ALGORAND
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 (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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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
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
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
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
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
Three executives left JPMorgan for joining crypto startups, believing the industry would have a promising development.
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.
