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Binance Integrates USD Coin (USDC) on CELO Network
Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has successfully completed the integration of USD Coin (USDC) on the CELO network. As a result, users can now deposit and withdraw USDC on Binance's platform.
Circle Rolls Out Native USDC on the Celo Blockchain, Expanding Stablecoin Access
Circle has integrated USDC directly onto the Celo blockchain, enabling faster and cheaper transactions with its native stablecoin. This aligns with Circle and Celo's shared mission of increasing financial access.
Polygon Labs Proposes Celo's Transition to Ethereum L2 Using Their Chain Development Kit
Polygon Labs has proposed a technical upgrade for Celo, transitioning from an independent EVM-compatible L1 to an Ethereum L2. The proposal uses the Polygon Chain Development Kit (CDK), an open-source toolset that allows developers to create a ZK-powered L2 for Ethereum. Key benefits include enhanced collaboration, an EVM-equivalent environment, security, low fees, a unified L2 ecosystem, customization, fast transactions, and high standards of support. The proposal aims to achieve optimal technical upgrades for the blockchain community.
$8.4m Exploit Breached from DeFi Lending Protocol Moola Markets
Another exploit hits the crypto industry with roughly $8.4 million stolen from Moola Markets. The platform has advised users not to trade mtokens during the investigation of hacking.
Spanish Football Giants Barcelona and Real Madrid Seek Crypto Trademark Protection
Football giants Barcelona and Real Madrid filed a joint crypto trademark protection covering various virtual products, according to licensed patent and trademark attorney Michael Kondoudis.
First Barcelona Johan Cruyff NFT Auctioned for $693,000
Spanish football giant FC Barcelona has announced the successful auction of its first NFT with Sotheby’s in New York, trading at $693,000.
Celo Launches Web3 Africa Fund to Support Blockchain Startups
Celo, a mobile phone-focused blockchain platform, launched the Celo Web3 Africa Fund with the goal of supporting 250 projects in the development of African projects.
FC Barcelona Preparing to Launch its Own Cryptocurrency & NFTs
Barcelona plans to enter into the metaverse landscape. The football club sees emerging technologies as a potential area that could enable it to shape its future shopping experiences and generate revenues.
Kickstarter's New Company Will Run on Blockchain Tech by 2022
Crowdfunding platform Kickstarter plans to unveil a standalone company to build a crowdfunding system based on blockchain technology.
FC Barcelona Partners With Ownix to Create NFTs
FC Barcelona will start auctioning off Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs) based on photos videos featuring iconic moments from the club’s history available to fans.