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Ethereum 2.0 Developer Says Phase 0 Most Likely Delayed Until 2021, Vitalik Buterin Disagrees

Ethereum 2.0 Developer Says Phase 0 Most Likely Delayed Until 2021, Vitalik Buterin Disagrees

Justin Drake, an Ethereum Foundation Researcher working on Phase 0 of Ethereum 2.0 said the project will not go live until 2021. The announcement of the delay appeared to confuse Vitalik Buterin who disagreed that the upgrade to the network could not meet its 2020 deadline.

IRS Crypto Disclosure Letters Violated US Taxpayer Rights in 2019

IRS Crypto Disclosure Letters Violated US Taxpayer Rights in 2019

The IRS shook up the US crypto sector last year, when it issued Letter 6137 to American taxpayer’s which demanded that all citizens declare any unreported crypto gains within 30 days. One year on and an IRS watchdog has slammed the letter as a violation of the Taxpayer Bill of Rights.

G20 Leaders Demand Digital Tax By End of 2020, US Minister Maintains Current Proposal is Discriminatory

G20 Leaders Demand Digital Tax By End of 2020, US Minister Maintains Current Proposal is Discriminatory

The Group of 20 met in Riyadh last weekend with senior officials expressing alarm at the delay in plans to implement new digital taxes on American technology companies. The New York Times reported on Feb 22, that after two years of economic fallout from a trade war, leaders of the G20 feel that if a deal is not made in the coming months, European countries will begin collecting levies on the US tech giants, which could lead to US retaliation.

Crypto Miner HIVE Requested for Resubmission of Form 40-F

Crypto Miner HIVE Requested for Resubmission of Form 40-F

Hive Blockchain Technologies Ltd said it received a letter from Nasdaq, requesting that the company renew its annual report on Form 40-F due to delays in filing submit plans to meet exchange listing compliance.

Crypto Candidate Andrew Yang Calls for Clarity on Hodgepodge Regulations

Crypto Candidate Andrew Yang Calls for Clarity on Hodgepodge Regulations

Presidential candidate Andrew Yang has been owning his moniker as the ‘Crypto-Candidate’, as he once again highlighted the “high potential” of cryptocurrencies in an interview with Bloomberg on January 29. During the interview, he discussed his thoughts and strategy for regulating digital assets and cryptocurrencies.

G20 Lays Regulatory Foundation to Accept Digital Payments by November Summit

G20 Lays Regulatory Foundation to Accept Digital Payments by November Summit

G20 officials have announced that they will begin the preliminary regulatory groundwork for the group to accept digital payments.

Mike Bloomberg: US Presidential Candidate Highlights Crypto Adoption In Agenda for Financial Reform

Mike Bloomberg: US Presidential Candidate Highlights Crypto Adoption In Agenda for Financial Reform

The United State presidential candidate for the upcoming 2020 election Mike Bloomberg is set to tender a proposal seeking to accommodate regulations for cryptocurrencies in a new financial plan that will be duly regulated.

Senator Elizabeth Warren Leads Inquiry Into Fidelity's Bitcoin-Backed Retirement 401(k) Account

Senator Elizabeth Warren Leads Inquiry Into Fidelity's Bitcoin-Backed Retirement 401(k) Account

In the wake of the launch of a Bitcoin-focused 401(k) account in the United States by Fidelity Investments, two Senators have expressed concerns over the company’s latest products.

IRS Cracking Down on Cryptocurrency Tax Evasion, Seeks Private Crypto Tax Contractors

IRS Cracking Down on Cryptocurrency Tax Evasion, Seeks Private Crypto Tax Contractors

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has requested help from independent consultants to crack down on non-compliance in cryptocurrency tax.

Japan’s Financial Services Agency Has Officially Chosen a New Commissioner, Himono

Japan’s Financial Services Agency Has Officially Chosen a New Commissioner, Himono

Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) confirmed its plans for hiring Ryozo Himono as the new commissioner of the financial watchdog group.

US SEC Wins Lawsuit Against Kik’s $100 Million Unregistered ICO

US SEC Wins Lawsuit Against Kik’s $100 Million Unregistered ICO

US Judge Alvin Hellerstein rules in favor of the Securities and Exchange Commission in the regulator's lawsuit against Kik’s 100 million 2017 ICO.

California Crypto Bill Seeks to Measure the Consumer Impact of Digital Assets

California Crypto Bill Seeks to Measure the Consumer Impact of Digital Assets

California’s Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee has unanimously passed Assembly Bill 2150 which will help define digital assets as well as to measure its potential impact on the state and consumers

Facebook’s Libra Likened to 2008 Subprime Mortgage Fiasco

Facebook’s Libra Likened to 2008 Subprime Mortgage Fiasco

Senator Brown compared Facebook's Libra to the subprime mortgage scenario. His sentiments show the divided debate facing the Libra project.

Sparks Fly: Bitcoin and Ethereum Debate on ETH’s Total Supply Goes Viral

Sparks Fly: Bitcoin and Ethereum Debate on ETH’s Total Supply Goes Viral

Over the past few days, a central debate has been ongoing on crypto Twitter, fueled by Bitcoin and Ethereum advocates. Both Bitcoiners and Ethereans disagree on which cryptocurrency is better for use.

IBM and Verizon Business Collaborate on 5G and AI Edge Computing Innovation

IBM and Verizon Business Collaborate on 5G and AI Edge Computing Innovation

Tech giant IBM is collaborating with Verizon Business to help usher in the future of Industry 4.0 through their respective expertise on edge computing innovation and 5G technology.

Blockchain Got Down to Business in 2019

Blockchain Got Down to Business in 2019

Executives who took part in Deloitte’s survey are confident about the new and evolving use-cases of blockchain. In comparison to Deloitte’s 2018 survey, respondents report that overall corporate blockchain investment is expanding across most sectors and practical applications are gaining traction.

HK to Issue Tokenised Green Bond, Open Market for Virtual Assets ETFs Trading

HK to Issue Tokenised Green Bond, Open Market for Virtual Assets ETFs Trading

HKFTW2022: In the latest policy statement published in Hong Kong, regulators disclosed issuing tokenized green bonds this year and actively developing virtual assets trading.=

Business Niches Where Cryptocurrencies Are Accepted for All Payments

Business Niches Where Cryptocurrencies Are Accepted for All Payments

Digital currency is becoming more well-known because it’s been around for a decade or so. In the past, it was only die-hard investors who chose to work with crypto like Bitcoin. However, more and more companies are accepting it as payment for services and goods.

Have We Really Seen the Last of Former Presidential Crypto-Candidate Andrew Yang?

Have We Really Seen the Last of Former Presidential Crypto-Candidate Andrew Yang?

Have we really seen the last of former Presidential Crypto-Candidate Andrew Yang?

TRST01 Partners with Blockchain Protocol Rubix to Create Green Economy

TRST01 Partners with Blockchain Protocol Rubix to Create Green Economy

Two blockchain technology companies, TRST01 (Trust O One) and Rubix, have established a cooperation to provide a Web3 green blockchain technology platform for institutions to create a green and zero-carbon emission future.

Cristiano Ronaldo to Bring his Fans into Web3.0 through Binance Partnership

Cristiano Ronaldo to Bring his Fans into Web3.0 through Binance Partnership

Binance exchange has signed Cristiano Ronaldo, a Portuguese footballing legend who now plays for Manchester United FC in an exclusive multi-year deal.

BORA to Establish Cross Chain with Polygon in expanding Web 3.0 Market: KBW 2022

BORA to Establish Cross Chain with Polygon in expanding Web 3.0 Market: KBW 2022

South Korean-based and blockchain-based content platform operator BORANETWORK (BORA) announced Wednesday to establish a cross-chain with Polygon to expand the global ecosystem and user liquidity contact points.

"Web3.0 is Much, Much Better for Creators Than Web2", a16z Suggests

"Web3.0 is Much, Much Better for Creators Than Web2", a16z Suggests

Renowned Venture Capital (VC) firm, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has shared data that shows creators have a lot of benefits when they pitch their tents with Web3.0 rather than Web2.0.

Six Cryptocurrency Trends to Watch in 2020

Six Cryptocurrency Trends to Watch in 2020

A quick look at some of the main developments and events on the horizon that are set to shape the digital asset market throughout 2020.

Kadena Protocol Launches $100m for Web3 Grants Initiative

Kadena Protocol Launches $100m for Web3 Grants Initiative

Kadena Protocol, a scalable Layer-1 blockchain network has announced the launch of a $100 million Web3.0 grant to empower the growth of innovative startups looking to build on the network.

Positives Out of the Wuhan Coronavirus: Blockchain Educators in the City

Positives Out of the Wuhan Coronavirus: Blockchain Educators in the City

For many outside of China, the city of Wuhan is now identified as being ground zero for the recent outbreak of the coronavirus, but some amazing innovation has come out of China's seventh biggest city in recent years.

With 245 Investments and Financing Deals in Blockchain, Will China Carry on Its Expenditure in the Future?

With 245 Investments and Financing Deals in Blockchain, Will China Carry on Its Expenditure in the Future?

Xinhua reports that there is a 40% decline in Chinese investment and financial deals within blockchain technology

G20 Agency Warns Countries of Systemic Risks Posed by Global Stablecoins

G20 Agency Warns Countries of Systemic Risks Posed by Global Stablecoins

The Financial Stability Board (FSB), the G20 body that advises on ways to improve the global financial system, has published a study on the challenges, which stablecoins pose for the global economy. The FSB stated that regulatory frameworks have already covered several activities associated with stablecoins, although there are other risks that many national regulators could be left unprepared for.

nCore Games Raises $10M in Funding, Ready for New Web3.0 Offerings

nCore Games Raises $10M in Funding, Ready for New Web3.0 Offerings

Indian gaming startup nCore Games has raised $5.5 million in new funding round as it prepares to integrate Web3.0 and metaverse related offerings.

Tether becomes First Stablecoin to be Integrated into Algorand 2.0 Blockchain

Tether becomes First Stablecoin to be Integrated into Algorand 2.0 Blockchain

Tether, a reputable stablecoin provider, has incorporated its U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin USDT into Algorand’s blockchain ecosystem. Tether’s presence on Algorand will facilitate block confirmation in less than four seconds and transaction fees will be a fraction of a cent.

Plan to Reboot Terra Ecosystem as Terra 2.0 Wins Approval

Plan to Reboot Terra Ecosystem as Terra 2.0 Wins Approval

The proposal to revive the troubled Terra network as Terra 2.0 got the green light from the community. Nevertheless, the controversial algorithmic UST stablecoin will not be part of the rebirth.

EJF Capital Secures $104 Million for EJF Ventures Fund

EJF Capital Secures $104 Million for EJF Ventures Fund

EJF Capital LLC has closed its EJF Ventures Fund LP, raising $104 million. The fund focuses on investing in financial technology firms, including blockchain infrastructure, bank technology, and software for wealth management. EJF Ventures has invested in twelve early-stage companies in the US, UK, and Israel.

Binance Integrates ARC-20 Tokens on Inscriptions Marketplace, Offers Zero-Fee Trading

Binance Integrates ARC-20 Tokens on Inscriptions Marketplace, Offers Zero-Fee Trading

Binance integrates ARC-20 tokens into its Inscriptions Marketplace, offering zero-fee trading from April 3 to June 2, 2024, allowing users to inscribe and trade various inscription tokens within the Binance Web3 Wallet.

Magic Eden Halts BRC-20 Trading Temporarily Amid Ordinals Expansion

Magic Eden Halts BRC-20 Trading Temporarily Amid Ordinals Expansion

Magic Eden temporarily suspended BRC-20 trading on October 22, 2023, to ensure user protection until certain BRC-20 regulations were agreed upon. Earlier in June, the platform had extended support for BRC-20 tokens, diving deeper into the Bitcoin ecosystem. Following the halt, trading resumed on July 13, 2023, with a promotional reduction in listing fees to 0.1% for new BRC-20 tokens for a month.

Binance Boosts Web3 Wallet with New Features and $1M Airdrop Campaign

Binance Boosts Web3 Wallet with New Features and $1M Airdrop Campaign

Binance enhances its Web3 Wallet with ERC-404 token support, an Inscriptions Marketplace, and announces a $1M airdrop to engage users.

Yuga Labs Acquires Roar Studios to Expand Metaverse Vision

Yuga Labs Acquires Roar Studios to Expand Metaverse Vision

Yuga Labs, known for Bored Ape Yacht Club, has agreed to acquire Roar Studios, enhancing its metaverse vision.

Coinbase to Boost European Derivatives Market Presence with MiFID II License Acquisition

Coinbase to Boost European Derivatives Market Presence with MiFID II License Acquisition

Coinbase is set to expand in the EU derivatives market by acquiring a MiFID II licensed entity in Cyprus, targeting regulated derivatives offerings like futures and options in 2024.

Crypto Industry Key Topics to be Explored at Blockchain Fest Singapore

Crypto Industry Key Topics to be Explored at Blockchain Fest Singapore

There are a number of talks on True Digital Ownership with DeFi & NFTs, Tokenomics, and Insurance in the Crypto Industry that will be part of Blockchain Fest Singapore 2023.

Bitdeer Reports Robust Operational Performance for October 2023

Bitdeer Reports Robust Operational Performance for October 2023

Bitdeer Technologies Group, a leading Bitcoin mining company, has seen steady operational performance in October 2023, with strategic developments like Tydal Datacenter construction highlighting its long-term success.

G20 Discusses Crypto Regulations Under India Presidency

G20 Discusses Crypto Regulations Under India Presidency

G20 members reviewed technological advancements and dangers during the FMCBG conference on Feb. 24–25.

Breaking: Robinhood Buys Back $605.7 Million Stake from Sam Bankman-Fried in U.S. Government Deal

Breaking: Robinhood Buys Back $605.7 Million Stake from Sam Bankman-Fried in U.S. Government Deal

Robinhood Markets has finalized a $605.7 million share repurchase agreement with the US Marshal Service, acquiring 55.3 million shares of Emergent Fidelity Technologies, which has received approval from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Worldcoin's Global Identity Protocol Hits 2 Million Sign-ups

Worldcoin's Global Identity Protocol Hits 2 Million Sign-ups

Worldcoin, aiming to be largest identity and financial network, led by chatgpt owner OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, as a public utilityan innovative global identity protocol, has announced a significant milestone, reaching 2 million World ID sign-ups during its beta phase

IMF Urges Countries to Consider Banning Cryptocurrencies

IMF Urges Countries to Consider Banning Cryptocurrencies

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen underlined the need for effective cryptocurrency regulation.

Binance Announces Support for BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) Network Upgrade and Hard Fork

Binance Announces Support for BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) Network Upgrade and Hard Fork

Binance is set to support the BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) network upgrade and hard fork, providing an improved user experience.

NVIDIA Triumphs at COMPUTEX Best Choice Awards 2024

NVIDIA Triumphs at COMPUTEX Best Choice Awards 2024

NVIDIA wins big at COMPUTEX 2024 with awards for AI Enterprise, GH200 Superchip, and Spectrum-X.

Immutable (IMX) Teams Up with Medieval Empires for Open Beta Launch

Immutable (IMX) Teams Up with Medieval Empires for Open Beta Launch

Immutable and Medieval Empires unveil an open beta, showcasing gameplay and strategic elements in a Web 3.0 environment.

NVIDIA IGX Platform Advances with Production-Ready AI Software and RTX 6000 ADA Support

NVIDIA IGX Platform Advances with Production-Ready AI Software and RTX 6000 ADA Support

NVIDIA IGX platform launches production-ready AI software, enhancing edge computing with RTX 6000 ADA support.

NVIDIA JetPack 6.0 Officially Released, Enhancing Edge AI Capabilities

NVIDIA JetPack 6.0 Officially Released, Enhancing Edge AI Capabilities

NVIDIA JetPack 6.0 enhances edge AI with new features and microservices.

New Olympic Video Game ‘Olympics™ Go! Paris 2024’ Set for June Launch

New Olympic Video Game ‘Olympics™ Go! Paris 2024’ Set for June Launch

Hybrid sports-simulation game, Olympics™ Go! Paris 2024, launches globally in June 2024.

NVIDIA CEO Highlights AI and Accelerated Computing at COMPUTEX 2024

NVIDIA CEO Highlights AI and Accelerated Computing at COMPUTEX 2024

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang discusses the future of AI and computing at COMPUTEX 2024.

Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Reports HK$260 Million Loss for 2023 Amid Market Challenges

Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Reports HK$260 Million Loss for 2023 Amid Market Challenges

Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited (HKMC) announces a HK$260 million loss for 2023, citing market-driven challenges.

Injective  (INJ)Unveils Helix 2.0 and Other Key Updates in May

Injective (INJ)Unveils Helix 2.0 and Other Key Updates in May

Injective (INJ)showcases significant advancements with the launch of Helix 2.0 and other key updates in May.

NVIDIA Unveils New RTX-Powered AI Hardware and Software at COMPUTEX 2024

NVIDIA Unveils New RTX-Powered AI Hardware and Software at COMPUTEX 2024

NVIDIA introduces RTX AI laptops, enhanced video tools, and open-source modding platforms at COMPUTEX 2024.

BitMEX to Launch Q3 2024 Quarterly Futures Next Week

BitMEX to Launch Q3 2024 Quarterly Futures Next Week

BitMEX announces the launch of Q3 2024 Quarterly Futures, starting 11 June 2024.

10BedICU Leverages OpenAI's API to Revolutionize Critical Care in India

10BedICU Leverages OpenAI's API to Revolutionize Critical Care in India

10BedICU is using OpenAI's API to enhance India's critical care infrastructure.

Solana Breakpoint 2024: Key Side Events and Highlights

Solana Breakpoint 2024: Key Side Events and Highlights

Explore the side events happening at Solana Breakpoint 2024 in Singapore.

Binance Announces Scheduled Wallet Maintenance for BNB Smart Chain (BEP20)

Binance Announces Scheduled Wallet Maintenance for BNB Smart Chain (BEP20)

Binance to conduct BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) wallet maintenance, suspending deposits and withdrawals.

NVIDIA Unveils Cutting-Edge Visual Generative AI Research at CVPR 2024

NVIDIA Unveils Cutting-Edge Visual Generative AI Research at CVPR 2024

NVIDIA Research to present over 50 papers at CVPR 2024, showcasing advancements in visual generative AI with applications in various industries.

NVIDIA Unveils Nemotron-4 340B Models for Enhanced Synthetic Data Generation

NVIDIA Unveils Nemotron-4 340B Models for Enhanced Synthetic Data Generation

NVIDIA introduces Nemotron-4 340B models, including Reward and Instruct models, for advanced Synthetic Data Generation (SDG) with a permissive license.

Ethereum (ETH) Developers Discuss EIP 7702 and Pectra Devnet 1 in Latest ACDE Call

Ethereum (ETH) Developers Discuss EIP 7702 and Pectra Devnet 1 in Latest ACDE Call

Ethereum developers met for ACDE Call #190 to discuss updates on EIP 7702, Pectra Devnet 1, and other key projects. The next ACDE call will be chaired by Alex Stokes.

Tezos Showcases Innovation and Community at Consensus 2024

Tezos Showcases Innovation and Community at Consensus 2024

Tezos made a significant impact at Consensus 2024, showcasing advancements, engaging the community, and exploring collaborations.

HKMA Releases Q1 2024 Statistics on Stored Value Facilities Schemes

HKMA Releases Q1 2024 Statistics on Stored Value Facilities Schemes

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) published its Q1 2024 statistics on Stored Value Facilities (SVF) schemes, revealing significant growth in SVF accounts and transaction values.

Grayscale Highlights Key Crypto Sector Trends in Q3 2024

Grayscale Highlights Key Crypto Sector Trends in Q3 2024

Grayscale's latest research report reveals significant trends in the cryptocurrency market for Q3 2024, analyzing key sectors and their performance.

Chrome's Renderer Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution via Duplicate Object Properties

Chrome's Renderer Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution via Duplicate Object Properties

A newly discovered bug in Chrome's V8 engine, CVE-2024-3833, allows remote code execution through duplicate object properties in the renderer sandbox.

BitMEX Implements Index Weights Update for Q3 2024

BitMEX Implements Index Weights Update for Q3 2024

BitMEX has updated its index weights for Q3 2024, now live as of June 28, 2024. The new weights are reflected in the NEXT index family.

Robinhood (HOOD) to Release Q2 2024 Earnings on August 7

Robinhood (HOOD) to Release Q2 2024 Earnings on August 7

Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) will announce its Q2 2024 financial results on August 7, 2024, with an earnings call scheduled for the same day.

0ktapus Phishing Campaign Targets Multi-Factor Authentication Systems

0ktapus Phishing Campaign Targets Multi-Factor Authentication Systems

The 0ktapus phishing campaign bypasses multi-factor authentication, impacting organizations globally. Learn about its methods and how to protect your business.

Ethereum Foundation Unveils Devcon 2024 Details: Ticket Sales, Speaker Applications, and More

Ethereum Foundation Unveils Devcon 2024 Details: Ticket Sales, Speaker Applications, and More

Ethereum Foundation announces Devcon 2024 details, including ticket sales, speaker applications, and community involvement opportunities.

Q2 2024 Crypto Market Review: Bitcoin Halving and Ethereum Activity Surge

Q2 2024 Crypto Market Review: Bitcoin Halving and Ethereum Activity Surge

The Q2 2024 crypto market saw Bitcoin halving and record activity on Ethereum, despite declines in major indices, according to Bitwise Investments.

GitHub Reports Two Incidents in June 2024 Affecting Service Performance

GitHub Reports Two Incidents in June 2024 Affecting Service Performance

GitHub's June 2024 report details two incidents causing degraded performance, impacting Issues and Migration services.

TezDev 2024: Highlights and Key Takeaways from Brussels

TezDev 2024: Highlights and Key Takeaways from Brussels

TezDev 2024 showcased Tezos' growth and innovation in Brussels with key highlights from Tezos X, Etherlink, Jstz, and more.

NVIDIA H100 GPUs and TensorRT-LLM Achieve Breakthrough Performance for Mixtral 8x7B

NVIDIA H100 GPUs and TensorRT-LLM Achieve Breakthrough Performance for Mixtral 8x7B

NVIDIA's H100 Tensor Core GPUs and TensorRT-LLM software demonstrate record-breaking performance for the Mixtral 8x7B model, leveraging FP8 precision.

TezDev 2024 to Kick Off Next Week in Brussels

TezDev 2024 to Kick Off Next Week in Brussels

TezDev 2024, the flagship Tezos conference, is set to begin next week in Brussels. Limited free tickets are available. Join industry leaders for talks, networking, and more.

nWay to Launch Paris 2024 Mascot NFT Pins Celebrating Olympic Games

nWay to Launch Paris 2024 Mascot NFT Pins Celebrating Olympic Games

nWay announces the launch of exclusive Paris 2024 Mascot NFT digital pins, celebrating the Olympic Games with unique digital collectibles.

Google Enhances NBCUniversal’s Olympic Games Paris 2024 Coverage with AI and Maps Integration

Google Enhances NBCUniversal’s Olympic Games Paris 2024 Coverage with AI and Maps Integration

Google integrates AI and mapping technologies in NBCUniversal's coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, enhancing viewer experience and athlete engagement.

BNB Chain to Participate in Blockchain Rio 2024, Showcasing Web3 Innovations

BNB Chain to Participate in Blockchain Rio 2024, Showcasing Web3 Innovations

BNB Chain will attend Blockchain Rio 2024, Latin America's premier blockchain event, featuring industry leaders and immersive experiences.

BNB Incubation Alliance to Return at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville

BNB Incubation Alliance to Return at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville

BNB Chain announces the second BNB Incubation Alliance at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, fostering growth for early-stage blockchain projects.

Google Enhances Paris 2024 Olympics Experience with Innovative Features

Google Enhances Paris 2024 Olympics Experience with Innovative Features

Google introduces new features to enhance the Paris 2024 Olympics experience, including YouTube collaborations, AI assistance, and the official Olympics app.

Anthropic Voices Concerns Over SB 1047

Anthropic Voices Concerns Over SB 1047

Anthropic has expressed its position on SB 1047, highlighting potential implications for AI development and ethical considerations, according to its official news release.

NVIDIA Unveils Advanced Digital Human Technologies at SIGGRAPH 2024

NVIDIA Unveils Advanced Digital Human Technologies at SIGGRAPH 2024

NVIDIA introduces James, an interactive digital human, at SIGGRAPH 2024, showcasing advancements in customer interactions using digital avatars and AI technologies.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Predicts Ubiquitous AI Assistants at SIGGRAPH 2024

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Predicts Ubiquitous AI Assistants at SIGGRAPH 2024

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang forecasts a future where AI assistants are ubiquitous, discussing the advancements in generative AI and accelerated computing at SIGGRAPH 2024.

NVIDIA’s AI Masters Triumph in KDD Cup 2024 Data Science Competition

NVIDIA’s AI Masters Triumph in KDD Cup 2024 Data Science Competition

NVIDIA’s AI team secures first place across all five tracks in the Amazon KDD Cup 2024, showcasing their dominance in data science.

Meta's Zuckerberg Unveils AI Studio Platform at SIGGRAPH 2024

Meta's Zuckerberg Unveils AI Studio Platform at SIGGRAPH 2024

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the AI Studio platform at SIGGRAPH 2024, highlighting the transformative potential of personalized AI assistants.

Decentralized Social vs. Web3 Social: Key Insights from ETHCC 2024 Panel

Decentralized Social vs. Web3 Social: Key Insights from ETHCC 2024 Panel

Experts at ETHCC 2024 discuss the future of decentralized social networks, highlighting data ownership, censorship resistance, and infrastructure development.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Releases June 2024 Monetary Statistics

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Releases June 2024 Monetary Statistics

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reports stable total deposits and a slight increase in Hong Kong dollar deposits for June 2024.

NVIDIA Demonstrates Real-Time Generative AI in 3D Desert World Creation

NVIDIA Demonstrates Real-Time Generative AI in 3D Desert World Creation

NVIDIA researchers showcased real-time generative AI capabilities using NVIDIA Edify at SIGGRAPH, highlighting rapid 3D world-building.

NVIDIA Announces Q2 2025 Financial Results Conference Call

NVIDIA Announces Q2 2025 Financial Results Conference Call

NVIDIA schedules a conference call for August 28 to discuss its Q2 2025 financial results, with CFO commentary available ahead of the call.

Stellar (XLM) Development Foundation Reports Major Growth in Q2 2024

Stellar (XLM) Development Foundation Reports Major Growth in Q2 2024

Stellar (XLM) Development Foundation's Q2 2024 report highlights significant growth in network addresses, asset tokenization, and Soroban smart contracts.

Marathon Digital (MARA) Sees Revenue Surge Despite Increased Losses in Q2 2024

Marathon Digital (MARA) Sees Revenue Surge Despite Increased Losses in Q2 2024

Marathon Digital's Q2 2024 revenue increased by 78% to $145.1M, but the company reported a net loss of $199.7M due to fair market value adjustments.

Robinhood (HOOD) Sees Record Revenues and Subscriber Growth in Q2 2024

Robinhood (HOOD) Sees Record Revenues and Subscriber Growth in Q2 2024

Robinhood Markets, Inc. reported Q2 2024 financial results, showcasing record revenues, increased net deposits, and significant subscriber growth.

Creating an ERC20 Token on BitTorrent Chain (BTTC): A Step-by-Step Guide

Creating an ERC20 Token on BitTorrent Chain (BTTC): A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to create your own ERC20 token on the BitTorrent Chain (BTTC) using the SimpleERC20 contract. Discover the potential of blockchain development.

GitHub Reports Four Major Incidents Affecting Services in July 2024

GitHub Reports Four Major Incidents Affecting Services in July 2024

GitHub experienced four significant service disruptions in July 2024, affecting Webhooks, Copilot, and Actions. Learn more about the incidents and mitigation steps.

BNB Incubation Alliance Showcases Promising Blockchain Projects at Bitcoin 2024 and EthCC

BNB Incubation Alliance Showcases Promising Blockchain Projects at Bitcoin 2024 and EthCC

BNB Chain's Incubation Alliance highlighted early-stage blockchain projects at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville and EthCC in Brussels, emphasizing support for startups.

GeForce NOW Expands Cloud Gaming with 'Black Myth: Wukong' and 'FINAL FANTASY XVI Demo' at Gamescom 2024

GeForce NOW Expands Cloud Gaming with 'Black Myth: Wukong' and 'FINAL FANTASY XVI Demo' at Gamescom 2024

GeForce NOW unveils 'Black Myth: Wukong' and 'FINAL FANTASY XVI Demo' at Gamescom 2024, enhancing cloud gaming experience.

BNB Incubation Alliance Round 2 Winners Announced at Bitcoin 2024

BNB Incubation Alliance Round 2 Winners Announced at Bitcoin 2024

BNB Chain reveals the winners of the BNB Incubation Alliance Round 2 during Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, showcasing top blockchain projects.

Arkham CEO Miguel Morel to Speak at Istanbul Blockchain Week

Arkham CEO Miguel Morel to Speak at Istanbul Blockchain Week

Arkham CEO Miguel Morel is set to speak at Istanbul Blockchain Week, featuring in a keynote, panel, and workshop.

Canaan Inc. (CAN) to Release Q2 2024 Financial Results on August 15

Canaan Inc. (CAN) to Release Q2 2024 Financial Results on August 15

Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN) will report its Q2 2024 financial results on August 15, 2024, before the U.S. market opens, according to PRNewswire.

CleanSpark Delays Q3 2024 Financial Results Webcast

CleanSpark Delays Q3 2024 Financial Results Webcast

CleanSpark Inc. (Nasdaq: CLSK) has postponed its Q3 2024 financial results webcast initially scheduled for August 8, 2024, citing plans to announce a new date soon.

Trump's Potential Victory and Its Impact on Bitcoin (BTC)

Trump's Potential Victory and Its Impact on Bitcoin (BTC)

Analyzing the potential impact of a Trump presidency on Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader crypto market, including his policies and VP pick J.D. Vance.

Canaan Inc. (CAN) Reports Strong Q2 2024 Financial Results

Canaan Inc. (CAN) Reports Strong Q2 2024 Financial Results

Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN) reports robust Q2 2024 financial results with significant revenue growth and improved profitability.

Robinhood Markets, Inc. Reveals July 2024 Operating Metrics

Robinhood Markets, Inc. Reveals July 2024 Operating Metrics

Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) reports July 2024 operating data, highlighting growth in funded customers, assets under custody, and trading volumes.

NVIDIA GH200 Superchip Revolutionizes Apache Spark with Unprecedented Efficiency

NVIDIA GH200 Superchip Revolutionizes Apache Spark with Unprecedented Efficiency

NVIDIA's GH200 Superchip enhances Apache Spark performance with 35x faster query responses and up to 22x fewer nodes, significantly reducing energy consumption.

NVIDIA to Showcase Data Center Innovations at Hot Chips 2024

NVIDIA to Showcase Data Center Innovations at Hot Chips 2024

NVIDIA engineers to unveil advancements in the Blackwell platform, liquid cooling, and AI-driven chip design at Hot Chips 2024.

NVIDIA Enhances Llama 3.1 405B Performance with TensorRT Model Optimizer

NVIDIA Enhances Llama 3.1 405B Performance with TensorRT Model Optimizer

NVIDIA's TensorRT Model Optimizer significantly boosts performance of Meta's Llama 3.1 405B large language model on H200 GPUs.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Reports 0.6% Increase in Total Deposits for July 2024

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Reports 0.6% Increase in Total Deposits for July 2024

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reported a 0.6% increase in total deposits in July 2024, with notable changes in various deposit categories.

NVIDIA Reports Record Q2 Fiscal 2025 Revenue with Strong Data Center Growth

NVIDIA Reports Record Q2 Fiscal 2025 Revenue with Strong Data Center Growth

NVIDIA announces record Q2 fiscal 2025 revenue, driven by strong demand in data centers and significant growth in earnings per share.

AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series Processors Usher in a New Era for PCs

AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series Processors Usher in a New Era for PCs

AMD unveils Ryzen AI 300 Series processors, promising unprecedented AI performance and multi-day battery life, transforming productivity and creativity.

Binance to Conduct Wallet Maintenance for BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) on September 5, 2024

Binance to Conduct Wallet Maintenance for BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) on September 5, 2024

Binance will perform wallet maintenance for BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) on September 5, 2024, affecting deposits and withdrawals for two hours.

Christopher Wilson Delivers Keynote at GIR Live Asia-Pacific Investigations Summit 2024

Christopher Wilson Delivers Keynote at GIR Live Asia-Pacific Investigations Summit 2024

Christopher Wilson addresses critical issues in financial investigations at the GIR Live: Asia-Pacific Investigations Summit 2024.

BNB Incubation Alliance (BIA) to Host Third Edition at Token 2049 Singapore

BNB Incubation Alliance (BIA) to Host Third Edition at Token 2049 Singapore

BNB Incubation Alliance's third edition will take place at Token 2049 Singapore, aiming to foster early-stage blockchain projects within the BNB Chain network.

Arkham Intelligence Unveils Enhanced Alerts 2.0 with New Features

Arkham Intelligence Unveils Enhanced Alerts 2.0 with New Features

Arkham Intelligence launches Alerts 2.0, introducing a streamlined UI and powerful new features for better alert management.

a16z Crypto Introduces CSX Fall 2024 Cohort with 21 Startups

a16z Crypto Introduces CSX Fall 2024 Cohort with 21 Startups

a16z Crypto has announced the 21 startups selected for its CSX Fall 2024 cohort, focusing on AI, DeFi, infrastructure, and consumer applications.

Glassnode Enhances ERC-20 Token Analysis: Over 500 New Tokens Supported

Glassnode Enhances ERC-20 Token Analysis: Over 500 New Tokens Supported

Glassnode expands its ERC-20 token support, adding over 500 new tokens and introducing granular metrics for enhanced on-chain analysis of the Ethereum ecosystem.

Gala Games to Showcase Innovations at TOKEN2049 Singapore 2024

Gala Games to Showcase Innovations at TOKEN2049 Singapore 2024

Gala Games will participate in TOKEN2049 Singapore 2024, presenting its vision for a decentralized future and exploring new partnerships.

BNB Chain Announces Voting for BIA Winner at Token2049 with $1,000 BNB Reward

BNB Chain Announces Voting for BIA Winner at Token2049 with $1,000 BNB Reward

BNB Chain invites participants to vote for the BIA Winner at Token2049, with a chance to share $1,000 in BNB rewards.

BitMEX Announces Q4 2024 Index Weights Update

BitMEX Announces Q4 2024 Index Weights Update

BitMEX will update its index weights on 27 September 2024. Hypothetical values with new weights will be available under the 'NEXT' index family.

NVIDIA GH200 Superchip Achieves Remarkable Results in MLPerf Inference v4.1

NVIDIA GH200 Superchip Achieves Remarkable Results in MLPerf Inference v4.1

NVIDIA's GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip excels in MLPerf Inference v4.1, showcasing high performance in generative AI benchmarks and enterprise applications.

BitMEX Updates Index Weights for Q4 2024

BitMEX Updates Index Weights for Q4 2024

BitMEX has updated its index weights for Q4 2024, effective from September 27, 2024. The new weights are published under the 'NEXT' index family.

Tezos (XTZ) Shines at TOKEN2049 with Key Presentations and Events

Tezos (XTZ) Shines at TOKEN2049 with Key Presentations and Events

Tezos made a significant impact at TOKEN2049 with keynotes, innovative showcases, and side events, highlighting advancements in Web3.

BNB Incubation Alliance Announces Winners at Token2049 Singapore

BNB Incubation Alliance Announces Winners at Token2049 Singapore

BNB Chain reveals the winners of the BNB Incubation Alliance during Token2049 in Singapore, aiming to accelerate Web3 innovation.

Grayscale (GBTC) Highlights Crypto Market Trends for Q4 2024

Grayscale (GBTC) Highlights Crypto Market Trends for Q4 2024

Grayscale's latest research report delves into the crypto market trends for Q4 2024, analyzing the performance of digital assets and the impact on GBTC.

NIO Unveils ONVO L60 Smart Electric SUV Featuring NVIDIA DRIVE Orin

NIO Unveils ONVO L60 Smart Electric SUV Featuring NVIDIA DRIVE Orin

NIO's ONVO brand introduces the L60 SUV, powered by NVIDIA DRIVE Orin, boasting advanced AI-driven features and innovative design.

Highlights from Token2049: Injective's Dynamic Presence in Singapore

Highlights from Token2049: Injective's Dynamic Presence in Singapore

At Token2049, Injective (INJ)impressed with keynotes, panels, and engaging activities, showcasing its influence in the web3 space.

Robinhood Markets to Release Q3 2024 Financial Results on October 30

Robinhood Markets to Release Q3 2024 Financial Results on October 30

Robinhood Markets, Inc. will announce its Q3 2024 financial results on October 30, 2024, followed by an earnings call.

Sui Blockchain's DeFi Growth in Q3 2024: Key Developments and Metrics

Sui Blockchain's DeFi Growth in Q3 2024: Key Developments and Metrics

Sui's DeFi sector saw substantial growth in Q3 2024, driven by new technologies and partnerships. Key metrics and developments indicate a promising future for the blockchain ecosystem.

How the 2024 U.S. Election Could Impact Cryptocurrency Markets

How the 2024 U.S. Election Could Impact Cryptocurrency Markets

Explore the potential effects of the 2024 U.S. presidential election on cryptocurrency markets, as analyzed by Bitwise Investments. Understand the key questions investors should consider during this political season.

HKMC Reports Significant Decline in Profit for First Half of 2024

HKMC Reports Significant Decline in Profit for First Half of 2024

The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited (HKMC) announces a notable drop in profit for H1 2024, attributing the decline to adverse property price impacts on its reverse mortgage business.

Immutable (IMX) Drives Web3 Gaming's Future at TOKEN2049

Immutable (IMX) Drives Web3 Gaming's Future at TOKEN2049

TOKEN2049 in Singapore highlighted Immutable (IMX)'s leadership in Web3 gaming, showcasing new business models and blockchain innovations, with a focus on mainstream adoption and global growth.

IBM's Granite 3.0 AI Models: A Leap in Efficiency and Accuracy

IBM's Granite 3.0 AI Models: A Leap in Efficiency and Accuracy

IBM unveils Granite 3.0, enhancing generative AI with improved performance and efficiency. The models are designed for diverse applications, from text generation to customer service, with industry-leading trust and safety.

Crypto's Influence Grows in the 2024 U.S. Election

Crypto's Influence Grows in the 2024 U.S. Election

The 2024 U.S. elections highlight the growing influence of cryptocurrencies in political discourse, with significant financial contributions shaping future legislation.

M^0 Integrates Wormhole NTT for Multichain Stablecoin Expansion

M^0 Integrates Wormhole NTT for Multichain Stablecoin Expansion

M^0 partners with Wormhole to enhance the multichain capabilities of its stablecoin M, utilizing Wormhole's NTT framework to boost interoperability and DeFi adoption.

NVIDIA GH200 Superchip Boosts Llama Model Inference by 2x

NVIDIA GH200 Superchip Boosts Llama Model Inference by 2x

The NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip accelerates inference on Llama models by 2x, enhancing user interactivity without compromising system throughput, according to NVIDIA.

Chiliz (CHZ) Holders Face Cancellation of 1000PEPPER Airdrop

Chiliz (CHZ) Holders Face Cancellation of 1000PEPPER Airdrop

Binance announces the cancellation of the planned fourth airdrop snapshot for Chiliz (CHZ) holders, affecting the distribution of 1000PEPPER tokens.

NVIDIA to Announce Q3 2025 Financial Results via Conference Call

NVIDIA to Announce Q3 2025 Financial Results via Conference Call

NVIDIA plans a conference call on November 20 to disclose its Q3 2025 financial results, offering insights and a Q&A session for analysts and investors.

Robinhood Markets Posts Strong Q3 2024 Financial Results

Robinhood Markets Posts Strong Q3 2024 Financial Results

Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) reports a 36% increase in Q3 2024 revenues, reaching $637 million, with significant growth in transaction-based revenues and a substantial rise in net income.

Ethereum Devcon SEA 2024: Schedule Released and Key Details Announced

Ethereum Devcon SEA 2024: Schedule Released and Key Details Announced

Ethereum Devcon SEA 2024 is set to welcome 12,000 attendees. The schedule is now live, offering over 300 hours of content. Discover the event highlights and participation details.

MocaList Launchpad to Host 0G Foundation's AI Node Sale for Decentralized AI Development

MocaList Launchpad to Host 0G Foundation's AI Node Sale for Decentralized AI Development

MocaList, a joint initiative by Mocaverse and CoinList, will facilitate 0G Foundation's AI Alignment Node Sale, promoting decentralized AI applications for consumers.

Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) to Host Q3 2024 Earnings Call

Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) to Host Q3 2024 Earnings Call

Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) will conduct a conference call on November 12, 2024, to discuss its Q3 2024 financial results. The call will be accessible via webcast.

Beijing's Chaoyang District to Invest RMB 100 Million Annually to Foster Web 3.0 Ecosystem

Beijing's Chaoyang District to Invest RMB 100 Million Annually to Foster Web 3.0 Ecosystem

Starting this year, Beijing's Chaoyang District will invest at least RMB 100 million annually into the development and growth of the Web 3.0 industry ecosystem.

Animoca Brands Reports US$402 Million Bookings for 2022

Animoca Brands Reports US$402 Million Bookings for 2022

Animoca Brands, a leading digital entertainment and blockchain technology company, reported strong financial performance in 2022, with bookings reaching A$594 million and a strong liquidity position, despite expanding its business portfolio.

Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms Mines 411 BTC in September 2023

Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms Mines 411 BTC in September 2023

Bitfarms, a Canadian Bitcoin mining firm, mined 411 BTC in September 2023, marking a 7.3% increase from the previous month. The company sold 362 BTC, generating $9.5 million in revenue. Bitfarms has been expanding its operations, including fully energizing its Argentina facility at Rio Cuarto to 51 MW, and increasing its total operating capacity to 233 MW.

Hong Kong Boosts Web3 with New Task Force

Hong Kong Boosts Web3 with New Task Force

On June 30th, 2023, Hong Kong's government revealed the creation of a pivotal initiative - the Task Force on Promoting Web3 Development. This significant step, led by Financial Secretary Paul Chan, includes fifteen non-official members selected from relevant market sectors, plus key government and financial regulatory officials.

Hong Kong Aims to Lead in Green Finance and Web 3.0, Says Financial Secretary

Hong Kong Aims to Lead in Green Finance and Web 3.0, Says Financial Secretary

Hong Kong is setting its sights on becoming a global leader in two new fields: green finance and Web 3.0, according to a recent speech by the city's Financial Secretary Paul Chan.

Ripple CTO Advocates for Community Consensus on XRP Ledger's AMM Feature Integration

Ripple CTO Advocates for Community Consensus on XRP Ledger's AMM Feature Integration

Ripple's CTO, David Schwartz, stresses the importance of community consensus for integrating the Automated Market Maker (AMM) feature on the XRP Ledger. Through discussions on X (formerly Twitter), Schwartz outlines a methodical approach to addressing concerns and urges validators to support the amendment only after achieving community agreement. The AMM feature, seen as a significant stride in decentralized finance on XRPL, was introduced in rippled version 1.12.0 alongside a potential clawback feature aimed at legal liability protection for developers. Schwartz's engagement exemplifies a balanced approach to evolving XRPL while preserving its decentralized character.

Stellar (XLM) Development Foundation Delays Protocol 20 Upgrade Due to Core Bug

Stellar (XLM) Development Foundation Delays Protocol 20 Upgrade Due to Core Bug

The Stellar Development Foundation has postponed the vote on Protocol 20, initially set for January 30, following the discovery of a bug in Stellar Core v20.1.0. The decision was made to ensure ecosystem readiness and broad consensus, with the new vote date to be determined after the bug fix release, expected within the next two weeks.

California's Crypto Voters: A Pivot in the 2024 Elections

California's Crypto Voters: A Pivot in the 2024 Elections

Coinbase's data indicates that California's 8.2 million crypto owners could significantly influence the 2024 elections, with a strong preference for candidates who support innovative and crypto-friendly policies.

wBTC Supply Hits 9-Month Low After Major Burn

wBTC Supply Hits 9-Month Low After Major Burn

The supply of wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC) has hit its lowest point since May 2021 following a significant burn of 11,500 wBTC linked to Celsius. The current total supply of wBTC stands at 164,396, with a monthly growth rate of -7.39%. wBTC is an ERC-20 token that mirrors the value of Bitcoin and is pegged 1:1 with its price. It is managed by the decentralized autonomous organization wBTC DAO.

Shiba Inu Upcoming Developments Revealed: Shibaswap 2.0, Shibahub, Bone, TREAT, Metaverse

Shiba Inu Upcoming Developments Revealed: Shibaswap 2.0, Shibahub, Bone, TREAT, Metaverse

SHIB Inu team member Lucie announced upcoming developments on Twitter, including bone contract renouncing, Shibaswap 2.0, $TREAT, Shibahub, and Metaverse. She emphasized the team's focus on technology and its evolution, avoiding price pumping and emphasizing community cohesion and positivity.

Snapchat CEO Announces Exit From Web3 Sighting Financial Difficulties

Snapchat CEO Announces Exit From Web3 Sighting Financial Difficulties

Chief Executive Officer of Snap Inc. Evan Spiegel has announced that the firm is pulling out of all its investments in Web3 technology, citing financial difficulties at the moment

Binance Completes Travala.com AVA Token Swap to Ethereum ERC20

Binance Completes Travala.com AVA Token Swap to Ethereum ERC20

Binance has swapped and rebranded Travala.com's native token, AVA, to the Ethereum ERC20 network, allowing users to deposit and withdraw AVA tokens, now referred to as AVAOLD, potentially increasing AVA's utility and adoption rates.

KuCoin's Emphasis on Self-Regulation and User Security Highlighted at TOKEN2049

KuCoin's Emphasis on Self-Regulation and User Security Highlighted at TOKEN2049

Alicia Kao, KuCoin's Managing Director, discussed the challenges and opportunities of cryptocurrency exchanges during the TOKEN2049 panel. She highlighted the importance of self-regulation and KuCoin's strict security protocols. KuCoin, a leading global exchange, has a user base of 29 million and endorses over 750 projects. The panel provided valuable insights into the crypto industry's future direction.

IMF Emphasizes Digitalization in Financial Inclusion Agenda

IMF Emphasizes Digitalization in Financial Inclusion Agenda

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva emphasizes the role of digitalization in expanding financial inclusion. She calls for a balanced approach that includes regulation to ensure financial stability. The IMF has also been active in digital finance, recently presenting a crypto-risk assessment tool.

European Commission Unveils Strategy to Lead Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds

European Commission Unveils Strategy to Lead Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds

A new strategy for Web 4.0 and virtual worlds has been unveiled by the European Commission in an effort to steer the next technological revolution and guarantee a safe, open, and welcoming online environment for individuals, organizations, and government agencies across the EU.

Bitcoin Surges Past $28,000 and GBTC Discount Narrows to 17%

Bitcoin Surges Past $28,000 and GBTC Discount Narrows to 17%

Bitcoin's value surged to $28,142 on Binance after Grayscale Investments won a lawsuit against the SEC, converting its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into an ETF.

Singapore Unveils Ambitious National AI Strategy 2.0 for Future-Ready Innovation

Singapore Unveils Ambitious National AI Strategy 2.0 for Future-Ready Innovation

Singapore's updated National AI Strategy 2.0, launched on Dec 4, focuses on expanding AI talent to 15,000, building an AI community hub, and integrating AI across various sectors for public good.

FTX Hack Suspect Reactivates Wallet

FTX Hack Suspect Reactivates Wallet

Blockchain analytics firm Spot On Chain reported a significant movement in a crypto wallet associated with the historic FTX hack on September 30, 2023. The wallet, labeled 0x3e957, transferred 2,500 ETH (approx. $4.2 million) amidst the anticipation surrounding the launch of Ethereum-based ETFs in the U.S. This marks the first activity in the wallet since the hack, with the wallet still holding 12,500 ETH.

Animoca Brands subsidiary Forj Unveils $APE Accelerator to Boost ApeCoin Ecosystem

Animoca Brands subsidiary Forj Unveils $APE Accelerator to Boost ApeCoin Ecosystem

Forj, under Animoca Brands, has inaugurated the $APE Accelerator to bolster the ApeCoin ecosystem. The accelerator is now open for applications, inviting innovative Web3 projects to leverage the platform and connect with a substantial ApeCoin community. The initiative underscores a community-driven approach to enhance the utility and value of ApeCoin.

Ethereum's Potential Surge: VanEck Predicts ETH Value to Reach $11.8k by 2030 Amid Booming Smart Contract Adoption

Ethereum's Potential Surge: VanEck Predicts ETH Value to Reach $11.8k by 2030 Amid Booming Smart Contract Adoption

In a recent report, investment management firm VanEck predicts that the Ethereum (ETH) token price could surge to $11,800 by 2030.

Binance Ends USDC Transactions on TRC20 Network

Binance Ends USDC Transactions on TRC20 Network

Binance will stop supporting USDC transactions on the TRC20 network from April 5, 2024, in response to Circle's policy changes.

CCI Poll Highlights Crypto Influence on 2024 US Election

CCI Poll Highlights Crypto Influence on 2024 US Election

The CCI poll indicates that 83% of crypto-focused voters are expected to be a significant swing bloc in the 2024 US elections.

AntChain Integrates Zero-Knowledge Proof for Enhanced Privacy and Verification in Web3.0 Era

AntChain Integrates Zero-Knowledge Proof for Enhanced Privacy and Verification in Web3.0 Era

Ant Group's AntChain has announced a new architecture upgrade for its privacy collaboration platform, AntChain FAIR, introducing Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) as a core technology for verifiable computation. This extends trustworthy data transfer to the verification of computation processes, data attributes, and identities.

Ethereum's Dencun Upgrade: Catalyst for Ecosystem Expansion and Price Surge in 2024

Ethereum's Dencun Upgrade: Catalyst for Ecosystem Expansion and Price Surge in 2024

The Ethereum network is poised for significant growth in 2024, thanks to the Dencun Upgrade, which aims to enhance network efficiency, scalability, and decrease transaction costs.

Iran Court Releases Crypto Mining Equipment

Iran Court Releases Crypto Mining Equipment

In June 2022, Iran's energy usage reached 62,500 megawatts (MW). Iran currently holds 0.2% of the Bitcoin hash rate, up from 0.12%. Crypto-mining equipment confiscated to preserve energy was released by a judge.

Bitget U30 Hackathon Recognizes Budding AI and Blockchain Innovators

Bitget U30 Hackathon Recognizes Budding AI and Blockchain Innovators

Bitget’s Under 30 Virtual Hackathon, a part of its Blockchain4Youth initiative, concluded on October 16, 2023, showcasing exemplary AI and blockchain innovations. With over 1,000 participating teams, winners were recognized across various categories, each receiving $10,000. The hackathon highlighted promising young talents, aligning with Bitget's aim of promoting blockchain and cryptocurrency adoption among the youth.

Bankruptcy of FTX Incurs Over $200 Million in Legal Fees

Bankruptcy of FTX Incurs Over $200 Million in Legal Fees

An independent auditor has examined the legal fees incurred during the initial months of FTX's bankruptcy, revealing a staggering amount exceeding $200 million. The auditor justifies these significant fees, considering the monumental nature of the task at hand.

Arthur Hayes Talks about BTC and SPX Post U.S. BTC ETF Launch

Arthur Hayes Talks about BTC and SPX Post U.S. BTC ETF Launch

Arthur Hayes has highlighted the evolving relationship between Bitcoin and the S&P 500, raising questions about market dynamics, liquidity, and future asset trajectory.

Northern Trust Partners with NUS to Advance Blockchain for Institutional Investors

Northern Trust Partners with NUS to Advance Blockchain for Institutional Investors

Nasdaq listed company Northern Trust (NTRS), the National University of Singapore's School of Computing (NUS Computing), and the Asian Institute of Digital Finance (NUS AIDF) have announced a series of initiatives aimed at shaping the future of blockchain for institutional investors.

Polkadot Reports Q3 Growth: New Parachains, Staking Metrics, and Technical Upgrades

Polkadot Reports Q3 Growth: New Parachains, Staking Metrics, and Technical Upgrades

Polkadot's ecosystem saw significant expansion in Q3 2023, with the addition of five new parachains, a rise in staking metrics, and major technical upgrades. The total volume of staked DOT increased to 663 million, and the platform recorded more than 190 million on-chain events. The quarter also saw the introduction of native USDC and a 20% quarter-on-quarter rise in XCM messages.

ApeCoin Experiences Sharp Price Surge on South Korean Exchange

ApeCoin Experiences Sharp Price Surge on South Korean Exchange

Yuga Labs' ERC-20 token ApeCoin (APE) experienced a brief surge in price on the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, with prices reaching $90.00 per token before a sell-off reduced most of the gains. The spike was attributed to retail frenzy and trading restrictions on the exchange.

0x Protocol's API is Live on Polygon Network

0x Protocol's API is Live on Polygon Network

0x Project officially announced that its API is officially integrated with Polygon. The launch of the DEX liquidity API aims to expand this vibrant ecosystem Polygon.

From $5,000 to $120,000: Standard Chartered's Controversial Bitcoin Price Predictions

From $5,000 to $120,000: Standard Chartered's Controversial Bitcoin Price Predictions

According to Retuers, Standard Chartered predicts Bitcoin's price to reach $120,000 by 2024, reaching $50,000 this year and $120,000 by 2024. This upward trend aligns with the recent increase in Bitcoin's value, encouraging miners to hold onto the digital currency.

FIFA Club World Cup 2023 Partners with Modex for Exclusive NFT Collection Launch

FIFA Club World Cup 2023 Partners with Modex for Exclusive NFT Collection Launch

FIFA Club World Cup 2023™ combines football and digital tech with FIFA+ Collect's exclusive NFT series, partnering with Modex to enhance fan engagement and memorabilia experience.

Ripple on the Brink of Decisive Win as SEC Legal Battle Nears End

Ripple on the Brink of Decisive Win as SEC Legal Battle Nears End

Ripple is expected to win a legal battle with the SEC, potentially settling $20 million or less. This victory is expected due to legal perspectives and the recent Second Circuit Court ruling, impacting digital currency regulation.

BIS builds out "game-changing" blueprint for the future monetary and financial system

BIS builds out "game-changing" blueprint for the future monetary and financial system

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is set to redefine the global financial landscape with its newly released blueprint for a futuristic monetary system.

How Triffic is Gamifying Advertising for Local Businesses

How Triffic is Gamifying Advertising for Local Businesses

Entering the world of cryptocurrency can be a daunting prospect for newcomers, with several practical and psychological barriers to overcome. Most people who’ve heard of Bitcoin are aware of its notorious volatility, and in some cases, of negative headlines associated with cryptocurrencies, such as the risk of hacks and losing private keys.

Messari Founder Ryan Selkis Launches Advocacy Group in Response to Recent SEC Actions

Messari Founder Ryan Selkis Launches Advocacy Group in Response to Recent SEC Actions

Following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) charges against popular cryptocurrency exchanges Binance and Coinbase, Messari founder Ryan Selkis has launched a new advocacy group named @DFA2024.

US Congress Proposes Bill to Restrict Government Interactions with Foreign Adversarial Blockchain Networks

US Congress Proposes Bill to Restrict Government Interactions with Foreign Adversarial Blockchain Networks

US Congress introduces H.R.6307, limiting government interactions with Chinese blockchain networks, addressing national security and data privacy concerns, and urging increased scrutiny in the technology sector.

BitKeep Wallet Surpasses 10 Million Users

BitKeep Wallet Surpasses 10 Million Users

BitKeep Wallet has reached over 10 million users, with 560,000 new users in March due to successful campaigns with Arbitrum and Sui. Bitget has invested $30 million in the platform, resulting in a rebranding to Bitget Wallet while remaining an independent entity.

Ripple XRP Ripplex Proposes XLS-30 AMM Amendment for XRPL Mainnet Integration

Ripple XRP Ripplex Proposes XLS-30 AMM Amendment for XRPL Mainnet Integration

RippleX proposes the XLS-30 AMM amendment for XRPL, aiming to enhance decentralized finance. Introduced to Devnet in Nov 2022, it's now up for validator voting. The protocol offers native AMM functionality and a unique auction mechanism to reduce impermanent loss, optimizing asset trading.

Binance's Market Dominance Challenged as OKX and Upbit Gain Ground

Binance's Market Dominance Challenged as OKX and Upbit Gain Ground

The 2023 CEX Market Report shows Binance's dominance diminishing as OKX and Upbit gain market share. Factors like on-chain data, user growth, and social media presence contribute to the evolving CEX landscape.

OECD Presents New Transparency Framework for Crypto-Assets to G20

OECD Presents New Transparency Framework for Crypto-Assets to G20

For the upcoming G20 finance ministers' meetings, leaders are going to discuss the CARF framework that builds on certain enhancements to the Common Reporting Standard (CRS).

Huawei Cloud Introduces Advanced Web 3.0 Services to Enhance Hong Kong's Digital Landscape

Huawei Cloud Introduces Advanced Web 3.0 Services to Enhance Hong Kong's Digital Landscape

Huawei Cloud launched Web 3.0 services in Hong Kong on Aug. 16, 2023. The TechWave event showcased blockchain innovations and aimed to boost the region's digital economy and Web 3.0 ecosystem.

Pantera Capital Predicts Bitcoin to Hit $35k Before 2024 Halving and Surge to $148k Afterward

Pantera Capital Predicts Bitcoin to Hit $35k Before 2024 Halving and Surge to $148k Afterward

Pantera Capital's publication explores the "positive black swan" event in the blockchain industry, highlighting its positive implications, historical predictions, rapid growth, resilience, and the transformative potential of DeFi platforms.

Tether's Financial Triumph: Record $2.85B Q4 Profit and Strategic Asset Growth

Tether's Financial Triumph: Record $2.85B Q4 Profit and Strategic Asset Growth

Tether Holdings Limited reported a Q4 2023 profit of $2.85 billion, boosted by US Treasuries, Gold, and Bitcoin reserves, and a net profit of $6.2 billion, showcasing strong financial health.

Microsoft Reveals Azure Maia AI Accelerator and Azure Cobalt CPU

Microsoft Reveals Azure Maia AI Accelerator and Azure Cobalt CPU

Microsoft unveiled Azure Maia 100 AI Accelerator and Azure Cobalt CPU, optimized for AI and cloud computing, with deployment scheduled for early 2024.

Coinbase Up 69%, MicroStrategy Up 74% From Lows

Coinbase Up 69%, MicroStrategy Up 74% From Lows

Since its Jan 6 lows, Coinbase's share price has climbed 69%. MicroStrategy and Block Inc. also gained. Bitfarms and Marathon Digital Holdings shares rose 140% and 120%. After selling at a 45% discount on Dec 28, it is presently at 36%. Some analysts attribute this to January 12's good U.S. inflation data.

FTX CEO John Ray III Confirms Plans for FTX 2.0 Amidst Legal Proceedings

FTX CEO John Ray III Confirms Plans for FTX 2.0 Amidst Legal Proceedings

In a recent disclosure of the CEO's legal billings, FTX CEO John J. Ray III has confirmed the existence of plans for FTX 2.0, the next iteration of the cryptocurrency exchange.

Astar Network (ASTR) Announces Tokenomics 2.0 with Enhanced Burning Mechanism

Astar Network (ASTR) Announces Tokenomics 2.0 with Enhanced Burning Mechanism

Astar Network, a leading blockchain platform in Japan, has unveiled its Tokenomics 2.0 strategy, focusing on creating sustainable growth for its native token, ASTR.

EU Council Adopts DAC8 Directive to Enhance Tax Oversight on Crypto Transactions

EU Council Adopts DAC8 Directive to Enhance Tax Oversight on Crypto Transactions

The Council of the EU has adopted the DAC8 directive to enhance administrative cooperation among national tax authorities concerning crypto-asset transactions and tax rulings for high-net-worth individuals. The directive broadens the scope of assets covered, mandates automatic information exchange, and aligns with global standards set by the OECD and G20 to address challenges posed by the digital economy.

Arbitrum's New ArbOS 11: A Game Changer for Blockchain and Crypto

Arbitrum's New ArbOS 11: A Game Changer for Blockchain and Crypto

The recent implementation of ArbOS 11 by the Arbitrum community introduces key improvements, including EVM Shanghai support and gas efficiency enhancements, fostering optimism in the crypto market for ARB.

Atomicals Market Addresses Security Breach and Announces Compensation Measures

Atomicals Market Addresses Security Breach and Announces Compensation Measures

Atomicals Market has implemented measures to restore user trust and enhance platform security following a significant security breach, emphasizing community engagement's crucial role in protocol's future.

Uniswap’s UNI Price Drops by 30%, but DeFi Protocol Still Winning

Uniswap’s UNI Price Drops by 30%, but DeFi Protocol Still Winning

Uniswap’s very own UNI dropped by more than 30% over the weekend, plummeting from its all-time high of $8.39, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

The Graph Onboards The Guild as Subgraph Developer with $48M Grant

The Graph Onboards The Guild as Subgraph Developer with $48M Grant

The Graph Foundation has awarded a $48 million grant to The Guild to help develop subgraph solutions to build the We3.0 ecosystem.

Global Web3 Projects Assemble! Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023 Releases Sponsor List

Global Web3 Projects Assemble! Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023 Releases Sponsor List

Co-hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group, and organised by W3ME, the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023 will take place from April 12 to 15.

Arbitrum's Governance Token Return Proposal Rejected

Arbitrum's Governance Token Return Proposal Rejected

A proposal to return 700 million ARB governance tokens to Arbitrum's DAO Treasury was rejected by 84% of the total votes received. The proposal was introduced after the Arbitrum Foundation transferred funds without community approval in March.

CITD to Issue HK$100 Million Bonds Utilizing Blockchain

CITD to Issue HK$100 Million Bonds Utilizing Blockchain

China Information Technology Development Limited (CITD) (HKEX: 8178), a leading technology company specializing in AI and cloud technologies, has announced its plan to issue HK$100 million worth of Bonds using distributed ledger technology (DLT). The proposed issuance aims to revolutionize the bond market by leveraging blockchain and smart contract technologies.

Republic Invests $5.25 Million into INX at a Valuation of $50 Million

Republic Invests $5.25 Million into INX at a Valuation of $50 Million

Republic acquires a stake in INX with a $5.25M investment, setting INX's pre-investment valuation at $50M.

Report: OKX Ventures Boosts Ecosystem with Investments in Aark Digital, dappOS, and 0xScope

Report: OKX Ventures Boosts Ecosystem with Investments in Aark Digital, dappOS, and 0xScope

OKX Ventures reveals its September investments in Aark Digital, dappOS, and 0xScope, aimed at bolstering the crypto ecosystem covering Layer2 Derivatives, operating protocol, and knowledge graph protocol. These strategic investments are reflective of OKX Ventures’ continuous endeavor to fuel innovation amidst a rapidly evolving crypto landscape.

Coinbase Completes Tender Offer for 3.625% Senior Notes Due 2031

Coinbase Completes Tender Offer for 3.625% Senior Notes Due 2031

Coinbase Global, Inc. has concluded its cash tender offer for its 3.625% Senior Notes due 2031, aiming to purchase up to $180.0 million. The offer expired on September 18, 2023. Coinbase plans to finalize payments by September 20, 2023. The total tendered amount is $262,543,000, with holders receiving $675.00 per $1,000 principal amount. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. acted as the Dealer Manager.

Coinbase Rolls Out AI-Driven ERC-20 Scam Token Detection System

Coinbase Rolls Out AI-Driven ERC-20 Scam Token Detection System

Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal unveils Coinbase's ERC-20 Scam Token Detection System, combining smart contract auditing with machine learning to tackle crypto scams. Disclosed on October 6, 2023, this initiative enhances security and trust in token listings on the platform.

Web3 Security 2023 State Revealed, Nearly $2 Billion Lost

Web3 Security 2023 State Revealed, Nearly $2 Billion Lost

CertiK's "Hack3d: The Web3 Security Report 2023" provides a thorough analysis of Web3 security incidents in 2023, highlighting key vulnerabilities and trends in the blockchain and smart contract security landscape.

Animoca Brands Secures US$20M for Mocaverse Expansion

Animoca Brands Secures US$20M for Mocaverse Expansion

Animoca Brands raised $20 million in a CMCC Global funding round to accelerate the Mocaverse project, a Web3-native tooling for gaming, culture, and entertainment. The funding will introduce Moca ID, a unique non-transferrable NFT collection, aiming to tap into Animoca Brands' 700 million potential users.

60k BTC and 60k ETH on Justin Sun's Tron Seem Unbacked

60k BTC and 60k ETH on Justin Sun's Tron Seem Unbacked

Crypto analyst ErgoBTC suggests 60k TRC20 BTC and 60k TRC20 ETH tokens on Justin Sun's Tron network, currently in JustLend protocol, appear unbacked, implying a $1.8B non-existent TVL.

UniSat Commemorates BRC-20 Anniversary with Key Updates and Future Plans

UniSat Commemorates BRC-20 Anniversary with Key Updates and Future Plans

UniSat celebrates the first anniversary of BRC-20, announcing new features, upcoming projects, and a call for beta testers for their latest app.

India Advocates for Global Cryptocurrency Framework at G20 Summit

India Advocates for Global Cryptocurrency Framework at G20 Summit

India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, emphasized the need for international collaboration in creating cryptocurrency guidelines at the G20 summit, aiming to align regulations with global standards, despite the ambiguous regulatory environment.

SK Chairman Chey Tae-won Champions AI Transformation in Business

SK Chairman Chey Tae-won Champions AI Transformation in Business

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won urges businesses to adapt to the AI era by reshaping their models, focusing on flexibility, strategic partnerships, and offering comprehensive AI solutions.

To Shift Its Collection To Polygon, NFT Received $3M

To Shift Its Collection To Polygon, NFT Received $3M

y00ts and DeGods received $3 million to migrate their collections from Solana to Polygon. Frank III, creator of the two projects, issued a Discord and Twitter statement. Business development, graphic design, content production, and events coordinating will be hired using the cash.

Web3.0 Game Developer Xterio Secures $40M Fund from FunPlus

Web3.0 Game Developer Xterio Secures $40M Fund from FunPlus

Xterio, a Web3.0 game developer has pulled the sum of $40 million in a new funding round that has earned the Swiss-based startup a valuation of $300 million

WEMIX and Mirana Ventures Fuel Chinese Blockchain Gaming with $30M Fund

WEMIX and Mirana Ventures Fuel Chinese Blockchain Gaming with $30M Fund

WEMIX PTE. LTD. has invested in five Chinese game developers through a $30 million blockchain game-specialized fund, created with Mirana Ventures. This move aims to nurture blockchain gaming enterprises and expand the WEMIX3.0 ecosystem. The fund, part of a joint initiative with Mirana Ventures, an investment division of Bybit, has already utilized $6.4 million. The investees, working on diverse game genres, will feature their games on WEMIX PLAY, a blockchain game platform under WEMIX3.0.

Global Cryptocurrency Exchange Platform Market to Hit $110.12 Billion by 2028

Global Cryptocurrency Exchange Platform Market to Hit $110.12 Billion by 2028

The global cryptocurrency exchange platform market is expected to grow from $45 billion in 2023 to $110.12 billion by 2028, driven by increased demand from crypto gaming and the rise of PlayToEarn games. Blockchain technology's decentralized nature is also gaining traction in decentralized finance platforms and smart contracts. The market is competitive, with North America leading, Europe, APAC, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa being key growth areas.

BRC-20 Bitcoin Tokens Surpass $1 Billion Market Cap

BRC-20 Bitcoin Tokens Surpass $1 Billion Market Cap

BRC-20 Bitcoin tokens reached a market capitalization of $1 billion, with notable tokens like ORDI, NALS, VMPX, PEPE, and MEME experiencing price variance of between +11% and -55%. The token standard uses Ordinals and Inscriptions to manage token contracts, minting, and transfers on the Bitcoin blockchain.

Report: Visa Blocks $30 Billion in Fraud, Highlighting Crypto and NFT

Report: Visa Blocks $30 Billion in Fraud, Highlighting Crypto and NFT

Visa Inc.'s Fall 2023 Biannual Threats Report highlights the rise of sophisticated fraud schemes in retail and eCommerce sectors, with online merchants accounting for 58% of total fraud and breach investigations. The company has prevented $30 billion in fraud in the last six months, collaborating with global law enforcement.

BRC-20 Tokens Surge in Popularity as Traders Flock to Bitcoin's Latest Token Standard

BRC-20 Tokens Surge in Popularity as Traders Flock to Bitcoin's Latest Token Standard

BRC-20 tokens, the latest token standard on the Bitcoin blockchain, have seen a surge in popularity as traders and investors embrace the novel fungible token. With a market capitalization of over $1 billion and a total trading volume of $207.7 million in the past 24 hours, BRC-20 tokens like ORDI, NALS, VMPX, PEPE, and MEME have experienced significant price variance.

Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen Unveil Cutting-Edge Voice Assistants at CES 2024

Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen Unveil Cutting-Edge Voice Assistants at CES 2024

Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen showcase advanced voice assistant technology at CES 2024, including Mercedes' 'Dialogue Partner' and Volkswagen's ChatGPT integration, enhancing user experience and safety in vehicles with AI-driven innovations.

Ethereum Devs Discuss Dencun Upgrade and EVM Object Format

Ethereum Devs Discuss Dencun Upgrade and EVM Object Format

The ACDE Call #172 saw Ethereum developers discussing the Dencun testing progress and the debated EOF proposal amidst concerns over its complexity and timing. The discussions reflect a cautious approach towards substantial protocol upgrades, ensuring Ethereum's evolution considers both immediate and long-term implications.

Vitalik Buterin Moves 999 ETH Following Depositing 1,602 ETH to Bitstamp and MKR Dump

Vitalik Buterin Moves 999 ETH Following Depositing 1,602 ETH to Bitstamp and MKR Dump

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has significantly influenced the crypto space by transferring 999 ETH to a different address and depositing it to Bitstamp, with the latest transaction valued at $1.63 million.

Crypto Service Tap Global Gets First 2023 UK Stock Market Listing.

Crypto Service Tap Global Gets First 2023 UK Stock Market Listing.

Tap Global, a UK crypto software that offers fiat banking, crypto swaps, staking, and DeFi protocols, was the first 2023 Aquis Stock Exchange (AQSE) listing. Quetzal Capital reverse-takeovered the listing.

Stellar Network Advances with Protocol 20 and Smart Contracts Activation

Stellar Network Advances with Protocol 20 and Smart Contracts Activation

Stellar Development Foundation activates Protocol 20 and smart contracts on its network, enhancing scalability and efficiency, and marking a milestone in growth.

SSV Network Founder Drafted; Assurance of Continued Operations Given

SSV Network Founder Drafted; Assurance of Continued Operations Given

The leadership of SSV Network, amidst a war crisis, shared personal experiences and reassured the community of ongoing operations. Founder Alon Muroch described the ground situation as a "massacre" after being drafted, while A. Matthias emphasized team unity and continued work towards delivering a robust Distributed Validator Technology (DVT) network. The scenario highlighted the resilience of decentralized blockchain networks in maintaining operational integrity under challenging circumstances.

IRS Introduces New Form 1099-DA for Reporting Income from Digital Asset Transactions

IRS Introduces New Form 1099-DA for Reporting Income from Digital Asset Transactions

The US IRS has introduced Form 1099-DA for cryptocurrency brokers to report digital asset transactions, aiming to improve compliance and ensure accurate tax reporting from digital assets starting January 1, 2025.

Visa Announces $100 Million Fund for Generative AI in Commerce and Payments

Visa Announces $100 Million Fund for Generative AI in Commerce and Payments

Visa Inc. has announced a $100 million fund to invest in generative AI technologies that are relevant to commerce and payments. The initiative, led by Visa Ventures, aims to foster innovation in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.

The UK's New Digital Securities Sandbox: A Step Forward for Crypto Innovation

The UK's New Digital Securities Sandbox: A Step Forward for Crypto Innovation

The UK government's Digital Securities Sandbox, set to launch on January 8, 2024, allows crypto firms to test products and services, promoting financial technology innovation and consumer protection.

ADGM Launches Pioneering DLT Foundations Regime

ADGM Launches Pioneering DLT Foundations Regime

Abu Dhabi Global Market's Registration Authority has introduced the Distributed Ledger Technology Foundations Regulations 2023, a global legislative framework designed to facilitate token issuance, promote governance, and drive transparency in the crypto sector.

British Standards Institution Pioneers International AI Safety Guidelines for Sustainable Future

British Standards Institution Pioneers International AI Safety Guidelines for Sustainable Future

BSI's release of the first international AI safety guideline, BS ISO/IEC 42001, marks a significant step in standardizing the safe and ethical use of AI, reflecting global demand for robust AI governance.

UK's 2023 Economic Outlook Report: Inflation Surges, Growth Adjusted Downward

UK's 2023 Economic Outlook Report: Inflation Surges, Growth Adjusted Downward

The UK's economic forecast for 2023 has been revised downwards to 2.8% due to global supply chain disruptions and energy price surges. Inflation is expected to average 3.5%, surpassing the Bank of England's 2% target. The job market is expected to recover, with a 5.3% average increase in house prices. The Bank of England may raise interest rates to 1.5% due to inflation.

SEC Extends Deliberation on Proposed Rule Change Amidst Heated Debates

SEC Extends Deliberation on Proposed Rule Change Amidst Heated Debates

The SEC extends its deliberation on a proposed rule change, amid congressional debates over its climate disclosure rule. The decision reflects the complex interplay between financial regulation, environmental concerns, and political ideologies.

Riot Platforms Bolsters Hash Rate with a $97.4M Purchase of MicroBT Miners

Riot Platforms Bolsters Hash Rate with a $97.4M Purchase of MicroBT Miners

Riot Platforms invests $97.4 million in state-of-the-art mining hardware from MicroBT to scale up efficiency and capacity at its Rockdale mining facility.

U.S. Bank: Gen Z Prioritizes Values in Investment Choices but Struggles to Start

U.S. Bank: Gen Z Prioritizes Values in Investment Choices but Struggles to Start

A new survey conducted by U.S. Bank has shed light on the investment behaviors and attitudes of Generation Z (Gen Z), revealing a generation driven by values but overwhelmed by the complexities of investing.

iFinex Proposes $150 Million Share Buyback from Bitfinex Hack Victims

iFinex Proposes $150 Million Share Buyback from Bitfinex Hack Victims

iFinex, Bitfinex's parent company, plans a $150 million share buyback to re-acquire shares given as compensation for a 2016 hack. The offer follows a valuation surge from $120 million in 2016 to $1.7 billion, providing an exit route for investors. Shareholders have until October 24 to respond to the buyback offer.

Hong Kong Embraces Web3.0 and Advances as an International Crypto Hub, said Chief Executive

Hong Kong Embraces Web3.0 and Advances as an International Crypto Hub, said Chief Executive

Li Ka-chung emphasized Hong Kong's potential in leveraging its strengths as an international financial center and driving the development of cutting-edge technologies, particularly in the realm of Web3.0.

2024 Election Impact on SEC's Bitcoin Spot ETF Approval

2024 Election Impact on SEC's Bitcoin Spot ETF Approval

John Reed Stark's analysis suggests the 2024 U.S. Election may be pivotal in shaping the SEC's policy on Bitcoin spot ETFs.

Gala Games Co-Founders Sue Each Other Over $130M Crypto Theft

Gala Games Co-Founders Sue Each Other Over $130M Crypto Theft

Gala Games co-founders Eric Schiermeyer and Wright Thurston are suing each other, alleging Thurston stole $130 million in GALA tokens. Thurston has been sued by the SEC for fraudulent activities.

Ferrari Terminates Crypto Sponsorship Before 2023 Formula One Season

Ferrari Terminates Crypto Sponsorship Before 2023 Formula One Season

Ferrari lost $55 million by ending its multi-year partnerships with Velas and Snapdragon before the 2023 season. The 2021 Ferrari-Velas alliance included NFTs and other attempts to engage fans. After canceling its cooperation with FTX, Mercedes lost $15 million.

Ethereum Devnet 10 Testing Paves Way Towards Mainnet

Ethereum Devnet 10 Testing Paves Way Towards Mainnet

Recent devnet 10 testing on Ethereum revealed a stable network under normal conditions, although some bugs were identified. Stress-testing exhibited increased CPU and RAM usage on some clients. The conversation around forking timelines for testnets and transitioning to mainnet was initiated, with more discussions to follow in the upcoming ACDC meeting on November 9.

G20 To Establish Standards For Global Crypto Regulatory Framework

G20 To Establish Standards For Global Crypto Regulatory Framework

The Financial Stability Board, IMF, and BIS will propose worldwide crypto regulations.

China Mobile Launches Metaverse Industry Alliance, Involving Tech Giants Like Huawei and Xiaomi

China Mobile Launches Metaverse Industry Alliance, Involving Tech Giants Like Huawei and Xiaomi

On June 28, 2023, in Shanghai, China Mobile announced the formal establishment of the China Mobile Metaverse Industry Alliance during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2023. This initiative marks a significant stride in China Mobile's strategic foray into the rapidly expanding metaverse landscape.

Binance's BNB Chain Fusion: Merging BEP-2 and BEP-20 for Enhanced Efficiency and Security

Binance's BNB Chain Fusion: Merging BEP-2 and BEP-20 for Enhanced Efficiency and Security

Binance's BNB Chain Fusion plans to unify BEP-2 and BEP-20 chains by April 2024, enhancing security and efficiency. Users must transfer BEP-2 and BEP-8 tokens to BEP-20 to preserve assets.

Ethereum's ACDE 171 Paves Way for Devnet Launches and Private ETH Transfers

Ethereum's ACDE 171 Paves Way for Devnet Launches and Private ETH Transfers

The Ethereum developer community discussed various updates in the 171st ACDE meeting held on September 28, 2023. Key topics included the launch of Dencun devnets, EIP-4788 contract bytecode audits, the re-launch of Holesky, a new proposal for private ETH transfers (EIP-7503), and a small amendment to EIP-6780 concerning the SELFDESTRUCT operation. These discussions indicate a proactive approach towards enhancing Ethereum's network ahead of the next ACDE meeting on October 12.

NVIDIA Launches the GeForce RTX 4090 D targeting China

NVIDIA Launches the GeForce RTX 4090 D targeting China

NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4090 D, launched for the Chinese market, combines advanced performance with U.S. export control compliance, marking a strategic global tech distribution move.

Astar Network Publishes Tokenomics 2.0: A New Approach to Inflation, Fees, and dApp Staking

Astar Network Publishes Tokenomics 2.0: A New Approach to Inflation, Fees, and dApp Staking

Astar Network unveils Tokenomics 2.0, introducing dynamic inflation, aligned transaction fees, and enhanced dApp staking for sustainable growth.

Beijing Releases Web 3.0 Innovation and Development White Paper (2023) at Zhongguancun Forum

Beijing Releases Web 3.0 Innovation and Development White Paper (2023) at Zhongguancun Forum

On May 27, 2023, the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission and the Zhongguancun Science and Technology Park Management Committee unveiled the "Beijing Web 3.0 Innovation and Development White Paper (2023)" at the parallel forum of the Zhongguancun Forum titled "Web 3.0: Future Development of the Internet Industry."

BIGG to Acquire Web3 Company TerraZero in $20M Deal

BIGG to Acquire Web3 Company TerraZero in $20M Deal

BIGG Digital Assets plans to acquire TerraZero Technologies Inc. for $20 million, a metaverse company with a 161% growth in Q1 2023. TerraZero will create a subsidiary for BIGG, with TerraZero's CEO serving a 12-month term.

OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Enterprise

OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Enterprise

OpenAI's ChatGPT technology, adopted by 80% of Fortune 500 companies within nine months, has led to the introduction of ChatGPT Enterprise, showcasing a broader trend in AI integration into business operations.

Blockchain Labs and HashKey Capital Launch Future3 Campus, a Web3.0 Innovation Incubator

Blockchain Labs and HashKey Capital Launch Future3 Campus, a Web3.0 Innovation Incubator

Blockchain Labs and HashKey Capital have announced a joint initiative to establish Future3 Campus, a Web3.0 innovation incubator aimed at promoting the global Web3.0 ecosystem.

Zksync 2.0 Goes Live, Promises Lower Gas Fees, Faster Transactions on Ethereum Mainnet

Zksync 2.0 Goes Live, Promises Lower Gas Fees, Faster Transactions on Ethereum Mainnet

ZkSync 2.0 is a Layer 2 solution working to scale Ethereum.

SEC Scholars Program Opens Applications for Fall 2023 Internship

SEC Scholars Program Opens Applications for Fall 2023 Internship

The SEC is accepting applications for its Scholars Program for Fall 2023. The program offers internships for undergraduate and graduate students in business and legal programs. The traineeships are paid and range from $15.09 to $35.27 per hour. The SEC encourages students with an interest in blockchain, computer science, and cybersecurity to apply.

Nvidia's Soaring Data Center Revenue Signals Strong AI and GPU Market Position

Nvidia's Soaring Data Center Revenue Signals Strong AI and GPU Market Position

Nvidia's Q3 fiscal 2024 results show a 279% increase in data center revenue and a 206% overall revenue increase to $18.12 billion, highlighting its success in AI and GPU markets. Analysts predict further growth in 2024.

Proposal to Return ARB Tokens to Arbitrum DAO Treasury Rejected

Proposal to Return ARB Tokens to Arbitrum DAO Treasury Rejected

A proposal seeking the return of 700 million ARB governance tokens to Arbitrum's DAO treasury was rejected after receiving only 14.5% of the total votes. The proposal called for the foundation to return the tokens as a symbolic gesture to demonstrate the DAO's control over the governance holders. The rejection comes amid a dispute between Arbitrum's community and foundation over its governance proposal AIP-1.

G20 Announces Standards for Global Crypto Regulation

G20 Announces Standards for Global Crypto Regulation

G20 countries have announced that the Financial Stability Board, the International Monetary Fund, and the Bank for International Settlements will release recommendations on global crypto regulation by July.

DeSantis Proposes Flat Tax and IRS Elimination, Sparks Trump Rivalry in 2024 Race

DeSantis Proposes Flat Tax and IRS Elimination, Sparks Trump Rivalry in 2024 Race

In the 2024 presidential campaign, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis advocates for a flat tax system and the elimination of the IRS, a move that has ignited a political battle with Donald Trump, highlighting internal Republican party dynamics and differing tax policy visions

Voltage Park's $1 Billion Cloud Infrastructure Targets ML Compute Shortage

Voltage Park's $1 Billion Cloud Infrastructure Targets ML Compute Shortage

Voltage Park, launching on October 29, 2023, introduced a $1 billion cloud infrastructure housing around 24,000 NVIDIA H100 GPUs, aimed at redressing the ML compute resource crunch. A subsidiary of the Navigation Fund, Voltage Park aspires to democratize ML compute access, thereby catalyzing AI innovation across the spectrum.

Blockchain Fest Singapore 2023 Announces Sponsorship

Blockchain Fest Singapore 2023 Announces Sponsorship

EMCD and Gresham International will be Blockchain Fest Singapore 2023 Sponsorship

Tether Q3 Attestation: 85.7% Cash Reserves, $330M Loan Cut, $670M Research Spend

Tether Q3 Attestation: 85.7% Cash Reserves, $330M Loan Cut, $670M Research Spend

Tether's Q3 2023 attestation shows historic liquidity, 85.7% reserves in Cash & Cash Equivalents, reduced secured loans, and robust investment in industry research, ensuring financial resilience amid market fluctuations.

Bitdeer Launches Innovative 4nm SEAL01 Bitcoin Mining Chip

Bitdeer Launches Innovative 4nm SEAL01 Bitcoin Mining Chip

Bitdeer introduces the SEAL01, a 4nm Bitcoin mining chip, promising high efficiency and sustainability in the face of the 2024 Bitcoin halving challenges.

Bitcoin will Reach $70,000 Soon if the Federal Reserve Cuts Rates

Bitcoin will Reach $70,000 Soon if the Federal Reserve Cuts Rates

BitMEX's ex-CEO Arthur Hayes suggested that a Federal Reserve rate cut could propel Bitcoin to the $70,000 mark, rejuvenating the US banking sector. Historical trends show a symbiotic relationship between the Federal Reserve's monetary decisions and Bitcoin's trajectory. Bitcoin's ascent outpaced the Fed's balance sheet expansion by 129% during the pandemic. However, post-March 2022, the Federal Reserve implemented three additional hikes, causing a reevaluation among market participants and analysts. The 'Real Yield', derived by offsetting the Government Bond Yield with Nominal GDP Growth, remains pivotal in this discourse. The US Treasury's augmented bond issuance at steeper rates may inadvertently amplify nominal GDP growth.

Health Concerns Arise at ApeFest 2023: Investigation Links Symptoms to UV-A Lighting

Health Concerns Arise at ApeFest 2023: Investigation Links Symptoms to UV-A Lighting

Yuga Labs has investigated health issues following ApeFest 2023, identifying UV-A lights as the probable cause. Those affected are advised to seek medical advice and contact Yuga Labs for support.

ConsenSys and Animoca Brands Investor C Capital Reaches New Heights with $250 Million Fund III

ConsenSys and Animoca Brands Investor C Capital Reaches New Heights with $250 Million Fund III

C Capital has closed its Private Equity Fund III, raising over $250 million in investments from its main fund and co-investment ventures. The fund has partnered with over 20 investors across various sectors and regions. C Capital plans to maintain its seasoned investment approach, focusing on global growth-stage entities in consumer and tech sectors. Notable portfolio companies include Shein, Animoca Brands, ConsenSys, Sensetime, Threads, Finery, and Armarium.

FINRA Identifies Widespread Violations in Crypto Communications

FINRA Identifies Widespread Violations in Crypto Communications

A recent FINRA review reveals over 70% of crypto-related retail communications from member firms contain potential violations of regulatory guidelines, including false or misleading claims.

ChatGPT Predicts Solana SOL Price Could Reach $30 Again by the End of 2023

ChatGPT Predicts Solana SOL Price Could Reach $30 Again by the End of 2023

Utilizing ChatGPT and AI machine learning technologies, we analyzed Solana's future prospects, revealing that its SOL token may be undervalued and oversold, especially when compared to other major cryptocurrencies. Regulatory challenges, such as the SEC's recent classification of SOL as a security, add complexity to Solana's market position. Despite this, the platform's unique consensus model and strong performance in the NFT market make it a noteworthy competitor to Ethereum. ChatGPT's analysis suggests that SOL could reach $30 by the end of 2023, although investors should exercise caution and conduct their own research due to the volatile and regulatory-sensitive nature of the crypto market.

Xiao Yi: Mastermind Behind 2021's Biggest Bitcoin Crash Receives Life Sentence

Xiao Yi: Mastermind Behind 2021's Biggest Bitcoin Crash Receives Life Sentence

Former Jiangxi Provincial Political Consultative Conference member Xiao Yi sentenced to life imprisonment for bribery and abuse of power, linked to Fuzhou Chuangshi Company's Bitcoin mining.

Crypto Coalition Advocates for Bitcoin Emoji Adoption

Crypto Coalition Advocates for Bitcoin Emoji Adoption

Over 20 leading crypto organizations band together to petition for an official Bitcoin emoji, emphasizing its cultural impact on society.

London Hard Fork Saved Ethereum Users $844m in Transaction Fees via Base Fee Refunds

London Hard Fork Saved Ethereum Users $844m in Transaction Fees via Base Fee Refunds

Since going live on August 5, the London Hard Fork or EIP 1559 upgrade sought to make the Ethereum network deflationary by injecting a scarcity parameter.

Bitcoin Ordinals Inscriptions Double

Bitcoin Ordinals Inscriptions Double

The number of Ordinals inscriptions on the Bitcoin network has almost doubled in the last eight days, largely due to the popularity of text-based inscriptions as the BRC-20 token standard. BRC-20 tokens currently have a total market cap of around $700 million, with experts predicting the market for "Bitcoin NFTs" may reach $4.5 billion by 2025.

MicroStrategy Q3 2023: 158,400 Bitcoin Holdings at $29,586 per BTC

MicroStrategy Q3 2023: 158,400 Bitcoin Holdings at $29,586 per BTC

MicroStrategy Incorporated reveals Q3 2023 financial results, highlighting continuous acquisition of bitcoin and AI software launch. The company's bitcoin holdings now stand at 158,400 with a total cost of $4.69 billion. Software Licenses and Subscription Services Revenues observed notable growth, indicating a positive trajectory in its business intelligence domain.

Web3 Security Losses Skyrocket to $889.26M in Q3 2023, Says Beosin Report

Web3 Security Losses Skyrocket to $889.26M in Q3 2023, Says Beosin Report

The Q3 2023 Global Web3 Security Report, jointly initiated by Beosin and SUSS NiFT, reveals a concerning escalation in the Web3 security landscape. The report shows that losses from hacks, phishing scams, and rug pulls reached $889.26M in Q3 2023, exceeding the combined losses of the first two quarters. The report also highlights the increasing threat posed by North Korea's Lazarus group.

Ethereum Worth Nearly $195M Staked in ETH 2.0 Deposit Contract Over the Past Week

Ethereum Worth Nearly $195M Staked in ETH 2.0 Deposit Contract Over the Past Week

More investments continue trickling into Ethereum 2.0 deposit contract based on the historic highs noted.

GSR Secures Major Payment Institution Licence from Singapore's MAS

GSR Secures Major Payment Institution Licence from Singapore's MAS

GSR, a global cryptocurrency trading firm, has received In-Principle Approval for a Major Payment Institution licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The approval allows GSR's Singapore subsidiary, GSR Markets Pte. Ltd., to better serve the cryptocurrency community. The news comes a day after Coinbase Singapore announced its full licence, highlighting the competitive yet regulated crypto landscape in Singapore.

Russia Begins CBDC Settlement Mechanism While Sanctions Continue

Russia Begins CBDC Settlement Mechanism While Sanctions Continue

A central bank digital currency will be used to establish a cross-border settlement mechanism by Russia's central bank (CBDC). The plans are anticipated in 2023's first quarter. By2024, the Bank of Russia planned to launch its digital currency.

Bittrex Global to End Trading on Dec 4, 2023

Bittrex Global to End Trading on Dec 4, 2023

Bittrex Global, a Liechtenstein-based cryptocurrency exchange, will cease operations on December 4, 2023, following regulatory challenges and legal proceedings, requiring customers to convert U.S. dollar holdings.

MAS Pledges S$150 Million for Tech and Innovation in Finance including Web3

MAS Pledges S$150 Million for Tech and Innovation in Finance including Web3

MAS commits S$150M for financial tech innovation, including Web3, under the FSTI 3.0 scheme, aiming to strengthen the sector's digital capabilities.

Cake DeFi Floats $100M Venture Fund for Web3.0

Cake DeFi Floats $100M Venture Fund for Web3.0

Cake DeFi, a Singapore-based decentralized finance investment platform, has launched its new $100 million venture capital arm.

BRC-20 Token Standard Creator Opposes UniSat Wallet's Proposed Fork

BRC-20 Token Standard Creator Opposes UniSat Wallet's Proposed Fork

Domo opposes UniSat Wallet's BRC-20 fork, citing risks to stability and community impact in the evolving crypto landscape.

China's Shanghai Prioritizes Blockchain, Web3.0, and Metaverse in Three-Year Manufacturing Development Plan

China's Shanghai Prioritizes Blockchain, Web3.0, and Metaverse in Three-Year Manufacturing Development Plan

Shanghai, a front-runner in the deployment of emerging technologies in China, has recently announced its ambitious "Three-Year Action Plan for Promoting High-Quality Development of Manufacturing (2023-2025)." This strategic initiative was revealed by the Shanghai Municipal Government Office, highlighting the city's commitment to accelerating the development of its digital economy with a focus on Blockchain, Web3.0, and the Metaverse.

Polygon 2.0 Takes Major Step with POL Contracts on Goerli Testnet

Polygon 2.0 Takes Major Step with POL Contracts on Goerli Testnet

Polygon is closing in on the launch of its 2.0 version with the deployment of POL contracts on the Goerli testnet. This significant development is a result of community consultations and the introduction of two new Polygon Improvement Proposals (PIPs), PIP-24 and PIP-25. These PIPs aim to modify the EIP-1559 burn system and adjust the POL token supply.

At CES 2023, Touch And Scent Dominate The Metaverse

At CES 2023, Touch And Scent Dominate The Metaverse

At CES 2023, metaverse-focused startups showed VR with scent. OVR Technology exhibited a headgear with eight odors that can be blended to create different fragrances. The metaverse might be worth $5 trillion by 2030, according to McKinsey & Company.

Alipay Facilitates First Digital Cauldron Lighting in Asian Games History

Alipay Facilitates First Digital Cauldron Lighting in Asian Games History

Alipay, the digital payment giant and Official Prestige Partner of the Hangzhou Asian Games, has made history by supporting over 100 million digital torchbearers in the first-ever digital cauldron lighting ceremony. The initiative was part of the Smart Hangzhou 2022 platform, a one-stop digital service for the Games. Alipay's technology ensured that even phones produced 8 years ago could participate in the digital interaction.

Ethereum's Pectra Upgrade to Enhance Wallet Functionality and User Experience

Ethereum's Pectra Upgrade to Enhance Wallet Functionality and User Experience

Ethereum's Pectra upgrade, expected in late 2024 or early 2025, will enhance crypto wallets' user experience and functionality, enabling smart contracts and sponsored transactions, but posing security concerns.

US Officials Seized $460M In Robinhood Shares Related To FTX

US Officials Seized $460M In Robinhood Shares Related To FTX

Robinhood shares tied to FTX were confiscated by the U.S. Department of Justice for over $400 million. Sam Bankman-Fried denied eight felony charges, including wire, securities, and campaign financing offenses. Since December, the former FTX CEO has been housebound at his parents' California home.

LUNA 2.0 Debut Experiences Hiccups as Price Plummets, Will Trust Remain Robust?

LUNA 2.0 Debut Experiences Hiccups as Price Plummets, Will Trust Remain Robust?

After Terra 2.0 successfully went live on May 28, LUNA 2.0 has been on a rocky start based on a sharp price decline.

ChatGPT-4.0 Showcases Potential in Neurology with Impressive Exam Results

ChatGPT-4.0 Showcases Potential in Neurology with Impressive Exam Results

OpenAI's ChatGPT-4.0 passed a clinical neurology exam with 85% correct answers, showing promise for future applications in the field after further refinements.

Polygon Expanded Collaborations with Disney, Meta, Starbucks, and More in Q2 2023

Polygon Expanded Collaborations with Disney, Meta, Starbucks, and More in Q2 2023

Accordint to a report released by Messari, Polygon ($MATIC), a suite of Ethereum-based scaling solutions, unveiled key insights and recent developments in its ecosystem for the second quarter of 2023.

TRON Toasts Tether Takeover in Bumper Year for Blockchain Network

TRON Toasts Tether Takeover in Bumper Year for Blockchain Network

2020 will go down as a good year for crypto and a very good year for TRON. While the entire industry came on in leaps and bounds, the progress made within the ever-expanding TRON ecosystem was particularly impressive, giving even its skeptics pause for thought.

BNB Chain Dominates Q1 2023 Rug Pull Scams

BNB Chain Dominates Q1 2023 Rug Pull Scams

According to a report by blockchain security firm Immunefi, BNB Chain saw 73.3% of all rug pull scams in the crypto ecosystem during Q1 2023. The report also revealed that BNB Chain and Ethereum were the two largest targets for hackers and scammers, with 68.8% of total losses from these networks combined.

Worldcoin Introduces World ID 2.0: Revolutionizing Digital Identity Verification

Worldcoin Introduces World ID 2.0: Revolutionizing Digital Identity Verification

Worldcoin's World ID 2.0 integrates with Shopify, Mercado Libre, Reddit, and Telegram, enhancing user verification and addressing digital fraud.

Upbit Singapore Acquires Preliminary MAS Approval for Major Payment Institution Licence

Upbit Singapore Acquires Preliminary MAS Approval for Major Payment Institution Licence

Upbit Singapore has received an in-principle approval for a Major Payment Institution licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, a significant step towards establishing a stronger digital asset business in Singapore. This provisional approval will enable Upbit Singapore to continue offering regulated Digital Payment Token services as per the Payment Services Act 2019 while awaiting the full license.

Ethereum Foundation's 1.7K ETH Sale Signals Potential Price Downturn

Ethereum Foundation's 1.7K ETH Sale Signals Potential Price Downturn

The Ethereum Foundation's sale of 1,700 ETH, coupled with pessimistic views from a crypto trading KOL and Mike Alfred, has fueled concerns about Ethereum's financial outlook. These developments may signal a potential downturn in ETH prices.

Mixin Network Suffers $200 Million Hack

Mixin Network Suffers $200 Million Hack

Mixin Network's cloud service provider database was hacked on September 23, 2023, leading to a loss of approximately $200 million. Blockchain security firm SlowMist is aiding in the investigation. Deposit and withdrawal services have been temporarily halted on Mixin Network.

IBM Unveils NorthPole: An Energy-Efficient AI Chip Prototype

IBM Unveils NorthPole: An Energy-Efficient AI Chip Prototype

IBM has introduced a new prototype AI chip named NorthPole, exhibiting remarkable speed and energy efficiency, as reported in Science Magazine on October 19, 2023. The chip, showcasing a 25-fold higher energy efficiency and a 22-fold lower time latency on benchmark tests, addresses the longstanding von Neumann bottleneck by melding memory with computation on-chip. This innovation opens up avenues for applications like autonomous surgery and self-driving vehicles, with continued research on this architecture already underway at IBM.

Upbit Announces Dunamu & Partners' Digital Asset Holdings for October 2023

Upbit Announces Dunamu & Partners' Digital Asset Holdings for October 2023

Upbit discloses Dunamu & Partners' #Bitcoin holdings as of October 2023, holding 2,081.84950412 BTC with no sales transactions recorded, aligning with Upbit's transparency principle in digital asset trading.

Rabbit Inc Introduces AI-Powered r1 Device for Mobile Interaction

Rabbit Inc Introduces AI-Powered r1 Device for Mobile Interaction

Rabbit Inc's r1, an AI-powered mobile device featuring the innovative Large Action Model OS, was showcased at CES 2024, offering a novel approach to mobile interaction and user convenience.

Deutsche Bank Survey Predicts Bitcoin Could Plunge Below $20K

Deutsche Bank Survey Predicts Bitcoin Could Plunge Below $20K

Deutsche Bank survey indicates pessimistic Bitcoin price outlook, with 33% expecting it to drop below $20,000 by 2024, while 15% anticipate stabilization between $40,000 and $75,000.

Over Half of Fortune 100 Companies Embrace Crypto, Blockchain, and Web3, Reveals Coinbase Report

Over Half of Fortune 100 Companies Embrace Crypto, Blockchain, and Web3, Reveals Coinbase Report

According to a recent report released by Coinbase, more than half of the Fortune 100 companies in the US have been actively pursuing crypto, blockchain, or web3 initiatives since the beginning of 2020.

Indonesia's Crypto Exchange Launches In 2023

Indonesia's Crypto Exchange Launches In 2023

Crypto platform intended before commodities to securities regulation transition. Didid Noordiatmoko, head of Bappebti, said a crypto exchange should be launched this year. Governor Perry Warjiyo released a digital rupiah idea in December.

Binance announces the sunset of the BNB Beacon Chain (BEP2) network

Binance announces the sunset of the BNB Beacon Chain (BEP2) network

Binance has announced the sunset of the BNB Beacon Chain (BEP2) network, advising a move to the BEP20 network by June 2024.

Ethereum Adoption Continues to Scale Heights

Ethereum Adoption Continues to Scale Heights

More participants continue joining the Ethereum bandwagon, given that addresses holding 0.1 to 1 ETH hit record highs.

OpenAI in Advanced Funding Discussions Targeting Over $100 Billion Valuation

OpenAI in Advanced Funding Discussions Targeting Over $100 Billion Valuation

OpenAI is in talks to raise over $100 billion in funding, potentially making it the second most valuable U.S. startup, with discussions also involving a chip venture with G42.

Jul 24 Trading Analysis: What Bloodbath?

Jul 24 Trading Analysis: What Bloodbath?

Despite stonk's bloodbath, BTC managed to close higher on the day with some short squeeze liquidation through $9600 level. I am actually surprised that we are still trading at current levels, would only be a matter of time that we see us retracing back some of its gains, which was why I said yesterday, we need to continue to monitor the momentum of capital into BTC.

THETA Sets New All-Time High as Theta Mainnet 3.0 Launch Anticipated for April

THETA Sets New All-Time High as Theta Mainnet 3.0 Launch Anticipated for April

The price of THETA has increased ten-fold in the past three months and has risen by over 200% since March. The strong driving force behind this comes from the anticipation of Theta Mainnet 3.0's launch in April.

There Would Be No Bull Market If There Was No Bear Market...

There Would Be No Bull Market If There Was No Bear Market...

Daily commentary on the crypto market and trading advice from Eugene Ng of Matrixport, a veteran trader with 10 years of experience in top-tier global investment banks.

Cardano(ADA) Price Analysis – March 25,2021

Cardano(ADA) Price Analysis – March 25,2021

With the fall of Bitcoin, Cardano (ADA), as the fifth-largest cryptocurrency with a market cap of $35,514,244,744, has also undergone a retracement.

'Dogecoin Army' Targets $0.69 to Commemorate 4/20 Doge Day

'Dogecoin Army' Targets $0.69 to Commemorate 4/20 Doge Day

From the beginning of 2021 to now, Dogecoin went from an altcoin worth only $0.007 to hit a price of $0.41 today.

Bitcoin Evaporated 30 Billion Market Cap Amid Coronavirus Pandemic and Bearish Economic Outlook

Bitcoin Evaporated 30 Billion Market Cap Amid Coronavirus Pandemic and Bearish Economic Outlook

There's a sea of Red for stocks and cryptocurrencies this week. Bitcoin has dipped below USD $6000 for the first time since May 2019. The selloff of cryptocurrencies has extended to altcoins which the price of Ethereum and Bitcoin SV have dropped 30% and 40% respectively.

10 Things You Might Not Know About Davos

10 Things You Might Not Know About Davos

Freelance journalist Jillian Godsil popped her Davos cherry this year and learned ten surprising things you might not know about Davos

Blockchain Fest Singapore 2023 Wraps Up with Great Success

Blockchain Fest Singapore 2023 Wraps Up with Great Success

Blockchain Fest Singapore 2023 Concludes with Successful Outcomes and Valuable Connections

Fundstrat’s Thomas Lee Discusses: What Happens After the 10 Best Days for Bitcoin?

Fundstrat’s Thomas Lee Discusses: What Happens After the 10 Best Days for Bitcoin?

Thomas Lee, the Co-Founder, Managing Director, and Head of Research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, known for his opinions on the Bitcoin and crypto market has sat down with Blockchain.News to discuss his views on some macro trends and the Bitcoin industry we’re currently observing.

Frankfurt Main Finance: Establishing Trust Between Continental Networks

Frankfurt Main Finance: Establishing Trust Between Continental Networks

Frankfurt Main Finance is one of the founding members of the World Alliance of International Financial Centres (WAIFC). The mission of the Alliance is to establish transparent networks that facilitate cooperation and sharing of best practices for financial centres globally in the face of breakthrough technologies and rapid social change.

Insurance Firms in China and Hong Kong Count on Blockchain to Fast Track Coronavirus Claims Amid Outbreak

Insurance Firms in China and Hong Kong Count on Blockchain to Fast Track Coronavirus Claims Amid Outbreak

Xiang Hu Bao, an online mutual aid platform, a subsidiary of Ant Financial, is a “collective claims-sharing mechanism built on blockchain that offers basic health plans to its 104 million participants.” Most of its users are Chinese citizens from lower-tier cities, and in rural areas. By utilizing blockchain technology, settlements have been made more efficient, and fraudulent claims have been reduced.

Google's Parent Company May Utilize Blockchain to Revamp its Existing Products

Google's Parent Company May Utilize Blockchain to Revamp its Existing Products

Alphabet Inc, the parent company of search engine giant Google, is not ready to play the second fiddle when it comes to blockchain technology, marked by the company’s in-depth research into the emerging tech.

Utrust Joins Hand With Alternative Airlines To Ensure Secure Crypto Payments For Users

Utrust Joins Hand With Alternative Airlines To Ensure Secure Crypto Payments For Users

Utrust, a blockchain-powered payment technology that enables online businesses to accept cryptos.

Ethereum-Based Wallet MetaMask Adds Token Swaps to Its Features

Ethereum-Based Wallet MetaMask Adds Token Swaps to Its Features

MetaMask recently announced a new add-on to its browser which can facilitate decentralized finance (DeFi) transactions for Ethereum-based tokens.

Is Ripple’s Blockchain-Powered XRP Ledger Superior to SWIFT for Cross-Border Payments?

Is Ripple’s Blockchain-Powered XRP Ledger Superior to SWIFT for Cross-Border Payments?

Ripple, compared to SWIFT payments network, may be a cheaper, more transparent, and more secure alternative for the future of payments and online banking.

ArcBlock Blockchain Platform 1.0 to Hasten Development of Decentralized Networks

ArcBlock Blockchain Platform 1.0 to Hasten Development of Decentralized Networks

ArcBlock has released an updated framework called ArcBlock Blockchain Platform 1.0. It will assist businesses and developers to quickly manage and build decentralized applications and blockchain networks.

Ethereum Stands at the Forefront of Web 3.0 Development, Attracting Over 700 Developers to Join Monthly

Ethereum Stands at the Forefront of Web 3.0 Development, Attracting Over 700 Developers to Join Monthly

As the leading decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, Ethereum (ETH) constantly draws between 20% to 25% of developers eyeing Web 3.0.

Blockstack Breaks New Ground with Proof of Transfer (PoX) Consensus Mechanism, like PoS Without the Risk

Blockstack Breaks New Ground with Proof of Transfer (PoX) Consensus Mechanism, like PoS Without the Risk

Blockstack recently released a white paper for a new blockchain consensus mechanism called Proof of Transfer (PoX). The mechanism is for blockchains piggybacking off the Bitcoin blockchain or other PoW networks, and would require miners to commit BTC to secure the block rather than proof of work.

Ethereum and Formula 1 Racing Team Up for Blockchain-Based Gaming

Ethereum and Formula 1 Racing Team Up for Blockchain-Based Gaming

In-game purchasing and item collection has seen growing popularity in the gaming industry. Gamers are investing time and money into attaining the best items money can buy.

The End of Bitcoin: Which Cryptocurrencies will survive a future crash?

The End of Bitcoin: Which Cryptocurrencies will survive a future crash?

During the Covid crisis, casual investors started to swap stocks and shares and even golf for investment in cryptocurrency, with Bitcoin and other altcoins like Ethereum proving to be hugely popular.

Forum Blockchain Life 2021

Forum Blockchain Life 2021

Sixth biggest offline event on blockchain,cryptocurrencies and mining - Blockchain Life 2021 - takes place on April 21-22 in Moscow

Metacade's Community-Driven GameFi Platform Raises Over $10M in Presale

Metacade's Community-Driven GameFi Platform Raises Over $10M in Presale

Play-to-earn favorite Metacade continues to draw investor attention after raising more than $10m, as it now enters the penultimate stage of the presale. With confirmed listings on Bitmart and Uniswap due after the presale ends on the 30th of March, there are only 16 days left before the token goes public.

BTCS Crypto Portfolio Expands Over 280% in Q2 2020 Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

BTCS Crypto Portfolio Expands Over 280% in Q2 2020 Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

While many institutions struggled to recover from the market downturn experienced in March, publicly-traded, blockchain-focused firm BTCS Inc. (OTCQB: BTCS) has increased its portfolio by 285 percent in Q2 2020, through well-timed investments in both bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH), and crossed the $1 million mark for cryptocurrency assets under management (AUM).

Astar Network To Launch Smart Contracts 2.0 on the Mainnet on April 6th

Astar Network To Launch Smart Contracts 2.0 on the Mainnet on April 6th

Astar Network, a smart contracts platform for multichain, is thrilled to announce that it will launch Smart Contracts 2.0 – the WebAssembly (WASM) smart contracts that extend the Web3 functionality of EVM – on the mainnet at 14:00 UTC on Thursday, April 06th. With this technical update, Astar Network will support both Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and WASM VM smart contracts on the mainnet.

DeFiChain To Sponsor the National Fighting Championship in Germany

DeFiChain To Sponsor the National Fighting Championship in Germany

DeFiChain, the world’s leading blockchain on the Bitcoin network dedicated to bringing decentralized financial applications and services to everyone, is delighted to announce that its community has voted to sponsor the National Fighting Championship (NFC) this year. The NFC is the German version of the widely known UFC, in charge of the mixed martial arts (MMA) fighting league in Germany.

OKX to Power Web3 Innovation as a Sponsor of Consensus 2023-Affiliated Hackathon 'Web3athon'

OKX to Power Web3 Innovation as a Sponsor of Consensus 2023-Affiliated Hackathon 'Web3athon'

OKT Chain (OKTC), the EVM and Wasm-compatible chain backed by OKX, the world’s second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has announced its sponsorship of the upcoming Web3athon event taking place in conjunction with Consenus 2023.

IAMAI to Host World’s Largest Virtual Global Fintech Fest

IAMAI to Host World’s Largest Virtual Global Fintech Fest

New Delhi, 01st July 2020: Internet and Mobile Association of India [IAMAI], and its sister organisations, Payments Council of India, [PCI] and Fintech Convergence Council [FCC] are jointly organising the two-day virtual Global FinTech Festival on 22-23 July 2020.

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao to Speak at  the 2023 Hong Kong Web3 Festival

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao to Speak at the 2023 Hong Kong Web3 Festival

Binance Founder and CEO Mr. Changpeng Zhao (CZ) confirms his attendance at the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023. Mr. Zhao will be the closing speaker on the Opening Day of the conference, 12 April 2023, and will deliver his speech virtually

Greater Bay Area Blockchain Week 2021 to Bring Global Attention to Blockchain Innovation

Greater Bay Area Blockchain Week 2021 to Bring Global Attention to Blockchain Innovation

Being one of the world’s fastest growing tech hubs, Greater Bay Area (GBA) attracts audiences passionate about smart technology applications for business, education, and finance to come together for the premier international virtual event.

Nobel Laureate to speak at Asian Financial Forum Global business leaders view post-COVID Economy in January

Nobel Laureate to speak at Asian Financial Forum Global business leaders view post-COVID Economy in January

17 December 2020 – In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 14th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) will be held virtually on 18 and 19 January 2021. Under the theme “Reshaping the World Economic Landscape”, the forum will examine the challenges at hand and strategize the road to recovery and beyond with more than 150 influential global financial experts, policymakers, business leaders, economists, investors, and entrepreneurs.

Blockchain Adoption Surges Among Fortune 500 Companies

Blockchain Adoption Surges Among Fortune 500 Companies

Blockchain adoption is increasing among Fortune 500 companies, particularly in the US, with a 39% year-over-year increase in projects. It's being applied across industries like real estate, online casinos, travel, and supply chain management.

Metacade Presale Hits Final Stage Before Listings, Raising Over $500k in under 24 hours

Metacade Presale Hits Final Stage Before Listings, Raising Over $500k in under 24 hours

Metacade, fast becoming the most exciting GameFi project in 2023, has reached the final stage of its token presale after raising more than $500k in 24 hours, reaching a total raise of $12.4m.

TOKEN2049 is Back for 2020, Examining What’s Next for the Crypto Industry

TOKEN2049 is Back for 2020, Examining What’s Next for the Crypto Industry

TOKEN2049, the premier crypto conference in Asia, will be returning to Hong Kong this year on 17-18 March 2020 at Shangri-La’s Kerry Hotel. As the flagship event of Asia Crypto Week, TOKEN2049 will bring together leading projects as well as key decision makers and thought leaders throughout the blockchain space.

Wiki Finance Expo Hong Kong 2024 Is Coming in May!

Wiki Finance Expo Hong Kong 2024 Is Coming in May!

The Wiki Finance Expo Hong Kong 2024, a major FinTech and Web3.0 event in Asia, will feature over 500 partners and 300+ companies. Key speakers include DFINITY Foundation founder Dominic Williams, and the event promises valuable networking and learning opportunities for the industry.

Presale for AltSignals new AI trading algorithm raises over $100k in 24 hours

Presale for AltSignals new AI trading algorithm raises over $100k in 24 hours

After raising more than $100,000 in under 24 hours from their private sale, leading trading signals provider AltSignals is launching its highly anticipated public ASI token presale today (March 7th, 2023) at 12pm GMT. This follows the exciting announcement of ActualizeAI, a pioneering AI-powered trading tool that will soon be available to ASI holders. With the token providing access to the groundbreaking tool, demand is expected to be high when the presale opens.

Why You Should Use Invictus Capital’s C10 Fund to Buy the Dip

Why You Should Use Invictus Capital’s C10 Fund to Buy the Dip

Recently, the cryptosphere has garnered plenty of media attention with bulls, bears, advocates, and cynics all indiscreetly butting heads.

CEO Of BTCS Explains How The Company Surpassed $1M In Crypto Assets

CEO Of BTCS Explains How The Company Surpassed $1M In Crypto Assets

BTCS Inc. is a publicly-traded cryptocurrency and blockchain company that recently surpassed the $1 million milestone in crypto assets under management (AUM). The landmark achievement comes after crypto prices recovered from the mid-March slump (Black Thursday). Reports indicate that Bitcoin-focused crypto hedge funds are outperforming their more-traditional counterparts. BTCS plans to pursue a measured approach to diversifying its current cryptocurrency holdings. BTCS shares are up more than 215% year-to-date.

Greater Bay Area Blockchain Week 2021 to Showcase International Technological Bridges

Greater Bay Area Blockchain Week 2021 to Showcase International Technological Bridges

A nearly week-long premiere virtual event will feature industry leaders discussing the most exciting use cases of blockchain application in fintech, healthtech, investment banking, supply chain etc., as well as strengthen links between China’s own Greater Bay Area and other countries.

NiceHash Keeps Promise to Reimburse Victims of 2017 Security Breach

NiceHash Keeps Promise to Reimburse Victims of 2017 Security Breach

NiceHash is making good on its promise to repay victims of the 2017 security breach of its exchange, which saw over 4640 BTC stolen ($55,680,000 in Bitcoin at the time).

Hong Kong FinTech Week 2023  "Fintech Redefined"

Hong Kong FinTech Week 2023 "Fintech Redefined"

Hong Kong FinTech Week 2023, scheduled from October 30 to November 5, themed "Fintech Redefined," aims to shape fintech's future. Organized by Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau and InvestHK, it's expected to attract over 30,000 attendees and 5 million online views from 90+ economies. The event will feature 300+ speakers, 540 exhibitors, and various sessions exploring global fintech developments including AI, Web3, and green finance. It'll also showcase metaverse experiences and hold special events like the Global Scaleup Competition and a dedicated day for cross-boundary synergies between Hong Kong and Shenzhen.

Metacade's Community-Driven GameFi Platform Raises Over $10M in Presale

Metacade's Community-Driven GameFi Platform Raises Over $10M in Presale

Play-to-earn favorite Metacade continues to draw investor attention after raising more than $10m, as it now enters the penultimate stage of the presale. With confirmed listings on Bitmart and Uniswap due after the presale ends on the 30th of March, there are only 16 days left before the token goes public.

Wiki Finance Expo Sydney 2023 Is Coming Soon!

Wiki Finance Expo Sydney 2023 Is Coming Soon!

The Wiki Finance Expo, Sydney 2023, is Australia's largest fintech event, attracting over 3,000 attendees from various sectors. Supported by 200 institutions, media, and companies, it promotes regulatory security of cryptocurrencies and FX at the Fullerton Hotel Sydney.

Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023, Hong Kong’s Largest-Ever Premier Digital Asset Event, is here.

Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023, Hong Kong’s Largest-Ever Premier Digital Asset Event, is here.

A Platform for Worldwide Leaders to Discuss the Latest Web3 and Blockchain Trends

OKX Liquid Marketplace Records Over USD1 Billion in Institutional Trading Volume in 2023

OKX Liquid Marketplace Records Over USD1 Billion in Institutional Trading Volume in 2023

OKX, the second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume and a leading Web3 technology company, today announced that its Liquid Marketplace, an on-demand liquidity network tailored for institutional traders, exceeded USD1 billion in trading volume in 2023.

Think Tank Releases Report on the Blockchain-Based Genetic Data Network

Think Tank Releases Report on the Blockchain-Based Genetic Data Network

Think Tank, dGen, releases a new report entitled, “AI, Privacy, and Genomics: The Next Era of Drug Design”. It tackles the issue of privacy and access to genetic data for companies using AI to speed up and improve drug design.

Blockchain Finance Forum: Europe 2021

Blockchain Finance Forum: Europe 2021

The Forum will count on 30+ expert speakers from well-known organisations like the European Commission, Swiss National Bank, European Banking Federation, the British Blockchain Association, European Blockchain Partnership, Deutsche Bank, Aviva and many more

Dock Launches Mainnet For The Creation of Verifiable Credentials

Dock Launches Mainnet For The Creation of Verifiable Credentials

In just a few days, Dock will be introducing its mainnet with the aim to solve many of today’s issues with digital credentials. Scheduled for September 30, 2020, the mainnet launch is the culmination of years of collaboration, hard work, and testing that brings to the market a bespoke credential issuing and verification platform.

Blockchain Summit 2020

Blockchain Summit 2020

This 3rd Edition is sponsored by Uruguay XXI, which will open our event on September 3. The opening on Thursday 4 will be by President of Banco Central del Uruguay, Ec. Diego Labat. Main sponsors are IBM, Microsoft and Grant Thornton and we are proud about their featured speakers. ANII has also granted us #DeInterés.

MetaWeek in Dubai to bring together artists, NFT creators, investors, and blockchain Masterminds

MetaWeek in Dubai to bring together artists, NFT creators, investors, and blockchain Masterminds

A week-long event, set for March 7-10, 2022, will cover how paradigm-shifting technologies revolutionize and scale in industries like finance, art, cybersecurity, media and investment.

Primex Finance Introduces Beta 0.3.0 App With Deployments to Polygon Mumbai and zkEVM Testnets

Primex Finance Introduces Beta 0.3.0 App With Deployments to Polygon Mumbai and zkEVM Testnets

Cross-chain prime brokerage protocol Primex Finance rolls out a major update to its application. Launching in two stages, Beta 0.3.0 introduces a variety of new features, as well as improvements and fixes of existing functionalities.

FINEXPO Brings FinTech Industry Leaders and Enthusiasts Together at FinTech Festival Asia 2023

FINEXPO Brings FinTech Industry Leaders and Enthusiasts Together at FinTech Festival Asia 2023

Bangkok, 3 April 2023 – FINEXPO, the world's leading event organiser, announced today that it is hosting its first-ever FinTech Festival Asia (FTF Asia) on 27 and 28 September 2023 at the Royal Paragon Hall in Bangkok, Thailand.

TRON DAO Team Goes to NFT NYC 2023 and Announces Uquid Partnership

TRON DAO Team Goes to NFT NYC 2023 and Announces Uquid Partnership

They say if you can’t make it there, you can’t make it anywhere. So, the TRON DAO team gave Gotham a go.

Cerus Markets Launches its Mobile Trading App $10,000 Giveaway

Cerus Markets Launches its Mobile Trading App $10,000 Giveaway

Cerus Markets is excited to launch its Mobile Trading App Giveaway!

OKX announced as title sponsor and exclusive NFT ticket  distribution partner for the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023

OKX announced as title sponsor and exclusive NFT ticket distribution partner for the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023

OKX, the world’s second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume and leading Web3 technology company, has been named title sponsor and exclusive NFT ticket distribution partner of the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023.

G20-Backed FSB Sets Out Roadmap for Stablecoins and CBDCs, Optimizing Cross-Border Payment System

G20-Backed FSB Sets Out Roadmap for Stablecoins and CBDCs, Optimizing Cross-Border Payment System

The FSB, a G20-backed think tank, has cited the duo of government-issued CBDCs and stablecoins as key drivers in the pursuit of better cross-border payments.

Crypto Going Public in 2021—Three Crypto Giants Set to Take On Wall Street

Crypto Going Public in 2021—Three Crypto Giants Set to Take On Wall Street

As Bitcoin and cryptocurrency continue to rise as an investible asset class, three giants of crypto have announced plans to go public in 2021 and take Wall Street by storm.

Alibaba Founder and China's Richest Man Jack Ma: Digital Currency Could Redefine Money

Alibaba Founder and China's Richest Man Jack Ma: Digital Currency Could Redefine Money

Alibaba founder and China's richest Jack Ma says digital currency could redefine money and digital currency is the core of future finance.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Chainlink, and Ripple XRP Regain Strength Amid Price Correction

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Chainlink, and Ripple XRP Regain Strength Amid Price Correction

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Chainlink, Ripple, and Litecoin are regaining their bullish momentum despite plummeting after a price spike.

US Labor Department Urges Caution over Crypto Investment in 401k Retirement Plans

US Labor Department Urges Caution over Crypto Investment in 401k Retirement Plans

Cryptocurrency is approaching ERISA plans, but the U.S. labour department is taking notice and expressing concern.

Facebook’s Calibra Aims to Create 50 New Jobs in Dublin To Scale Up Its Libra Project

Facebook’s Calibra Aims to Create 50 New Jobs in Dublin To Scale Up Its Libra Project

Social media giant Facebook is seeking to create 50 jobs for its payment subsidiary Calibra. The new hires, which are targeted to begin work at Dublin office, Ireland by the end of 2020, will be responsible for creating a wallet for sending and storing Libra. Calibra was formed in 2019 to develop a digital wallet for the Libra payment team.

Argent Crypto Intends to Build a Super App for Web3 with New $40m Funding

Argent Crypto Intends to Build a Super App for Web3 with New $40m Funding

Argent, a London-based crypto wallet service provider wants to build a Super app that will serve as the go-to hub for all things crypto, including Web3.0, DeFi, DAOs and NFTs.

DeFi Platform Space and Time Pulls $10m in Series A Funding

DeFi Platform Space and Time Pulls $10m in Series A Funding

DeFi startup Space and Time has secured $10 million in a Series A funding round as the firm seeks to develop its one-in-a-kind cryptographic protocol called proof-of-SQL.

Web3.0 Wallet Tracking App Context Raises $19.5m in Seed Funding

Web3.0 Wallet Tracking App Context Raises $19.5m in Seed Funding

Web 3.0 application Context has secured a $19.5 million seed round led by Variant Fund and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

Emerging Web3.0 Protocol Aligned Secures $34M in Venture Funding

Emerging Web3.0 Protocol Aligned Secures $34M in Venture Funding

Aligned has announced it has secured the sum of $34 million from investors as it seeks to advance the reach of the emerging Web3.0 world.

Solana Launches $100m Web3.0 Fund for South Korean Startups

Solana Launches $100m Web3.0 Fund for South Korean Startups

Layer-1 blockchain protocol Solana has launched a $100 million fund to back startups in the South Korea Web3.0 ecosystem through its subsidiaries Solana Ventures and Solana Foundation.

ISO 20022—Central Banks Strike Back Against Bitcoin and DeFi Payments But XRP Price Will Surge

ISO 20022—Central Banks Strike Back Against Bitcoin and DeFi Payments But XRP Price Will Surge

Central Banks are planning their own payments revolution which could eliminate most cryptos from the cross-border payments conversation - all except Ripple (XRP).

Octopus Ventures Leads $9.5m in Seed Round for Web3 Fintech Firm Merge

Octopus Ventures Leads $9.5m in Seed Round for Web3 Fintech Firm Merge

Merge, a fintech startup that provides crypto and web3 companies with a range of banking and payments solutions has raised $9.5 million from venture capital firms led by Octopus Ventures.

Coinbase Exchange Leaps as Fortune 500 Company

Coinbase Exchange Leaps as Fortune 500 Company

Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase Global Inc has been, added to this year’s list of Fortune 500 companies, making it break the record as the first fully crypto native firm that made the list.

a16z Announces $4.5bn Fund for Crypto and Web3.0 Startups

a16z Announces $4.5bn Fund for Crypto and Web3.0 Startups

California-based venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has launched its fourth crypto fund, the Crypto Fund IV, as it prepares to invest fully into blockchain and Web3.0 startups.

Coinbase NFT Partner Ox Labs Pulls $70m in Series B Funding Round

Coinbase NFT Partner Ox Labs Pulls $70m in Series B Funding Round

0x Labs, the blockchain startup that is in partnership with Nasdaq-listed Coinbase Exchange, has raised $70 million in a Series B funding round with Greylocks Partners at an undisclosed valuation.

Utopia Labs Raises $23m in Series A Led by Paradigm Capital

Utopia Labs Raises $23m in Series A Led by Paradigm Capital

Utopia Labs, a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) management startup has announced it has raised $23 million in a Series A funding round led by Paradigm Capital.

WalletConnect Pulls $11M in Venture Capital Funding

WalletConnect Pulls $11M in Venture Capital Funding

Digital Currency infrastructure services provider, WalletConnect has raised the sum of $11 million in a Series A funding round from venture capital investors.

Near Foundation Launches New $100m Web3.0 Fund

Near Foundation Launches New $100m Web3.0 Fund

Near Foundation, the Switzerland-based Non-Profit in charge of the Near Protocol has announced the launch of a new $100 million Web3.0 fund.

DTCP Capital to Invest $300M in High Tech Startups Including Web3.0 Protocols

DTCP Capital to Invest $300M in High Tech Startups Including Web3.0 Protocols

Digital Transformation Capital Partners (DTCP) has announced the accumulation of $300 million for its Growth Equity III Fund to support high-tech startups in their early growth stages.

Animoca Brands Confirms New $110m Funding Round

Animoca Brands Confirms New $110m Funding Round

Blockchain gaming and investment company, Animoca Brands has raised new capital worth $110 million from the issuance of convertible notes.

Konvoy Ventures Launches $150M Gaming Fund

Konvoy Ventures Launches $150M Gaming Fund

Konvoy Ventures, a venture capital startup, has announced the launch of its Konvoy Ventures Fund III as it looks to deepen its feet in the Web3.0 gaming ecosystem.

Switzerland’s New Regulations for Blockchain And DLT Trading Facilities Usher In A New Era Of Clearer And Lighter Regulatory Regimes

Switzerland’s New Regulations for Blockchain And DLT Trading Facilities Usher In A New Era Of Clearer And Lighter Regulatory Regimes

A short article piece submitted by Christoph Besmer, Trade Commissioner, Investment Promotion Switzerland.

Metaverse will change the world in 2022

Metaverse will change the world in 2022

After Facebook has announced to change its name to "Meta" last summer, the whole world has focused on a term called "Metaverse". The word "Metaverse" has been searched in Google and Youtube every day. However, Meta is not a decentralized organization that is not a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), a Web.30 concept, and GameFi players may not like it.

The Top 10 Bitcoin Exchanges for Casino Players

The Top 10 Bitcoin Exchanges for Casino Players

Exploring the 10 best Bitcoin exchanges for online casino players, mostly looking for newcomer-friendly sites and a couple of more advanced propositions.

The Future of Blockchain Is Regulated, Permissioned And Decentralized

The Future of Blockchain Is Regulated, Permissioned And Decentralized

Blockchain has come a long way since it was first proposed as the technology powering Bitcoin’s distributed ledger. Since then, it has come to be understood as a technology that exists in its own right, as the base layer of second generation blockchain networks that are the foundation for all kinds of decentralized applications, or dApps.

Cryptocurrency is Highly Influencing the Gaming Industry

Cryptocurrency is Highly Influencing the Gaming Industry

Cryptocurrency is said to be the payment of the future. Since the introduction of Bitcoin in 2009, many industries have incorporated and accepted cryptocurrency as a reliable option for payment. With rising competition and seeing the concrete future in the business of digital currency, many cryptocurrency service providers are available to choose from.

Debunked: The 7 Most Common Myths About Cryptocurrencies

Debunked: The 7 Most Common Myths About Cryptocurrencies

Although cryptocurrencies have been around for quite some time, many people still find them confusing. In part, that is definitely due to the fact that there are many common myths about them that people take to be true.

Top 5 Bitcoin Casino Sites in 2020

Top 5 Bitcoin Casino Sites in 2020

As we delve into this year's best online Bitcoin casinos, you'll discover the most worthwhile bonuses, the best selections of games and where to play safely.

What Will Be The State of Bitcoin Going Forward?

What Will Be The State of Bitcoin Going Forward?

Dmytro Volkov, CTO of the international cryptocurrency exchange CEX.IO, has over 15 years ’work experience in IT, including over 10 years in financial markets. He has optimized the technology and processes at the CEX.IO exchange, as well as the trading and analytics systems and integrations with external systems. Equally, he has created the CEX.IO Broker platform to trade derivatives, an author of trainings on financial and tech topics as well as a speaker at industry-wide conferences.

Crypto-Candidate Andrew Yang Officially Withdraws, Blockchain Loses Ally

Crypto-Candidate Andrew Yang Officially Withdraws, Blockchain Loses Ally

Crypto-Candidate Andrew Yang Officially Withdraws, Blockchain Loses Ally

Is Ethereum 2.0 Ready For the Bull Run?

Is Ethereum 2.0 Ready For the Bull Run?

The initial stage of Ethereum 2.0 is set to start in a few months, with many experts arguing that it may be the catalyst for a huge industry bull run. Adam Cochran, a partner at MetaCartel Ventures DAO, released a blog which outlined why he believes Ethereum 2.0 “could prove to be the largest economic shift in society.” So, is Ethereum 2.0 ready for the bull run?

What Is Web 4.0?

What Is Web 4.0?

Web 4.0 is an innovative concept outlined by the European Commission, designed to compete with the rapidly emerging trend of Web 3.0, which is gaining significant momentum in countries or regions such as the USA, Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

What is Web3?

What is Web3?

Web 3.0, frequently abbreviated as Web3, is often recognized as the upcoming or third generation of the internet. It builds upon Web 1.0, characterized primarily as read-only, and Web 2.0, which introduced interactive user-generated content and sharing capabilities.

China to Dominate Global Tech Standards? Expert says “It Would be Tough”

China to Dominate Global Tech Standards? Expert says “It Would be Tough”

China announced a new 15-year blueprint as part of the country’s global technology push, to set the global standards for the next-generation of technologies, including blockchain.

Ethereum Outflows from Exchanges Continue Increasing Amid a Roaming Supply Squeeze

Ethereum Outflows from Exchanges Continue Increasing Amid a Roaming Supply Squeeze

A holding tendency continues to be illustrated in the Ethereum network based on ETH outflows from crypto exchanges.

Ethereum is Expected to Undergo a 90% Daily Emission Reduction Following ETH 2.0 Upgrade

Ethereum is Expected to Undergo a 90% Daily Emission Reduction Following ETH 2.0 Upgrade

Market analyst Lark Davis believes that Ethereum 2.0 upgrade will prompt a 90% daily emission reduction from 12,800 to 1,280.

Bitcoin Sets New Support as Ethereum Looks to Reclaim $4,000 Price Target

Bitcoin Sets New Support as Ethereum Looks to Reclaim $4,000 Price Target

Both Bitcoin and Ethereum are on the uptrend today as the potentials for new price growth builds up.

C10: An All-Weather Approach to Investing In Cryptocurrencies

C10: An All-Weather Approach to Investing In Cryptocurrencies

The future of cryptocurrencies looks bright as an increasing number of investors are looking for alternative investment opportunities, but many remain hesitant because of the market's extreme volatility.

Video Generation: ByteDance MagicVideo-V2 Outperforms Pika 1.0, SVD-XT?

Video Generation: ByteDance MagicVideo-V2 Outperforms Pika 1.0, SVD-XT?

ByteDance's MagicVideo-V2 surpasses Pika 1.0 and SVD-XT in AI-driven video generation, showcasing advancements crucial for the parent company of TikTok and Douyin and the broader tech industry.

Chiliz (CHZ) Surges 15% Amid 2022 World Cup Tournament, Mainnet Launch

Chiliz (CHZ) Surges 15% Amid 2022 World Cup Tournament, Mainnet Launch

Chiliz is the latest crypto token on the bullish trend. The token is more than 15% for the last 7 days.

VanEck Research Predicts Ethereum Price to Reach $11.8k by 2030

VanEck Research Predicts Ethereum Price to Reach $11.8k by 2030

VanEck Research revises #Ethereum price target to $11.8k by 2030 following a recent hard fork. The new valuation considers revenues from transaction fees, MEV, and an emerging "Security as a Service" model.

Why Vitalik Buterin Proposed 33% Increase in Gas Limit for Ethereum

Why Vitalik Buterin Proposed 33% Increase in Gas Limit for Ethereum

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin proposes a 33% increase in the gas limit to improve network throughput. This first change in three years aims to balance efficiency and stability, addressing scalability.

What Solutions Can Blockchain Bring in Response to the Deadly Coronavirus Outbreak?

What Solutions Can Blockchain Bring in Response to the Deadly Coronavirus Outbreak?

The coronavirus death toll hit a daily high, as China confirms 3694 cases, a slightly lower number than the day earlier. 28,261 cases of infection have been reported worldwide with 565 deaths, mostly in Hubei province in China. How can blockchain be utilized to tackle this problem?

Bitcoin's Potential Surge to $200K by 2025

Bitcoin's Potential Surge to $200K by 2025

Standard Chartered predicts Bitcoin could reach $200,000 by 2025, contingent on successful U.S. Bitcoin ETFs, with inflows estimated at $50-100 billion.

Why Bitcoin May Crash Below $20,000 Soon

Why Bitcoin May Crash Below $20,000 Soon

Historical data and technical analysis can help predict Bitcoin's future price. In September 2022, Bitcoin experienced a -3.09% decrease, the most significant since 2014. Amplitude analysis suggests a potential downward spiral to $20,867.67. Technical analysis highlights the importance of the $26,000 support level and the $25,000 support line. Investors should remain vigilant and use historical insights and technical analysis to navigate Bitcoin's capricious valuation.

Are Institutional Investments Fueling Correlation Between Crypto and Stock Markets?

Are Institutional Investments Fueling Correlation Between Crypto and Stock Markets?

With macroeconomic factors like interest rate hikes affecting both stocks and crypto, this begs the question: are institutional investments propelling the correlation between the two markets?

ETH Holdings on Exchanges Drops Below 18% in 31 Months

ETH Holdings on Exchanges Drops Below 18% in 31 Months

ETH holders are still confident that an uptrend is in the offing as they have been withdrawing their holdings on crypto exchanges in droves, as acknowledged by crypto analytic firm Santiment.

How the 2021 Infrastructure Bill Impacts Cryptocurrency Reporting and Tax

How the 2021 Infrastructure Bill Impacts Cryptocurrency Reporting and Tax

The 2021 Infrastructure Bill requires IRS reporting for crypto transactions over $10,000, expanding cash definition to digital assets, and requiring brokers to report customer details within 15 days.

Staked Ethereum Surpasses Mined ETH

Staked Ethereum Surpasses Mined ETH

Ethereum locked in the ETH 2.0 deposit contract continues to outway the one being mined on a daily basis, which is a bullish sign.

Will Shiba Inu SHIB reach $1 by 2030?

Will Shiba Inu SHIB reach $1 by 2030?

Shiba Inu's 600 trillion SHIB coins are in circulation, but reaching $1 requires a market cap of $600 trillion, ten times the combined valuation of all U.S. stocks.

ChatGPT Forecasts the Likelihood of Ripple XRP Reaching $1 in 2023

ChatGPT Forecasts the Likelihood of Ripple XRP Reaching $1 in 2023

ChatGPT offers an analytical forecast on the likelihood of Ripple's XRP reaching $1 in 2023, taking into account key market and regulatory factors such as Bitcoin price trends and XRP's increasing adoption in international payments.

Bitcoin Needs Momentum to Hit $43,000 For Recapturing the 200-Day Moving Average

Bitcoin Needs Momentum to Hit $43,000 For Recapturing the 200-Day Moving Average

Market analyst Lark Davis suggests that BTC needs momentum to push forward until the $43,000 level to regain the 200-day moving average.

Mixtral 8x7B: Elevating Language Modeling with Expert Architecture

Mixtral 8x7B: Elevating Language Modeling with Expert Architecture

Mixtral 8x7B, a Sparse Mixture of Experts model, outperforms leading AI models in efficiency and multilingual tasks, offering reduced bias and broad accessibility under Apache 2.0 license.

Bitcoin Continues Holding Above the 200 MA, with $34K Being the Redline

Bitcoin Continues Holding Above the 200 MA, with $34K Being the Redline

With the 200-day moving average (MA) being a significant indicator used to determine the general market trend, Bitcoin (BTC) continues trading above this line.

LD Capital: Institutions Are Buying on the Dip

LD Capital: Institutions Are Buying on the Dip

Global markets face declines amid concerns over bond yields, inflation, and China's economy. Despite a 5% drop in the S&P 500 since July, the stock market rose 20% this year, with institutions capitalizing on the dip.

US Institutional Bitcoin Demand Has Dried Up, says On-Chain Analyst

US Institutional Bitcoin Demand Has Dried Up, says On-Chain Analyst

On-chain analyst William Clemente III noted that Bitcoin demand by US institutional investors had slowed down.

Road to a US CBDC? Ex-CFTC Chairman Released Written Remarks on Digital Dollar in Davos 2020

Road to a US CBDC? Ex-CFTC Chairman Released Written Remarks on Digital Dollar in Davos 2020

Davos 2020 to host ex CFTC Chairman, J. Christopher Giancarlo, and his insights on the possibility of CBDC and its many advantages!

Is Bitcoin's Price at $10K Stable? Here are Some Factors that Could Influence BTC

Is Bitcoin's Price at $10K Stable? Here are Some Factors that Could Influence BTC

Bitcoin's (BTC) price dropped below $10,000 on the weekend, which ended BTC's two-month streak of staying above $10K.

First Bitcoin Car Heads to the 105th Running of the Indianapolis 500

First Bitcoin Car Heads to the 105th Running of the Indianapolis 500

The world's first Bitcoin car is ready to go public, bringing cryptocurrency to the racing world.

Square’s Cash App Q3 Report Attributes 80% of $2 Billion Revenue to Bitcoin

Square’s Cash App Q3 Report Attributes 80% of $2 Billion Revenue to Bitcoin

Square’s Cash App Q3 report shows that Bitcoin has overtaken all other revenue sources and accounts for 80% of its entire $2 billion third-quarter revenue.

Predictions of Rising Potential for Bitcoin and Ethereum in 2020

Predictions of Rising Potential for Bitcoin and Ethereum in 2020

A recent Forbes article gives us insights into the driving forces which could determine the trends to follow in the upcoming year, within the cryptocurrency market. Read more in the article below, with insights from leaders from BIS, NEM Ventures, Close Cross, and CVA.

Bitcoin’s Illiquid Supply Hits ATH as BTC and the S&P 500 Index Continue Being Strongly Correlated

Bitcoin’s Illiquid Supply Hits ATH as BTC and the S&P 500 Index Continue Being Strongly Correlated

Illiquid supply in the Bitcoin network hit a record-high, as acknowledged by on-chain metrics provider Dilution-proof.

Bitcoin Needs to Reclaim $36K to Invalidate the Bearish Thesis, BTC's Correlation with S&P 500 Hits ATH

Bitcoin Needs to Reclaim $36K to Invalidate the Bearish Thesis, BTC's Correlation with S&P 500 Hits ATH

Market analyst Ali Martinez believes a bearish picture is being painted in the BTC market because it has broken the historical trendline, but it can be invalidated if $36K is reclaimed.

Bitcoin Price on Course to $100,000 by 3rd Quarter of 2021, says 10T Holdings Co-founder

Bitcoin Price on Course to $100,000 by 3rd Quarter of 2021, says 10T Holdings Co-founder

Dan Tapiero, the co-founder of fintech and digital assets firm 10T Holdings, believes that BTC has not missed a step in its journey of hitting $100,000 by the third quarter of 2021.

Bitcoin Price and the Stock Market to Decouple Soon, says On-Chain Analyst

Bitcoin Price and the Stock Market to Decouple Soon, says On-Chain Analyst

Bitcoin’s price action with the stock market, including the S&P 500 has been highly correlated, however, the end could be near.

JPMorgan Expects the S&P 500 to Rally, Will Bitcoin Follow?

JPMorgan Expects the S&P 500 to Rally, Will Bitcoin Follow?

JPMorgan expects that the S&P 500 would rise to between 3,500 and 3,600 by the end of 2020, and 3,750 by this time next year, a 10 percent growth.

Winklevoss’ Predicts Bitcoin Market Cap of $9 Trillion and BTC Price of $500,000 by 2030

Winklevoss’ Predicts Bitcoin Market Cap of $9 Trillion and BTC Price of $500,000 by 2030

Bitcoin billionaires Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss told CNBC that the Bitcoin price will surge to $500,000 within the next decade and replace gold as a store of value.

Bitcoin Could Follow S&P 500’s Potential Fall After Slight Bullish Trend from US Employment Report

Bitcoin Could Follow S&P 500’s Potential Fall After Slight Bullish Trend from US Employment Report

Bitcoin showed signs of a slight bullish uptick in its first session in July and maintained a short-term positive correlation with the S&5 500. Bitcoin and stocks investors are waiting for the next big decision that could drive a new rally—whether or not the Federal Reserve would expand its stimulus operation before it expires in July.

Bitcoin Price Hits Another All-Time High Over $29,000 and Quadrupled In Value in 2020

Bitcoin Price Hits Another All-Time High Over $29,000 and Quadrupled In Value in 2020

On the last day of 2020, Bitcoin jumped to a new record high of above $29,000, after the cryptocurrency quadrupled in value during 2020.

Bitcoin Continues Trading above 50-Day MA, Indicating Bullish Sign

Bitcoin Continues Trading above 50-Day MA, Indicating Bullish Sign

Bitcoin remains above the 50-day moving average, despite shedding off some value over the last 24 hours.

Bitcoin Edges Close to Hit the 200-Day Moving Average

Bitcoin Edges Close to Hit the 200-Day Moving Average

Market analyst Lark Davis disclosed that Bitcoin's regained momentum has pushed the top cryptocurrency closer to the 200-day MA.

Kraken Report: Bitcoin Trading Hit a 6-Month Low of 51% Amid Snail Speed in June

Kraken Report: Bitcoin Trading Hit a 6-Month Low of 51% Amid Snail Speed in June

Leading US cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has presented a report through its research arm Kraken intelligence showing Bitcoin trading has nosedived by 51% depicting a six-month low since the start of the year.

Bitcoin's Performance Outshines Gold and the S&P 500 Despite Recent Price Corrections

Bitcoin's Performance Outshines Gold and the S&P 500 Despite Recent Price Corrections

Bitcoin has outperformed gold and the S&P 500 in the past 12 months, but is the cryptocurrency's growth sustainable?

Bitcoin Breaks $20k for the First Time, the Legend Continues

Bitcoin Breaks $20k for the First Time, the Legend Continues

Bitcoin just broke $20,000 for the first time and reached a record high, marking a milestone of an inevitable trend in money and finance.

The Crypto Boom: Why it’s Not 2017 Déjà Vu

The Crypto Boom: Why it’s Not 2017 Déjà Vu

But for those who think the explosive rise in Bitcoin and digital currencies may just be another repeat of 2017, you’re barking up the wrong tree.

Bitcoin Price Crashed $850 After Biden was Confirmed as the US President-Elect, but BTC Still Set to Rally

Bitcoin Price Crashed $850 After Biden was Confirmed as the US President-Elect, but BTC Still Set to Rally

Biden has become the new president of the United States, winning over the electoral votes in Georgia and Pennsylvania. How will Bitcoin's price respond?

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Mocks Ripple and XRP, but is ETH 2.0 next on SEC's List?

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Mocks Ripple and XRP, but is ETH 2.0 next on SEC's List?

Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin mocks Ripple's XRP as fights the SEC, but with the recent ETH 2.0 upgrade to POS it may not be long before the SEC reclassify ETH as security.

Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Hits ATH as Investments Heightens

Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Hits ATH as Investments Heightens

More investments continue trickling into Ethereum 2.0 deposit contract, given that the number of staked ETH is scaling the heights.

Total ETH Burned Tops the 2M Token Benchmark Worth Over $5B

Total ETH Burned Tops the 2M Token Benchmark Worth Over $5B

Since the London Hardfork went live in August last year, the Ethereum network and its underlying token have been operating as a deflationary protocol.

Ethereum Will Be Deflationary and Running on Proof-of-Stake by Year-End, says Market Analyst

Ethereum Will Be Deflationary and Running on Proof-of-Stake by Year-End, says Market Analyst

Lark Davis believes that Ethereum will have cemented its status as a deflationary currency and will run on a proof of stake model by the end of 2021.

Sygnum Bank Becomes the First Bank to Provide ETH 2.0 Pledge Service

Sygnum Bank Becomes the First Bank to Provide ETH 2.0 Pledge Service

The world's first digital asset bank Sygnum Bank announced to be the first bank to accept the pledge of Ethereum 2.0 from its customers.

Ethereum 2.0 Continues to Gain Steam, Staked ETH Tops 10 Million

Ethereum 2.0 Continues to Gain Steam, Staked ETH Tops 10 Million

The transition to Ethereum 2.0, which was renamed the consensus layer, continues to gain momentum because the amount of staked Ether is nearly 10% of the entire ETH supply.

Total Ether Deposits in Ethereum 2.0 Hits New ATH as Interest in Proof-of-Stake Model Rises

Total Ether Deposits in Ethereum 2.0 Hits New ATH as Interest in Proof-of-Stake Model Rises

The total number of Ethereum deposits in ETH 2.0 continues to climb as it recently set a new all-time high.

Ethereum’s Median Fee Hit a 4-Month Low, while Address Activity Soaring to a 7-Month High

Ethereum’s Median Fee Hit a 4-Month Low, while Address Activity Soaring to a 7-Month High

Ethereum users have a sigh of relief because median fees have dropped to $5.50 per transaction from highs of $34.18 last month.

Ethereum Launches ETH 2.0 Multiclient Testnet - Medalla

Ethereum Launches ETH 2.0 Multiclient Testnet - Medalla

Ethereum software developers proudly launched the blockchain project they have been perfecting these past few months, the Ethereum 2.0 multiclient testnet, Medalla.

Five Reasons Behind Ethereum's Rally to Top $3000

Five Reasons Behind Ethereum's Rally to Top $3000

Ethereum broke the $3,000 mark after a rocky April. Its market capitalization now surpasses that of the Bank of America.

EIP 1559 — ETH 2.0 and the Scarcity of Ethereum

EIP 1559 — ETH 2.0 and the Scarcity of Ethereum

EIP-1559 has sparked wide discussion within the Ethereum community and could be one of the major reasons ETH is starting to gain traction as a hedge against inflation.

Ethereum’s Price Going through the Roof, Subject to Renewed Interest from Short-Term Traders

Ethereum’s Price Going through the Roof, Subject to Renewed Interest from Short-Term Traders

Ethereum’s surge to historic highs has renewed the discussion of whether the altcoin season is back as short-term traders' interest soars.

Ethereum Price Set to See Higher Gains as ETH 2.0 Beacon Chain Genesis Expected Soon

Ethereum Price Set to See Higher Gains as ETH 2.0 Beacon Chain Genesis Expected Soon

As the ETH 2.0 beacon chain genesis is coming to fruition soon, it could be a catalyst for Ethereum’s price surge. Here's why.

The Number of Non-Zero Ethereum Addresses Hit an ATH

The Number of Non-Zero Ethereum Addresses Hit an ATH

The Ethereum (ETH) network continues to attract more participants because the number of non-zero addresses broke the record at 66,552,716.

Ethereum 2.0 Hits a New Milestone with a Deposit of More Than 9 Million Ether

Ethereum 2.0 Hits a New Milestone with a Deposit of More Than 9 Million Ether

More investments continue trickling into Ethereum 2.0 because 9.01 million ETH has been staked.

Ethereum Shifting to Cold Wallets for DeFi-Related & Holding Activities

Ethereum Shifting to Cold Wallets for DeFi-Related & Holding Activities

ETH supply on exchanges has been shrinking by being transferred to cold storage.

Ethereum 2.0 Full Upgrade Will Prompt a 1% Annual Deflation Rate

Ethereum 2.0 Full Upgrade Will Prompt a 1% Annual Deflation Rate

A transition to the proof of stake(PoS) consensus mechanism through Ethereum 2.0 will prompt a 1% annual deflation rate on the ETH network.

Ethereum Hits Major Bullish Milestones in Anticipation of the ETH 2.0 Staking Upgrade

Ethereum Hits Major Bullish Milestones in Anticipation of the ETH 2.0 Staking Upgrade

Ethereum wallets containing 32 more or more ETH, the amount needed to stake a validator node under the upcoming ETH 2.0 upgrade has hit an all-time high. The number of Ethereum network balances with 32 ETH or more has been nearing 120,000, in anticipation of the proposed ETH 2.0 update. Validating nodes will be replacing miners in the current proof-of-work system to validate transactions to maintain the Ethereum blockchain. Over the year, the number of wallets holding at least 32 ETH has risen around 15 percent, according to Nansen AI. Although the ETH 2.0 upgrade has been delayed several times, the major upgrade is expected to be deployed in July.

Ethereum Usage is Now 54 Times to Bitcoin as Ethereum 2.0 Becomes the Largest ETH Holder

Ethereum Usage is Now 54 Times to Bitcoin as Ethereum 2.0 Becomes the Largest ETH Holder

As the neck-to-neck battle between Bitcoin and Ethereum continues, the latter has emerged as the victor in terms of usage.

Total Value Locked in Ethereum 2.0 Hits a Record-High Amid ETH Supply on Exchanges Nosediving

Total Value Locked in Ethereum 2.0 Hits a Record-High Amid ETH Supply on Exchanges Nosediving

Ethereum 2.0 deposit contract continues to see an uptick in investments based on a surge in the total value locked (TVL).

Ethereum PoS Might Be Still Heavily Centralized: Santiment Data

Ethereum PoS Might Be Still Heavily Centralized: Santiment Data

According to data from blockchain analytics provider, Santiment, there seems to be a heavy centralization in the new protocol per validator’s count after the Merge of Ethereum.

Ethereum Crosses $1,900 For the First Time in Its History as Total Value Locked in ETH 2.0 Hits All-Time High

Ethereum Crosses $1,900 For the First Time in Its History as Total Value Locked in ETH 2.0 Hits All-Time High

New data by Santiment reveals that the number of whale addresses holding at least $10,000 ETH ballooned to 1,287 on Valentines Day and this has been pivotal in triggering Ethereum's uptrend.

More Than 700,000 ETH Staked for Ethereum 2.0 Launch

More Than 700,000 ETH Staked for Ethereum 2.0 Launch

The amount of Ethereum (ETH) locked up in the smart contract needed to transition to a proof-of-stake protocol from the current proof-of-work has surpassed the 700,000 mark.

Yearn.finance Proposal to Create ETH 2.0 Validator Vault Could be a Game-Changer for Staking

Yearn.finance Proposal to Create ETH 2.0 Validator Vault Could be a Game-Changer for Staking

Retail investors could soon have the opportunity to earn on ETH 2.0 if a proposal on Ethereum 2.0 validator vault on Yearn passes.

Ethereum Merge Might Happen in August as Testing Enters Final Round

Ethereum Merge Might Happen in August as Testing Enters Final Round

Speaking at the Permissionless 2022 Conference in Florida, U.S., Ethereum Researcher Justin Drake disclosed that the merge might happen in August.

Ethereum Battles Resistance as Exchange Inflow Volume Drops

Ethereum Battles Resistance as Exchange Inflow Volume Drops

On-chain metrics Glassnode reveals that Ethereum exchange inflow volume (7d MA) just reached a 1-month low of 15,477.056 ETH.

Total Value of Ethereum in ETH 2.0 Tops 3 Million Ether

Total Value of Ethereum in ETH 2.0 Tops 3 Million Ether

The total value of Ethereum locked in Ethereum 2.0 tops 3 million Ether and currently pegged at 3,000,034 ETH.

Ethereum Stands at Significant Support Based on the Purchase of Over 10 Million ETH

Ethereum Stands at Significant Support Based on the Purchase of Over 10 Million ETH

More than 10 million Ethereum was bought between $3,426 and $3,536, which is a very significant supply wall for support.

Total Value Locked in Ethereum 2.0 Reaches Record-High as Gas Fees Decreased

Total Value Locked in Ethereum 2.0 Reaches Record-High as Gas Fees Decreased

More investment continues trickling in Ethereum 2.0, which has broken the record, as disclosed by on-chain metrics provider Glassnode.

Ethereum Beats Bitcoin on the Weekly Timeframe amid Increased Optimism

Ethereum Beats Bitcoin on the Weekly Timeframe amid Increased Optimism

Ethereum was up by 19.24% in the last seven days, which is nearly twice Bitcoin's surge during the same period of time.

Total Value Locked in Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Reaches a New All-Time High of $6.5 Billion

Total Value Locked in Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Reaches a New All-Time High of $6.5 Billion

The total value locked in Ethereum 2.0 has hit a new all-time high, showing the trust in the network's future amid high gas fees.

Ethereum Transfer Demand Increases as Average Gas Fees Hit a 3-Month High

Ethereum Transfer Demand Increases as Average Gas Fees Hit a 3-Month High

The Ethereum network has been experiencing high demand, as evidenced by an uptick in transfers and average gas fees.

Crypto Addresses Holding At Least 100 Ethereum Hit 19-Month Low as 8.2% of Circulating ETH Locked in DeFi

Crypto Addresses Holding At Least 100 Ethereum Hit 19-Month Low as 8.2% of Circulating ETH Locked in DeFi

New data by on-chain data provider Glassnode reveals that the number of crypto addresses holding more than 100 ETH has hit a 19-month low of 45,518.

Ethereum to Implement New "Devcon Improvement Proposals" for Devcon Colombia 2021

Ethereum to Implement New "Devcon Improvement Proposals" for Devcon Colombia 2021

Ethereum has announced a new way for its crypto community to get more involved for next year’s Devcon event.

60% of Ethereum Supply Has Been at a Standstill for More Than a Year—What's Next for ETH?

60% of Ethereum Supply Has Been at a Standstill for More Than a Year—What's Next for ETH?

Ethereum's circulating supply has been limited because 60% of it has remained stagnant for more than a year, according to EthHub co-founder Antony Sassano.

10% of Ethereum Supply Staked in ETH 2.0 in Anticipation of The Merge

10% of Ethereum Supply Staked in ETH 2.0 in Anticipation of The Merge

Ethereum 2.0, which was recently renamed the consensus layer, continues to gain steam because 12,059,714 ETH has been staked in this deposit contract.

Could DeFi’s Yield Farming Craze Hinder Ethereum 2.0’s Upcoming Launch?

Could DeFi’s Yield Farming Craze Hinder Ethereum 2.0’s Upcoming Launch?

According to a report by ConsenSys, high yields gained from DeFi protocols running on the Ethereum blockchain may be problematic for ETH 2.0 in the long run.

Cause for Concern? Ethereum's 15 Minutes of Extreme Volatility Explained

Cause for Concern? Ethereum's 15 Minutes of Extreme Volatility Explained

Ethereum’s price on the crypto market underwent a lot of fluctuations in the span of 15 minutes yesterday, causing quite a stir in the crypto community.

MIT Sees Ethereum’s PoS as Game Changing Tech

MIT Sees Ethereum’s PoS as Game Changing Tech

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) views Ethereum’s proof of stake (PoS) consensus mechanism as a game-changer that will prompt the adoption of energy-saving technology.

Burnt Ether Tops $2B as Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Continues to Grow

Burnt Ether Tops $2B as Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Continues to Grow

Burnt Ether stands at 608,567 ETH worth $2.089 billion since the London Hardfork or EIP 1559 upgrade went live on August 5.

Ethereum Hits New All-Time High as More Participants Join the ETH Bandwagon

Ethereum Hits New All-Time High as More Participants Join the ETH Bandwagon

Ethereum has soared to a new all-time high of $2,159.30.

Ethereum Calls On Hackers to Attack Ethereum 2.0 in Exchange for Bug Bounty

Ethereum Calls On Hackers to Attack Ethereum 2.0 in Exchange for Bug Bounty

With Ethereum's plans to launch its 2.0 protocol network, the open-source platform has also decided to tweak its blockchain project to perfection by calling all hackers and challenging them to break into two Ethereum 2.0 attack networks.

Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Says Layer 2 Scaling Solution Has ‘Basically’ Succeeded

Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Says Layer 2 Scaling Solution Has ‘Basically’ Succeeded

Ethereum has been seeing an upward trend, and demand may increase further in anticipation of the upcoming ETH 2.0 update expected in Q3 2020. Ethereum is scheduled to undergo a major change of its consensus mechanism, transitioning from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS). Ethereum has been expecting its scaling to occur for some time, and according to Ethereum’s creator, Vitalik Buterin, it could already be happening. Vitalik Buterin recently tweeted that the Ethereum blockchain network’s “layer 2 strategy has basically succeeded.”

Ethereum’s All-Time High May Be Influenced by a Drop in ETH Gas Fees

Ethereum’s All-Time High May Be Influenced by a Drop in ETH Gas Fees

On-chain metrics provider Santiment attributes the current ETH uptrend to a drop in Ethereum’s average fees.

2% of Ethereum Supply Is Now Staked in ETH 2.0 Deposit Contract

2% of Ethereum Supply Is Now Staked in ETH 2.0 Deposit Contract

Amid the notable uptrend it experienced in recent weeks, 2% of Ethereum's total supply is now staked in ETH 2.0 deposit contract.

New Depositors of Ethereum 2.0 Hits All-Time High of 1,368

New Depositors of Ethereum 2.0 Hits All-Time High of 1,368

Confidence in the Ethereum network continues to grow given that the number of new depositors to the ETH 2.0 contract hit an ATH of 1,368.

Ethereum Supply Diminishes to a Record Low Amid ETH Breaking the Record at $4,400

Ethereum Supply Diminishes to a Record Low Amid ETH Breaking the Record at $4,400

Ethereum’s record-breaking surge is being attributed to diminished supply and high token circulation.

Ethereum 2.0: The Merge is Scheduled to go Live on Sept 19

Ethereum 2.0: The Merge is Scheduled to go Live on Sept 19

Against the earlier projected August timeline, developers are in agreement on the much anticipated Ethereum (ETH) transition, the Merge to be inked on September 19.

Ethereum Addresses with at least 0.1 ETH Hit All-Time High as Amount Held on Exchanges Drops

Ethereum Addresses with at least 0.1 ETH Hit All-Time High as Amount Held on Exchanges Drops

Number of Ethereum addresses holding 0.1+ coins just reached an ATH of 3,716,113, according to on-chain data provider Glassnode.

Ethereum’s Launch Ready for Take-Off as Deposit Contract Target Met, ETH Price Smashes $600

Ethereum’s Launch Ready for Take-Off as Deposit Contract Target Met, ETH Price Smashes $600

Ethereum 2.0’s launch is going to happen on December 1 at 12 pm, as the required number of staked Ether for the deposit contract was locked in late last night.

Ethereum Price Surges as ETH 2.0 Launch Date Announced, $2 Million Ether Locked Up Within 2 Hours

Ethereum Price Surges as ETH 2.0 Launch Date Announced, $2 Million Ether Locked Up Within 2 Hours

After having suffered a strong dip in the past week, Ethereum managed to gain some bullish momentum and rallied to over the $400 mark.

Ethereum Breaks $4000 for The First Time, Setting A New Record High

Ethereum Breaks $4000 for The First Time, Setting A New Record High

The world's second-largest cryptocurrency Ethereum broke the psychological barrier of $4,000 for the first time, setting a new all-time high.

More Than 50% of ETH Has Now Been Staked in Preparation for Ethereum 2.0 Mainnet

More Than 50% of ETH Has Now Been Staked in Preparation for Ethereum 2.0 Mainnet

With just a week left before Ethereum 2.0, the deposit contracts that are needed have surged considerably, topping 50% of its target.

Ethereum Sets Eyes on 8 Consecutive Positive Quarters

Ethereum Sets Eyes on 8 Consecutive Positive Quarters

Ethereum has been on the right footing for eight consecutive quarters if the current one closes in green, with a 47% gain so far.

Ethereum PoW Hardfork Token's IOU Accepts Trading on 5 Exchanges

Ethereum PoW Hardfork Token's IOU Accepts Trading on 5 Exchanges

At least five crypto exchanges, including Coingecko, FTX, MEXC Global, Bybit, Gate.io and FTX.US, accept ETHW, the latest listed an IOU of the potential token for trading.

Ethereum’s Sideways Consolidation to Continue as Indicator Shows ETH is Currently Undervalued

Ethereum’s Sideways Consolidation to Continue as Indicator Shows ETH is Currently Undervalued

Market analyst Michael van de Poppe has noted that ETH’s sideways consolidation will continue until a "bottoming construction"comes up.

Transition to PoS will Improve Ethereum Efficiency 2000 Times: Ethereum Foundation

Transition to PoS will Improve Ethereum Efficiency 2000 Times: Ethereum Foundation

A greener future is expected on the horizon for Ethereum, thanks to the PoS consensus mechanism, which increases the network's efficiency 2000 times more.

Ethereum Price Rallies as ETH Whales Hold the Smallest Percentage of Supply in 11 Months

Ethereum Price Rallies as ETH Whales Hold the Smallest Percentage of Supply in 11 Months

Capital in the cryptocurrency market could be moving from the world’s first cryptocurrency to Ethereum and other altcoins.

Ethereum Continues to Grow with the Majority of Stablecoin Projects Leveraging its Network

Ethereum Continues to Grow with the Majority of Stablecoin Projects Leveraging its Network

Ryan Watkins, a researcher at Messari, believes that the numerous stablecoin protocol experiments on the Ethereum network are impressive.

Ethereum Foundation Rebrands ETH 2.0 to Consensus Layer, Breaking Broken Mental Model to Users

Ethereum Foundation Rebrands ETH 2.0 to Consensus Layer, Breaking Broken Mental Model to Users

With the evolution of the Ethereum roadmap, ETH 2.0 has emerged as an inaccurate representation, and this has necessitated its rebranding so that a broader audience can comprehend its content.

Ethereum Validators Hit 300,000, Non-Zero ETH Addresses Reach ATH

Ethereum Validators Hit 300,000, Non-Zero ETH Addresses Reach ATH

The number of validators on the Ethereum network continues gaining steam after hitting the 300,000 mark.

Ethereum Energy consumption, Carbon Footprint Reduce 99.99% after Merge

Ethereum Energy consumption, Carbon Footprint Reduce 99.99% after Merge

Ethereum completed a massive software upgrade that is said to have slashed its carbon footprint and energy usage.

Ethereum 2.0 Sees High Deposit Rate as London Hard fork Looms

Ethereum 2.0 Sees High Deposit Rate as London Hard fork Looms

Ethereum 2.0 deposit contract has seen more accounts deposit 32 ETH in the past days as investors prepare for the impact of the EIP 1559 upgrade launch

Raoul Pal Predicts that Ethereum Will Hit $20K by the End of the Year, as ETH Smashes a New All-Time High

Raoul Pal Predicts that Ethereum Will Hit $20K by the End of the Year, as ETH Smashes a New All-Time High

As Ethereum rallies to a new ATH, investment strategist Raoul Pal has predicted that the cryptocurrency will hit $20,000 by the end of 2021.

More Investors are Jumping on the Ethereum Bandwagon

More Investors are Jumping on the Ethereum Bandwagon

Ethereum has been attracting more users to its network, as non-zero ETH addresses just reached an ATH of 55,317,765.

Ethereum’s Social Volume Climbs to an 11-Week High

Ethereum’s Social Volume Climbs to an 11-Week High

Ethereum (ETH) continues getting a keen eye as crowd awareness and interest rose substantially after the second-largest cryptocurrency crossed above $2,500, as acknowledged by crypto analytic firm Santiment.

Ethereum’s Crowd Sentiment Hits a Two-Month High as ETH 2.0 Surpasses 200,000 Validators

Ethereum’s Crowd Sentiment Hits a Two-Month High as ETH 2.0 Surpasses 200,000 Validators

Ethereum recently jumped above the $2,400 level, triggering crowd sentiment on Twitter to hit a two-month high, as acknowledged by on-chain metrics provider Santiment.

Analyst Believes Capital Flocks to Ethereum’s DeFi Sector

Analyst Believes Capital Flocks to Ethereum’s DeFi Sector

Market analyst Lark Davis noted that big money flow was piling in Ethereum’s decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, and that's bullish.

Kraken Contributes $250,000 to Enhance Ethereum 2.0 Upgrade

Kraken Contributes $250,000 to Enhance Ethereum 2.0 Upgrade

Kraken, a leading US-based crypto exchange, revealed its $250,000 donation aimed at helping open-source developer teams tasked with the Ethereum (ETH) 2.0 upgrade.

Ethereum 2.0: Upcoming Upgrade Will Not Eradicate High Gas Fees

Ethereum 2.0: Upcoming Upgrade Will Not Eradicate High Gas Fees

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has debunked some of the misconceptions related to the upcoming merge of the Ethereum network’s Beacon Chain, saying that gas fees would not be eradicated.

Ethereum’s Upside Appears Limitless as ETH Breaches $2,400 For the First Time Ever

Ethereum’s Upside Appears Limitless as ETH Breaches $2,400 For the First Time Ever

On-chain metrics provider Santiment has delved deeper into Ethereum’s uptrend and noted that its rally to $3k and beyond looks set.

FC Barcelona Fan Tokens Worth $1.3 Million Sold Out in Two Hours

FC Barcelona Fan Tokens Worth $1.3 Million Sold Out in Two Hours

FC Barcelona Fan Tokens (BAR) got sold out barely 2 hours after it went live on sale. With BAR, fans all over the world will be more engaged in the decision at the club.

Top 3 Altcoins to Watch This Week: ETH, MATIC, and ADA

Top 3 Altcoins to Watch This Week: ETH, MATIC, and ADA

The underlisted three tokens should be watched as the broader market keeps watch as the Ethereum blockchain transitions from the Proof-of-Work (PoW) model to the Proof-of-Stake (PoS) version

Sushiswap Co-Founder 0xmaki Steps Down from Project Lead as DEX Exchange Begins New Chapter

Sushiswap Co-Founder 0xmaki Steps Down from Project Lead as DEX Exchange Begins New Chapter

Sushiswap Co-Founder 0xmaki has stepped down as project lead when the decentralized exchange struggles to navigate challenges of scams.

Only1 Launches First Web3.0 Social NFT Platform Built on Solana

Only1 Launches First Web3.0 Social NFT Platform Built on Solana

Only1, a decentralized web3 social platform, is set to revolutionize how consumers use the social media landscape. Only1 pivots into a creator economy solution to eliminate intermediaries and allow creators to monetise their content easily.

Animoca Brands's New Management Team Onboards

Animoca Brands's New Management Team Onboards

Animoca Brands, a digital entertainment, blockchain, and gamification startup has announced that it has onboarded many new staff to take up leadership positions in the company.

London-Based Fabric Ventures to Close Funding for Two New Web3 Funds

London-Based Fabric Ventures to Close Funding for Two New Web3 Funds

Fabric Ventures, a London-based venture capital firm, is on track to close two new Web3.0 funds that will focus exclusively on the “Open Economy.”

Google Partners With Dapper Labs to Aid the Growth of Web3.0

Google Partners With Dapper Labs to Aid the Growth of Web3.0

Google has inked a multi-year partnership with Dapper Labs to help scale the development of Web3.0.

Binance Raises $500m Crypto Fund to Enhance Blockchain & Web3 Adoption

Binance Raises $500m Crypto Fund to Enhance Blockchain & Web3 Adoption

Binance has raised $500 million funds to invest in projects that propel crypto use cases and aid the adoption of blockchain and Web3 technologies.

Former TikTok Gaming Head Launches Blockchain Gaming Startup Meta0

Former TikTok Gaming Head Launches Blockchain Gaming Startup Meta0

Jason Fung, the former head of short video giant TikTok’s gaming division, launched a blockchain gaming startup called Meta0 as CEO and has completed its first round of financing.

Fidelity Offers Bitcoin Portfolio Options to Retirement Investment via MicroStrategy

Fidelity Offers Bitcoin Portfolio Options to Retirement Investment via MicroStrategy

America’s largest retirement savings plans 401(k) provider, Fidelity Investments, is set to permit the allocation of some of its client's funds into Bitcoin, a move it said was based on popular demand.

KuCoin Rolls Out Decentralized Crypto Wallet to Aid Web3.0 Exploration

KuCoin Rolls Out Decentralized Crypto Wallet to Aid Web3.0 Exploration

The Seychelles-based crypto exchange KuCoin has rolled out a decentralized product dubbed KuCoin Wallet, supporting multiple tokens trading and multi-chain aggregation.

Polygon to Hire 200 New Workers despite Market Downturn: Bloomberg

Polygon to Hire 200 New Workers despite Market Downturn: Bloomberg

Polygon’s Head of Human Resources, Bhumika Srivastava said the Layer-2 scaling solution has plans to hire as many as 200 new staff before the end of the year.

CHILIZ Launches Layer 1 Blockchain for Sports and Entertainment Industry

CHILIZ Launches Layer 1 Blockchain for Sports and Entertainment Industry

Chiliz has announced the launch of the Scoville testnet for the newly established Layer 1 blockchain network Chiliz Chain 2.0 (also known as CC2).

Brock Pierce and Blockchain Capital Sue Florida-Based Company for Copyright Infringement

Brock Pierce and Blockchain Capital Sue Florida-Based Company for Copyright Infringement

Brock Pierce and his business partners are suing Blockchain Capital Management LLC (BCM) for copyright infringement.

Coinbase and Circle Add Algorand Blockchain to Multi-Chain USDC Stablecoin Framework—Faster than Ethereum

Coinbase and Circle Add Algorand Blockchain to Multi-Chain USDC Stablecoin Framework—Faster than Ethereum

Coinbase and Circle Centre Consortium have expanded USDC from Ethereum to Algorand’s blockchain as part of its multi-chain USDC framework.

Brock Pierce For President, Crypto Venture Capitalist Announces Candidacy

Brock Pierce For President, Crypto Venture Capitalist Announces Candidacy

Brock Pierce has announced that he will be joining the presidential race in the 2020 US elections.

New Blockchain Patent Presented by US Postal Service as Trump Denies Funding for Mail-In Votes

New Blockchain Patent Presented by US Postal Service as Trump Denies Funding for Mail-In Votes

In light of the 2020 US presidential elections, Trump admitted to denying funding to the United States Postal Service (USPS), despite the mailing service’s proposal on Thursday of a new patent for a blockchain-powered voting system, which would make ballot casting more secure.

Nancy Pelosi Says Tuesday is Deadline if White House Wants Pre-Election Stimulus, BTC Traders Standby

Nancy Pelosi Says Tuesday is Deadline if White House Wants Pre-Election Stimulus, BTC Traders Standby

Dem Nancy Pelosi told the White House it has until Tuesday to reach a deal with Democrats if it wants additional stimulus before the elections next month. How will BTC react?

President Trump Ends COVID-19 Stimulus Negotiations, Bitcoin Price Plummets

President Trump Ends COVID-19 Stimulus Negotiations, Bitcoin Price Plummets

Trump has decided to delay negotiations regarding a second coronavirus stimulus package until after the presidential elections, sending Bitcoin's price down.

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez to Take Part of his 401K Retirement Funds in Bitcoin

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez to Take Part of his 401K Retirement Funds in Bitcoin

Miami Mayor, Francis Suarez has doubled down again on his love for Bitcoin, promising that he plans to take a part of his 401k retirement savings fund in the digital currency.

US Election Results to be Published on the Blockchain

US Election Results to be Published on the Blockchain

Everipedia, the blockchain-based encyclopedia has teamed up with international newsgroup The Associated Press (AP) for the upcoming US election in November.

BitMEX Lists Luna 2.0, ETH Margin and Settlement Options

BitMEX Lists Luna 2.0, ETH Margin and Settlement Options

BitMEX users are now able to trade ETH options and USDT-margined Terra Luna 2.0 contracts, all with up to 25x leverage.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Unaffected Despite $150M Hack Suffered by KuCoin

Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Unaffected Despite $150M Hack Suffered by KuCoin

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices have been reported to be unaffected by the security breach that impacted coin exchange KuCoin and that resulted in a loss of $150M.

$250,000 BTC: Kraken Survey Shows Investors are Bullish on Bitcoin, Altcoins and DeFi in 2021

$250,000 BTC: Kraken Survey Shows Investors are Bullish on Bitcoin, Altcoins and DeFi in 2021

The latest Kraken VIP sentiment survey reflects how investors think the crypto sector might evolve in 2021. Some are projecting the BTC price as high as $250,000.

Consider These 6 Factors When Trading Crypto In 2021

Consider These 6 Factors When Trading Crypto In 2021

What do trading audiences expect with high-quality, modern exchange and aggregator services? It has a lot to do with the context of the industry – what people are doing with their assets, and the choices that they have to navigate within the greater fintech ecosystem.

Hackers Steal Cryptos from General Bytes Bitcoin ATM via Zero-day Bug

Hackers Steal Cryptos from General Bytes Bitcoin ATM via Zero-day Bug

Crypto ATM manufacturer General Bytes has confirmed that its infrastructures have been hacked using a zero-day vulnerability in server ports to steal cryptocurrencies from customers.

Bitfinex Launches $400 Million Bounty Hunt for 2016 Hackers Who Stole $1.3 Billion in BTC

Bitfinex Launches $400 Million Bounty Hunt for 2016 Hackers Who Stole $1.3 Billion in BTC

Bitfinex has launched a 400 million dollar bounty hunt in search of the hackers responsible for the theft of nearly 120,000 Bitcoins from the global exchange in 2016.

KuCoin Hacker Scrambles to Dump Stolen Chainlink Tokens, Crypto Exchanges Collaborate for Clamp Down

KuCoin Hacker Scrambles to Dump Stolen Chainlink Tokens, Crypto Exchanges Collaborate for Clamp Down

The KuCoin hacker has begun dumping his stolen funds, after having made off with over $150 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC), ERC-20 tokens, and Ether (ETH).

Why is everyone going crazy over NFT?

Why is everyone going crazy over NFT?

Dmytro Volkov, CTO of the international cryptocurrency exchange CEX.IO, has over 15 years ’work experience in IT, including over 10 years in financial markets. He has optimized the technology and processes at the CEX.IO exchange, as well as the trading and analytics systems and integrations with external systems. Equally, he has created the CEX.IO Broker platform to trade derivatives, an author of trainings on financial and tech topics as well as a speaker at industry-wide conferences.

Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Predicts $30K Price Target for BTC by June

Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Predicts $30K Price Target for BTC by June

In tandem with his call for a “crypto carnage” that is underway in the second quarter, former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes has predicted a price slump of $30,000 for Bitcoin and $2,500 for Ethereum by the end of June 2022.

How Australia's National Blockchain Roadmap Will Change The Future

How Australia's National Blockchain Roadmap Will Change The Future

Australia was one of the first countries to recognize the immense potential of blockchain technology and to incorporate it into various sectors in the country.

Cardano's Goguen Rollout Could Directly Compete with Ethereum with its New Smart Contract Implementation

Cardano's Goguen Rollout Could Directly Compete with Ethereum with its New Smart Contract Implementation

Cardano’s Goguen era, which marks the next period after Shelley, will be the era of implementing smart contracts and enabling decentralized applications (Dapps) on the network. The Goguen era is Cardano’s third development phase, which is expected to start in the third quarter of 2020 with the release of its testnet.

Cardano Will Outperform Ethereum 2.0 in DeFi Says Hoskinson as ADA Price Surges

Cardano Will Outperform Ethereum 2.0 in DeFi Says Hoskinson as ADA Price Surges

CEO Charles Hoskinson doubts the Ethereum 2.0 upgrade will result in higher throughput, better scalability, and more security highlighting Cardano’s superior design for DeFi.

Total Value Locked in DeFi Jumps to $208 Billion with Ethereum Taking the Lion’s Share

Total Value Locked in DeFi Jumps to $208 Billion with Ethereum Taking the Lion’s Share

According to DefiLlama, a ranking and metrics provider for DeFi protocols, the total value locked (TVL) in this sector stands at $208.03 billion.

Bringing Bitcoin to Ethereum: Wrapped Bitcoin Surpasses $1 Billion in Total Value Locked

Bringing Bitcoin to Ethereum: Wrapped Bitcoin Surpasses $1 Billion in Total Value Locked

Decentralized finance (DeFi) keeps booming as one of its Bitcoin tokenization protocols recently skyrocketed by 900% in a span of two months.

Total Value Locked in Maker Reaches a Record High as Maker Foundation Returns Dev Fund to DAO

Total Value Locked in Maker Reaches a Record High as Maker Foundation Returns Dev Fund to DAO

Maker's total value locked (TVL) surged to $12.02B, hitting a record high amid Maker Foundation's announcement that it would refund 84,000 MKR from the development fund to the MakerDAO.

Revolut Launches Learn & Earn Program in Partnership with Polkadot

Revolut Launches Learn & Earn Program in Partnership with Polkadot

Revolut, a London-based financial technology company that offers banking services, has announced the launch of its flagship ‘Learn & Earn’ education courses.

Web3-centric NFT Platform Pixel Vault Obtains $100M Investment

Web3-centric NFT Platform Pixel Vault Obtains $100M Investment

Pixel Vault, a web3-centric NFT platform, today announced a $100 million investment from venture capital firms Velvet Sea Ventures and 01A.

MLB is Looking to Hire an Expert to Expand its Metaverse Presence

MLB is Looking to Hire an Expert to Expand its Metaverse Presence

The Major League Baseball is looking to fill a metaverse role to boost its engagement in the space

PGA Tour Partners With Autograph to Create Digital Collectibles Platform

PGA Tour Partners With Autograph to Create Digital Collectibles Platform

PGA Tour has partnered with Autograph, an NFT platform co-founded by the legendary quarterback Tom Brady to create a new digital collectables platform, focusing on the Golf World.

PlayStation Surveying Players on NFTs at EVO 2022

PlayStation Surveying Players on NFTs at EVO 2022

PlayStation may be eyeing a move into the NFT world as the gaming giant has been surveying its players about their interests in digital collectables.

Metaverse Will Bring About the "Construction of New Economies" - Animoca CEO

Metaverse Will Bring About the "Construction of New Economies" - Animoca CEO

Animoca Brands CEO, Yat Siu sees the GameFi ecosystem as a major avenue to welcome people into the new economy the metaverse is creating

Federal Reserve Holds 0% Interest Rates until 2023, Targets Over 2% Inflation—BTC Price Breaks $11,000

Federal Reserve Holds 0% Interest Rates until 2023, Targets Over 2% Inflation—BTC Price Breaks $11,000

Bitcoin price spikes as Federal Reserve officials of FOMC said they will hold US interest rates close to zero and will continue to push inflation above 2% by 2023.

Ethereum 2.0 Goes Live and ETH Plunges by 9%: Here’s What You Need to Know

Ethereum 2.0 Goes Live and ETH Plunges by 9%: Here’s What You Need to Know

Ethereum 2.0 Phase 0 has just launched today. Phase 0 of Ethereum 2.0, also known as the Beacon Chain will introduce a new consensus mechanism to the network.

Vitalik Buterin Explains What’s Next for Ethereum after the ETH 2.0 Beacon Chain Launch

Vitalik Buterin Explains What’s Next for Ethereum after the ETH 2.0 Beacon Chain Launch

Ethereum 2.0 Phase 0, also known as the blockchain’s Beacon chain, was launched on Dec. 1. What's next for Ethereum after the launch?

Ethereum’s Bull Run to Continue as Massive Balance of Ether Moved Off of Exchanges for ETH 2.0 Staking

Ethereum’s Bull Run to Continue as Massive Balance of Ether Moved Off of Exchanges for ETH 2.0 Staking

As Ethereum 2.0 Phase 0 is nearing its launch, the Ethereum community has locked up more than $13 million of Ether in the network in 24 hours.

Ethereum Price Rally to Continue as Over $529 Million Staked Ahead of ETH 2.0 Launch

Ethereum Price Rally to Continue as Over $529 Million Staked Ahead of ETH 2.0 Launch

In anticipation of the Ethereum 2.0 Phase 0 launch, an enormous amount of Ethereum has already been staked for its deposit contract as part of the PoS network.

Ethereum 2.0’s Launch Is 2 Weeks Away, but Only 18% of ETH Has Been Staked

Ethereum 2.0’s Launch Is 2 Weeks Away, but Only 18% of ETH Has Been Staked

With Ethereum 2.0’s first phase (Phase 0) set to launch on December 1, it appears that there is still a lot of Ether (ETH) missing for the upgrade to happen.

Jun 10: Who says only Irrational Investors trade Bitcoin?

Jun 10: Who says only Irrational Investors trade Bitcoin?

FOMC tonight with consensus heading rather dovish. For example MS expects Fed to switch to a monthly program of Treasury QE at $80bn per month with a dovish bias in projections. Of course, Powell isn't going to offer much clarity in explicit forward guidance. With Nasdaq crossing 10k momentarily last night (just 2 minutes), the market is starting to get excited. Nikola, a electric truck company with 0 earnings, has more than doubled in share price from last week, is now actually worth close to $30 billion (more than Twitter?).

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