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World's First National Digital Currency to Be Built on Algorand
World’s First National Digital Currency to Be Built on Algorand
Algorand Partners with Italian Economic Ministry to Advance Blockchain Initiatives
The Algorand Foundation of Singapore has signed a collaboration agreement with Fondazione Ugo Bordoni aimed at testing and advancing the groundbreaking open-source technology developed by its founder Silvio Micali.
Algorand Blockchain Network Now Certified for Sharia Compliant Financing
The Algorand Foundation announced that its blockchain network has now been certified as Sharia compliant for the inclusion of Islamic financial markets.
Exclusive: Blockchain Trilemma Solved? Secrets Revealed by Turing Award Winner's Algorand
There are numerous blockchain project teams attempting to address the blockchain trilemma, and the Turing Award winning team Algorand is one promising candidate. We have the pleasure to speak with Jing Chen, Chief Scientist of Algorand, on how Algorand attempts to solve blockchain trilemma with its Byzantine agreement. She also explains why Algorand is non-forkable and the restrictions on Algorand’s adversary model!
Algorand Protocol Stateful Smart Contract Upgrade Targets Scalable DeFi Solutions and Dapps
Algorand is entering the decentralized finance (DeFI) ecosystem with its new highly scalable stateful smart contract capabilities.
The Algorand Foundation to Integrate Chainalysis KYT for Transaction Monitoring and Compliance
The Algorand Foundation will be leveraging Chainalysis’ Know Your Transaction (KYT) for transaction monitoring and compliance processes after its integration.
Tether becomes First Stablecoin to be Integrated into Algorand 2.0 Blockchain
Tether, a reputable stablecoin provider, has incorporated its U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin USDT into Algorand’s blockchain ecosystem. Tether’s presence on Algorand will facilitate block confirmation in less than four seconds and transaction fees will be a fraction of a cent.
Fintech Startup Monerium Seeks to Issue E-Money on Algorand Blockchain
The role of e-money is on the rise and continues to challenge bank deposits and cash. The recent partnership between Fintech Firm Monerium and Algorand Blockchain company presents a whole picture of the relevance of e-money as a more convenient means of payments and financial transactions.
Coinbase and Circle Add Algorand Blockchain to Multi-Chain USDC Stablecoin Framework—Faster than Ethereum
Coinbase and Circle Centre Consortium have expanded USDC from Ethereum to Algorand’s blockchain as part of its multi-chain USDC framework.
Algorand Foundation Expands its Presence in India
Algorand worked with Hyderabad-based innovation hub T-Hub to assist companies access global financing.
Algorand Foundation Faces $35M Losses from Exposure to Hodlnaut
The losses at Algorand relate in part to exposure to Hodlnaut. The firm said it is pursuing a legal approach to recover such losses from Hodlnaut.
Algorand (ALGO) Foundation CEO's Social Media Hacked
The Algorand Foundation CEO's social media account was hacked, raising significant cybersecurity concerns in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors.
Exclusive: Why Sharding is a Bad Idea to Solve the Blockchain Trilemma?
In Part 2 of the interview, Fan Long shares with us the technical breakthrough of Conflux Chain, including the use of tree graph and directed acyclic graph! Long also compares Conflux Chain with competitors like Algorand and he explained to us why sharding is a bad idea to solve blockchain trilemma!
Algorand CEO Steven Kokinos Steps down, COO Takes over the Helm
Algorand CEO Steven Kokinos is departing the company to pursue another business opportunity elsewhere. Sean Ford is taking over as interim CEO effective immediately.
FIFA Club World Cup 2023 Partners with Modex for Exclusive NFT Collection Launch
FIFA Club World Cup 2023™ combines football and digital tech with FIFA+ Collect's exclusive NFT series, partnering with Modex to enhance fan engagement and memorabilia experience.
Algorand Initiates Voting for Expanded Governance and NFT Rewards Programs
The Algorand Foundation is voting on governance measures, including auto-renewal mechanisms and increased NFT rewards, amid a plummeting native token, $ALGO.
Algorand Wallets Hacked Again
Algodex warns of a security breach on March 5, while MyAlgo urges users to withdraw assets or rekey funds following a February hack.
Despite Crypto Market Onslaught, These Altcoins Stayed Bullish
Not all of the top altcoins saw a plunge in their value in the Week-to-Date (WTD) period and here are three of the most resilient coins which printed good growth amid a sweeping bearish slump.
Golden Gate University Establishes Blockchain Law for Social Good Center to Aid Regulation
The Golden Gate University School of Law has teamed up with Algorand Foundation to set up Blockchain Law for Social Good Center to eliminate regulatory scepticism.
Drone Racing League Partners with Hivemind's Playground Labs, Launch First P2E Game on Algorand Blockchain
Professional drone racing League joins the Metaverse world by launching its first game on the Algorand blockchain in partnership with Playground Labs.
How Blockchain Technology is Helping to Fight the Novel COVID-19 Pandemic
Coronavirus disease has changed our lives in unprecedented ways. With the imminent lockdown caused by the virus, several reorganizations had to be implemented to keep our lives going. This brief analysis highlights some of the key ways that the application of Blockchain Technology is helping in the fight against the COVID-19 disease and pandemic.
Altcoin Watch: Top 3 Tokens to Watch This Week XRP, ALGO, and COMP
With the general regressive pathway of major digital assets, here are some of the altcoins to watch this week.
FIFA Launches Digital Collectibles Platform in Collaboration With Algorand
The global sports governing body of football, FIFA has launched a virtual assets platform dubbed FIFA+ Collect in partnership with Algorand Blockchain
MyAlgo warns users of ongoing wallet exploit
MyAlgo, a wallet provider for the Algorand network, has warned users to withdraw funds from wallets created with a seed phrase due to an ongoing exploit. The company is uncertain about the cause of recent wallet hacks and advises everyone to take precautionary measures. The exploit is suspected to have stolen over $9.2 million worth of funds, with around 25 accounts affected.
Algorand Foundation Joins Forces with Borderless Capital, Arrington Capital, and DWF to Invest in Pera Algo Wallet
The Algorand Foundation has made a strategic investment in Pera Algo Wallet, a self-custodial cryptocurrencies wallet on the Algorand blockchain, to support various Algorand wallets, and will host a live event to discuss the partnership.
Coinbase CEO Armstrong and Tech Giant Apple Butt Heads over Crypto and dApps
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has voiced his disappointment over Apple’s lack of flexibility on decentralized applications (dApps) operating on its App store.
Protocol Upgrade to Boost Transactions Speed & Cross-Chain Communcation Security: Algorand
Algorand said that the new protocol upgrade will boost its transactions per second (TPS) and cross-chain communication security via state proofs.
Algorand's Blockchain Based COVID-19 Global Survey Shares Real-Time Public Pandemic Data
Algorand, the first pure proof-of-stake (POS) blockchain created by cryptography pioneer and Turing award winner Silvio Micali, has launched a global Coronavirus (Covid-19) survey. The company published a blog post on March 27 announcing its ‘IReportCovid’ survey app. The aim of the survey is to compile a public database to share information on the spread, status, and symptoms of the COVID-19 pandemic and give updates in “real-time.”
eToro and Robinhood Modify U.S. Cryptocurrency Offerings Amidst Regulatory Changes
The global cryptocurrency landscape is witnessing significant shifts, with leading trading platforms, eToro and Robinhood, adjusting their U.S. cryptocurrency offerings. Both platforms are responding to the rapidly evolving regulatory environment in the United States, affecting popular cryptocurrencies such as Algorand (ALGO), Decentraland (MANA), Dash (DASH), Polygon (MATIC), Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA).
Chainalysis Secures $13M From Ribbit Capital and Sound Ventures, Continuing to Fuel Crypto Adoption
Chainalysis announced that it has secured an additional $13 million in a strategic investment from Ribbit Capital and Sound Ventures during its Series B investment round, taking its total to $49 million.
Hedera (HBAR) and Algorand (ALGO) Form DeRec Alliance for Decentralized Recovery
Hedera and Algorand ecosystems have united to form the DeRec Alliance, introducing a new standard for simplified and secure digital asset recovery, aiming to revolutionize the Web3 experience.
Three Top JPMorgan Executives Jump Ship to Crypto Startups
Three executives left JPMorgan for joining crypto startups, believing the industry would have a promising development.
nChain CEO Departs Accusing Dr. Craig Wright of Fraud
Christen Ager-Hanssen resigns as nChain's Group CEO, alleging serious internal issues and a conspiracy to defraud shareholders. He accuses Dr. Craig Wright of deceiving courts about being Satoshi Nakamoto, leading to a significant reaction from the cryptocurrency community. Discussions also touch on Ager-Hanssen’s past involvement with Algorand and the implications of his revelations on the Bitcoin SV community.
Algorand Implements Sustainable Carbon Offset Smart Contracts
Blockchain-based crypto platform Algorand said it will implement smart contracts that automatically offset carbon emissions, and use part of the transaction fees to offset its carbon emissions.
Algorand to Lead FIFA's Digital Strategy in New World Cup Partnership
Algorand protocol has been unveiled as the official blockchain sponsor of FIFA.
What is AlgoSwap?
AlgoSwap emerges as a novel decentralized exchange protocol on the Algorand blockchain, designed for high-speed, low-cost, and environmentally friendly crypto trading.
Australia Zoo Rolls Out NFT Project to Pay Tribute to Wildlife Warriors’ Conservation Efforts
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Wildlife Warriors’ role in protecting injured, threatened, or endangered wildlife, Australia Zoo has launched an NFT project to raise funds and awareness to protect Australia’s wild places and wildlife.
Algorand’s Listing on Coinbase Sparked 30% Price Surge and New All-Time High Market Capitalization
US cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has listed Algorand on its platform. According to the Coinbase announcement, Algorand (ALGO) has been made available on Coinbase.com and its Apple and Android apps.
Exclusive: How to Ensure Random Numbers in Public Blockchain?
Following Part 1 of our interview, Jing Chen of Algorand further teaches our readers on how to ensure the randomness of a number in public blockchain! She also evaluates the existing Proof-of-Stake (POS) protocols: Delegated VS Bonded VS Pure POS!
Tether Launches USDT on Kava Blockchain
Tether Operations Limited (Tether), the company behind the renowned blockchain-powered platform tether.to and the world's leading stablecoin, has revealed its plans to introduce U.S. dollar-pegged Tether tokens ("USDT") on Kava. Kava is a layer-1 blockchain specifically designed to offer scalability and high speed.
The Drone Racing League and Algorand have Reached a $100M Sponsorship Agreement
The New York-based Drone Racing League( DRL) announced reaching a five-year sponsorship agreement with crypto platform Algorand, worth $100 million.
Algorand (ALGO) Ventures Invests in Gora Network
Algorand Ventures' investment in Gora Network marks a significant step in advancing blockchain oracle technology. Gora Network, emerging from an Algorand hackathon, aims to enhance blockchain applications with secure, real-world data, expanding its business, infrastructure, product suite, and developer ecosystem.