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Algorand is the first open, permissionless, pure proof-of-stake (POS) blockchain, with immediate transaction finality, without forking. Algorand was created by cryptography pioneer, Turing award winner and MIT professor, Silvio Micali. The Algorand blockchain token is called "ALGO".

Algorand Foundation Expands its Presence in India
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Algorand Foundation Expands its Presence in India

Algorand worked with Hyderabad-based innovation hub T-Hub to assist companies access global financing.

Altcoin Watch: Top 3 Tokens to Watch This Week XRP, ALGO, and COMP
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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.

Protocol Upgrade to Boost Transactions Speed & Cross-Chain Communcation Security: Algorand
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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.

FIFA Launches Digital Collectibles Platform in Collaboration With Algorand
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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

Algorand CEO Steven Kokinos Steps down, COO Takes over the Helm
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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.

Three Top JPMorgan Executives Jump Ship to Crypto Startups
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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.

Despite Crypto Market Onslaught, These Altcoins Stayed Bullish
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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.

Australia Zoo Rolls Out NFT Project to Pay Tribute to Wildlife Warriors’ Conservation Efforts
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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 to Lead FIFA's Digital Strategy in New World Cup Partnership
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Algorand to Lead FIFA's Digital Strategy in New World Cup Partnership

Algorand protocol has been unveiled as the official blockchain sponsor of FIFA.

Algorand Implements Sustainable Carbon Offset Smart Contracts
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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.

Drone Racing League Partners with Hivemind's Playground Labs, Launch First P2E Game on Algorand Blockchain
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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.

The Drone Racing League and Algorand have Reached a $100M Sponsorship Agreement
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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.

Coinbase and Circle Add Algorand Blockchain to Multi-Chain USDC Stablecoin Framework—Faster than Ethereum
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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.

Coinbase CEO Armstrong and Tech Giant Apple Butt Heads over Crypto and dApps
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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.

Algorand Protocol Stateful Smart Contract Upgrade Targets Scalable DeFi Solutions and Dapps
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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.