entrepreneurs from around the world to discuss the latest developments in Bitcoin and other blockchain technologies. Bitcoin DevCon will feature a mix of technical talks, workshops, and social events.
Edward Snowden, the former U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) employee and whistleblower, will headline the Bitcoin Amsterdam Conference later this year. Snowden will join a roster of technology experts for a series of talks pertaining to cryptocurrency and digital security.