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Ethereum Releases Validator Launchpad for ETH 2.0 Testnet

Ethereum Releases Validator Launchpad for ETH 2.0 Testnet

Ethereum software developers finally released the validator launchpad for ETH 2.0, which enabled users to participate in the testnet’s Proof-of-Stake.

Facebook Faces New Hurdles as Brazil’s Central Bank Suspends New WhatsApp Mobile Payment Service

Facebook Faces New Hurdles as Brazil’s Central Bank Suspends New WhatsApp Mobile Payment Service

Brazil’s central bank has suspended WhatsApp’s payments feature in the country. The newly-launched system allows users of Facebook Inc’s WhatsApp instant messaging service to send money via chat.

DelMonte Adopts Blockchain-Powered Traceability Solutions for Quality Assurance

DelMonte Adopts Blockchain-Powered Traceability Solutions for Quality Assurance

To render innovative and best-in-class solutions to its products and services, Fresh Del Monte Produce has invested in Jordanian and UK-based startup Decapolis for blockchain-enabled traceability solutions.

The SpaceX Token Scam: A Cautionary Tale in Cryptocurrency Fraud

The SpaceX Token Scam: A Cautionary Tale in Cryptocurrency Fraud

SpaceX Tokens, a cryptocurrency linked to SpaceX, are allegedly used for decentralized funding and community engagement, but evidence suggests they are part of a scam involving fake advertisements and social media.

GameStop Launches Self Custodial Wallet for Crypto, NFTs

GameStop Launches Self Custodial Wallet for Crypto, NFTs

Video game retailer, GameStop Corp is advancing its reach into the Web3.0 ecosystem with the launch of its new digital currency wallet

ING Warns Facebook’s Ties With Banks May Be Breached Due To Libra Regulatory Concerns

ING Warns Facebook’s Ties With Banks May Be Breached Due To Libra Regulatory Concerns

Ralph Hamers, the CEO of ING, warned that Facebook's relationships with banks will probably be cut off due to its inability to address Libra regulatory issues, especially the money-laundering fears.

Blockchain Enhances Traceability of Organic Cotton from Farm to Consumer

Blockchain Enhances Traceability of Organic Cotton from Farm to Consumer

Fashion for Good, PVH Corp, C&A Foundation & Organic Cotton Accelerator, Bext 360, and Zalando have successfully collaborated on a blockchain pilot project that traces organic cotton from farm to consumer.

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.

Machi Big Brother's recent NFT sell-off

Machi Big Brother's recent NFT sell-off

Machi Big Brother, the NFT whale, discharged 90 BAYC, 191 MAYC, and 308 Otherdeed NFTs, among others.

MasterCard Asia Files Device Billing System Patent Compatible With Iota’s Tangle Network

MasterCard Asia Files Device Billing System Patent Compatible With Iota’s Tangle Network

MasterCard patents blockchain system to help shared device merchants avoid credit card fees.

Australian Farmer Teams Up with FreshChain for Watermelon Traceability via Blockchain

Australian Farmer Teams Up with FreshChain for Watermelon Traceability via Blockchain

Andrew Martens, an Australian owning Marto Farms, has joined hands with Fresh Chain Systems, a local tech firm, in deploying blockchain technology on his watermelon labels to propel traceability. Buyers across Australia will, therefore, be able to trace the originality of the fruit.

Cryptos in Space: The Future of Blockchain in the Final Frontier

Cryptos in Space: The Future of Blockchain in the Final Frontier

People began hearing the word blockchain circa 2008. Over ten years ago now, but barely a drop in the boundless stream of time. This nascent technology soon planted its terrestrial roots and spread around many industrial sectors.

Snowtrace to End Etherscan-Powered Service by Nov 30

Snowtrace to End Etherscan-Powered Service by Nov 30

Snowtrace.io, a blockchain explorer for Avalanche C-Chain, will discontinue its Etherscan-powered explorer on November 30, 2023, due to high EaaS service costs. Users are advised to backup data and Ava Labs suggests a better solution transition.

Facebook, Google, Twitter Face $600 Million Class Action Lawsuit Over Cryptocurrency Ad Ban

Facebook, Google, Twitter Face $600 Million Class Action Lawsuit Over Cryptocurrency Ad Ban

The trio of Facebook, Google and Twitter have been slammed by a $600 million class-action lawsuit by a group of companies and individuals backed by Sydney based JPB Liberty

Silk Road Programmer Pleads Guilty for Covering Up His Darknet Involvement to FBI and IRS

Silk Road Programmer Pleads Guilty for Covering Up His Darknet Involvement to FBI and IRS

Silk Road computer programmer Michael R. Weigand pleaded guilty for providing false statements regarding his involvement with the darknet marketplace.

NHL Partners with Sweet for Digital Collectibles NFTs Marketplace

NHL Partners with Sweet for Digital Collectibles NFTs Marketplace

NHL is looking to invest in NFTs to boost the sports league's growth. The NTF marketplace is expected this upcoming season.

Singapore State Investor Temasek Joins Libra Association, Facebook’s Global Digital Currency Project

Singapore State Investor Temasek Joins Libra Association, Facebook’s Global Digital Currency Project

Singapore’s state investor, Temasek Holdings has officially been named a member of the Facebook-backed digital currency project Libra. Temasek as a portfolio value of 313 billion Singapore dollars (roughly $219 billion), making it one of the more prominent backers of Libra. The Libra Association, an independent group based in Switzerland has also welcomed crypto investor Paradigm and Slow Ventures, a private equity firm.

How Can Blockchain Technology End Labour Market Woes?

How Can Blockchain Technology End Labour Market Woes?

In its usual bid to take over the technology ecosystem, blockchain technology can be instrumental in the fight against unemployment through a creative aggregation of data for easy verification. This is revealed in a research report published on June 8 and sponsored by the American Council on Education.

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.

Binance NFT Ceases Support for Bitcoin NFTs

Binance NFT Ceases Support for Bitcoin NFTs

Binance NFT discontinues Bitcoin NFT trades and deposits, advises withdrawals by deadline, and details distribution of Runestone NFTs and tokens.

Facebook Libra: The Latest Crypto Used in Illegal Financial Activities?

Facebook Libra: The Latest Crypto Used in Illegal Financial Activities?

“With the evolution of virtual currencies and new marketplaces, nefarious actors are continuously adapting to find new ways to engage in illegal financial activity.” said U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, during the briefing with Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) on 27 June.

Paxful Crypto Peer-to-Peer Marketplace Expands Beyond Bitcoin with Tether USDT Stablecoin

Paxful Crypto Peer-to-Peer Marketplace Expands Beyond Bitcoin with Tether USDT Stablecoin

Paxful, the leading peer-to-peer Bitcoin trading platform, announced that it will be adding stablecoin Tether to its crypto payment options.

Libra Adds New Nonprofit Member Heifer International to Tackle World Hunger and Poverty After Enduring Months of Regulatory Scrutiny

Libra Adds New Nonprofit Member Heifer International to Tackle World Hunger and Poverty After Enduring Months of Regulatory Scrutiny

The Libra Association has welcomed a new member, Heifer International, a nonprofit organization aimed to tackle world hunger and poverty. The addition of Heifer International brings the tally of members in the Libra Association to twenty-three.

Central Banks to Cross-Examine Libra’s Founders in Switzerland

Central Banks to Cross-Examine Libra’s Founders in Switzerland

The European Central Bank (ECB) officials and 25 global central banks will be meeting with Libra’s founders to assess the project.

Facebook Aims to Integrate NFTs in Novi Digital Wallet

Facebook Aims to Integrate NFTs in Novi Digital Wallet

Tech-giant Facebook is escalating its influence by integrating NFTs in its Novi Digital Wallet.

Facebook-Backed Association Picks Another Former HSBC Executive as Libra Network's CEO

Facebook-Backed Association Picks Another Former HSBC Executive as Libra Network's CEO

James Emmett, the former HSBC executive, is joining Libra Networks as the new managing director. He will assume his new role on October 1.

NVIDIA Launches ACE Generative AI Microservices to Revolutionize Digital Humans

NVIDIA Launches ACE Generative AI Microservices to Revolutionize Digital Humans

NVIDIA releases ACE generative AI microservices to advance digital humans in gaming, healthcare, and customer service.

NVIDIA Partners with Hugging Face to Simplify AI Model Deployments

NVIDIA Partners with Hugging Face to Simplify AI Model Deployments

NVIDIA joins forces with Hugging Face to streamline generative AI model deployments.

NVIDIA Grace Hopper Superchip Boosts Murex MX.3 Performance, Enhances Energy Efficiency

NVIDIA Grace Hopper Superchip Boosts Murex MX.3 Performance, Enhances Energy Efficiency

NVIDIA's Grace Hopper Superchip improves Murex MX.3 analytics and reduces power usage.

LangChain: LangSmith Introduces Workspaces for Enhanced Team Collaboration and Organization

LangChain: LangSmith Introduces Workspaces for Enhanced Team Collaboration and Organization

LangSmith's new workspaces feature helps enterprises improve team collaboration and resource management.

Immutable (IMX) and Space Nation Launch Limited-Edition NFT Collection

Immutable (IMX) and Space Nation Launch Limited-Edition NFT Collection

Immutable (IMX) partners with Space Nation to release a limited-edition NFT collection, the Immutables, enhancing the web3 MMORPG space universe.

SingularityNET (AGIX) Unveils Distributed Atomspace (DAS) for Advanced AI Knowledge Management

SingularityNET (AGIX) Unveils Distributed Atomspace (DAS) for Advanced AI Knowledge Management

SingularityNET (AGIX) introduces the Distributed Atomspace (DAS), a decentralized knowledge repository aimed at revolutionizing AI research and development.

Binance Square Launches Giveaway Center Offering $20,000 in Token Rewards

Binance Square Launches Giveaway Center Offering $20,000 in Token Rewards

Binance Square introduces a new Giveaway Center, enabling users to complete tasks for a chance to win ACE and LISTA token rewards totaling $20,000.

NVIDIA Grace CPU Enhances Mathematical Optimization Efficiency and Performance

NVIDIA Grace CPU Enhances Mathematical Optimization Efficiency and Performance

NVIDIA Grace CPU shows significant improvements in mathematical optimization performance and energy efficiency, outperforming AMD EPYC servers.

dYdX Domain Faces Repeated DNS Hijacking Incidents

dYdX Domain Faces Repeated DNS Hijacking Incidents

dYdX's domain suffered multiple DNS hijacking attacks due to vulnerabilities in Squarespace's OAuth and account recovery protocols, highlighting broader security concerns.

Exploring UX for AI Agents: Chat Interfaces

Exploring UX for AI Agents: Chat Interfaces

LangChain Blog delves into the UX challenges of AI agents, focusing on chat interfaces in a multi-part series.

Hugging Face Introduces Inference-as-a-Service with NVIDIA NIM for AI Developers

Hugging Face Introduces Inference-as-a-Service with NVIDIA NIM for AI Developers

Hugging Face and NVIDIA collaborate to offer Inference-as-a-Service, enhancing AI model efficiency and accessibility for developers.

5 Essential Tips for Writing Effective Prompts for Google Gemini in Workspace

5 Essential Tips for Writing Effective Prompts for Google Gemini in Workspace

Learn how to write effective prompts for Google Gemini in Workspace with these essential tips, enhancing your productivity and AI interaction.

NVIDIA's NIM Agent Blueprint Transforms Drug Discovery with AI-Driven Virtual Screening

NVIDIA's NIM Agent Blueprint Transforms Drug Discovery with AI-Driven Virtual Screening

NVIDIA's NIM Agent Blueprint leverages generative AI for faster, cost-effective drug discovery, enhancing hit-to-lead transitions.

OKX Ventures Invests in Blockchain and AI Verifiable Compute Layer Space and Time

OKX Ventures Invests in Blockchain and AI Verifiable Compute Layer Space and Time

OKX Ventures has invested in Space and Time, a verifiable compute layer that integrates AI and blockchain, enhancing data verification for smart contracts.

Petrobras Leverages NVIDIA Grace CPU for Enhanced Reservoir Simulation

Petrobras Leverages NVIDIA Grace CPU for Enhanced Reservoir Simulation

Petrobras achieves significant improvements in reservoir simulation using NVIDIA Grace CPU, with up to 4.5x faster solutions and 4.3x better energy efficiency.

Innovative Approach to Blockspace Auctions Explored by a16z Crypto

Innovative Approach to Blockspace Auctions Explored by a16z Crypto

Quintus Kilbourn of Flashbots presents new research on blockspace auction refunds, aiming to enhance efficiency and participation in the blockchain ecosystem.

Space Nation Unveils Major Main Quest Series with TV Expansion

Space Nation Unveils Major Main Quest Series with TV Expansion

Space Nation launches its largest Main Quest series on Immutable (IMX), featuring a live-action TV series by Roland Emmerich, expanding the game's universe.

Hugging Face and NVIDIA Join Forces to Propel Open-Source AI Robotics

Hugging Face and NVIDIA Join Forces to Propel Open-Source AI Robotics

Hugging Face and NVIDIA collaborate to enhance open-source AI robotics, integrating LeRobot with NVIDIA's AI tools, aiming to advance industries like manufacturing and healthcare.

Trace Launches ATP Tour Digital Collectibles on Sui Blockchain

Trace Launches ATP Tour Digital Collectibles on Sui Blockchain

Trace collaborates with ATP to mint digital collectibles on Sui, enhancing fan engagement with dynamic NFTs during the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin.

NVIDIA's Grace and Grace Hopper CPUs Propel Ansys Workloads to New Heights

NVIDIA's Grace and Grace Hopper CPUs Propel Ansys Workloads to New Heights

NVIDIA's Grace and Grace Hopper CPUs bring unprecedented energy efficiency and performance to Ansys workloads, revolutionizing computational tasks in sectors like automotive safety and aerodynamics.

Mastercard Introduces Crypto Source Product for Banks

Mastercard Introduces Crypto Source Product for Banks

Payments giant, Mastercard has launched a new product to help banks get on board the crypto train faster

‘Big Four’ Tech Amazon, Google, Apple & Facebook Grilled During US Antitrust Hearing

‘Big Four’ Tech Amazon, Google, Apple & Facebook Grilled During US Antitrust Hearing

In an antitrust hearing with the Judiciary Committee of US Congress, the CEOs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google testified, as a continuation of an unfinished legal conversation with lawmakers.

Facebook Launches Fintech Product Group F2 to Run Payments Across All its Apps

Facebook Launches Fintech Product Group F2 to Run Payments Across All its Apps

Facebook has expanded its fintech horizons and announced the launch of a new product group dedicated to payments purposes.

Bitget Becomes the First Centralized Exchange to Offer Financial Transparency Through Space and Time

Bitget Becomes the First Centralized Exchange to Offer Financial Transparency Through Space and Time

Bitget, the largest crypto copy trading platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Space and Time (SxT), a leader in decentralized data warehousing. The partnership will enable Bitget to offer users unparalleled transparency of exchange operations with a verifiably tamperproof audit trail of data and computation.

Netherlands CBD Producers Harness Blockchain Technology for Enhanced Traceability

Netherlands CBD Producers Harness Blockchain Technology for Enhanced Traceability

A consortium of Netherlands CBD producers called the Cannabinoid Association of the Netherlands (CAN) is leveraging blockchain technology to enhance traceability, accountability, and transparency in the CBD market.

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.

Will Facebook Ever Be Able to Launch Libra?

Will Facebook Ever Be Able to Launch Libra?

In recent speculation, Facebook has acknowledged that there are several regulatory issues that are preventing the progress of launching Libra globally.

Donald Trump's NFT Trading Card Collection

Donald Trump's NFT Trading Card Collection

On Dec. 15, 45,000 self-themed trading cards were released for $99 apiece. The collection has generated approximately $1.2 million in secondary sales. Sewer Pass NFT transactions on secondary markets are strong. #NoNeoNFT emerged when the company's Solana network NFT collection failed. NUS claims the HaptGlove simulates touch and grip more realistically than conventional gloves.

eBay Officially Launches NFT Sales on Its Platform

eBay Officially Launches NFT Sales on Its Platform

eBay has moved to get a piece of the pie in the NFT market share.

Facebook Moving Further Away From Libra, But Considering its Own Digital Token System

Facebook Moving Further Away From Libra, But Considering its Own Digital Token System

Facebook is now considering developing a system of digital tokens, pegged to different government-issued currencies including the US dollar and the euro. The new plan will still include Libra, although Libra Association, separately, will continue its work on the stablecoin pegged to a basket of global currencies.

Mastercard Still Betting on Blockchain Despite Pulling Out from Facebook’s Libra

Mastercard Still Betting on Blockchain Despite Pulling Out from Facebook’s Libra

Mastercard recently pulled out of the Libra Association, along with Visa and PayPal, however, it has been reported that the payment processor is not giving up on blockchain.

Gemini's Winklevoss Twins Willing to Dive into Facebook's Libra Project

Gemini's Winklevoss Twins Willing to Dive into Facebook's Libra Project

Winklevoss twins, the Gemini Founders have made a revelation about a possible partnership with Facebook on the Libra Project.

Zuckerberg's Hearings with Congress and What the US Regulators Really Think

Zuckerberg's Hearings with Congress and What the US Regulators Really Think

It has been more than three months since Facebook announced plans to launch its digital currency, Libra in June 2020; however, the social media giant has met with regulatory and political skepticism globally.

Blockchain Startup Agriledger Launches Ecosystem of Transparency and Opportunity For Haitian Farmers

Blockchain Startup Agriledger Launches Ecosystem of Transparency and Opportunity For Haitian Farmers

UK Tech Startup, Agriledger has launched a blockchain ecosystem for Haitian farmers to add transparency to the supply chain and create fairer product pricing for suppliers and retailers.

Romania's ICI Bucharest Launches NFT Trading Platform for Web3 Adoption

Romania's ICI Bucharest Launches NFT Trading Platform for Web3 Adoption

ICI Bucharest has announced the launch of its in-house NFT trading platform, ICI D|Services, on April 26. The platform aims to facilitate the adoption of Web3 in Romania and connect private and public sector institutions and users. ICI Bucharest has been exploring blockchain and nonfungible tokens as the space gains traction globally.

Blockchain Market Report: 2019 H1 Review

Blockchain Market Report: 2019 H1 Review

Report: 2019 H1 Review

Hedge Fund Marshall Wace Forms Workforce, Focusing on Blockchain Investments

Hedge Fund Marshall Wace Forms Workforce, Focusing on Blockchain Investments

Investment firm Marshall Wace is forming a blockchain team, focusing on investing in private blockchain-related companies.

OpenBazaar Set for a Comeback

OpenBazaar Set for a Comeback

OpenBazaar, a decentralized marketplace that was shut down in 2020, appears set for a comeback. Recent updates on social media and GitHub indicate progress on building a new version of the marketplace using the programming language Rust. Former project lead Brian Hoffman has hinted at the marketplace's return, citing "freedom of exploration" as a key factor in its revival.

What is CBDC?

What is CBDC?

CBDC stands for Central Bank Digital Currency, and represents the digital form of a nation’s fiat money (currency backed by trust or faith in the regulating government).

Facebook's Rebranding of Libra Stablecoin to Diem May Face Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

Facebook's Rebranding of Libra Stablecoin to Diem May Face Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

Facebook’s idea to rebrand its Libra stablecoin project to “Diem” may not be as smooth sailing as what the corporate firm had in mind.

NBA Sacramento Kings Leverage Blockchain for Authentic In-Game Gear Purchases

NBA Sacramento Kings Leverage Blockchain for Authentic In-Game Gear Purchases

Sports teams continue to adopt and implement blockchain into their business models, helping fans and security.

Dr. Alicia Garcia-Herrero's Take on China’s CBDC and Facebook’s Libra

Dr. Alicia Garcia-Herrero's Take on China’s CBDC and Facebook’s Libra

In Part 2 of the interview, Garcia-Herrero explained the disruption of China’s CBDC – digital currency electronic payment (DCEP) on China’s monetary system. She also commented on the basket of currencies that Facebook’s Libra supports and Libra’s potential threat to monetary sovereignty.

SoftBank's Tech Division Z Holdings Eyes NFT Marketplace

SoftBank's Tech Division Z Holdings Eyes NFT Marketplace

Z Holdings, the internet arm of Japanese multinational conglomerate SoftBank Group, is reportedly planning to launch a NFT marketplace before the end of the year.

Fonbnk and Tanda Partner to Launch Airtime Trading Marketplace in East Africa

Fonbnk and Tanda Partner to Launch Airtime Trading Marketplace in East Africa

Fonbnk and Tanda have partnered to launch an airtime trading marketplace in East Africa, allowing micro-entrepreneurs to earn revenue and store their profits in dollarized stablecoins. The partnership increases liquidity in the marketplace through the buying and selling of prepaid airtime for profit, providing more earning opportunities and creating a growth flywheel effect through improved liquidity and marketplace efficiency.

Fed Governor Warns ECB Forum that Libra Risks are Immense

Fed Governor Warns ECB Forum that Libra Risks are Immense

The Governor of the Federal Reserve, Lael Brainard warned a European Central Bank (ECB) forum in Germany, that the risks posed by the potential mainstream adoption of the Facebook proposed stablecoin Libra, are too immense.

OKEx Launches DeFi Hub with Integrated NFT Marketplace

OKEx Launches DeFi Hub with Integrated NFT Marketplace

OKEx has launched a DeFi Hub with an integrated NFT Marketplace.

Exclusive: Arbitrage - the Key Business Opportunity Brought by Blockchain

Exclusive: Arbitrage - the Key Business Opportunity Brought by Blockchain

Following the latest update of Paxful, Ray took a step back and shared to us his inspiration to set up Paxful and what he learnt from 11 failed startups! He then identified arbitrage as the key business opportunities by blockchain and instead of decentralization, peer to peer should be the core value preposition of Bitcoin!

Twitter and Facebook Grilled in Senate Hearing Over Social Media Censorship of US Presidential Election

Twitter and Facebook Grilled in Senate Hearing Over Social Media Censorship of US Presidential Election

Facebook and Twitter are facing heat from US Congress for how they handled political misinformation circulating on the social media platforms.

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.

Meta's Metaverse Division Reports 3rd Quarter Loss of Over $3.7B

Meta's Metaverse Division Reports 3rd Quarter Loss of Over $3.7B

Meta's Facebook Reality Labs division has reported a third-quarter loss of over $3.7 billion, making only $285 million, according to its earnings report released on Wednesday.

eToro CEO: Central Banks will Inevitably Establish Digital Currencies

eToro CEO: Central Banks will Inevitably Establish Digital Currencies

Yoni Assia, eToro’s CEO, recently weighed in on the issue of Central Bank Digital Currencies. He noted that this matter was no longer an issue of “if,” but of “how and when” because the development of digital currencies by central banks was inevitable.

CipherTrace Unveils New Compliance Software For Banks Against Illicit Crypto Transactions

CipherTrace Unveils New Compliance Software For Banks Against Illicit Crypto Transactions

CipherTrace launches Armada to fix the blind spot in cryptocurrency compliance

Report: TON and Telegram Forge Alliance in Q3 2023

Report: TON and Telegram Forge Alliance in Q3 2023

The TON Ecosystem saw substantial growth and strategic alliances in Q3 2023. Notable highlights include a collaborative venture with Telegram, set to roll out the self-custodial wallet, TON Space, to Telegram's 800 million users, and a steady increase in TON accounts and on-chain active wallets. Various community initiatives and developer-centric events further illustrated TON's commitment to fostering a robust ecosystem, setting a solid foundation for its expansive vision in the crypto landscape.

Craig S Wright Challenges Cypherpunk Interpretation of Bitcoin

Craig S Wright Challenges Cypherpunk Interpretation of Bitcoin

Dr. Craig S Wright criticizes the cypherpunk movement for misinterpreting Bitcoin's goals, emphasizing on Twitter and his blog the importance of legal frameworks in cyberspace. He highlights the growing global regulations due to cybercrime, and explores blockchain technology's potential and the necessity of legal adherence for its evolution across various sectors.

Facebook Blocks President Trump from Its Platform as Protestors Storm Capitol Hill

Facebook Blocks President Trump from Its Platform as Protestors Storm Capitol Hill

Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Trump will now be blocked from using the social media platform.

Bitcoin Billionaires Movie to Tell the Winklevoss Twins’ Story

Bitcoin Billionaires Movie to Tell the Winklevoss Twins’ Story

The Winklevoss brothers have teamed up with Stampede Ventures to bring their best-selling biography, ‘Bitcoin Billionaires’ to the big screen.

Chinese CBDC's Backend Developments are Complete, Revealed During 2020 FinTech Forum

Chinese CBDC's Backend Developments are Complete, Revealed During 2020 FinTech Forum

The world’s attention is on China who has recorded a great advancement in the development of its central bank digital currency (CBDC). The Chinese CBDC project, also known as digital currency electronic payment (DCEP) entered its testing phase back in April with a test run billed for four major cities.

Tether Criticizes UN Report for Overlooking USDT Traceability and Law Enforcement Collaboration

Tether Criticizes UN Report for Overlooking USDT Traceability and Law Enforcement Collaboration

Tether rebuts a UN report accusing USDT of facilitating illicit activities, underscoring its traceability and law enforcement collaboration, and highlighting USDT's positive impact on developing economies.

HeartX Launches Web3 Marketplace and Community Aim to Revolutionize Digital Art Industry

HeartX Launches Web3 Marketplace and Community Aim to Revolutionize Digital Art Industry

HeartX, previously known as ArteX, a trailblazer in the digital art industry, has recently rebranded and unveiled a groundbreaking web3 marketplace and community that empowers artists, collectors, art consultants and art lovers to redefine the value of digital art. The HeartX platform provides a secure, immersive, and transparent space for creating, sharing, and trading digital artworks, catering to artists, collectors, and the web 3 community alike.

Women in Payments CEO Answers: Could Facebook Libra Be a Huge Threat to Visa and Paypal?

Women in Payments CEO Answers: Could Facebook Libra Be a Huge Threat to Visa and Paypal?

Kristy Duncan, the CEO of Women in Payments the company in 2012, looking to add value in a different way, to connect, inspire, and champion women who are working in the payments industry globally. In our interview with Duncan, she shared with us the changing payment landscape with the emerging technologies in the sector.

US Department of Homeland Security Can Now Trace Illicit Monero Cryptocurrency Transactions

US Department of Homeland Security Can Now Trace Illicit Monero Cryptocurrency Transactions

The United States Department of Homeland Security will now be able to track transactions of the most privacy-oriented cryptocurrency coin Monero (XMR).

Facebook’s Libra Could Do to the Payment Sector What Elon Musk's SpaceX Did to the Space Industry, Binance Research Reveals

Facebook’s Libra Could Do to the Payment Sector What Elon Musk's SpaceX Did to the Space Industry, Binance Research Reveals

Libra has released its updated whitepaper, marking several significant changes towards providing individual stablecoins for major fiat currencies, including USD, EUR, GBP, and Libra Coin.

Facebook and Calibra Head David Marcus: What Problems Would Wholesale CBDCs Even Solve?

Facebook and Calibra Head David Marcus: What Problems Would Wholesale CBDCs Even Solve?

During a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum which included the topic of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), David Marcus, Head of Calibra, highlighted that digital currencies are the key to innovate cross-border payments and solve the issues of the unbanked—regardless of if that digital currency is Libra or not.

Facebook Calibra Digital Wallet Gets a New Name – Novi

Facebook Calibra Digital Wallet Gets a New Name – Novi

Facebook has renamed its digital wallet, Calibra, as Novi. Calibra was the digital wallet that the social media giant has been building to access Libra digital currencies. In a blog post, the company explained that the new name was inspired by the Latin words “novus” and “via,” meaning “new” and “way.” The digital wallet company, a subsidiary under Facebook will now be named Novi Financial. As previously reported by Blockchain.News, Libra has abandoned its original plan of a widely accessible permissionless digital currency aimed to solve financial inclusion issues, due to ongoing regulatory backlash.

Facebook Taps Coinbase to Offer Custody Services for Novi Digital Wallet Rollout

Facebook Taps Coinbase to Offer Custody Services for Novi Digital Wallet Rollout

Facebook is launching Novi digital wallet. The social giant has hired Coinbase to serve as a custody partner.

NFT Trading Platform Giant MakersPlace Completes $30M in Series A Financing

NFT Trading Platform Giant MakersPlace Completes $30M in Series A Financing

Non-Fungible Token (NFT) trading platform MakersPlace announced the completion of a $30 million Series A financing jointly led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Pantera Captial.

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.

Following Meta, Yahoo Announces Metaverse Activities in Hong Kong

Following Meta, Yahoo Announces Metaverse Activities in Hong Kong

Yahoo plans to launch a series of metaverse activities in Hong Kong to explore the use of immersive advertising technologies.

Microsoft’s Bill Gates on Big Tech Antitrust Hearing – Government Scrunity Inevitable with Tech Success

Microsoft’s Bill Gates on Big Tech Antitrust Hearing – Government Scrunity Inevitable with Tech Success

Bill Gates discussed the antitrust hearing opposing US congress and Big Tech - Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google (Alphabet) - and gave his input.

Blockchain Capital Joins the Libra Association as Newest Governing Member

Blockchain Capital Joins the Libra Association as Newest Governing Member

Blockchain Capital investment company has joined the Libra Association as a governing member.

Alibaba Integrates New Blockchain System With its E-Commerce Platform to Enhance Traceability

Alibaba Integrates New Blockchain System With its E-Commerce Platform to Enhance Traceability

Alibaba has recently announced its integration of a full-link traceability blockchain system into its import e-commerce platform, Kaola. The Chinese e-commerce giant has previously acquired NetEase’s Kaola cross-border e-commerce platform in September 2019 for $2 billion.

UK to Invest £100m in Global AI Chips Race

UK to Invest £100m in Global AI Chips Race

The UK government commits £100M to fortify its position in the AI chip market, targeting essential components from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel. Despite this, concerns arise about the UK's global semiconductor share and its comparison to the US and EU investments. Amid geopolitical tensions, the UK plans an AI summit and emphasizes its dedication to being a global AI leader.

Has Tesla's Elon Musk Been Buying Bitcoin with Michael Saylor's Playbook?

Has Tesla's Elon Musk Been Buying Bitcoin with Michael Saylor's Playbook?

Less than a month ago, MicroStrategy’s CEO Michael Saylor offered to share his Bitcoin playbook with SpaceX founder Elon Musk—did Musk accept the offer?

FTX Cryptocurrency Exchange Launches a Marketplace for Selling and Buying NFTs

FTX Cryptocurrency Exchange Launches a Marketplace for Selling and Buying NFTs

FTX has launched a marketplace for non-fungible tokens. The development paves the way for users globally to seamlessly create, sell, and buy NFTs on the exchange.

Elon Musk Says SpaceX Holding Bitcoin, Tesla Likely to Begin Accepting BTC Payment Again

Elon Musk Says SpaceX Holding Bitcoin, Tesla Likely to Begin Accepting BTC Payment Again

Elon Musk reveals that SpaceX is a Bitcoin investor and Tesla is likely to resume accepting bitcoin as a form of payment.

GameStop Launches Public Beta Version of NFT Marketplace

GameStop Launches Public Beta Version of NFT Marketplace

Video game retailer GameStop Corp announced the launch of a public beta version of NFT marketplace to provide players with faster, cheaper, and more secure access to digital property rights.

John Deaton Files Amicus Brief in Support of Coinbase's Appeal Against SEC

John Deaton Files Amicus Brief in Support of Coinbase's Appeal Against SEC

John Deaton, a Republican lawyer and Senate candidate, has submitted an amicus brief supporting Coinbase's appeal against the SEC, arguing that labeling token transactions as securities is impractical.

What are the 7 Key Takeaways from Facebook's Libra Hearings?

What are the 7 Key Takeaways from Facebook's Libra Hearings?

The debate on Facebook's Libra continues with the hearing with Senate Banking Committee on 16 July and the United States House Committee of Financial Services on 17 July. Here are the 7 key takeaways from the two hearings.

PwC: Crypto M&A and Fundraising in Asia Reports Major Growth

PwC: Crypto M&A and Fundraising in Asia Reports Major Growth

PwC previewed its latest white paper—PwC Global Crypto M&A and Fundraising Report—last Thursday at CoinDesk’s Invest: Asia event. This is the first report by PwC on the broader crypto ecosystem, but the firm will continue to publish updates twice a year moving forward.

Corrupt Cop Sentenced to Prison for Accepting Bitcoin Bribe from Dark Web Drug Dealer

Corrupt Cop Sentenced to Prison for Accepting Bitcoin Bribe from Dark Web Drug Dealer

A former police officer has been sentenced to 8 years in prison for accepting a Bitcoin bribe from a dark web dealer, in exchange for his professional services.

Reddit Launches New NFT Avatar Marketplace

Reddit Launches New NFT Avatar Marketplace

Reddit has partnered with Polygon blockchain to enable the launch of the new NTF marketplace. The popular social media platform is capitalizing on NFTs to propel its growth.

CipherTrace Unveils Crypto Predictive Risk Model to Combat Suspicious Transactions in Wake of Twitter Scam

CipherTrace Unveils Crypto Predictive Risk Model to Combat Suspicious Transactions in Wake of Twitter Scam

CipherTrace, a cryptocurrency intelligence company, has introduced a predictive risk-scoring model to instantly avert money laundering of cryptocurrencies from ransomware attacks and theft.

Tesla Records $23M Impairment Loss on BTC, Despite Revenue and Profit both Exceeded Expectations in Q2 Financial Report

Tesla Records $23M Impairment Loss on BTC, Despite Revenue and Profit both Exceeded Expectations in Q2 Financial Report

American electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla released its second-quarter financial report on Monday. The company recorded a $23 million impairment loss on Bitcoin subject to the recent volatility.

Over 115 Billion USDT Used in Southeast Asia's Illicit Activities in 2022: Revealed Bitrace

Over 115 Billion USDT Used in Southeast Asia's Illicit Activities in 2022: Revealed Bitrace

Bitrace, a blockchain analytics firm, revealed that 115 billion USDT was involved in illegal cryptocurrency activities in Southeast Asia in 2022, highlighting the transparency of blockchain ledgers.

Facebook Sets up $50M Investment Fund for the Development of Metaverse

Facebook Sets up $50M Investment Fund for the Development of Metaverse

Social media giant Facebook announced a two-year grant of $50 million to strengthen the interpersonal connection between reality and virtual reality, consumer hardware and promotion of Metaverse products' development.

Carrefour Shoppers in the UAE to Get Farm-to-Shelf Information with Blockchain Technology

Carrefour Shoppers in the UAE to Get Farm-to-Shelf Information with Blockchain Technology

Carrefour customers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be able to track the origins of the products with blockchain technology.

Microsoft's 2.5 billion GBP Investment in UK AI: Catalyst for Innovation and Growth

Microsoft's 2.5 billion GBP Investment in UK AI: Catalyst for Innovation and Growth

Microsoft's significant investment in the UK's AI infrastructure is expected to significantly enhance the country's technology sector and its global AI standing.

X Marketplace Launches Integrated NFT IP Marketplace

X Marketplace Launches Integrated NFT IP Marketplace

X Marketplace will allow users to list NFT IP, and license projects to IP for zero fees.

Facebook’s Libra Developers Release Initial Roadmap

Facebook’s Libra Developers Release Initial Roadmap

The developers behind Facebook’s cryptocurrency project Libra have released their initial roadmap outlining the milestones they plan to achieve prior to the mainnet launch of the Libra blockchain.

NFT Trading Platform Magic Eden Raises $130m at $1.6B Valuation

NFT Trading Platform Magic Eden Raises $130m at $1.6B Valuation

NFT marketplace Magic Eden has raised a new $130 million in a Series B funding round, increasing its valuation to $1.6 billion.

Libra Association Appoints Former Homeland Security General Counsel to Head Its Legal Services

Libra Association Appoints Former Homeland Security General Counsel to Head Its Legal Services

Libra appoints Stevan Bunnell, former Homeland security department general counsel, as its own general counsel.

Wallet Code Bug Destroys $100,000 Worth of Ethereum on NFT Marketplace Opensea

Wallet Code Bug Destroys $100,000 Worth of Ethereum on NFT Marketplace Opensea

A mysterious bug accidentally destroyed more than 42 NFT collectables worth $100,000 in the Opensea marketplace.

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.

Extraterrestrial Evidence: A 15-Year Scientific Wager

Extraterrestrial Evidence: A 15-Year Scientific Wager

Astrobiologist Schulze-Makuch and planetary scientist Ian Crawford predict technological extraterrestrial life within 15 years, highlighting rapid space exploration advancements and cosmic significance.

Darknet AlphaBay Moderator Paid in Bitcoin Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison

Darknet AlphaBay Moderator Paid in Bitcoin Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison

A darknet moderator for marketplace AlphaBay has been apprehended by law officials and sentenced to 11 years in prison.

Facebook Diem Project to Launch USD Stablecoin after Dropping Swiss License Application Plan

Facebook Diem Project to Launch USD Stablecoin after Dropping Swiss License Application Plan

Diem Association is planning to move its main operations from Switzerland to the United States.

Emirates Airline to Roll Out Bitcoin Payment and Enter the Metaverse

Emirates Airline to Roll Out Bitcoin Payment and Enter the Metaverse

To optimize customer satisfaction rates, Emirates Airline has revealed plans to adopt advanced digital solutions, such as cryptocurrency, metaverse, and blockchain.

Brock Pierce's Presidential Campaign Enlists Akon as Chief Strategist

Brock Pierce's Presidential Campaign Enlists Akon as Chief Strategist

Crypto entrepreneur Akon has announced that he will be endorsing Brock Pierce’s presidential campaign and joining the crypto venture capitalist’s campaign team.

OpenAI Suspends ChatGPT Plus Sign-ups Due to Overwhelming Demand

OpenAI Suspends ChatGPT Plus Sign-ups Due to Overwhelming Demand

OpenAI has suspended new ChatGPT Plus premium sign-ups due to high demand, following a DDoS attack at its first development conference. The platform has reached 100 million monthly users in two months.

Libra Appoints New Chief Compliance Officer, Third C-Suite Executive Appointed with a Strong Compliance Track Record

Libra Appoints New Chief Compliance Officer, Third C-Suite Executive Appointed with a Strong Compliance Track Record

The Libra Association appointed Sterling Daines as its new Chief Compliance Officer, who is currently the Managing Director and Global Head of Financial Crime Compliance at Credit Suisse. He is expected to leave his position at Credit Suisse and join the Libra Association later this year. Prior to Credit Suisse, he was the Managing Director and Deputy Head of Financial Crime Compliance at Goldman Sachs and has worked as a consultant to the US Department of Justice and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).

Blockchain Payment Company Facepay Launches Facepay Crypto Service

Blockchain Payment Company Facepay Launches Facepay Crypto Service

Blockchain payments company Facepay Inc. announced the release of Facepay Crypto, bringing cryptocurrency payments to auto stores.

Dutch Government Invests Heavily in AI to Compete Globally

Dutch Government Invests Heavily in AI to Compete Globally

The Dutch government has allocated €204.5 million ($222.07 million) for AI development, signaling a robust commitment to advancing the Netherlands' position in the global AI landscape and adhering to the EU's AI Act.

Coinbase Poaches Facebook’s Former Head of Product to be New CMO

Coinbase Poaches Facebook’s Former Head of Product to be New CMO

Coinbase has hired Facebook’s former head of brand and product marketing, Kate Rouch, as its new chief marketing officer.

Uniswap Foundation Announces Grant Recipients for V4 RFPs

Uniswap Foundation Announces Grant Recipients for V4 RFPs

The Uniswap Foundation announced the winners of its first round of RFPs for Uniswap V4 on November 1, 2023. The projects include developing a Deposit Liquidity Widget, creating an open-source design package, compiling POC hook developer documentation, and researching malicious hook design space.

Decentralized NFT Marketplace Sudoswap To Launch Ethereum Token Airdrop

Decentralized NFT Marketplace Sudoswap To Launch Ethereum Token Airdrop

The launch of the Ethereum airdrop token will enable Sudoswap to reward its active users and raise awareness of its native tokens.

Ethereum-Based Akropolis DeFi Protocol Hacked, More than $2 Million Stablecoins Stolen

Ethereum-Based Akropolis DeFi Protocol Hacked, More than $2 Million Stablecoins Stolen

The recent hack suffered by Akropolis, an Ethereum-based DeFi protocol, resulted in a loss of more than 2 million DAI ERC-20 tokens.

Kevin Rose, co-founder of Moonbirds, falls victim to phishing attack

Kevin Rose, co-founder of Moonbirds, falls victim to phishing attack

Moonbirds co-founder Kevin Rose. He lost about $1.1 million in NFTs to a phishing fraud.

Exclusive: Gerard Dache, on the Two Contradictions of Facebook Libra

Exclusive: Gerard Dache, on the Two Contradictions of Facebook Libra

In part 2 of the interview, Gerard walked us through some of the recommended bills to the government in fostering blockchain innovation, such as the “Blockchain Promotion Act”. He then shared his views on the nature of Bitcoin and two contradictions of Facebook’s Libra.

Opensea NFT marketplace Accuses Senior Employee of Insider Trading

Opensea NFT marketplace Accuses Senior Employee of Insider Trading

Opensea has confirmed an insider trading against the company’s head of product.

Paxos—Regulated and Rising above Trustless Tether and Lost Libra

Paxos—Regulated and Rising above Trustless Tether and Lost Libra

In this second part of our interview with Cascarilla, he explains why the PAX stablecoin is ultimately superior to Tether and gives his thoughts on Facebook’s Libra project and the nature of money.

LooksRare Version 2 Upgrades NFT Marketplace

LooksRare Version 2 Upgrades NFT Marketplace

LooksRare, a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) marketplace, has reduced trading fees by 75% with the launch of version 2. The upgrade includes gas-efficient contracts, support for token prices, and custom recipient aggregators. The team has announced that LooksRare version 1 will be discontinued.

ACE Exchange President Michael Wang Arrested

ACE Exchange President Michael Wang Arrested

Michael Wang, President of ACE Exchange, was recently arrested on charges of fraud and money laundering, marking a significant event in the cryptocurrency industry.

Coffee Origin Traceability Propelled by Blockchain App

Coffee Origin Traceability Propelled by Blockchain App

The traceability of coffee origin is set to be propelled through blockchain technology. For instance, a blockchain-enabled app known as 'Thank My Farmer' seeks to avail information about this to various consumers, such as millennials.

IBM Food Trust: Cutting Through the Complexity of the World’s Food Supply with Blockchain

IBM Food Trust: Cutting Through the Complexity of the World’s Food Supply with Blockchain

IBM Food Trust was first launched in August 2017, with 10 Foundation members aiming to use blockchain in food traceability to solve issues in the food supply chain. Prior to the launch, IBM, Walmart and Tsinghua University announced a collaboration to improve the way food is tracked, transported and sold to customers in China. Juniper Research recently announced that IBM Food Trust is one of the leading blockchain players in the food provenance space.

Vodafone Follows PayPal and Visa to Leave Facebook's Libra Association

Vodafone Follows PayPal and Visa to Leave Facebook's Libra Association

Maybe what Facebook is not doing right that costs it to lose founding partners? Breaking news shows that Facebook’s Libra has lost another member of its council. This time round, Vodafone has confirmed to have left Libra Association.

China’s Central Bank Digital Currency DCEP to be Operational for Local Government Employees Starting in May

China’s Central Bank Digital Currency DCEP to be Operational for Local Government Employees Starting in May

Local government employees in the city of Suzhou will be receiving China’s central bank digital currency, digital currency electronic payment (DCEP) in May, according to a local news outlet. China has been charging full speed with its digital currency development plans shortly after Facebook revealed its Libra stablecoin project.

NFT Royalties Fall Short in Web3 Ecosystem

NFT Royalties Fall Short in Web3 Ecosystem

Loss of creator royalties in the NFT space could be higher than estimated, with Bored Ape Yacht Club and Mutant Ape Yacht Club experiencing shortcomings of around $20 million. This points to previous estimates of $35 million likely being too small. Despite efforts to enforce creator royalties, Boris Pevzner, co-founder and CEO of LiveArt, says the current system is not working as it should, potentially causing artists to lose interest in the industry.

HSBC Chief Legal Officer Stuart Levey Gets Appointed as Libra’s New CEO, Expert in Dealing with Regulatory Backlash

HSBC Chief Legal Officer Stuart Levey Gets Appointed as Libra’s New CEO, Expert in Dealing with Regulatory Backlash

The Libra Association appointed its first CEO, Stuart Levey, the Chief Legal Officer at HSBC Holdings. Levey will be overseeing the Libra digital currency and payments system and holds a strong compliance track record and is expected to join Libra in the coming months. However, HSBC has not shown the same upright compliance record. Levey is also expected to “combine technology innovation with robust compliance and regulatory framework.” The Facebook-led project has invited scrutiny from global regulators, with concerns over its threat to national sovereignty with its potential launch. Many of Libra’s original members, including Vodafone, PayPal, and Visa have also chosen to leave the association.

Meta Users Can Now Post Digital Collectables on Instagram and Facebook

Meta Users Can Now Post Digital Collectables on Instagram and Facebook

Meta Platforms Inc has announced that it has enabled the digital collectables features across its two major social media apps - Instagram and Facebook.

Facebook’s Head of Crypto David Marcus Is Leaving the Company after 7 Years

Facebook’s Head of Crypto David Marcus Is Leaving the Company after 7 Years

David Marcus, the head of Facebook’s crypto projects, has announced his intent to leave the firm at the end of the year.

Bitcoin on Track to Break $40,000 Resistance as About $1.1B Positions in Crypto Gets Liquidated

Bitcoin on Track to Break $40,000 Resistance as About $1.1B Positions in Crypto Gets Liquidated

Bitcoin is on track to break through the $40,000 price level after receiving several bullish fundamentals over the weekend. BTC has gained a huge pace at its price, forcing over a billion liquidations in the market.

Hong Kong's Highest-Profile FinTech Consultant: Libra Puts CBDCs to the Top of the Central Banks' Agenda

Hong Kong's Highest-Profile FinTech Consultant: Libra Puts CBDCs to the Top of the Central Banks' Agenda

Blockchain.News interviewed Arslanian at the Asian Financial Forum held in Hong Kong earlier this month, where he was invited to speak on the development of FinTech.

Coinbase Wallet Rolls Out Support for NFTs

Coinbase Wallet Rolls Out Support for NFTs

Nasdaq-listed digital currency trading platform Coinbase Global Inc has expanded the support for its self-custody wallet to include NFTs.

What is DeepSwap?

What is DeepSwap?

DeepSwap is an AI-powered platform for face swapping in videos and photos. It offers tools like AI Video and Photo Generators, with a focus on privacy and safety.

Space and Time’s Data Warehouse Launches to Power Applications in a Verify-Everything World

Space and Time’s Data Warehouse Launches to Power Applications in a Verify-Everything World

Space and Time, a leader in decentralized data, today announces the beta release of its data warehouse and developer suite. Space and Time allows developers to leverage provable computation against on-chain and off-chain data to power dapps, smart contracts and verifiable AI models.

NFT Wash Trading Volume Surges to $580M Across Top Six Marketplaces

NFT Wash Trading Volume Surges to $580M Across Top Six Marketplaces

NFT wash trading has surged for the fourth consecutive month, with a total volume of $580 million across the top six marketplaces, according to a report from CoinGecko. The report attributed the rise in volume to the overall recovery of NFT marketplace trading, which reached $1.89 billion in February.

Satoshi Nakamoto's last unfinished project inspires this new online marketplace disruptor in the crypto space

Satoshi Nakamoto's last unfinished project inspires this new online marketplace disruptor in the crypto space

A fork of Bitcoin, known as Particl, has announced the completion of an eBay-style marketplace that’s been integrated into its wallet. Built using blockchain smart contracts, the marketplace is derived from an original concept first proposed by Satoshi Nakamoto.

Craig S. Wright Explores 'Code is Law' Paradigm in Digital Governance Debate

Craig S. Wright Explores 'Code is Law' Paradigm in Digital Governance Debate

Dr. Craig Wright's blog post on "Open-Source Development" rekindles debate on "Code is Law" principle, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach balancing code precision with legal considerations.

Facebook’s Libra Launch Will Be Halted Until Proper Regulations Are Set, According to G7 Draft

Facebook’s Libra Launch Will Be Halted Until Proper Regulations Are Set, According to G7 Draft

A G7 statement showed that the financial leaders of the world’s seven largest economies will oppose the launch of Libra.

SPACE ID and Polyhedra Unite for .zk Domain and ZK Interoperability

SPACE ID and Polyhedra Unite for .zk Domain and ZK Interoperability

SPACE ID collaborates with Polyhedra Network, launching .zk domains and enhancing Web3 interoperability with ZK proofs and a community airdrop.

Kraken Develops NFT Trading Platform, Offering Token-Backed Loans

Kraken Develops NFT Trading Platform, Offering Token-Backed Loans

Kraken joins the race of offering NFTs custodial services to take a piece of the pie in the $7 billion NFT market that continues soaring in popularity.

People’s Bank of China Announces Its Digital Currency is Ready

People’s Bank of China Announces Its Digital Currency is Ready

The central bank of China has announced that its digital currency can now be said to be ready. Speaking in a major event, the China forum as reported by local news site Shanghai Securities News on August 10, the deputy director of the people’s Bank of China (PBoC) Mu Changchun stated that over five years of rigorous research work has been put into creating a prototype that adopts the Blockchain architecture

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.

G7 Reports Stablecoins Like Libra Threaten Financial Security

G7 Reports Stablecoins Like Libra Threaten Financial Security

According to the BBC, the G7 group of nations has drafted a report outlining nine major risks that digital currencies, such as Facebook’s proposed Libra, pose to the global financial system.

BinaryX Releases Trailer and Opens Beta Test For Futuristic Space Game Project Matthew

BinaryX Releases Trailer and Opens Beta Test For Futuristic Space Game Project Matthew

BinaryX announced today the upcoming release of a space-building simulation game, Project Matthew. The team just released the trailer video which gives a first look at the game, and is also opening registration for their Closed Beta Test happening soon.

US FDA Calls Meeting on Blockchain, AI and the New Era of Smarter Food Safety

US FDA Calls Meeting on Blockchain, AI and the New Era of Smarter Food Safety

The FDA will hold a meeting on October 21st, with the aim of gathering input and feedback to help shape an FDA blueprint for the initiative. The FDA will propose leveraging modern technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and IoT to improve the transparency and decrease the risks of contamination in the food supply chain.

NASA is Funding a Blockchain Solution for Space Communication

NASA is Funding a Blockchain Solution for Space Communication

The United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is funding two US-based companies to develop a blockchain solution to enhance space communication

MIT Study Challenges AI Job Displacement Fears

MIT Study Challenges AI Job Displacement Fears

MIT's study reveals that human labor remains more cost-effective than AI in most job roles, especially in tasks requiring visual processing, challenging rapid AI-driven job displacement fears.

Libra Forms Governing Board Despite Shrinking Membership

Libra Forms Governing Board Despite Shrinking Membership

The Libra Association has reaffirmed its commitment in creating a payments-oriented stablecoin, holding its inaugural meeting yesterday in Geneva, Switzerland.

How Can IBM’s Blockchain Network Support $2 Trillion in Product Logistics by 2023?

How Can IBM’s Blockchain Network Support $2 Trillion in Product Logistics by 2023?

IBM Blockchain has been around for several years, delivering on blockchain projects for enterprises in areas such as trade finance, securities, payments and supply chain traceability, as well as establishing new platforms for businesses and improving efficiencies in existing industries. Alan Lim, one of the initial members of the IBM Worldwide Blockchain team, heads IBM Blockchain Labs in the Asia Pacific. Lim kicked off his journey in blockchain as he was curious about how blockchain was being used in solving some real-world challenges.

KuCoin Exchange Launches its Meta Office As KuCoin’s First step on Metaverse

KuCoin Exchange Launches its Meta Office As KuCoin’s First step on Metaverse

KuCoin Exchange has announced it will launch virtual offices in a visually stunning virtual reality skyscraper called Bloktopia.

German Policymakers Cannot Accept Facebook’s Libra

German Policymakers Cannot Accept Facebook’s Libra

The German cabinet is expected to adopt a comprehensive blockchain strategy with the aim of digitally enhancing its economy. The strategy also consists of plans to tackle risky new technologies such as Libra, which German policymakers fear could become an alternative currency.

Blockchain Investment Dropped 60% in 2019 despite Bitcoin's Bullish Run

Blockchain Investment Dropped 60% in 2019 despite Bitcoin's Bullish Run

Blockchain investment dropped 60% from a record 4.1 billion in 2018 to 1.6 billion this year, according to the findings of CB Insights reported on Bloomberg 18 July.

Coinrule Unveils AI-Driven Marketplace to Simplify Automated Trading

Coinrule Unveils AI-Driven Marketplace to Simplify Automated Trading

Coinrule has launched an AI-driven Marketplace, offering pre-built trading strategies and customization. The platform aims to simplify automated trading for all experience levels.

Donald Trump is “Not a Fan” of Bitcoin and Crypto, Citing High Volatility

Donald Trump is “Not a Fan” of Bitcoin and Crypto, Citing High Volatility

“I am not a fan of Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrencies, which are not money.” Donald Trump tweeted on 11 July.

Facebook to Launch Libra Cryptocurrency in January 2021, But in Limited Format

Facebook to Launch Libra Cryptocurrency in January 2021, But in Limited Format

According to a new developing story, Facebook expects to launch its Libra cryptocurrency in January next year, but in a limited format.

Facebook Bans Bitcoin Content—A Push for Libra?

Facebook Bans Bitcoin Content—A Push for Libra?

Facebook users have been reporting that there has been a new ban on Bitcoin-related content, however, other cryptocurrencies have been excluded from this ban.

Meta Lifts its Crypto Advertisement Banning Policy

Meta Lifts its Crypto Advertisement Banning Policy

The social networking giant meta, previously known as Facebook, said on Wednesday that it would withdraw its policy of banning most cryptocurrencies from advertising on its social platforms.

Bitcoins Used in Facebook Scheme to Scam Suicidal Victims Into Buying Drugs

Bitcoins Used in Facebook Scheme to Scam Suicidal Victims Into Buying Drugs

A cybercriminal ring operation has been inciting Facebook users to employ Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, in exchange for drugs. This investigative report from the UK depicts the strategic techniques used to track down the unknown villains operating behind this devious scheme.

Taiwan's ACE Exchange Founder and Associates Face 20-Year Prison Sentences in Fraud and Money Laundering Case

Taiwan's ACE Exchange Founder and Associates Face 20-Year Prison Sentences in Fraud and Money Laundering Case

Taiwan's prosecutors are recommending 20-year prison sentences for four suspects, including ACE Exchange founder David Pan, in a fraud and money laundering case involving the cryptocurrency trading platform. The case, which involved 32 individuals, resulted in over 1,200 victims and an estimated loss of 800 million New Taiwan dollars ($24.56 million).

Six Leading Central Banks to Brainstorm the Issuance of Digital Currencies in Mid-April

Six Leading Central Banks to Brainstorm the Issuance of Digital Currencies in Mid-April

The leaders of six major central banks are scheduled to meet in mid-April to conceptualize on creating their own digital currencies as they can be instrumental in substituting the digital yuan or Facebook’s Libra.

US Congress Examines Draft Stablecoin Bill While Facebook Will Not Launch Libra Until US Regulators Approve

US Congress Examines Draft Stablecoin Bill While Facebook Will Not Launch Libra Until US Regulators Approve

The United States Congress has been considering drafting a bill that argues that all managed stablecoins must be treated as investment contracts and hence are securities.

Is Blockchain Tech the Holy Grail for the Aerospace Industry?

Is Blockchain Tech the Holy Grail for the Aerospace Industry?

The aerospace industry moves millions of people and billions worth of assets every single day. Yet, the industry's sheer complexity is its own worst enemy. Can blockchain technology become the savior?

Whatsapp is Close to Launching Digital Payments in Indonesia

Whatsapp is Close to Launching Digital Payments in Indonesia

Whatsapp, the Facebook-owned messaging platform has been engaging in preliminary talks with multiple Fintech establishments to launch digital payments in Indonesia.

FTX CEO Breaks Down Zuckerberg's Intent To Invest $10B/Year Into Meta

FTX CEO Breaks Down Zuckerberg's Intent To Invest $10B/Year Into Meta

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried on Saturday took to Twitter to break down the reason behind Zuckerberg rebranding his company Facebook to Meta and his intent to pump $10 billion every year into Meta.

Ethereum Co-Founder: Facebook Not Fit to be Libra’s Driving Force

Ethereum Co-Founder: Facebook Not Fit to be Libra’s Driving Force

Joseph Lubin, Ethereum’s co-founder, has asserted that Facebook should not spearhead the Libra project based on the concerns raised about its reputation.

Blockchain Can Make Patients Profit From Personal Health Data

Blockchain Can Make Patients Profit From Personal Health Data

Jim Nasr, a healthtech expert who is the Vice President of Technology and Innovation at Certara, has forecasted that blockchain could assist patients own, share, and monetize their own health data.

Facebook’s Libra Encouraged to Exclude the Chinese Yuan Being Tied to the Stablecoin

Facebook’s Libra Encouraged to Exclude the Chinese Yuan Being Tied to the Stablecoin

While Facebook is facing regulatory approvals for its Libra project, Facebook told US senators that the initial group of currencies that Libra will be likely backed by the US dollar, Euro, Yen, British Pound, and the Singapore dollar.

New Darknet Markets Launch Despite Exit Scams as Demand Rises for Illicit Goods

New Darknet Markets Launch Despite Exit Scams as Demand Rises for Illicit Goods

Despite the recent amount of exit scams on dark web platforms, the darknet sector has seen increasing growth, with new marketplaces launching every year.

Mastercard Attains CipherTrace to Boost Security and Fraud Detection in the Crypto Ecosystem

Mastercard Attains CipherTrace to Boost Security and Fraud Detection in the Crypto Ecosystem

Payment giant Mastercard announced the acquisition of CipherTrace to offer businesses powerful intelligence about the crypto economy as digital assets continue becoming more intertwined with daily activities.

Uniswap Launches on Moonbeam Network, Extending to Polkadot

Uniswap Launches on Moonbeam Network, Extending to Polkadot

Uniswap v3 contracts are now live on the Moonbeam Network, a core component of the Polkadot ecosystem, facilitating a broader user base to engage with Uniswap via an Oku interface. This integration, spurred by community approval and secure cross-chain protocol Wormhole, underscores Moonbeam’s standing in multi-chain expansions and augments trading experience with enhanced features catering to liquidity providers.

US Congress’ Attack on Amazon, Google, Apple and Facebook Continues, Can Blockchain Benefit?

US Congress’ Attack on Amazon, Google, Apple and Facebook Continues, Can Blockchain Benefit?

As the antitrust hearing with tech giants Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google (Alphabet) continues, the question of whether decentralization will subsequently rise as a result of the legal tech-policy hearing has been brought up.

Defunct File Sharing Network LimeWire to Make a Comeback as NFT Marketplace

Defunct File Sharing Network LimeWire to Make a Comeback as NFT Marketplace

LimeWire, the controversial file-sharing network that closed down back in 2010 is relaunching this May, but as a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) marketplace

Musk Says SpaceX will Follow Tesla's Lead in Adding DOGE Payments

Musk Says SpaceX will Follow Tesla's Lead in Adding DOGE Payments

Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted that in the near future his space venture company SpaceX plans to introduce payments with his favourite crypto asset, dogecoin (DOGE).

Aeternity Partners with Uruguay Can to Track Cannabis Production Using Blockchain

Aeternity Partners with Uruguay Can to Track Cannabis Production Using Blockchain

Uruguay Can, one of the major cannabis production companies in South America, and Aeternity, an open-source blockchain firm intended for decentralized applications, have partnered in developing a supply chain management platform based on the blockchain technology.

UN Agency Advises Kenya to Embrace Blockchain Technology to Tame Corruption

UN Agency Advises Kenya to Embrace Blockchain Technology to Tame Corruption

The United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) wants Kenya to embrace blockchain technology to fight runaway corruption.

eBay Announces Acquisition NFT Marketplace KnownOrigin

eBay Announces Acquisition NFT Marketplace KnownOrigin

eBay said the acquisition of KnownOrigin would enable it to capitalize on the growing NFTs economy. The global sales value of art and collectables NFTs saw a significant surge in 2021, reaching $11.16 billion over the past years.

World Bank Pushes to Raise the Bar for FinTech and DLT for Cross-Border Interoperability and Financial Inclusion

World Bank Pushes to Raise the Bar for FinTech and DLT for Cross-Border Interoperability and Financial Inclusion

The World Bank Group has recently published a study, issued by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) on “Payment aspects of financial inclusion in the FinTech era,” highlighting the concepts derived using blockchain, including stablecoins, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

Meta Platform's CEO Gets Probed by Senators on Crime Combating Measures on its Apps

Meta Platform's CEO Gets Probed by Senators on Crime Combating Measures on its Apps

A group of U.S Senators wrote a letter to Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday to inquire about strategies he is putting in place to mitigate the rise in fraud as a result of cryptocurrency use through Meta’s platforms such as Whatsapp, Facebook, and Instagram as reported by other social media platform

UK to Invest £100m in Global AI Chips Race

UK to Invest £100m in Global AI Chips Race

The UK government commits £100M to fortify its position in the AI chip market, targeting essential components from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel. Despite this, concerns arise about the UK's global semiconductor share and its comparison to the US and EU investments. Amid geopolitical tensions, the UK plans an AI summit and emphasizes its dedication to being a global AI leader.

China's "Instagram" chooses Conflux Network for permissionless blockchain integration

China's "Instagram" chooses Conflux Network for permissionless blockchain integration

Little Red Book, (XiaohongShu), the Chinese version of Instagram integrates Conflux Network as permissionless blockchain allowing users to showcase NFTs minted on Conflux on their profile page in the digital collection section called ‘R-Space’.

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.

New Bitcoin Lightning Network Vulnerability Exposed: The Replacement Cycling Attack

New Bitcoin Lightning Network Vulnerability Exposed: The Replacement Cycling Attack

A new vulnerability termed as "replacement cycling attack" on the Lightning Network has been unveiled by a developer known as mononaut. The attack manipulates the transaction mechanism of the network, potentially causing financial loss to users. This revelation has led to the resignation of security researcher Antoine Riard from the Lightning Network development team. Despite the challenges, the network's locked-in value stands at $159.5 million, indicating its growing popularity since 2018.

Singapore’s Central Bank Raises Alarm About a Bitcoin Scam

Singapore’s Central Bank Raises Alarm About a Bitcoin Scam

Singapore’s Central Bank enlightens the public about a Bitcoin Scam with a supposed initiative known as Bitcoin Loophole where investors’ trades are run.

How Blockchain Technology is Shaping Digital Advertisements

How Blockchain Technology is Shaping Digital Advertisements

There are thousands of ads everywhere, in our phones, applications, websites, there is hardly anywhere you would turn to (digitally) today without bumping into an ad, even when using ad blockers. According to Forbes, an average person is exposed to about 4,000 to 10,000 digital ads every day. They aren’t cheap; the standard ads we see every day on our phones cost billions.

Calibra Head David Marcus Declares Libra as the Most Secure Payment Network

Calibra Head David Marcus Declares Libra as the Most Secure Payment Network

David Marcus, Head of Calibra, the digital wallet for Facebook’s Libra stablecoin explained at Money 20/20 conference in Las Vegas about how the network aims to transform the traditional payments industry.

SAP and Infosys Join Forces to Accelerate Enterprise Digital Transformation Projects

SAP and Infosys Join Forces to Accelerate Enterprise Digital Transformation Projects

Infosys and SAP are in talks to create a joint go-to-market engagement model between project Embrace from SAP and Infosys' Innov8 program. The joint engagement model is intended to help companies accelerate their digital transformation based on SAP S/4HANA® to build intelligent enterprises.

Cardano Blockchain to Stimulate Authenticity and Quality of Georgian Wine

Cardano Blockchain to Stimulate Authenticity and Quality of Georgian Wine

To boost Georgia’s global reputation as a leading wine producer, the Cardano Foundation has partnered with the nation’s wine agency to create a public and flexible trace solution powered by the Cardano blockchain.

Mastercard to Float New Compliance Product alongside CipherTrace

Mastercard to Float New Compliance Product alongside CipherTrace

Mastercard has partnered with its newly acquired subsidiary, CipherTrace, to launch a new product called Crypto Secure, helping banks assess the risk of crime associated with crypto merchants on its network.

Facebook Rebrands to Meta, Seeking to Develop the Metaverse

Facebook Rebrands to Meta, Seeking to Develop the Metaverse

The pioneering social media giant, Facebook Inc, has rebranded its name to Meta as it seeks to foster the development of the metaverse, a term made famous by the current craze in the NFT ecosystem.

China’s Central Bank Accelerates R&D of its Legal Digital Currency

China’s Central Bank Accelerates R&D of its Legal Digital Currency

People's Bank of China, the Central Bank of China made an announcement of the acceleration of the development of its legal digital currency.

Blockchain-Powered Satellite Contributes to Ethereum Scaling

Blockchain-Powered Satellite Contributes to Ethereum Scaling

Cryptosat, a blockchain-powered satellite orbiting Earth, has contributed entropy to the Ethereum KZG ceremony from space. The satellite's Verifiable Random Beacon service generated the entropy, which was signed by the satellite itself and can be verified using the public key of Crypto2. This contribution will strengthen the security of the next version of Ethereum, which is scheduled for an upgrade on April 12.

IBM’s Blockchain Technology Hand Picked By Coop Italia for Food Traceability

IBM’s Blockchain Technology Hand Picked By Coop Italia for Food Traceability

Coop Italia, the biggest retail chain in Italy, has acknowledged this attribute as it has selected IBM’s blockchain technology to enable its private label brand called Coop Vivi Verde to trace the origin of eggs in its supply chain.

Bitwise: Facebook’s Libra Moved Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies Ahead by Three Years

Bitwise: Facebook’s Libra Moved Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies Ahead by Three Years

A cryptocurrency index fund provider Bitwise based in the US is of the opinion that the Facebook-owned stable Libra has accelerated the growth of cryptocurrencies by three years.

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.

Canada, Netherlands, Ukraine Central Banks Say Blockchain Not Necessary for CBDC

Canada, Netherlands, Ukraine Central Banks Say Blockchain Not Necessary for CBDC

In a conference hosted by National Bank of Ukraine, some central banks recently suggested that blockchain is unnecessary for digital fiat currency

CoinDCX Becomes India's First Crypto Unicorn after Receiving $90M Financing Led by the Founder of Facebook

CoinDCX Becomes India's First Crypto Unicorn after Receiving $90M Financing Led by the Founder of Facebook

CoinDCX, India’s largest crypto-enabled financial services company, has raised $90 million in financing led by Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin’s fund B Capital,becoming the first Indian crypto unicorn.

Facebook Digital Currency Libra Rebrands Name to Diem Ahead of Its Dollar-Backed Stablecoin Launch

Facebook Digital Currency Libra Rebrands Name to Diem Ahead of Its Dollar-Backed Stablecoin Launch

Facebook-backed Libra Association has rebranded its name to the Diem Association ahead of the proposed launch of its dollar-backed stablecoin.

Facebook’s Libra Move to Apply for Swiss Regulator FINMA License: A Failed Permissionless Network?

Facebook’s Libra Move to Apply for Swiss Regulator FINMA License: A Failed Permissionless Network?

Libra is moving away from its original plan of permissionless digital currency, widely accessible for the public, due to ongoing unprecedented hardship. Libra will be moving towards a coin that would be subject to foreign exchange controls and regulations.

NFT Marketplace SudoRare Sees Rug Pull Hours After Going Live

NFT Marketplace SudoRare Sees Rug Pull Hours After Going Live

SudoRare, a hybrid NFT platform, has been involved in a rug pull barely six hours after the trading platform went live.

France Seeks to Block Development of Libra in Europe

France Seeks to Block Development of Libra in Europe

While speaking at a recent conference in Paris on virtual currencies, Bruno Le Maire, French Finance Minister said, “In these conditions, we cannot authorise the developments of Libra on European soil.

HowToPulse.com Launches NFTonPulse.io, a Brand New NFT Marketplace

HowToPulse.com Launches NFTonPulse.io, a Brand New NFT Marketplace

NFTonPulse.io has announced the launch of its innovative NFT marketplace, designed to be the ultimate destination for NFT enthusiasts, artists, and collectors.

Facebook Sues Bangkok 'LeadCloak' Software Developer Over Alleged Crypto Scams and Bogus COVID-19 Data

Facebook Sues Bangkok 'LeadCloak' Software Developer Over Alleged Crypto Scams and Bogus COVID-19 Data

Facebook has sued a Bangkok software engineer whose firm offered software designed to bypass ad review systems and push deceptive ads to run on the media platform.

What Happened: US Committee Hearing with the SEC on Crypto and Libra

What Happened: US Committee Hearing with the SEC on Crypto and Libra

The United States House of Representatives Financial Services Committee held a hearing on Sept. 24 with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) five commissioners. Vital topics covered in the hearing include the consideration of cryptocurrencies as securities, regulation of Facebook’s Libra and Calibra, and insider trading.

Facebook’s Libra Creating Shadow Monetary Ecosystem Warns FAC

Facebook’s Libra Creating Shadow Monetary Ecosystem Warns FAC

Facebook’s creation of cryptocurrency Libra will spawn a ‘shadow banking’ system outside of sanctioned financial markets according to US banks.

US Legislators Approve Digital Taxonomy and American COMPETE Blockchain Bills in Tech Race with China

US Legislators Approve Digital Taxonomy and American COMPETE Blockchain Bills in Tech Race with China

US lawmakers approved the American COMPETE Act and the Digital Taxonomy Act, in an active race against China the blockchain and technological sector.

Bitcoin and Libra’s Ultimate Underlying Value to be Determined by Central Banks, says Ex-RBI Governor

Bitcoin and Libra’s Ultimate Underlying Value to be Determined by Central Banks, says Ex-RBI Governor

Former Indian central bank governor said that Bitcoin and Libra could play a role in a world where central banks are issuing their own digital currencies.

Why Facebook's Libra Is Not A Real Cryptocurrency

Why Facebook's Libra Is Not A Real Cryptocurrency

Facebook on Tuesday announced its Bitcoin rival called Libra, a cryptocurrency created by a Facebook subsidiary called Calibra that will be managed by an oversight body called the Libra Association. The Libra coin will not be available immediately, as the announcement only covers the vision and technology behind the Facebook blockchain. But the company says Libra will be private, mostly.

IBM and KAYA&KATO Leverage Blockchain to Trace Fabric Origins

IBM and KAYA&KATO Leverage Blockchain to Trace Fabric Origins

Tech giant IBM has teamed up with KAYA&KATO, a textile manufacturer of workwear and uniforms, in developing a blockchain network aimed at revamping the fashion industry.

US Government Considers Blockchain as a Stepping Stone to Smarter Food Security

US Government Considers Blockchain as a Stepping Stone to Smarter Food Security

The US government, through its federal agency the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandated with protecting the country’s food supply and public health, has earmarked blockchain as one of the technological innovations that will prompt traceability and a food safety culture.

ShareRing Adopts NFC Technology to Enhance eKYC Solutions

ShareRing Adopts NFC Technology to Enhance eKYC Solutions

ShareRing, a blockchain-based ecosystem providing digital identity solutions, has integrated near-field communication (NFC) technology to make the electronic know your customer (eKYC) process more secure and reliable.

Space and Time and Microsoft Make Blockchain Data Accessible on Azure Marketplace

Space and Time and Microsoft Make Blockchain Data Accessible on Azure Marketplace

Space and Time and Microsoft announce that developers can now deploy the Space and Time data warehouse directly from the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure. The one-click deployment provides customers with an accelerated on-ramp to easily access, manage and perform analytics on blockchain-native data.

Nigerian Crypto Community Affected by Paxful Shutdown

Nigerian Crypto Community Affected by Paxful Shutdown

The closure of Paxful, a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency marketplace, has left the Nigerian crypto community searching for alternatives. Nigeria, ranked eighth in crypto adoption, was significantly impacted by Paxful's pioneering use of peer-to-peer technology. Members of the community expressed concern over the future of crypto marketplaces and the fate of their funds.

Elon Musk Plans to Launch AI Startup to Compete with OpenAI

Elon Musk Plans to Launch AI Startup to Compete with OpenAI

Elon Musk is reportedly assembling a team of AI researchers and engineers to launch an AI startup to compete with OpenAI. Musk is said to be in talks with existing investors from SpaceX and Tesla for investment in the new venture. In addition, Musk has recently incorporated a company named X (X.AI) and changed the name of Twitter to "X Corp" as part of his plans to create an "everything app" under the "X" brand. Meanwhile, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched the Bedrock initiative to allow its users to build generative AI from foundation models.

Google's Lumiere AI: Ideal for Realistic Video Generation

Google's Lumiere AI: Ideal for Realistic Video Generation

Google unveils Lumiere, an advanced AI model for realistic video generation using a Space-Time Diffusion Model and STUNet architecture, outperforming existing models in quality and user preference.

U.S. Air Force Files Trademark Application for Digital Metaverse 'SpaceVerse'

U.S. Air Force Files Trademark Application for Digital Metaverse 'SpaceVerse'

The U.S. Air Force (USAF) files a trademark application for "SpaceVerse" with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to expand military training into the metaverse.

CipherTrace: Cryptocurrency Theft Alarming at $4.4 Billion in 2019

CipherTrace: Cryptocurrency Theft Alarming at $4.4 Billion in 2019

According to a report by CipherTrace, a blockchain forensics company, the cryptocurrency sector has lost a whopping $4.4 billion in scams and thefts so far this year, up by more than 150% from $1.7 billion in 2018.

Facebook’s Libra Co-Creator Thinks Bitcoin is Not a Currency

Facebook’s Libra Co-Creator Thinks Bitcoin is Not a Currency

Speaking as a guest on CNBC, David Marcus initially talked about Libra setbacks, stating that Libra, Calibra, and Facebook would need time to allow digital money access and services to form for users around the world as well as his thoughts on BTC.

Rarible launches Polygon-based NFT marketplace builder

Rarible launches Polygon-based NFT marketplace builder

Rarible launched a marketplace builder for nonfungible token (NFT) collections. The team reported "tremendous traction" in Polygon NFT.

Child Porn Darknet Sites Surge with Crypto-Payments as Korean Police Hunt "Nth Room" Clientele

Child Porn Darknet Sites Surge with Crypto-Payments as Korean Police Hunt "Nth Room" Clientele

The use of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum has become the preferred payment for internet based human trafficking and depraved services, which include blackmail porn and child sexual exploitation according to forensics firm Chainalysis.

Greenpeace's Bitcoin Art Piece Praised by Supporters

Greenpeace's Bitcoin Art Piece Praised by Supporters

Environmental group Greenpeace commissioned an art piece dubbed the "Skull of Satoshi" to highlight the climate impact of Bitcoin mining, but the piece has been praised by Bitcoin supporters who want to adopt it as their mascot. The 11-feet-tall skull features the Bitcoin logo and red laser eyes, with "smoking stacks" made of recycled electronic waste to represent the fossil fuel and coal pollution caused by Bitcoin mining.

What are the Roles of Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services in BMW Group's Blockchain Pilot?

What are the Roles of Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services in BMW Group's Blockchain Pilot?

BMW Group, a famous global premium manufacturer of motorcycles and automobiles, seeks to expand its pilot blockchain project, dubbed PartChain, to its international supply chains that are enshrined in complexity. Blockchain technology will be instrumental in propelling the traceability and transparency of crucial raw materials and parts as it will ease data sharing.

New Crypto Fraud Scheme In South Korea: What Rules Are in Place to Stop False Advertising?

New Crypto Fraud Scheme In South Korea: What Rules Are in Place to Stop False Advertising?

The Ponzi scheme disguised as a crypto platform managed to acquire over $380 million USD for the CEO and other company staff. Corner Up was promising estimated returns of up to 200% to investors for each investment made.

Bitcoin's Future Looks Bright as Kanye West Decides to Run for President 2020

Bitcoin's Future Looks Bright as Kanye West Decides to Run for President 2020

On July 4th, Kanye West expressed his wishes to run for President in the 2020 presidential race. This is exciting news for Bitcoin, as Kanye has on several occasions expressed his support for the cryptocurrency.

Paraguay To Introduce Bitcoin law, Draft Leaks details

Paraguay To Introduce Bitcoin law, Draft Leaks details

Reportedly, a leaked draft copy shows the detail of the proposing Bitcoin law in Paraguay. The South-American country is expected to be another country worldwide to propose Bitcoin law after El Salvador, promoting Bitcoin as Fiat Money.

Metaverse's MANA Token Price Leaps after Facebook Rebrand to Meta

Metaverse's MANA Token Price Leaps after Facebook Rebrand to Meta

The price of MANA token, a cryptocurrency that can be used in a metaverse has leapt 164% in 12 hours.

Hypervine Pilots Blockchain-Enabled Satellite Data Project to Curb Climate Impact of Mining Sector

Hypervine Pilots Blockchain-Enabled Satellite Data Project to Curb Climate Impact of Mining Sector

Hypervine, a blockchain construction company based in Glasgow, Scotland, has revealed the kicking off of a blockchain-powered project that will utilize satellite data to boost efficiency in the mining industry. Expressly, it will be funded by the European Space Agency (ESA).

Bruno Le Maire Insists He Cannot Support Facebook’s Libra

Bruno Le Maire Insists He Cannot Support Facebook’s Libra

Since the social media giant, Facebook announced its plan to launch its digital currency known Libra, one critic has repeatedly made his opinion known. Bruno Le Maire cannot and will not support the stablecoin project.

From Zero Mentions to a Dedicated Section in CINIC Report: How Fast is Blockchain Growing in the Chinese Internet Industry

From Zero Mentions to a Dedicated Section in CINIC Report: How Fast is Blockchain Growing in the Chinese Internet Industry

The China Internet Network Information Centre (CINIC) recently published “The 45th China Statistical Report on Internet Development”. Compared to the previous issue, it is worth noting that the CINIC covered blockchain development as a dedicated section in the latest report. The report highlighted the rapid blockchain development of China in three aspects: regulation, technical development and applications.

Percentage of Crypto Transaction Volume Used for Crime is Reducing: CipherTrace

Percentage of Crypto Transaction Volume Used for Crime is Reducing: CipherTrace

The growth of the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem is not reflected in the percentage of crypto transaction volumes being used for illicit or fraudulent criminal activities.

Blockchain Increasingly Leveraged by China to Combat Coronavirus Outbreak

Blockchain Increasingly Leveraged by China to Combat Coronavirus Outbreak

In the midst of the coronavirus epidemic, there have been growing concerns about how the stalled industry of China may affect the growth of technology within the region.

Crypto Twitter Explodes as Rumours of Facebook Hodling Twitter Spread

Crypto Twitter Explodes as Rumours of Facebook Hodling Twitter Spread

Is Facebook holding BTC on its balance sheet? There's a growing rumor that suggests so

Nayib Bukele Criticises U.S. Does Not "Stand for Freedom", the Senate Comm Passes ACES Bill

Nayib Bukele Criticises U.S. Does Not "Stand for Freedom", the Senate Comm Passes ACES Bill

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has lashed out at the U.S. government after the Senate Foreign Relations Committee passed the Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador Act (ACES) Bill.

LooksRare NFT Marketplace Upgrades to Version 2, Reducing Fees by 75%

LooksRare NFT Marketplace Upgrades to Version 2, Reducing Fees by 75%

LooksRare has upgraded to version 2, reducing fees by 75% and implementing new features. Sellers now receive Ether instead of Wrapped Ether, and the platform allows for bulk buying and selling orders. Users can also buy an NFT with one wallet but send it to another.

Libra Association - Visa and MasterCard Have Second Thoughts

Libra Association - Visa and MasterCard Have Second Thoughts

Libra internal struggles. Visa and MasterCard consider leaving.

Coffee Giant Starbucks Leverages Blockchain to Track Coffee From Bean to Store

Coffee Giant Starbucks Leverages Blockchain to Track Coffee From Bean to Store

Starbucks intends to leverage blockchain traceability on its coffee supply chain.

BNB Chain Resolves BscScan Lag Issue, opBNB Still Undergoing Fixes

BNB Chain Resolves BscScan Lag Issue, opBNB Still Undergoing Fixes

BNB Chain resolves lag issue in BscScan browser, continues to address similar issues in opBNB, with BSC unaffected and users advised to use BSCtrace for updates.

Novi Digital Wallet Ready to Show on the Market, Facebook’s David Marcus Says

Novi Digital Wallet Ready to Show on the Market, Facebook’s David Marcus Says

The head of Facebook Financial, David Marcus, has revealed that Facebook’s Diem cryptocurrency is ready for launch.

Bank for International Settlements Reveals Findings on Central Bank Digital Currencies

Bank for International Settlements Reveals Findings on Central Bank Digital Currencies

The Bank for International Settlements released its analysis report in which it evaluated central bank digital currencies globally.

HuggingGPT: Bridging AI Models for Advanced General Intelligence

HuggingGPT: Bridging AI Models for Advanced General Intelligence

HuggingGPT leverages ChatGPT to orchestrate AI tasks, marking a significant advancement in the journey toward artificial general intelligence.

Cyber L2 & SPACE ID Partnership Unveiled, Cyber Ecosystem Airdrop Announced

Cyber L2 & SPACE ID Partnership Unveiled, Cyber Ecosystem Airdrop Announced

CyberConnect partners with Space ID to improve interoperability, support Cyber L2 scalability, and provide an ecosystem airdrop for token stakers, enabling faster on-chain transactions.

Meta Introduces Digital Collectibles NFT Features on Instagram & Facebook

Meta Introduces Digital Collectibles NFT Features on Instagram & Facebook

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced that everyone on Facebook and Instagram in the US can now connect their wallets and share their digital collectables.

Trump Outraged: Jack Dorsey Faces Senate Subpoena After Twitter Blocks Biden Ukraine Scandal

Trump Outraged: Jack Dorsey Faces Senate Subpoena After Twitter Blocks Biden Ukraine Scandal

CEO Jack Dorsey is to testify about the recent incident where Twitter blocked a NY Post news disclosing sensitive information on Joe Biden's scandal in Ukraine.

Libra Association Appoints Former HSBC Executive Ian Jenkins As CRO and CFO Of Payment Systems

Libra Association Appoints Former HSBC Executive Ian Jenkins As CRO and CFO Of Payment Systems

Libra Association has announced the appointment of former HSBC executive Ian Jenkins as chief risk officer and chief financial officer of Libra Networks.

Coinbase Welcomes New Chief Legal Officer from Facebook's Legal Team: Introducing Paul Grewal

Coinbase Welcomes New Chief Legal Officer from Facebook's Legal Team: Introducing Paul Grewal

Coinbase proudly announced in a July 8 blog post that a new addition will be made to the crypto exchange’s legal team. Paul Grewal, a former US magistrate judge in California and Deputy General Counsel for Facebook, will be joining the ranks of the digital currency exchange.

Coinbase Exchange Launches its NFT Marketplace

Coinbase Exchange Launches its NFT Marketplace

Digital asset trading platform Coinbase has announced the launch of the NFT marketplace targeted to empowering digital artists and the broader metaverse.

Aerospace Giant Honeywell Streamlines Aircraft Documentation Processes with Blockchain

Aerospace Giant Honeywell Streamlines Aircraft Documentation Processes with Blockchain

Honeywell, a US-based tech company offering industry-specific solutions, is solving burdensome aircraft record processes using a digital blockchain ledger. This approach is transforming the aerospace industry by availing an easy user interface in the search for and retrieval of scattered data.

Magic Eden Floats New Venture Unit to Double Down on Web3 Gaming

Magic Eden Floats New Venture Unit to Double Down on Web3 Gaming

Magic Eden has announced the establishment of its own venture outfit dubbed Magic Ventures with a focus on bootstrapping Web3.0 gaming protocols.

$1 Billion in Bitcoin Moves From Silk Road Wallet, a Format Update or a Hack?

$1 Billion in Bitcoin Moves From Silk Road Wallet, a Format Update or a Hack?

69,370 Bitcoins has moved from an address connected to the defunct Silk Road darknet market for the first time in five years, was it a hack or a move to update the address?

Elon Musk To Deliver Starlink Within Weeks with Up to $30B Investment

Elon Musk To Deliver Starlink Within Weeks with Up to $30B Investment

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk revealed the Starlink satellite internet network of SpaceX has been launched, expecting the internet broadband internet to go online globally (except poles regions) within weeks before August.

US Senator Sherrod Brown: Facebook is delusional

US Senator Sherrod Brown: Facebook is delusional

“Mark Zuckerberg has said that Facebook is more like a government than a company. That’s delusional.” US Senator Sherrod Brown said in a video tweet.

China’s Central Bank Rolling Out DCEP National Currency, While Saying ‘Libra Won’t Succeed'

China’s Central Bank Rolling Out DCEP National Currency, While Saying ‘Libra Won’t Succeed'

China has been reportedly developing its central bank-issued digital currency for a while and is believed to be ready to launch by China’s central bank, People’s Bank of China (PBoC).

Facebook’s Metaverse “Will Misfire”, Says Vitalik Buterin

Facebook’s Metaverse “Will Misfire”, Says Vitalik Buterin

Vitalik Buterin disclosed that the Metaverse remains an undefined concept, and corporations such as Facebook will struggle to develop it.

GameStop to Launch NFTs Marketplace by the End of Q2

GameStop to Launch NFTs Marketplace by the End of Q2

GameStop has joined other game firms like Square Enix and Ubisoft who are getting into NFTs.

Mark Zuckerberg's Sister Randi Zuckerberg Shows Her Support For Bitcoin & Ripple

Mark Zuckerberg's Sister Randi Zuckerberg Shows Her Support For Bitcoin & Ripple

Randi Zuckerberg, Mark Zuckerberg's sister has lately been showing her immense support and interest in the cryptocurrency market, particularly for Bitcoin and Ripple XRP. She runs a satellite radio show SiriusXM which hosted three cryptocurrency experts who were very bullish on Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market as a whole.

Switzerland’s New Stablecoin Guidelines: 3 Things You Should Know

Switzerland’s New Stablecoin Guidelines: 3 Things You Should Know

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) issued new guidelines for stablecoins added as a supplement to its existing guidelines for initial coin offerings (ICOs) to outline how stablecoins are treated under the Swiss supervisory law.

CipherTrace Reveals $1.4 Billion Worth of Crypto Assets Stolen in the First Five Months of 2020

CipherTrace Reveals $1.4 Billion Worth of Crypto Assets Stolen in the First Five Months of 2020

Digital currency tracker CipherTrace has declared the valuation of cryptocurrency-related frauds in the first 5 months of 2020 to be $1.4 billion. This figure can spark insecurity among crypto investors but paying attention to security models can prevent such losses in the future. Several businesses particularly those geared towards blockchain technology experienced quantifiable economic downturns. Some of these downturns are just coming to limelight with the CipherTrace reports released on June 2.

Space Runners Raises $10M Funding to Democratize Blockchain-Backed Fashion Metaverse

Space Runners Raises $10M Funding to Democratize Blockchain-Backed Fashion Metaverse

Space Runners announced that it raises $10 million in a funding round co-led by Polychain and Pantera Capital. The company wants to use the funding to expand its NFT product lines.

Binance To Permit Businesses Feature on its App via its Marketplace

Binance To Permit Businesses Feature on its App via its Marketplace

The world’s largest digital currency exchange by trading volume, Binance has announced that companies can now apply to be featured on its marketplace in order to reach millions of users

SpaceX dropping $373M worth of Bitcoin led to crypto market crash

SpaceX dropping $373M worth of Bitcoin led to crypto market crash

After the publishing of the news, the price of Bitcoin experienced a significant drop of around 10% within 10 minutes, causing the cryptocurrency's value to fall to $25,166 on Binance. The OKX perpectual bitcoin price even plunged to $24,098.

Huawei’s CEO Responds to Facebook: China Can Issue Its Own Libra

Huawei’s CEO Responds to Facebook: China Can Issue Its Own Libra

Ren Zhengfei, CEO of China’s Huawei believes that China can create their own digital currency in response to Facebook’s Libra.

Baby Shark's Second NFT Collection to Go Live on Aug 31

Baby Shark's Second NFT Collection to Go Live on Aug 31

"Baby shark doo...", the second edition NFT collection of the most watched YouTube video, Baby Shark, is set to open for minting by the end of this month.

Exclusive: Did Facebook Copy Hedera Hashgraph's Governance Model?

Exclusive: Did Facebook Copy Hedera Hashgraph's Governance Model?

When Facebook released Libra’s whitepaper, Hedera Hashgraph allegedly “thanks” Facebook for imitating their governance model. What is the story behind?

Facebook Commences Trials for Digital Collectible Integration

Facebook Commences Trials for Digital Collectible Integration

Social media giant, Facebook has reportedly commenced trials for the integration of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) on its platform.

UK to Invest 100m Pounds in Global AI Chips Race

UK to Invest 100m Pounds in Global AI Chips Race

The UK government commits £100M to fortify its position in the AI chip market, targeting essential components from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel. Despite this, concerns arise about the UK's global semiconductor share and its comparison to the US and EU investments. Amid geopolitical tensions, the UK plans an AI summit and emphasizes its dedication to being a global AI leader.

Mastercard CEO Answers: The Reasons Behind Leaving Facebook’s Libra Association

Mastercard CEO Answers: The Reasons Behind Leaving Facebook’s Libra Association

Mastercard’s CEO, Ajay Banga, stated the reasons behind the company leaving Facebook’s Libra Association in an interview with the Financial Times. Having left the Libra Association in October last year alongside Visa and other firms, the Libra Association has seen eight firms quitting the project.

Apple Joins GPT AI Race Following OpenAI and Google

Apple Joins GPT AI Race Following OpenAI and Google

Apple is reportedly developing its own AI model, 'Ajax' or 'Apple GPT'. Similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Bard, it's privacy-focused and runs on Google Cloud. A significant AI-related announcement is expected in 2024.

UK to Invest £100m in Global AI Chips Race

UK to Invest £100m in Global AI Chips Race

The UK government commits £100M to fortify its position in the AI chip market, targeting essential components from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel. Despite this, concerns arise about the UK's global semiconductor share and its comparison to the US and EU investments. Amid geopolitical tensions, the UK plans an AI summit and emphasizes its dedication to being a global AI leader.

Dogecoin Becomes the First Cryptocurrency to Enter Space amid "DOGE-1 Moon Landing Mission"

Dogecoin Becomes the First Cryptocurrency to Enter Space amid "DOGE-1 Moon Landing Mission"

On May 9, Geometric Energy Corporation (GEC), a logistics firm headquartered in Canada, officially announced the "DOGE-1 Moon Landing Mission."

Ethereum Price Could Double In Next Two Weeks says Analyst as ETH Whales Accumulate

Ethereum Price Could Double In Next Two Weeks says Analyst as ETH Whales Accumulate

As Ethereum whales accumulate some analysts expecting the ETH price to double in the next two weeks.

Bitcoin Price Plummets After Bitmex Starts BTC Double Spend Rumor, Grayscale Buys the Dip

Bitcoin Price Plummets After Bitmex Starts BTC Double Spend Rumor, Grayscale Buys the Dip

BitMex Research incorrectly identified a double spend of around $21 in Bitcoin. The BTC price fell to a low of $28,953.37 and Grayscale Investment bought up $1.2 billion worth.

Bitcoin Price Could Continue on Bullish Momentum Towards $15,800 Amid Double-Dip Recession

Bitcoin Price Could Continue on Bullish Momentum Towards $15,800 Amid Double-Dip Recession

Bitcoin’s price is currently struggling to continue its push towards $12,000, however, a chance of a double-dip recession could take BTC higher.

US Dollar Crash and Double-Dip Recession Odds Are High, says Economist Stephen Roach, Fueling Bitcoin Bulls

US Dollar Crash and Double-Dip Recession Odds Are High, says Economist Stephen Roach, Fueling Bitcoin Bulls

Economist Stephen Roach says that the US dollar is set to crash and that a double-dip recession’s odds are above 50 percent. What will this mean for Bitcoin?

Will Blockchain Make Shipping more Efficient in the Future?

Will Blockchain Make Shipping more Efficient in the Future?

Shipping in some cases is not restricted to the transportation of cargo by ships, but it refers to the transportation of items by mail of any means, the form of transportation could be air, road or train, but the most used form is transportation by sea.

CBDC Privacy and Transparency: Double-Edged Sword of Blockchain

CBDC Privacy and Transparency: Double-Edged Sword of Blockchain

Privacy and transparency of CDBC, to enslave us or free us? that's the question.

Investors Double Down on Derivatives Market as Bitcoin Futures Contracts Hit New All-Time High

Investors Double Down on Derivatives Market as Bitcoin Futures Contracts Hit New All-Time High

The derivatives market is growing as the open interest has surged to a new all-time high of $20 billion across major exchanges.

Ripple’s Token Outperforms Bitcoin and Ethereum, Why XRP Price Surged 110% in a Week

Ripple’s Token Outperforms Bitcoin and Ethereum, Why XRP Price Surged 110% in a Week

Ripple has emerged from the shadows, with its bull run that saw its XRP token more than double in price within a week span.

Digital Health Funding on Track for Another Stellar Year

Digital Health Funding on Track for Another Stellar Year

Despite simmering down after a sizzling first half, digital health funding remains near all-time highs, according to Rock Health. Startups in the space are reportedly on track to raise an estimated $7.3 billion this year, a billion short of 2018’s $8.3 billion but more than double that of 2017’s.

Maker’s Dai Stablecoin Could Reach $2 Billion in Market Cap by the End of 2021—Here’s Why

Maker’s Dai Stablecoin Could Reach $2 Billion in Market Cap by the End of 2021—Here’s Why

Messari boldly suggests that after Dai’s market cap surged by 15x this year, due to DeFi, the stablecoin’s market cap could double by the end of next year

Bloomberg Predicts Bitcoin Price to Surge Past $20,000 in 2020, Doubling Last Year’s High

Bloomberg Predicts Bitcoin Price to Surge Past $20,000 in 2020, Doubling Last Year’s High

Bloomberg predicted in its recent report that Bitcoin’s price in 2020 could reach double of last year’s high of $14,000. It further suggested that adoption is the primary Bitcoin metric, and Bloomberg takes a positive outlook on this end. Bitcoin’s price has seen a 60% decline in 2014, and at the end of 2016, Bitcoin matched the peak in 2013. If Bitcoin chooses to follow the same trend as 2016, with a 75% decline in 2018, Bitcoin is headed towards $20,000, according to Bloomberg.

CIMB Bank Singapore Collaborates with iTrust for First-Ever Blockchain Trade Financing

CIMB Bank Singapore Collaborates with iTrust for First-Ever Blockchain Trade Financing

CIMB Bank Singapore and iTrust have collaborated in the first-ever successful blockchain trade financing transaction.

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