API
Stands for Application Programming Interface, a software intermediary that helps two separate applications communicate with one another. They define methods of communication between various components.
Twitter Disables Interactions with Substack Links
Twitter users were unable to interact with tweets containing Substack links on April 7, receiving an error message or encountering issues with registering their interactions. It is unclear whether the issue is a bug or an intended feature. The problem began around the same time as Twitter cutting off the ability for Substack users to embed tweets. This comes as Substack announced a Twitter-like posting application, potentially competing with the social media platform.
Coinbase Launches WaaS to Simplify Adoption of Web3 Wallets
Coinbase has introduced Wallet-as-a-Service (WaaS) to provide enterprises with a customizable on-chain wallet API for easier customer onboarding, loyalty programs, and in-game purchases. The WaaS infrastructure features multi-party computation (MPC) cryptography to improve private key security, user-friendly backup functionality, and control over product experiences while reducing implementation cost and complexity. The solution is being used by companies like Floor, Moonray, thirdweb, and tokenproof.
ConsenSys Acquires Hal to Improve Alerts
Infura co-founder Eleazar Galano said the startup would cover holes in crypto ecosystem app development.
Shopify Launches Blockchain Commerce Tools to Enhance User Experience
SIWE allows Shopify users to sign in using Ethereum addresses without revealing private information.
FTX Users Lose Millions due to API Exploit
A new method of stealing crypto funds has rendered massive losses for FTX users.
Strike Secures $80m in Funding to Propel Instant Bitcoin Payments
Strike raised $80 million in funding to revamp BTC payments for top financial institutions, marketplaces, and merchants.
Alchemy Snaps Up ChainShot as its First Acquisition
Blockchain infrastructure service provider, Alchemy has announced the acquisition of ChainShot, a crypto education platform to help complement its plethora of crypto-focused offerings.
Circle Delays Launching DeFi API Product, Cites Needs for more Regulatory Guidances
Circle is calling for clearer regulatory guidance for the launch of its DeFi API product.
Bahamas Looks to Deploy its CBDC The Sand Dollar Across Borders
The Central Bank of the Bahamas (CBOB) has says it wants its digital currency dubbed the Sand Dollars integrated with other countries' currency.
Circle's New APIs Simplify Complex Crypto Concepts For Mass Institutional Adoption
Circle Builds Layers of Simplicity over Complex Crypto Concepts for Business to Trigger Digital Adoption