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Could Twitter Bitcoin Hack Have Been Prevented? Twitter Faces Heat From SEC
There is ongoing speculation that the massive Bitcoin hack that overtook Twitter on July 15 could have been prevented if Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and his multi-billion dollar social networking company had taken matters into their own hands and addressed the security concerns outlined by the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) in 2015.
Ahead of The Ripple (XRP) SEC Court Date, Flare Network Declares its Support
The Flare Network has stated that it is not associated with Ripple, but believes XRP is a virtual currency and not a security despite the United States SEC alllegations.
Crypto Leaders Praise United States SEC Inclusive Accredited Investor Definition, Some Think Its Not Enough
Is the SEC's new accredited investor rule inclusive enough? Crypto industry leaders debate.
Flare Networks Clarifies on Launched Spark Token Airdrop, Ripple XRP Shows No Signs of Bullish Revival
Flare Networks’ Spark token airdrop program launched officially on December 12, but there may be some misconceptions surrounding the official debut.
Bitcoin Lightning Network Would be Practical for Small Payments than Debit Cards, Morgan Stanley Says
The Bitcoin Lightning Network attracts fees close to zero, so it becomes more practical to use it when undertaking small payments than a debit card, according to leading investment bank Morgan Stanley.
IBM and Verizon Business Collaborate on 5G and AI Edge Computing Innovation
Tech giant IBM is collaborating with Verizon Business to help usher in the future of Industry 4.0 through their respective expertise on edge computing innovation and 5G technology.
What Ripple Thinks of Flare Networks, as Whether Tokens Already Minted for Spark Token Airdrop Questioned
Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse expressed excitement for what the smart contract utility fork Flare Networks had in store.
Ontario Teachers Pension Floats with FTX Trading amid Crypto Volatility
Despite market volatility and a recent decline in value, Ontario Teachers Pension has continued embracing its crypto business investments.
Sparkswap Decentralized Exchange Shuts Down Citing Low User Volume
The decentralized exchange, Sparkswap which is backed by Pantera Capital has made an announcement that it is going to shut down permanently. The announcement came from the editor of Sparkswap exchange, Trey Griffith who attributed the shutting down of exchange to the low and weak user base of the exchange.
Walmart Canada Delves Deeper into Blockchain with DLT Labs Tie-Up
Walmart Canada has teamed up with DLT Labs for its blockchain-driven freight and payment network that is touted to be the world’s most prominent full production blockchain solution for any sector application.
Samsung Users Can Now Access TRON Blockchain Network from Their Devices
The incorporation of TRON network into Samsung smartphones not only favor users in terms of security but also it could facilitate the direct integration of crypto-wallets.
R3's Marco Polo Network Welcomes First Indian Corporate as Asia Serves as a Key Area of Growth
The Marco Polo Network announced on Thursday that India’s leading provider of digital transformation, Tech Mahindra became the first corporate in India to join the R3’s open-source blockchain-based Marco Polo Network for facilitating cross-border transactions.
Telegram Tells US Investors to Leave TON Blockchain Project and Take 72% Refund
Telegram now says US investors won’t get 110% refund and tells them to leave its blockchain TON project.
Bitcoin Network Transacts a Whopping $8.9 Billion in a Single Hour
The Bitcoin network has reached an unprecedented level in terms of chain volume as it transacted 8.9 billion in one hour. Rafael Schultze-Kraft, Glassnode’s co-founder, ascertained that this movement made history because it was the highest hourly volume of Bitcoin to be recorded in its 11-year existence.
EIDOS Token Airdrop Causes Congestion Problem in EOS Blockchain Network
Blockchain congestion is a serious issue in the cryptocurrency industry. Several networks suffer from this problem regularly.
Nexo Offers to Acquire Vauld Group after Celsius's Cold Treatment
Nexo’s plan to buy a cryptocurrency lender may be coming to fruition as the company has shown interest in acquiring Vauld Group.
Canadian Dollar Payments on Blockstream’s Liquid Network Boosting Bitcoin Adoption Powered by Bull Bitcoin
Montreal-based Bitcoin exchange Bull Bitcoin, released Liquid Canadian dollars (L-CAD) using Blockstream’s Liquid Network, taking the Bitcoin standard to Canada. Blockchain’s Liquid sidechain is used for settling Bitcoin transactions.
Shopify Inks Deal with Strike, Enabling Bitcoin Lightning Payments
Merchants on Shopify, a global e-commerce giant, will have the option of receiving Bitcoin off-chain payment through the Bitcoin Lightning Network after sealing a deal with Strike.
Telegram Users Can Now Trade TON and BTC Through P2P Trading Powered by @Wallet Bot Team
Social media giant Telegram has launched its latest crypto trading service, giving users the flexibility with which to acquire both Toncoin and Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Hash Rate Remains Steady as Miners are Wiped Out by China Floods
Recent China floods did not affect the Bitcoin network hash rate. However, some miners were not spared as they were wiped out.
Celsius Network Slashes 25% of its Workforce amid Potential Insolvency
Celsius Network’s woes continue to deepen because the crypto lending company has reduced its workforce by 150 employees, including those based in Israel.
Web3 Development Platform Alchemy Adds Polkadot's Parachain Astar Network
Alchemy, a pioneer in the blockchain developer platform, announced that it will partner with Astar Network to accelerate Web3 development on Polkadot.
Canadian Pension Fund Achnoledges Investemnt Loss for $200m CAD on Celsius Network
Charles Emond, the Chief Executive Officer of Canadian pension fund Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), has indicated that the company’s investment in Celsius Network is now considered lost.
Aave Integrates with Pocket Network for Dapps Development
Aave announced integration with the distributed network of over 44,000 nodes on the Pocket Network to enhance decentralized application development.
XRP Flare Fork to Airdrop Free Spark Tokens, but Coinbase and Kraken Will Not Benefit
With just under two weeks to go before Flare Network's airdrop goes live, it may be too late for some cryptocurrency exchanges to join.
OKX Partners with Pyth Network
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX announced that it is partnering with Pyth Network, which operates one of the largest and most reliable oracle networks.
Crypto Exchange KuCoin Forms a Strategic Partnership with Pyth Network
Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has announced a strategic partnership with the Pyth Network, the crypto exchange will real-time prices of trading pairs, bringing crypto market prices fully on-chain.
Sia Network Q2 2023: 12% Increase in Used Storage
In the second quarter of 2023, the Sia network, a decentralized cloud storage platform, saw a 12% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase in used storage, raising the storage utilization rate from 19% to 25%, according to a report by Messari.
Argo Blockchain Increases Daily Bitcoin Production Despite Network Difficulty Spike
Argo Blockchain increased its daily Bitcoin production to 5.7 BTC per day in February, up from 5.4 BTC per day in January, despite a 10% increase in network difficulty.
Binance to Launche Pixels (PIXEL) on Launchpool
Binance announces the launch of Pixels (PIXEL) on its Launchpool, a social web3 game on the Ronin Network, offering BNB and FDUSD holders a unique opportunity to farm PIXEL tokens before its trading debut.
Secret Network Announces Partnership with Modular Settlement Layer dYmension
Secret Network announced a partnership with dYmension, which will provide the tools and infrastructure to network and aggregate Cosmos ecosystem layer 2 data, reducing the pressure on on-site traffic and expanding derivability.
Celsius Had Higher Risk Profile Than Average US Bank: WSJ
A recent report from the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has revealed that embattled crypto lending platform Celsius Network took on more risk than it could handle.
Polygon Labs Critiques SEC Proposed Rulemaking That Threatens Permissionless Blockchain Networks
Polygon Labs, the leading blockchain technology firm, issued a response today to a proposed rule from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that redefines the term "exchange."
Following Insolvency Fears, Celsius Network Taps Citigroup To Guide Financial Options
Celsius has hired services from Citigroup and specialized lawyers to help restructure its business. The crypto lender will get a unique range of expertise that complements its capabilities and services to help propel its business back to life.
EOS: Bitcoin's Capabilities to be Extended with New 'Docking Layer' exSat
The EOS Network Foundation unveils the exSat whitepaper, a powerful new 'Docking Layer' set to extend Bitcoin's capabilities.
Binance to Support Neutron (NTRN) Network Upgrade
Binance announced its support for the Neutron (NTRN) network upgrade, suspending token deposits and withdrawals temporarily.
Binance Announces Support for IRISnet (IRIS) Network Upgrade
Binance has revealed its plans to support the upcoming network upgrade of IRISnet (IRIS).
EOS Network Launches Antelope Spring Beta-1 on Testnet
The EOS Network Foundation unveils its Antelope Spring Beta-1 on the testnet, marking a significant leap forward in their blockchain technology.
Binance Announces Support for BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) Network Upgrade and Hard Fork
Binance is set to support the BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) network upgrade and hard fork, providing an improved user experience.
Conflux Network Announces Upcoming Hardfork Upgrade
Conflux Network reveals plans for a Hardfork system upgrade, featuring modifications of 12 different CIPs.
Manta Network Launches 1.5x Points Boost Program for CeDeFi Participants
Manta Network introduces a 1.5x points boost for CeDeFi participants from May 31 to June 30.
NVIDIA Unveils Spectrum-X Ethernet Platform to Boost Generative AI Performance
NVIDIA launches Spectrum-X Ethernet platform, enhancing AI network performance.
OKX Wallet Integrates BOB Network to Expand Multi-Chain Ecosystem
OKX Wallet integrates with BOB network, enhancing multi-chain asset management.
Binance to Support Mina (MINA) Network Upgrade and Hard Fork
Binance announces support for Mina (MINA) network upgrade and hard fork on June 4, 2024.
DeStore Highlights Success with Astar(ASTR) dApp Staking Program
DeStore shares insights on Astar's dApp staking program and the future of tokenized assets.
Mask Network Introduces Staking Season 1 for $MASK Token Holders
Mask Network announces the launch of its first staking program.
SSV DAO Revamps Grants Strategy to Drive Innovation and Strategic Growth
SSV DAO introduces a new grants strategy to enhance innovation and strategic partnerships in the ssv.network ecosystem.
Astar (ASTR) Network Releases Comprehensive dApp Staking v3 User Guide
Astar Network unveils detailed guide for dApp Staking v3, covering staking, rewards, and token management.
Understanding AIOZ Network (AIOZ): Decentralized Infrastructure for the Digital Era
Discover the AIOZ Network, a decentralized infrastructure solution leveraging Cosmos and EVM for AI, storage, and streaming.
Manta Foundation Unveils $50M EcoFund to Foster Blockchain Innovation
Manta Foundation launches a $50M EcoFund to support blockchain projects.
Pyth Network Integrates Price Oracles with IOTA EVM
Pyth Network deploys its oracle services on IOTA EVM, enhancing data accuracy and security for DeFi applications.
Manta Network Unveils $10 Million Moon Mission Meme Grants
Manta Network launches a $10 million Moon Mission Meme Grants program to boost meme culture on its platform. Apply now to lead the meme wave.
OKX Initiates Wallet Maintenance Affecting Multiple Networks Including ARB and OP
OKX announced wallet maintenance for ARB, OP, LINEA, MANTA, METIS, BASE, STARKNET, MXC, LSK, and Zksync Era networks, suspending deposits temporarily.
Binance to Support Sei (SEI) and Harmony (ONE) Network Upgrades and Hard Forks
Binance announces support for Sei (SEI) and Harmony (ONE) network upgrades and hard forks, ensuring uninterrupted trading for users.
Wormhole Adds Support for Mantle Network, Enhancing Ethereum L2 Interoperability
Wormhole now supports Mantle Network, an innovative Ethereum Layer 2 solution, offering high performance and low-cost EVM environment.
Render Network Highlights Spring 2024 Achievements and Future Plans
Render Network reviews key metrics and milestones from Spring 2024 and reveals upcoming developments for the summer.
Astar Network and Startale Announce Strategic Merger for Web3 Growth
Astar Network and Startale announce a strategic merger, initiating a two-phase strategy to leverage combined strengths for innovation and growth in the web3 ecosystem.
NVIDIA Air Integrates SONiC for Enhanced Network Testing
NVIDIA Air now supports SONiC, providing a free, scalable, and customizable network operating system for data centers.
Uniswap (UNI) Expands to Zora Network, Offering Enhanced User Experience
Uniswap (UNI) now supports Zora Network, providing users with lower gas fees and faster swaps. This integration is available on both the Uniswap interface and mobile app.
BlackRock's BUIDL Fund Backs Manta Network's wUSDM via Mountain Protocol
Manta Network's on-chain yield-bearing stablecoin wUSDM is now backed by BlackRock's BUIDL Fund, enhancing security and yield potential.
Binance to Support MultiversX (EGLD) and Ronin (RON) Network Upgrades
Binance announces support for MultiversX (EGLD) and Ronin (RON) network upgrades and hard forks, ensuring uninterrupted trading.
OKX Announces Wallet Maintenance for TON Network
OKX will conduct wallet maintenance for the TON network on July 2, 2024, temporarily suspending deposits and withdrawals.
Astar Network Emerges as Preferred Blockchain for Global Enterprises
Astar Network, through its Yoki Origins campaign, showcases its robust ecosystem by onboarding numerous projects and achieving significant milestones.
Astar Network Burns 5% of Genesis Allocation, Enhancing Tokenomics
Astar Network burns 350 million ASTR tokens, optimizing tokenomics and enhancing staking rewards.
Sei Network Opens Access to Parallel EVM Blockchain
Sei Network announces the launch of its parallel EVM blockchain, Sei v2 mainnet beta, now available for developers.
Astar Network (ASTR) and Binance Introduce Innovative Staking Mechanism
Astar Network partners with Binance to launch a unique staking mechanism, enhancing rewards for the Astar Community Treasury.
Binance to Support Sei (SEI) Network Upgrade on July 15, 2024
Binance announces suspension of SEI deposits and withdrawals to support Sei network upgrade on July 15, 2024, ensuring optimal user experience.
Modelserve: Golem Network's New AI Inference Service
Golem Network introduces Modelserve, a scalable and cost-effective AI model inference service designed for developers and startups.
Binance to Support IoTeX (IOTX) Network Upgrade and Hard Fork
Binance announces support for IoTeX (IOTX) network upgrade and hard fork, affecting deposits and withdrawals but not trading.
Astar Network Unveils Next Steps for Yoki Rewards Program
Astar Network has disclosed the future steps for its Yoki Rewards program, aimed at enhancing user engagement and platform growth.
Manta Pacific Pioneers Real-World Asset Integration in Web3
Manta Pacific is leading the charge in integrating real-world assets into Web3, enhancing the Manta Network ecosystem with innovative RWA initiatives.
Binance to Support BNB Beacon Chain (BEP2) Upgrade and Hard Fork
Binance announces support for the BNB Beacon Chain (BEP2) network upgrade and hard fork, including maintenance schedules and impact on deposits and withdrawals.
SSV Network Achieves Milestone with 1 Million ETH Staked Using DVT
SSV Network has successfully staked 1 million ETH, highlighting its journey and key integrations since its permissionless launch.
Astar Network Completes 350 Million ASTR Token Burn
Astar Network successfully burns 350 million ASTR tokens, marking a significant milestone in optimizing the network’s tokenomics and enhancing sustainability.
Binance to Support Neutron (NTRN) and Optimism (OP) Network Upgrades
Binance announces support for the upcoming Neutron (NTRN) and Optimism (OP) network upgrades and hard forks, ensuring a smooth user experience.
Manta Network (MANTA) Collaborates with BONK for Meme-ta Season
Manta Network and BONK join forces to launch Meme-ta season, offering MANTA rewards through Dual Citizenship and Active Participant programs.
Binance to Support Shentu (CTK) and Rootstock Infrastructure Framework (RIF) Network Upgrades
Binance announces support for Shentu (CTK) and Rootstock Infrastructure Framework (RIF) network upgrades and hard forks. Deposits and withdrawals will be temporarily suspended.
Golem Network Unveils Golem-Workers API for Enhanced Computational Flexibility
Golem Network introduces Golem-Workers API, offering high-level access to GPU and CPU resources, catering to diverse computational needs beyond AI model deployment.
NVIDIA Introduces Instant RM for Rapid and Differentiable Radio Maps
NVIDIA's Instant RM offers high-performance, differentiable radio maps, significantly accelerating wireless network optimization using advanced ray tracing technologies.
Manta Network Unveils MEMEta Season to Boost Community Engagement
Manta Network launches MEMEta Season in collaboration with BONK to enhance community interaction through memes and reward initiatives.
Golem Network Unveils Updated AI/GPU Roadmap
Golem Network announces an updated AI/GPU roadmap focusing on market-validated initiatives, enhancing GPU resource supply for AI industry needs.
Astar Network to Integrate Chainlink CCIP for Enhanced Cross-Chain Interoperability
Astar Network is set to integrate Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol, enabling secure and efficient cross-chain applications for Web3 developers.
El Tor Enhances Tor Network with High-Bandwidth Bitcoin Lightning Integration
El Tor leverages Bitcoin Lightning Network to boost Tor's bandwidth, security, and decentralization. Users earn Satoshis by hosting Tor relays. Future plans include expanding the Directory Server and launching a testnet.
Binance to Support Conflux (CFX) Network Upgrade and Hard Fork
Binance announces support for Conflux (CFX) network upgrade and hard fork, suspending deposits and withdrawals on August 13, 2024.
Key Insights on Decentralized Social Networks from Mask Network and Lens Protocol
Mask Network's Suji Yan and Lens Protocol's Stani Kulechov discuss the future of decentralized social networks at ETHCC.
Filecoin (FIL) Network Upgrade NV23 'Waffle' to Enhance Performance and Integration
Filecoin (FIL) announces NV23 'Waffle' upgrade, enhancing network performance and integrating Ethereum transactions.
Conflux (CFX) v2.4.0 Network Hardfork Upgrade Successfully Completed
Conflux (CFX) v2.4.0 network hardfork upgrade, featuring CIP-1559 activation, has been successfully completed. CIP-136 will be enabled by Aug 13.
Render Network Highlights 3D Artist Annibale Siconolfi's Futuristic Worlds
Render Network's latest spotlight features Annibale Siconolfi, a grant recipient known for his vivid futuristic 3D art, exploring themes like global warming and overpopulation.
Wavlake Revolutionizes Music Streaming with Bitcoin Lightning Network
Discover how Wavlake leverages Bitcoin Lightning Network to enable direct payments from fans to artists, bypassing traditional financial intermediaries.
Binance to Support Cosmos (ATOM) and Kadena (KDA) Network Upgrades and Hard Forks
Binance announces support for upcoming Cosmos (ATOM) and Kadena (KDA) network upgrades and hard forks, ensuring a seamless user experience.
SSV Network Joins ETHOnline Hackathon with $10,000 in Prizes
SSV Network announces its participation in the ETHOnline hackathon, offering $10,000 in prizes for innovative DVT-based projects.
Golem Network Unveils Yagna v0.16.0 with New Deposit Features
Golem Network releases Yagna v0.16.0, introducing deposits and new ecosystem roles, indirect payments, and enhanced error handling.
Tracing the Evolution of Foundational AGI Theories
Explore the historical development and core theories of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), from Turing's early concepts to modern advancements.
Circle to Cease USDC Support on Flow Blockchain Amid Network Upgrade
Circle announces the discontinuation of USDC support on the Flow blockchain due to an upcoming network upgrade, effective September 3, 2024.
Tether to Defend Against Celsius' $2.4 Billion Lawsuit
Tether faces a $2.4 billion lawsuit from Celsius Network over a 2022 agreement, vowing to defend against the claims in court.
Binance to Support Metis (METIS) Network Upgrade and Hard Fork
Binance will suspend deposits and withdrawals on the Metis (METIS) network starting August 20, 2024, to support its network upgrade and hard fork.
Manta Pacific Unveils MultiDA for Enhanced Modular Network Resilience
Manta Pacific introduces MultiDA, leveraging multiple data availability solutions for improved network resilience and reduced gas fees.
GAMEE Secures Investment from TON Ventures to Enhance Web3 Integration
GAMEE, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, receives investment from TON Ventures to integrate TON-based digital assets and expand its Web3 gaming ecosystem.
Binance to Support Injective (INJ) Network Upgrade and Hard Fork
Binance to suspend deposits and withdrawals for Injective (INJ) network during its upgrade and hard fork on August 20, 2024.
Astar Network Unveils Evolution Phase 1 with Soneium Transition
Astar Network announces Phase 1 of its evolution, transitioning Astar zkEVM to Soneium L2, a collaboration with Sony Group and Startale.
Mask Network Unveils Winners of TON Consumer App Hackathon
Mask Network, in collaboration with key partners, announces winners of the TON Consumer App Hackathon, highlighting innovation in the TON blockchain ecosystem.
Binance Integrates Yield Guild Games (YGG) on Ronin Network, Enables Deposits and Withdrawals
Binance has completed the integration of Yield Guild Games (YGG) on the Ronin network, opening deposits and withdrawals for users.
SSV Network and Ether.fi Launch Learn and Earn Campaign with $50K Prize Pool
SSV Network and Ether.fi have partnered to launch a Learn and Earn campaign, offering participants a chance to win from a $50,000 prize pool by learning about DVT.
Binance to Support Flow (FLOW) Network Upgrade and Hard Fork
Binance will suspend Flow (FLOW) deposits and withdrawals on September 4 to support the network's upgrade and hard fork.
Manta Network Opens Applications for Season 2 of Ambassador Program
Manta Network announces the launch of Season 2 of its Ambassador Program, inviting content creators to promote the ecosystem and earn rewards.
Binance to Support Cardano (ADA) Network Upgrade and Hard Fork
Binance announces support for the upcoming Cardano (ADA) network upgrade and hard fork, temporarily suspending deposits and withdrawals.
Binance Completes Coin98 (C98) Integration on Viction Network, Enables Deposits and Withdrawals
Binance has finalized the integration of Coin98 (C98) on the Viction network, now allowing deposits and withdrawals, according to Binance.
Flare Network's Hugo Philion Discusses the Future of Decentralized Oracles
Learn about the decentralized oracle ecosystem and how Flare Network aims to revolutionize it, as discussed by co-founder Hugo Philion.
Binance to Support Horizen (ZEN) Network Upgrade on September 12, 2024
Binance announces support for the Horizen (ZEN) network upgrade, temporarily suspending deposits and withdrawals on September 12, 2024.
Binance to Support Optimism (OP) Network Upgrade and Hard Fork
Binance announces support for the Optimism (OP) network upgrade and hard fork, suspending deposits and withdrawals temporarily.
Golem Network Unveils Golem-Workers MVP, Seeks Beta Testers
Golem Network launches the MVP of Golem-Workers, inviting beta testers to enhance its functionality and interface.
NVIDIA and ArangoDB Enhance NetworkX with Accelerated Graph Analytics
NVIDIA and ArangoDB introduce a solution to boost NetworkX performance for medium-to-large graphs using RAPIDS cuGraph and ArangoDB.
Render Network Integrates Dropbox and AWS S3 for Enhanced Cloud Storage
Render Network announces new integrations with Dropbox and AWS S3, streamlining workflows for artists and studios.
Binance to Support Enjin Coin (ENJ) Network Upgrade on September 9, 2024
Binance announces the suspension of ENJ token deposits and withdrawals for a network upgrade on September 9, 2024. Trading activities will remain unaffected.
BitMEX Launches CATI Pre-Launch Futures Contracts with 2x Leverage
BitMEX adds CATI token futures with 2x leverage, enhancing trading options on the Ton network.
USDC and Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol to Launch on Sui Network
The Sui Network is set to integrate USDC, enhancing DeFi utility and interoperability through increased liquidity and streamlined transactions.
Filament Raises $1.1 Million in Seed Funding to Enhance Derivatives DEX on Sei Network
Filament, Sei Network's native derivatives DEX, secures $1.1 million in seed funding led by Lingfeng Innovation Fund to enhance its trading platform.
Binance to Support Terra Classic (LUNC) Network Upgrade on September 18, 2024
Binance announces support for the Terra Classic (LUNC) network upgrade, affecting deposits and withdrawals temporarily on September 18, 2024.
Binance to Support Sei (SEI) Network Upgrade, Temporarily Halts Deposits and Withdrawals
Binance will support the Sei (SEI) network upgrade starting on September 16, 2024. Deposits and withdrawals will be temporarily suspended.
Key Insights from SSV Network DAO Meetup in Berlin
Explore the pivotal updates from the SSV Network DAO Meetup in Berlin, including scaling plans, budget strategies, and solo staker inclusion.
NVIDIA AI Aerial Unveiled to Enhance Wireless Networks and Generative AI Solutions
NVIDIA launches AI Aerial to optimize wireless networks and deliver generative AI experiences, collaborating with key telecom players like T-Mobile, Ericsson, and Nokia.
Binance to Support Upcoming Cosmos (ATOM) Network Upgrade
Binance announces its support for the upcoming Cosmos (ATOM) network upgrade, temporarily suspending deposits and withdrawals on October 2, 2024.
Render Network Enhances Cinema 4D with Redshift Support for Superior GPU Rendering
Render Network introduces Redshift support to its Cinema 4D Wizard, offering enhanced GPU rendering capabilities for artists. Explore the latest features and integration details.
NVIDIA's cuGraph Enhances NetworkX with GPU Acceleration
NVIDIA introduces GPU acceleration for NetworkX using cuGraph, offering significant speed improvements in graph analytics without code changes, ideal for large-scale data processing.
Binance to Support Viction (VIC) Network Upgrade and Hard Fork
Binance announces support for Viction (VIC) network upgrade and hard fork, temporarily suspending deposits and withdrawals starting October 29, 2024.
Manta Network Launches Expedition with MANTA Rewards
Manta Network introduces the Manta Expedition, offering participants the opportunity to earn MANTA rewards by completing quests across various DeFi protocols.
NVIDIA SHARP: Revolutionizing In-Network Computing for AI and Scientific Applications
NVIDIA SHARP introduces groundbreaking in-network computing solutions, enhancing performance in AI and scientific applications by optimizing data communication across distributed computing systems.
Blender Cycles Joins Render Network's Closed Beta for Decentralized Rendering
Blender Cycles has been integrated into the Render Network's closed beta, offering decentralized GPU rendering to millions of artists. This marks a significant step in expanding Render's multi-render capabilities.
Revolutionizing Fraud Detection with Graph Neural Networks in Financial Services
Explore how Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) are transforming fraud detection in financial services, enhancing accuracy and reducing false positives, according to NVIDIA.
BNB Chain's MVB Season 8: Key Highlights and Networking Insights
BNB Chain's MVB Season 8 in Dubai brought together Web3 innovators with expert guidance and networking opportunities, culminating in a Demo Day for global exposure.
Manta Network Partners with Aethir to Enhance Ecosystem with High-Performance GPU Access
Manta Network collaborates with Aethir to provide high-performance GPU access for applications, enhancing scalability and cost-efficiency within the ecosystem, particularly benefiting AI and gaming sectors.
Binance to Support Arweave (AR) Network Upgrade and Hard Fork
Binance will temporarily suspend Arweave (AR) deposits and withdrawals to support a network upgrade and hard fork, ensuring seamless user experience.
Bitfinex Celebrates 12 Years of Innovating in Bitcoin and Digital Finance
Bitfinex marks its 12th anniversary, highlighting its role in advancing Bitcoin technology and digital finance, with a focus on innovations like Lightning Network support and tokenized securities.
Binance to Support Filecoin (FIL) Network Upgrade in November 2024
Binance announces support for the Filecoin (FIL) network upgrade, with a temporary suspension of deposits and withdrawals on November 20, 2024. Trading remains unaffected.
Paxos Introduces USDG and Global Dollar Network for Stablecoin Advancement
Paxos unveils USDG, a US dollar-backed stablecoin, alongside the Global Dollar Network to boost stablecoin adoption globally, according to Paxos.
Enhancing Network Security with Secure Boot in SONiC
Explore how NVIDIA's Secure Boot in SONiC enhances network security by preventing unauthorized firmware and software execution during the boot process.
Global Dollar Network Launched to Boost Stablecoin Adoption
Anchorage Digital, Bullish, Galaxy Digital, and more launch Global Dollar Network to enhance stablecoin usage globally, featuring the new stablecoin USDG.
Manta Network Launches Social Gain Program for Content Creators
Manta Network introduces a Social Gain Program to engage content creators, offering rewards for promoting their ecosystem on platforms like Twitter, Telegram, and Binance Square.
Binance to Support Kava (KAVA) Network Upgrade Amidst Suspension of Deposits and Withdrawals
Binance announces support for Kava (KAVA) network upgrade, suspending deposits and withdrawals temporarily. Trading remains unaffected during the upgrade process.
Mastercard Unveils Interoperable CBDC in Australia
Mastercard, in association with the RBA and DFCRC, has demonstrated a groundbreaking interoperable CBDC solution to enhance Web3 commerce in Australia and beyond. The live demonstration showcased a pilot CBDC holder purchasing an NFT on Ethereum, utilizing Mastercard’s Multi Token Network, emphasizing the potential of blockchain interoperability in fostering secure and efficient digital commerce.
ZipmexX Suspends Withdrawals, Citing Celsius and Babel Risk Exposure
Asia's leading digital asset exchange ZipmexX has suspended users' cryptocurrency withdrawals, citing the move as the exchange's assets could be swallowed up by the financial crisis facing the Celsius Network and cryptocurrency lender Babel Finance.
SEC Raises Objections to Celsius Network's Restructuring Plan Involving Coinbase
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a limited objection to the Chapter 11 restructuring plan of crypto lending platform Celsius Network. The objection, dated September 22, 2023, specifically targets the company's proposed arrangement with Coinbase for distribution services. The SEC is also currently engaged in a lawsuit against Coinbase, adding another layer of complexity to the situation.
Celestia's Core Values: Bridging Off-chain Governance with User-centric Network
Mustafa Al-Bassam delineates five core values for Celestia's social layer aimed at enhancing trust-minimization and user-centric network functionalities. These values include the primacy of off-chain governance, user elevation, credible neutrality towards execution environments, economic sustainability, and minimizing overhead and state bloat. The discourse provides a profound insight into Celestia's commitment to fostering a user-driven, trust-minimized blockchain network.
Sushi Launches on Filecoin, Expanding Decentralized Exchange Services
Sushi, a prominent decentralized exchange, is now integrated on Filecoin, enhancing its cross-chain capabilities and launching a special NFT to commemorate the collaboration.
TBD's Block Launches c= to Enhance Bitcoin Lightning Network
TBD, a division of Block, has launched c=, a venture aimed at improving the Bitcoin Lightning Network by providing added liquidity and routing services. The Lightning Network is a layer 2 payment network designed to make Bitcoin more accessible through faster, cheaper, and more reliable transactions.
Chia Network Joins Crypto Lobbying Group Blockchain Association
Chia Network Inc. announced that it has become a member of a Blockchain Association, an industry leader championing the collaboration and innovation necessary to support U.S. leadership in the crypto industry.
OKX Exchange Announces Venom Network's VENOM Token Listing
Global crypto exchange OKX announces the listing of Venom Network's VENOM token on its spot market, expanding trading options with VENOM/USDT pair.
Sui Network Redirects Additional 40M SUI, Totaling 157 Million
The Sui Foundation has redirected an additional 40 million SUI tokens towards ecosystem and community development, adding to the previous 117 million SUI, making a total of 157 million SUI. This reallocation aims to bolster the DeFi ecosystem of Sui Network, which has shown a significant uptick in total value locked, marking over 100% increase in the last two months. The initiative follows a series of remarkable achievements by Sui, underscoring its commitment to fostering a robust ecosystem for decentralized applications and financial protocols.
Polygon Co-Founder Proposes zk-Powered ApeChain
A proposal for developing a dedicated Layer-2 chain, ApeChain, to support ApeCoin ecosystem’s growth was made within the ApeCoin DAO community by Sandeep Nailwal of Polygon Labs. The initiative aims to solve scalability issues and promote ApeCoin-integrated projects through a collaborative effort between ApeCoin DAO and Polygon Labs. Estimated at an annual cost of $200,000 funded by ApeCoin DAO, the proposal garnered support as well as raised concerns and queries from the community regarding its financial, technical, and strategic aspects.
KuCoin Labs Rolls Out Incubation Program with Univers Network to Boost Web3 Exploration
KuCoin Labs, the incubation and investment arm of crypto exchange KuCoin, has launched an incubation program with Univers Network to aid the exploration of the Web3 space.
Scallop Protocol Secures $3 Million Funding
Scallop Protocol, a leading DeFi platform on Sui Network, successfully raises $3M in strategic investment round for expansion.
Helium Network Raises $111M through Token HNT Sale, Hitting a Three-month High
The Helium network, supported by Andreessen Horowitz, raised $111 million through the sale of its native token (HNT). HNT rose by 25.78% within 24 hours, and the price hit a three-month high.
Hector Network Partners with German Side Borussia Dortmund
Hector Network, a Web3 technology company, and sponsor has partnered with revered German football club, Borussia Dortmund
Solana Restores Network Outage After Successful Cluster Restart, But SOL Price Still Struggling
The major blackout, which ran for several hours, is not the first time a bug caused Solana’s network to temporarily fail.
CertiK Outlines Mobile Blockchain Security Threats and Countermeasures
CertiK discussed security challenges of blockchain technologies on mobile platforms, including malware, insecure wallet apps, and network vulnerabilities, and provided countermeasures like reputable security solutions and regular updates.
Major Strip Club in Las Vegas Crazy Horse 3 Accepts Bitcoin as Payment
Las Vegas-based adult strip club Crazy Horse 3 has announced the acceptance of bitcoin as a payment method, aiming to provide customers with a more private way to enjoy facilities and services.
Coinbase to Integrate Bitcoin's Lightning Network: A Deep Dive
Coinbase plans to integrate the Lightning Network (LN) as a secondary payment layer to enhance Bitcoin's transaction efficiency and cost-effectiveness. LN addresses scalability issues by enabling off-chain transactions, reducing fees and processing times, and promoting Bitcoin's mainstream acceptance.
Celsius Network Shares Details of Its Creditor as it Raises Cyber Threat Concerns
Bankrupt cryptocurrency company Celsius Network has disclosed the information of its creditors in a filing recently provided in court, including names, addresses, amount owed, and email addresses amongst others
HTX Hacker Returns Stolen Ether, Rewarded with Bounty
The hacker who stole 5,000 Ether from Huobi Global's exchange HTX returned the funds on October 7, following a bounty offer from HTX. The exchange had offered a 5% bounty of the stolen funds if returned by an October 2 deadline. Upon the return of the stolen funds, the hacker was rewarded with a 250 ETH bounty, valued at approximately $410,000. The return of the funds and the bounty payout was publicly acknowledged by HTX adviser Justin Sun.
Silvergate Faces Another Securities Law Class-Action Suit
Silvergate Capital, owner of Silvergate Exchange Network and Silvergate Bank, was sued in a class action. The complaint says Silvergate's platform missed $425 million in money laundering. The action argues the class might comprise hundreds or thousands of New York Stock Exchange-traded Silvergate shares.
Ethereum Layer 2 Boba Network Raises $45M in Series A Funding
Ethereum Layer 2 project Boba Network has raised $45 million in its Series A funding round.
US Congress Proposes Bill to Restrict Government Interactions with Foreign Adversarial Blockchain Networks
US Congress introduces H.R.6307, limiting government interactions with Chinese blockchain networks, addressing national security and data privacy concerns, and urging increased scrutiny in the technology sector.
Binance Collaborates with Royal Thai Police to Disrupt Criminal Networks
Binance, in conjunction with the Royal Thai Police, has successfully disrupted major crypto fraudulent networks in Thailand through two significant operations. The collaboration led to the arrest of key individuals and substantial asset seizures, underscoring Binance's proactive stance against cybercrime and its ongoing commitment to enhancing security within the digital asset ecosystem.
PayPal Joins Coinbase TRUST Network to Comply with Travel Rule
Coinbase has welcomed PayPal for joining TRUST, a global coalition that offers top-tier privacy and security safeguards to clients across jurisdictions while complying with the Travel Rule.
Celsius CEO Resigns amid Broader Bankruptcy Tango
Alex Mashinsky, the Chief Executive Officer of the embattled crypto lending firm Celsius Network has tendered his resignation as the head of the firm, effective immediately.
Swiss non-profit and Blockstream to Broadcast Bitcoin Proof via Satellite
Swiss non-profit ZeroSync Association and Bitcoin infrastructure firm Blockstream are partnering to broadcast Bitcoin zero-knowledge proofs from Blockstream’s satellite, enabling faster syncing and global access.
Cosmos Hub Votes to Reduce ATOM Inflation Rate to 10%
Cosmos Hub proposes reducing ATOM inflation rate from 14% to 10%, lowering annual staking yield from 19% to 13.4%, optimizing security expenses and introducing a liquid staking module.
Blockstream's Greenlight Officially Launches, Promising Simplified Lightning Operations
Blockstream has officially launched Greenlight, a Lightning-as-a-Service (LaaS) solution, aimed at alleviating the operational challenges of managing Lightning network nodes while enhancing security. The service, revealed in June and launched on October 12, 2023, allows developers to retain key control, reducing risks and freeing up essential resources for core business operations. Greenlight offers a blend of convenience and self-custody, making it a noteworthy advancement in the blockchain and Lightning network domain.
Astar Network (ASTR) Announces Tokenomics 2.0 with Enhanced Burning Mechanism
Astar Network, a leading blockchain platform in Japan, has unveiled its Tokenomics 2.0 strategy, focusing on creating sustainable growth for its native token, ASTR.
Neara Secures $24M Series B Boosting Utilities' Resilience and Renewable Energy Integration
Neara, with a fresh $24M Series B funding, is set to bolster its AI-centric infrastructure modeling platform, aiming to mitigate climate risks faced by utilities and accelerate renewable energy integration. The investment led by Prosus Ventures will fuel Neara's global expansion and the development of its novel System of Enablement functionality, facilitating a smoother transition towards renewable energy, especially in the US and Europe.
Assets Belonging to Troubled Crypto Lender Celsius to go Under the Hammer
Celsius Network Ltd., a troubled and bankrupt crypto lender, has disclosed the auction dates for its assets.
Celsius Creditors Seek Help from Bankruptcy Judge to Uncover Potential Market Manipulation
Celsius creditors are requesting subpoenas to uncover suspicious trades of CEL token on FTX between April and August 2022, seeking to determine if they were legitimate or constituted market manipulation. This information could be crucial in resolving disputes related to Celsius' bankruptcy. Meanwhile, FTX is pending approval to sell LedgerX for approximately $50 million.
DSF Launches to Promote DLT Adoption and Provide Grant Support
The DLT Science Foundation (DSF) has been launched with the aim of promoting the adoption of distributed ledger technology (DLT) and providing grant support to its university network. The network includes prestigious institutions such as the London School of Economics and the University of Zurich, and is supported by the open-source public ledger project Hedera.
Minima Blockchain Network Reaches 120,000 Complete Nodes, Surpasses Bitcoin Node Count
The history of blockchain has witnessed another level higher with the number of Minima complete nodes surpassing the number of Bitcoin full nodes.
Mask Network (MASK) Bonfire Union Achieves $100 Million Milestone
Mask Network launches $100 million fund under Bonfire Union, supporting decentralized social networks and infrastructure, driving Web3 innovation, and contributing to Mastodon and Web3 education through $10 million builder initiative.
60k BTC and 60k ETH on Justin Sun's Tron Seem Unbacked
Crypto analyst ErgoBTC suggests 60k TRC20 BTC and 60k TRC20 ETH tokens on Justin Sun's Tron network, currently in JustLend protocol, appear unbacked, implying a $1.8B non-existent TVL.
Polish Crypto Payments Firm Ramp Network Raises $52.7M in Series A Funding
Ramp Network, a Polish-born crypto payments service provider has concluded its Series A funding round, attracting high-profile investors who pumped $52.7 million into the startup.
Celsius Files for Permission to Sell Its Stablecoin Holdings
Celsius is seeking to generate liquidity through sales from its $23 million in stablecoin holdings.
Gamers in Africa Can Earn Bitcoin While Playing Classic Titles
Zebedee has partnered with Bitnob to allow African gamers to earn Bitcoin while playing classic games such as Counter-Strike. The Bitcoin Lightning Network will allow game developers to replace in-game points with Bitcoin, which can then be converted to local currencies.
Bitcoin Scarcity Scales the High as Illiquid Supply Hits 85% in the Last Three Months
92% of Bitcoin supply hasn't moved in at least 30 days and 85% of this has been immobile for at least 3 months.
Eureka Entertainment and Astar Network Collaborate for "CoinMusme" Blockchain Game Development
Eureka Entertainment and Stake Technologies are collaborating on the blockchain game "CoinMusme," which will introduce a new character, "Astar," and distribute 100 exclusive NFTs. The game also plans to collaborate with various cryptocurrencies and NFT projects.
Manta Network Launches "Blast Off to Manta" with $MANTA Incentives
Manta Network introduces "Blast Off to Manta" for instant Blast withdrawals & MANTA rewards, aiming to enhance the DeFi ecosystem.
Shiba Inu Shibarium's Wallets Top 100,000 as Transactions Exceed 445,000
Shibarium, Shiba Inu's Ethereum Layer 2 network, has achieved 100,000 wallet addresses and 445,000 transactions, demonstrating rapid adoption, user engagement, and lower transaction costs for decentralized finance applications and NFTs.
Solana Foundation Offers $400k Bounty for Critical Code Discovery
Jacob Creech announces a $400k bounty for discovering code that can halt Solana network, part of Solana Foundation's endeavor to ensure robust network security.
SSV Network Unveils Jato-V2 Testnet
SSV.Network introduces Jato-V2, a new testnet ending Jato-V1, enhancing modularity, scalability, gas efficiency, and supporting Miner Extractable Value opportunities, with a 30% increase in duty execution.
Marathon Digital Admits to Mining an Invalid Bitcoin Block
Marathon Digital Holdings encountered a setback as it mined an invalid block on the Bitcoin network due to an internal bug amidst an operational optimization experiment. The company acknowledged the error and praised Bitcoin's self-corrective security measures.
Dogecoin Foundation Launches Core Developer Fund
On Dec. 31, the Dogecoin Foundation unveiled a new fund that would be handled by its members in a multisignature wallet. The team disclosed the fund's wallet address for openness. Doge developers have dismissed allegations that the network is switching to a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus method.
EquitiesFirst Owes $439 Million In Debt to Celsius Network
The case is one of many issues facing Celsius Network. If EquitiesFirst agrees to pay the debt, then the struggling Celsius’ operations would be bolstered.
SSV Network Founder Drafted; Assurance of Continued Operations Given
The leadership of SSV Network, amidst a war crisis, shared personal experiences and reassured the community of ongoing operations. Founder Alon Muroch described the ground situation as a "massacre" after being drafted, while A. Matthias emphasized team unity and continued work towards delivering a robust Distributed Validator Technology (DVT) network. The scenario highlighted the resilience of decentralized blockchain networks in maintaining operational integrity under challenging circumstances.
Binance Supports Optimism (OP) Network Upgrade and Hard Fork
Binance confirms support for Optimism (OP) network's upgrade and hard fork on January 12, 2024, enhancing Ethereum's Layer 2 scalability and efficiency.
Oxford Study Reveals "Prospective Configuration" - A Novel Brain Learning Principle Surpassing AI
Oxford University and the MRC Brain Network Dynamics Unit have discovered a new principle of brain learning called "prospective configuration," suggesting the human brain has a superior learning mechanism compared to AI systems. Future research aims to develop learning algorithms.
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.
Bitcoin Flips Visa Again
Bitcoin (BTC) market valuation surpassed Visa's after a near 50% price increase in 2023. BTC has "flipped" the payment giant three times.
Polkadot Q2 2023: OpenGov and XCM V3 Launch, SEC Clearance for DOT
According to Messari, Polkadot, a blockchain network designed to support interconnected, application-specific Layer-1 chain, has made significant progress in Q2 2023.
FTX Abandoned Discussions to Celsius Network Acquisition - Report
FTX rejected the deal to bail out or buy crypto lending firm Celsius. FTX decided to shut down the negotiations and walked away after it found out a "$2 billion hole" in Celsius’ balance sheet.
Celsius Network's Disclosure Statement Gets Court Approval
Celsius Network's Disclosure Statement approved by NY Bankruptcy Court. Fahrenheit, LLC selected as winning bidder in May 2023 auction. Voting on Chapter 11 Plan set for Sep 22, 2023.
Trader Spends $118k in Ether on Memecoin
A single trader has spent $118,000 in gas fees on the Ethereum network to purchase $155,000 worth of memecoin called Four (FOUR). The trader paid $119,157 in Ether (ETH) for a Uniswap trade of 84 Wrapped Ether (WETH) for 13.8 billion FOUR tokens. The rise in gas fees has caused debates in the crypto community over its impact on mass adoption.
Fireblocks Integrates Astar Network, Boosting Secure DeFi Access for Institutions
Fireblocks has now incorporated Astar Network. With the new integration, over 650 banks and financial institutions can now tap into Astar's thriving DeFi ecosystem, as well as trade, swap, and lend digital assets on Astar via Fireblocks.
SBF Denies Insolvency Rumours of FTX, FTT Token Slumps Over 6% during Intraday
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried retreated his crypto exchange and assets are fine, trying to boost confidence to his investors, as speculation mounted over the weekend about the solvency of the exchange.
Celsius Network Announces Court Approval of Reorganization Plan
Celsius Network has received court approval for its Plan of Reorganization, which aims to transform the company into a creditor-owned bitcoin mining firm, with over 95% creditor support, and aim for a 2024 Chapter 11 emergence.
Elon Musk: Lightning Network Needed to Fix Scalability Problem in Bitcoin Network
Elon Musk urges that layer-2 payments Lightning Network is essential to offer the required bandwidth for Bitcoin transactions to solve its scalability problem.
India’s Telangana State Partners with CasperLabs for Seamless Blockchain-Powered Government Processes
To stimulate more secure, efficient, and sustainable government processes, India’s Telangana State has joined hands with CasperLabs to revamp operations using blockchain technology.
Stripe Is Integrated By Solana Market Maker For Fiat-To-Crypto Transfers
The Solana-based automated market maker Orca has opened up fiat purchases and fiat-to-crypto transactions through a new integration with Stripe. Users can now purchase the blockchain's standard native SPL tokens, including USD Coin and SOL, with fiat currencies. This comes as the entire crypto industry picks itself up after the collapse of the former powerhouse crypto exchange FTX.
Polygon MATIC Launches Solution Provider Network (SPN) for Seamless Developer Collaboration
Polygon has launched the Solution Provider Network (SPN) to facilitate real-time connections between developers and essential infrastructure like oracles, bridges, RPC providers, and wallets, enhancing visibility and credibility within the Polygon ecosystem.
Payments Firm FIS Worldpay Taps Shyft Network, Enhance Global Crypto Regulation Compliance
FIS Worldpay wants to enable its merchants to comply with crypto-related regulations defined by FATF rules.
UK Finance Launches Experimental Phase for Regulated Liability Network (RLN)
UK Finance is launching an experimental phase to explore the UK Regulated Liability Network's potential in payment-upon-delivery, homebuying process improvements, and digital bond settlement, aligning with Project Rosalind.
Users Panic as Nexo Withdraws 7,758.8 WBTC from MakerDAO
There have been panic in the digital space amidst rumours of Nexo being insolvent due to the abrupt withdrawal of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) from MakerDAO with an address labelled as Nexo Ox8fd
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.
Binance Web3 Wallet Enhances Functionality with Blast Network Integration
Binance's Web3 Wallet now supports the Blast Network, offering users an Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution with built-in yield opportunities for ETH and stablecoins.
Astar Network Publishes Tokenomics 2.0: A New Approach to Inflation, Fees, and dApp Staking
Astar Network unveils Tokenomics 2.0, introducing dynamic inflation, aligned transaction fees, and enhanced dApp staking for sustainable growth.
Theta EdgeCloud Set to Revolutionize AI Computing with Decentralized GPU Power
Theta EdgeCloud is poised to transform AI computing by offering unprecedented access to decentralized GPU resources for AI and video tasks.
Binance Pool Introduces Zero Pool Fees for Nervos Network (CKB) Mining
Binance Pool has recently announced the launch of the Nervos Network (CKB) mining service, offering users the opportunity to mine CKB with zero pool fees during the promotion period. Find out how to get started and take advantage of this exciting opportunity.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin Proposes Signature Reduction
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin proposes reducing the number of signatures for validators in the PoS system to simplify the system, address technical issues, and enhance network security.
Islamic Coin Launches Community Rewards on Haqq Network
Islamic Coin announces a Community Rewards program to appreciate and engage its community. The #ISLM Rewards, launched on October 11, 2023, comprises three waves targeting different engagement levels and community segments. The initiative aims at fostering a Shariah-compliant Web3 financial ecosystem, with the first distribution of rewards commencing on October 11, 2023. The program, however, excludes Dubai residents from participating.
Crypto Lender Celsius to Proceed with Chapter 11 Restructuring Plan
Celsius Network, the bankrupt crypto lender, has announced it will proceed with its Chapter 11 restructuring plan, with a disclosure statement containing information for claim holders to be filed on April 12. The proposed restructuring plan is sponsored by NovaWulf.
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.
Zksync 2.0 Goes Live, Promises Lower Gas Fees, Faster Transactions on Ethereum Mainnet
ZkSync 2.0 is a Layer 2 solution working to scale Ethereum.
Unchained Forms Strategic Alliance with Bakkt to Enhance Bitcoin Custody Network
Unchained and Bakkt have partnered to enhance their Collaborative Custody Network, enhancing their capacity to secure over $3 billion in bitcoin assets.
JPMorgan Hires Former Celsius Network Executive Aaron Iovine As Crypto Regulatory Policy Head
Newly hired Aaron Iovine will help build out JPMorgan’s regulatory team
Vitalik Buterin Advises Caution in Expanding Ethereum Consensus Roles
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has published a thought-provoking blog post cautioning the blockchain community about the hazards of overextending Ethereum's consensus mechanism beyond its central functions of block validation and network security.
EOS Network Foundation Urges Community to Reject $22 Million Block.one Settlement
The EOS Network Foundation urges the EOS community to reject a $22M settlement with Block.one over an ongoing class action, citing inadequate compensation.
Suspicious Transactions Linked to Mixin Network Hack Involve Huobi and Binance
Cyvers Alerts has discovered suspicious transactions linked to the recent Mixin Network hack. Two hacker addresses received 51 ETH from an account that had interactions with Huobi Global and Binance. The watchdog has called on these exchanges to help identify the suspicious account as part of ongoing investigations.
Celsius Network Announces Disclosure Statement for Chapter 11 Plan
Celsius Network, a bankrupt crypto lender, has announced it will move forward with its Chapter 11 restructuring plan by filing a disclosure statement on April 12. The statement is aimed at providing "adequate information" for claim holders to vote on the proposed restructuring plan sponsored by NovaWulf. The plan proposes creating a public platform fully owned by Earn creditors called NewCo, with no involvement from Celsius founder.
Chia Network Appoints Noor Menai to Board of Directors
Chia Network, Inc. has appointed Noor Menai to its Board of Directors. Menai, a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in banking, finance, and technology, has held positions at prestigious institutions like JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Citigroup. Chia Network, founded by BitTorrent founder Bram Cohen, aims to redefine blockchain technology for practical applications.
BlueWallet is Sunsetting Its Lightning Node Connection to Lndhub
Don't worry—BlueWallet is just another step toward self-custody and lightning nodes.
Bankless: Solana's Resilience and Prospects Amid Market Challenges
Solana has navigated through a challenging bear market and technical issues to emerge stronger in 2023. With improved network performance, diversification into new sectors like NFTs and AI, and upcoming developments like Neon EVM and Solang, Solana's future appears promising despite past setbacks.
Solana CEO Denies Network Outages Caused by On-Chain Voting
Solana CEO Anatoly Yakovenko has refuted claims that Solana's network outages were caused by its on-chain voting system clogging its consensus layer. The CEO responded to a Twitter user's claims that the high volume of validator messages and on-chain votes were clogging the network, calling the theory "pure ignorance." While the root cause of the recent 20-hour network outage is still not clear, commentators have pointed out that there is likely no singular cause of the network outages.
WOO Network Announces WOOFi's Shift from Near Protocol to Ethereum EVM
WOOFi, a decentralized exchange platform owned by Woo Network, has announced a strategic shift from the NEAR Protocol to Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible networks. The move aims to develop a version 2.0 omnichain DEX, integrating centralized finance and decentralized finance sectors. WOOFi Pro will offer a mobile-friendly interface, gasless orderbook trading, and integration with Orderly Network's order books. The platform is set to launch with 10 crypto trading pairs in October.
Sui Network Launches Liquid Staking Functionality to Enhance Delegated Staking
The Sui Network, a Layer 1 blockchain known for its object-centric data model, announced the launch of a new feature that enables liquid staking as part of its latest network upgrade.
Block's Cash App Bitcoin Revenue Falls 7%
Jack Dorsey's Block Inc. reported a 7% reduction in Bitcoin sales in Q4, with its Cash App producing $25 million of BTC gross profit, down 25% YoY.
Celsius Network Considers Legal Action Against Crypto Blogger
Celsius Network is considering taking legal action against crypto blogger Tiffany Fong for leaking internal information regarding the company’s bankruptcy case. Fong has been reporting on the bankruptcy case via YouTube and social media platforms, sharing leaked internal information allegedly provided to her by disgruntled former Celsius employees.
Australian Bitcoin ATMs Demonstrate Lightning Network
Coolangatta has its first Lightning Network-enabled Bitcoin ATM. Bitcoin Lightning ATMs operate like regular Bitcoin ATMs but faster. Crypto ATMs number 38,602, with 6,071 added in 2022.
Joint Sanctions by U.S., UK, Australia Target Hamas's Crypto Financing Networks
The U.S., UK, and Australia have imposed a fifth round of sanctions targeting Hamas's cryptocurrency transfer networks, aiming to disrupt the financial infrastructure that supports terrorist activities in Gaza.
Helium's HNT Token Lists on SwissBorg
The Helium Foundation has listed its HNT token on SwissBorg, expanding the Helium Network's reach to over 700,000 users, promoting decentralization and accessibility.
Bitcoin Core Vulnerability Exposes Risks in Datacarrier Limits: NVD Flags Security Concerns
NVD has discovered a critical vulnerability (CVE-2023-50428) in Bitcoin Core, which allows datacarrier limit bypass and poses significant network risks, notably exploited by Ordinals.
Astar Network Launches Second Iteration of Smart Contracts
Astar Network is launching the second iteration of its smart contracts that support both Ethereum Virtual Machine and WebAssembly Virtual Machine on its mainnet on April 6. The Astar team invited community members to a panel discussion led by its executives and Polkadot developers to discuss how WASM can be utilized.
Bitfinex Securities Launches El Salvador's First Tokenized Debt for Hilton Hotel Development
Bitfinex Securities, the first licensed digital asset provider in El Salvador, is launching its inaugural tokenized asset raise on the Bitcoin layer 2 Liquid Network to fund a new Hilton hotel complex at El Salvador International Airport.
Meta to Launch Text-Based Content App Supporting Decentralized Social Networking
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is reportedly creating a new text-based content app called P92 that will support ActivityPub, the decentralized social networking protocol used by Mastodon and other decentralized apps. The app will enable users to log in with their existing Instagram credentials, and it will populate users' profiles with their Instagram account details. The app's initial version will include tappable links in posts with previews, user bios, usernames, verification badges, images, and videos that can be shared, as well as followers and likes.
Kyber Network Advises Removal of Funds Amid Potential Vulnerability
Kyber Network has advised liquidity providers to remove their funds due to a potential vulnerability in the Kyberswap Elastic decentralized crypto exchange. No funds have been lost, and farming rewards have been temporarily suspended until a new smart contract can be deployed.
Coinbase Identifies Four Key Innovations for its Layer-2 Network
Coinbase has identified four crucial innovations, including inflation-pegged "flatcoins," to be built on its recently launched layer-2 network Base. The other three areas are an on-chain reputation system, an on-chain limit order book exchange, and safer tools for DeFi.
CharacterX Raises $2.8M for AI-DrivenAI Social Networking, Led by Lightspeed
CharacterX, a Stanford-initiated decentralized AI social network, secures $2.8M funding, blending AGI and blockchain to innovate social interactions, with significant user growth and technological advancements.
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.
Celsius to Transition to Mining-Only NewCo following Bankruptcy Court's Confirmation of Plan
Celsius Network, following bankruptcy court approval, is transitioning to a Bitcoin mining-focused entity to address regulatory challenges from the SEC.
Ethereum Milestone: Validator Count Hits 1 Million with $114 Billion Staked
Ethereum's network validators surpass the 1 million mark, with 32 million ETH staked through platforms like Lido, accounting for 26% of its total supply.
JPMorgan Chase Upgrades Dell Technologies Rating, Eyes AI-Driven Growth
JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgrades Dell Technologies to Overweight, setting a new target price of $90, buoyed by its favorable position in the AI-driven compute investment cycle. Dell's strong market performance and anticipated benefit from the growing AI and ML focus in IT sectors signal promising growth prospects.
Axie Infinity's Ronin Network Expands with New Games
Sky Mavis has announced that four gaming studios will be launching games on the Ronin Network, expanding its native gaming ecosystem. The move is aimed at creating more community-centric, rewarding, and fun gaming experiences while also attracting more users to the Web3 space.
Bankrupt Celsius Seeks to Return $50m of Locked Crypto for Custody Holders
The filing from Celsius comes a few days after a group of customers claiming about $25 million in custody holdings petitioned the court for payback of their funds.
OpenAI Announces Call for Experts to Join its Red Teaming Network
OpenAI is launching its Red Teaming Network, seeking domain experts to improve AI safety measures. The network aims to collaborate with professionals from diverse fields to evaluate and "red team" AI systems. The network will provide insights into risk assessment and mitigation, with members contributing varying amounts of time. OpenAI values diverse expertise and encourages applications from various domains.
Mixin Network Suffers $200 Million Hack
Mixin Network's cloud service provider database was hacked on September 23, 2023, leading to a loss of approximately $200 million. Blockchain security firm SlowMist is aiding in the investigation. Deposit and withdrawal services have been temporarily halted on Mixin Network.
Celsius Network to File Disclosure Statement for Restructuring Plan
Crypto lender Celsius Network will file a disclosure statement on April 12 regarding its Chapter 11 restructuring plan. The statement is aimed at providing adequate information for claim holders to vote on the proposed plan, which would create a public platform fully owned by Earn creditors called NewCo. The committee of unsecured creditors will appoint the majority of the firm’s board members, with no Celsius founder involvement or relationship.
Mixin Network Urges Hacker to Return Funds, Offers $20M Bug Bounty
Mixin Network, compromised in a $200 million hack, has directly communicated with the hacker, offering a $20M bug bounty for the return of stolen assets. The transaction was confirmed on Ethereum block 18225451. Investigations by cybersecurity firms are ongoing, and the incident has led to debates about security measures in the crypto ecosystem.
Binance Announces Integration of Bitcoin Lightning Network for Enhanced Transaction Efficiency
Cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance has announced its plans to integrate the Bitcoin Lightning Network for deposits and withdrawals. The move aims to improve transaction efficiency and provide users with a faster and more cost-effective experience.
Coinbase Incubated Base Network Sets Sights on Mainnet Launch: A Boon for Ethereum Layer 2 Ecosystem
Base, an Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) network backed by Coinbase, is preparing for a mainnet launch, bringing its secure, low-cost solution for decentralized app (dApp) development to the forefront of the blockchain world.
Solana Co-founder Labels Ethereum 'Bourgeois Digital Tyranny
Solana Labs Co-founder, Anatoly Yakovenko, defended the Solana network's accessibility during a Twitter debate from 1st to 2nd October 2023, responding to criticisms regarding the cost of running nodes. Yakovenko contrasted Solana with Ethereum, advocating for negligible costs in state creation to promote true decentralization, despite rebuttals highlighting Solana's high node operation costs favoring corporations.
DWF Labs Invests $60 Million in EOS Network
DWF Labs, a digital asset market maker, has announced an investment deal worth over $60 million with the EOS Network Foundation. The deal includes a $45 million EOS token purchase agreement and a $15 million pledge to invest in businesses and projects based on EOS. The alliance aims to expedite the expansion and acceptance of the EOS Network, particularly with the launch of its enterprise-grade EOS Ethereum Virtual Machine.
Aptos Unveils Winners of the Singapore World Tour Hackathon
Aptos Network announced the winners of its #AptosWorldTour Hack Singapore on October 27, 2023, showcasing 14 innovative projects across five tracks, including NFTs, DeFi, Infrastructure, and Web3 x AI, with winners like @IntoTheVerse_, @aptospayment, dAptoRator, @EconiaLabs, and @aptscan_ai.
Shibarium L2 Network Beta From Shiba Inu Developers
Shibarium is a layer-2 Ethereum mainnet network. The creators promised a near-term release.
SSV Network Discord Compromise Resolved: Channel Back to Normal and Under Control
SSV Network, a prominent Ethereum staking provider, has confirmed a Discord channel breach, warning its community not to click on fraudulent links, underscoring the need for robust security measures and user awareness.
BSN Has Partnered with MetaverseSociety to Launch the South Korean BSN Portal Operator in November
BSNbase has partnered with the South Korean MetaverseSociety to launch the BSN portal operator in November, supporting Korean developers to quickly and efficiently build and operate blocks through its localized BSN platform Chain application.
Mantle (MNT) Network Launches Mainnet v2 Tectonic
Mantle Network has completed its Mainnet v2 Tectonic upgrade, delivering low gas fees and enhanced EVM interoperability.
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.
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.
Top Three Coins to Watch for the Week: BTC, DOT & OMG
Based on prospective ecosystem activities, BTC, DOT, and OMG are some of the top coins to watch out for this week.
Polygon Surges by 2600% on a Year-to-Date Basis as Adoption of Layer 2 Accelerates
Polygon's rate of return is very impressive, rising by more than 2600%, from $0.0178 to $0.468 since the beginning of 2021.
EOS Price Analysis- April 1, 2021
Bitcoin has rebounded strongly from around $51K to around $59K in the past week. It has led altcoins to surge as well, including EOS.
Blockshow 2019: Todalarity Decentralizing the Global AI Synergy
At the Blockshow 2019, Dr Ben Goertzel and Toufi Saliba discuss the union of SingularityNET and the Toda.Network—Todalarity—which will be at the core of the emerging global brain. Todalarity is essentially a product accelerator that aims to help new AI startups to integrate their products into the TODA and SingularityNET blockchain ecosystems.
Liquid Network: The Platform for the Fastest Bitcoin Transactions?
Samson Mow is an entrepreneur and marketing strategist who is currently serving as the Chief Strategy Officer at Blockstream. In Part 2 of the interview, Samson unmasked the power behind Liquid Network, how Liquid transactions work and c-lightning on Liquid. He also shared the latest initiatives of Blockstream and his personal take of Bitcoin in 2020.
FCH Network Develops the Next-Generation Blockchain Alternative to Solve Current Problems of DLT
Since 2008 when the Bitcoin blockchain was founded by Satoshi Nakamoto, the distributed ledger technology has undergone comprehensive progress. Most significantly, the establishment of smart contracts to the Ethereum blockchain created an entirely new technological setting. But most of these development efforts face significant roadblocks that limit wide applications of blockchain technology in various industries. With this regard, FCH develops the next-generation blockchain alternative to fix current issues of the distributed ledger technology.
Google Cloud Joins EOS Blockchain Network as a Block Producer Candidate
Google Cloud will join the EOS community and has begun the process of becoming a block producer candidate for Block.one’s EOS public blockchain network.
How Blockchain Technology Can be Used to Leverage Booming TikTok and Influencer Trends
Blockchain technology has been a growing hot topic, with companies integrating it more and more into their ecosystem for better security, decentralization, and lower costs, among other things.
Blockchain Based Ad Networks Represent the Future of Advertising
The crypto vertical is a highly converting arena for ad marketing networks. They heavily push crypto to their network of affiliates, taking on a variety of digital exchanges and wallets on the advertiser side of the equation.
Constellation Network to Provide Blockchain Security for US Air Force's Data Sharing Needs
The US Air Force is set to secure its multi-partner data sharing using Constellation Network's data infrastructure.
Microsoft Bitcoin-Based Identity Tool Launches Beta Version
Microsoft’s decentralized identity (DID) tool, ION which is based on the Bitcoin blockchain, launched a beta version on bitcoin's mainnet on Wednesday.
IOTA Network Increases its Speed by 20x Following its Relaunch a Few Months Prior
The IOTA Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on blockchain and open-source development has announced the latest version of its node software, Hornet together with the IOTA community. The IOTA community has conducted a stress test that illustrated a stable network of over 150 nodes with over 650 confirmed transactions per second (TPS). This shows an increase in transaction throughput by a factor of 20, while Hornet is able to consume 10 times less memory under normal operations compared to its previous node software.
Telegram Employs Blockchain-Based Mechanism to Auction Usernames
Telegram is set to use the Telegram Open Network protocol to auction inactive usernames
Caesar’s Temple x Boba Network - A GambleFi Gaming Experience Coming to Boba-BNB
Caesar's Temple is thrilled to announce the deployment of our game on Boba-BNB, taking full advantage of hybrid computing to bring fast, reliable, and secure randomness to our GambleFi experience.
Astar Network Partners With Shibuya to Support Tokyo Ward’s Web3 Strategy
Blockchain innovation hub Astar Network has partnered with Shibuya, the Tokyo ward famed for its commerce and finance. The agreement will see Astar support Shibuya’s new web3 initiative and host events that support this strategy.
Astar Network To Launch Smart Contracts 2.0 on the Mainnet on April 6th
Astar Network, a smart contracts platform for multichain, is thrilled to announce that it will launch Smart Contracts 2.0 – the WebAssembly (WASM) smart contracts that extend the Web3 functionality of EVM – on the mainnet at 14:00 UTC on Thursday, April 06th. With this technical update, Astar Network will support both Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and WASM VM smart contracts on the mainnet.
Flare Launches Layer 1 Oracle Network
Flare, the blockchain for building applications that use data from other chains and the internet, has successfully completed its long-awaited token airdrop at 11:59 pm UTC on January 9th. The airdrop saw 4.279B Flare (FLR) tokens distributed to millions of recipients, including users on Binance, OKX, Kraken, Bithumb, UpBit, Kucoin, BitBank, & more, in one of the largest scale distributions in crypto history.
Blockfence and Forta Network Collaborate to Enhance Web3 Users’ Security
Blockfence, a security aggregation provider, has teamed up with Forta Network, a decentralized monitoring network specializing in Web3 threat detection and prevention. This collaboration aims to improve the security of Web3 users by identifying suspicious Ethereum smart contracts using Forta's monitoring platform. As a result, Blockfence users will be better protected from potential losses caused by wallet drainers, phishing, and other scams.
Think Tank Releases Report on the Blockchain-Based Genetic Data Network
Think Tank, dGen, releases a new report entitled, “AI, Privacy, and Genomics: The Next Era of Drug Design”. It tackles the issue of privacy and access to genetic data for companies using AI to speed up and improve drug design.
Astar Network Named ‘Product of the Year’ At the JBA Annual Blockchain Award
Astar Network, the smart contract platform for multichain, has been awarded the Product of the Year at the 4th annual Blockchain Award by the Japan Blockchain Association. Astar Network’s founder and CEO Sota Watanabe bagged the Person of the Year award for the second consecutive year at the same event.
Dock Launches Mainnet For The Creation of Verifiable Credentials
In just a few days, Dock will be introducing its mainnet with the aim to solve many of today’s issues with digital credentials. Scheduled for September 30, 2020, the mainnet launch is the culmination of years of collaboration, hard work, and testing that brings to the market a bespoke credential issuing and verification platform.
What Caused Ripple XRP to Crash After Spark Airdrop and What It Will Take for Its Price to Surge Again
Although market watchers were expecting Ripple’s XRP trade higher following Flare Networks’ airdrop, the cryptocurrency did the opposite and crashed instead.
Visa CEO Says the Payment Giant Will Add Cryptocurrencies to Its Payments Network
Visa has come out in support of digital currencies and believes that cryptocurrencies have the potential to improve the value of digital payments and create more accessibility.
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.
Libra Association Appoints Steering Team to Oversee Its Cryptocurrency Network Development
The Libra Association has appointed a five-member technical steering team to oversee the ongoing development of the Libra project. Late last year, Libra made some important changes, including forming new firms and updating its mission to emphasize on payments instead of currency.
Aptos Labs Raises $150m Co-Led by FTX Ventures & Jump Crypto
Aptos plans to use the latest capital to bring the now-defunct Diem project back to life.
Ignite Floats $150m Accelerator Fund for Web3.0 Projects
Ignite, the blockchain development startup in charge of the Cosmos Network, has announced the launch of a $150 million Accelerator Fund to help fast-track the timing required for interoperability-focused projects to hit the market.
HBAR Foundation Launches $250m Metaverse Fund
The HBAR Foundation launched a $250 million Metaverse Fund, which aims to integrate Hedera Hashgraph's Web3 metaverse world for consumer brands.
Orderly Network Pulls $20M Funding to Develop DEX Protocol
Orderly Network, a Decentralized Exchange (DEX) protocol incubated by NEAR and Woo Network has raised $20 million in venture capital funding.
bloXroute Raises $70M in Series B Funding to Speed up DeFi transactions
As a critical infrastructure provider for quick decentralized finance (DeFi) trades on Ethereum, Polygon, and Binance Smart Chain, bloXroute has raised $70 million in Series B funding to boost its quest of reducing latency on blockchain networks.
Binance Completes Woo Network's Series A+ Round with $12M Investment
The latest funding announcement comes from Binance Labs, the VC arm of Binance cryptocurrency exchange, which said it backed Woo Network with $12 million in its Series A+ round.
Symbolic Capital Pulls $50m to Back Web3.0 Startups
Venture Capital firm, Symbolic Capital has raised the sum of $50 million to bootstrap startups operating within the Web3.0 ecosystem.
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.
Ethereum Layer-2 Protocol Boba Network Values at $1.5B following $45m Funding
Boba Network, an Ethereum-based Layer-2 protocol Optimistic Rollup scaling solution, has successfully completed its Series A funding round in which it pulled as much as $45 million from investors.
Decentralized Oracle Empiric Network Raised $7M Led by Variant
Decentralized oracle on StarkNet,an Ethereum Layer 2 network (a scaling solution) - Empiric Network has secured $7 million in funding led by Variant.
Indicio Secures $3.5m to Expand Blockchain Technology to Validate Digital Credentials
Seattle startup Indicio has announced a $3.5 million seed round led by Hard Yaka.
DeFi Startup WOO Network Secures $30M in Oversubscribed Series A Round
Defi deep liquidity service provider WOO Network has successfully raised $30 million from investors.
Ex-IMF Top Economist Shortlisted to Lead Roxe's CBDC Pursuit
Former IMF economist Andreas Jobst will lead Roxe's CBDC Solutions built to leverage the Bitcoin hashrate.
Web3 Data Ecosystem Pocket Network Adds Support for the Fantom Blockchain
The Web3 blockchain data ecosystem Pocket Network adds support for the Fantom blockchain, allowing developers to mint Fantom RPC endpoints for their applications directly from Pocket Portal, earning $POKT tokens.
What You Need to Know About Jae Kwon’s Cosmos (ATOM) Blockchain
The blockchain network Cosmos is unlike any other that has been created so far, offering interoperable solutions across many digital decentralized protocols.
Arbitrum Bridge: A Comprehensive Guide
The Arbitrum Bridge is a Layer 2 solution for Ethereum, enabling secure, cost-effective asset transfers to the Arbitrum network. It supports a wide range of assets and networks, ensuring robust security and providing comprehensive troubleshooting guides.
Theta: Everything You Need to Know
The Theta network aims to use blockchain technology to provide decentralized peer-to-peer video delivery for online streaming purposes.
Bitcoin Hodlers are Unwilling to Spend at Lower Prices as Most Coins Remain Untouched
Despite the bearish momentum experienced in the Bitcoin (BTC) market, long-term hodlers remain steadfast because they are not selling.
Trump Administration Wants Clean 5G Networks Free of China State Actors
Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State for the Trump administration has announced the expansion of the Clean Network program, outlining five new lines of defense to protect America’s critical telecommunications and technology infrastructure from untrusted Chinese state-owned enterprises like Huawei and ZTE.
5 Ways The Crypto Market Has Changed In 2020
The cryptocurrency market is constantly evolving. Among new investment methods, new technologies, and new cryptocurrencies altogether, these are some of the most prominent developments in 2020.
Why Vitalik Buterin Proposed 33% Increase in Gas Limit for Ethereum
Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin proposes a 33% increase in the gas limit to improve network throughput. This first change in three years aims to balance efficiency and stability, addressing scalability.
What are the Top 5 Blockchain Market Events to Watch in Q2 2020?
Looking ahead to Q2 2020, what are the top 5 blockchain market events to watch? This article provides a simple guide for you!
Google DeepMind: Subtle Adversarial Image Manipulation Influences Both AI Model and Human Perception
Recent DeepMind research reveals that subtle adversarial image manipulations, originally designed to deceive AI models, also subtly influence human perception. This discovery underscores similarities and distinctions in human and machine vision, emphasizing the need for further research in AI safety and security.
Bitcoin Network Breaks Record With 22.3 Million Unique BTC Addresses in January
The Bitcoin network was busy in January with over 22.3 million active BTC addresses sending or receiving the cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin Lightning Network Capacity Breaches 3,000 BTC for the First Time
The Bitcoin Lightning Network has been seeing an uptick in activity because it crossed the 3,000 BTC capacity for the first time.
Bitcoin Lightning Network Hits ATH, Signalling Heightened Grounds for Adoption
The Bitcoin Lightning Network continues going through the roof by making historic highs.
Bitcoin Supply on Exchanges Slip to Lows Last Seen in May 2019 Amid the Lightning Network Recording Exponential Growth
Bitcoin (BTC) supply on crypto exchanges has been nosediving because it hit a 28-month low.
Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Capacity Crosses 5,000 BTC Benchmark
The capacity of Bitcoin’s lightning network has crossed the 5,000 BTC benchmark, data shows.
Bitcoin's Taproot Upgrade Goes Live: Here are Expected Changes
The Bitcoin Network's Taproot Upgrade has gone live at a block height of 709,632.
Cash App Introduces Bitcoin Transactions via Lightning Network
The payment processing app created by Block Inc, Cash App, has now accepted bitcoin transactions, enabling users to both send and receive Bitcoin via the lightning network.
TRON Credited with Powering Record USDT Growth
With all the speculation around future growth of cryptocurrency protocols, it can be hard to gauge fundamental network health accurately. However, one metric that never fails is user adoption, an indicator that can be measured onchain. When applied to TRON, this metric shows that the network’s user base is proliferating very rapidly, with USDT accounting for a significant tranche of all onchain activity.
Is Bitcoin on the Verge of Forming the Bottom?
The Long-Term Holder NUPL (LTH-NUPL) indicator shows Bitcoin’s bottom is forming since it is at the same level as the past two significant pullbacks of 2021.
Bitcoin Remains Bullish Based on the Formation of an Ascending Channel
The formation of a parallel channel on the daily chart suggests BTC can still drop to $57,000-$54,000 to then rebound towards $75,000, according to analyst Ali Martinez.
Bitcoin Economy Gives El Salvador Village Hope Amidst COVID-19
Despite being heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, a small beach town in El Salvador, dubbed El Zonte, have strived to keep their economy afloat with the integration of Bitcoin as a digital currency.
Bitcoin Lightning Network Goes Parabolic after Hitting ATH Capacity of 2,738 BTC
The Bitcoin lightning network has been experiencing an uptick, given that its capacity recently reached a record high of 2,738 BTC.
Bitcoin Hits a 2-Month High as BTC Lightning Network Scales the Heights
After surging past $31,000, a scenario was last seen in March, momentum seems to be ticking in the Bitcoin market.
Poker Players Are Improving Their Winning Odds with Bitcoin Cash Outs
Winning Poker Network (WPN), a major online poker site, has revealed a surge in demand for Bitcoin payouts.
Bitcoin Lightning Network Continues to Gain Steam, Hitting Historic Highs of 3,436 BTC
After crossing the 3,000 BTC capacity for the first time in October 2021, the Bitcoin Lightning Network does not show signs of slowing down as its upward quest continues.
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.
Ethereum Breaks Past $1000, Triggering a Spike in ETH Gas Prices
Ethereum has surged past $1000, following Bitcoin’s footsteps to wrap up 2020 nicely.
Ethereum Suffers from Chain Splits Due to Technical Issue, over 54% Network Affected
Ethereum largest client has suffered a chain split in which some miners are cut off from the main network
Ethereum User Paid $2.6 Million in Transaction Fees to Send Just $130
A user paid millions of dollars in Gas fees just to send $130 worth of Ether.
Ethereum Calls On Hackers to Attack Ethereum 2.0 in Exchange for Bug Bounty
With Ethereum's plans to launch its 2.0 protocol network, the open-source platform has also decided to tweak its blockchain project to perfection by calling all hackers and challenging them to break into two Ethereum 2.0 attack networks.
China’s Blockchain Services Network Now Under Major Development Alongside "Digital Fujian" Project in the Province
China’s Blockchain Services Network has been in development in the Fujian province, recently along with its 20 main blockchain projects.
New XRP Trading Pair Available as Bitrue Launches “IOU” Spark Token Trading
Bitrue crypto exchange announced that XRP/Spark (FLR) token trading pair has officially launched.
Top 3 Crypto Gainers as Market Sees Flat Recovery: XRP, QNT, and CSPR
Amidst all the ups and down in the crypto ecosystem, XRP, Quant (QNT), and Casper Network (CSPR) have stood out over the past week.
Coinbase and Binance.US Will Support Flare Network's Spark Token Airdrop, Ripple's XRP Price Could Dip
Crypto exchanges Coinbase and Binance US have lent support for the Flare Network's Spark Token airdrop sending XRP price slightly higher.
Ripple Whales With at Least 10 Million XRP Reach an All-Time High as Spark Token Airdrop Looms
With the Spark token airdrop by Flare Networks scheduled for tomorrow, Ripple addresses holding more than 10 million tokens broke the record at 339.
Ripple Outpaced Other Blockchain Companies on Inc's List of Fastest-Growing US Companies
Ripple has outpaced other indigenous blockchain companies on a recently published list of 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the United States.
Polkadot's Parachain Auctions Filling up With Astar Network Winning Third Slot
Astar Network has won the third parachain auction slot on the Polkadot Network.
ZCash Celebrates First Halving, Unveils Canopy The Network's Fifth Upgrade
ZCash has undergone its first halving at block 1,046,400 and the event coincides with the network's fifth upgrade dubbed Canopy.
Ripple-Backed Flare Networks to Launch a Spark Token Airdrop for Litecoin
Flare Networks has announced that they will be hosting yet another airdrop for their native Spark crypto asset.
Acala Wins First Parachain Auction Slot on Polkadot
Acala Network, an Ethereum-compatible smart contract platform optimized for Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has won the first parachain auction on the Polkadot network.
Bitcoin Cash Network Upgrade Will Continue as Planned Despite Tensions Within the BCH Community
The Bitcoin Cash (BCH) network’s planned upgrade has been scheduled for November 15, 2020, which includes improvements to the Bitcoin ABC node software.
Polkadot Auction Winner Astar Network Secures $22M in Venture Capital Funding
Astar Network, a Polkadot parachain auction winner, has secured the sum of $22 million from venture capital and angel investors.
Kraken Newly Announces to XRP Holders Its Support for Spark Tokens’ Upcoming Airdrop, XRP Climbs Higher
After Kraken signaled that it was not planning on supporting the upcoming Spark tokens’ airdrop, the cryptocurrency exchange appears to have changed its mind.
Moneygram Partners with Stellar Blockchain Network to Enable Instant Crypto-To-Fiat Settlements Using USDC Stablecoin
MoneyGram has partnered with Stellar Development Foundation to enable customers to make settlements in different fiat currencies including cryptocurrencies using USDC stablecoin.
Helium and Dish Network Collaborate to Expand its Blockchain-based Distributed 5G Platform
The decentralized peer-to-peer (P2P) 5G wireless network Helium announced to establish a new partnership with Dish Network.
Visa Integrating Cryptocurrency Services into Brazilian Banks
Visa is further expanding its cryptocurrency services. The payment giant firm is working in Brazil to integrate cryptocurrency services into the local banking system.
Celsius Network Charged Over $3M in Legal Fees
Beleaguered crypto lending platform Celsius Network has incurred more than $3 million in legal fees, according to a filing.
Celsius Network Conditionally Not to Enforce Debtors to Pay for Outstanding Loans
Beleaguered digital currency lender Celsius Network has revealed that it was not planning to ask its debtors to pay their outstanding loans during its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
Solana Network Goes Offline Amid Massive SOL Price Plunge
The Solana blockchain network has been down for several hours, an incident that adversely affected the price of SOL cryptocurrency. Restoration efforts are underway.
Need More Time to Resume Operations: Celsius Network
Crypto lender Celsius Network said Monday that it needs more time to resume its operation by stabilizing its liquidity and further pausing activities on Twitter.
Solana Network Resume Operation after Long Hours Shutdown
The Solana blockchain network is back online after several hours of outage that denied users to transact digital asset products.
Axie Infinity's Ronin Bridge Officially Reopens after $625m Hack
Axie Infinity’s Ronin Bridge is back online months after it was drained of about $625 million through an exploit back in March
Elrond Network Integrates with Cybersecurity Firm AnChain.AI, Enhancing Compliance And Fraud Prevention
Elrond Network completes its integration with cybersecurity firm AnChain.AI, improving compliance and enhancing fraud detection capabilities across Elrond’s product portfolio.
DBS Bank Joins R3-Backed Blockchain Trade Finance Network Contour Built on Corda
Singapore’s biggest bank, DBS Bank joined R3-backed Contour Network known for digitalizing global trade processes. Previously known as Project Voltron, Contour is a blockchain-based trade finance platform, built over R3’s Corda blockchain and was founded by R3 and major global institutions, including HSBC, ING, Standard Chartered, Citi Ventures, BNP Paribas, and Bangkok Bank, Bain & Company, and CryptoBLK. DBS Bank became the first Singaporean bank to join the network.
Goldman Sachs Reportedly Raising Funds to Acquire Celsius Assets by $2 bn, Report says
American multinational investment bank, Goldman Sachs Group Inc, has shown interest in buying up embattled crypto lender Celsius Network.
Romanian Programmer Confesses to Orchestrating BitClub Crypto Scam Worth $722 Million
Silviu Catalin Balaci, a 35-year old Romanian citizen living in Germany, has owned up to helping create BitClub Network, a crypto mining Ponzi scheme that siphoned off investors’ funds worth $722 million.
Three US States Target Celsius Network as The Company’s Interest-Earning Crypto Accounts Draw Concerns
Cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network was hit with state enforcement actions in Texas, New Jersey, and Alabama over its interest-earning cryptocurrency accounts.
Lawsuit: Ex-Employee Accuses Celsius Network of Financial Fraud Involvement
In its lawsuit, Jason Stone, a former manager at Celsius Network, has accused the crypto lending firm of engaging in fraudulent deals, including price manipulation of Celsius's token.
Acala Network's aUSD Depegged from Dollar Mark after Breach
Acala Network's stablecoin was depegged from the dollar mark on Sunday following a breach. A vote was proposed to pause operations on Acala after it noticed configuration issues regarding the Horizon protocol, which affects its stablecoin aUSD.
Tether Launches USDT Stablecoin on Near Network to Unlock New DeFi Products
Tether’s USDT, the world’s largest stablecoin by market cap, is now available on the Near Network proof-of-stake blockchain.
Parachain Auction Winner Acala Commits $250M to Fuel aUSD stablecoin Adoption on Polkadot
Parachain auction winner the Acala Network has launched a $250 million fund to fuel the adoption of Acala USD (aUSD) as the dominant stablecoin for the Polkadot and Kusama ecosystem respectively.
Morpheus.Network Integrates with Polygon to Simplify Supply Chain Activities
Supply chain SaaS platform Morpheus.Network Y integrates with Polygon, a decentralised Ethereum scaling network to simplify supply chain operations.
Crypto Clients Pleading for Funds Payback after Lender Celsius' Crash
Celsius Network clients, who were caught in the meltdown of the crypto lending firm, are pleading for their deposits to be paid back.
Constellation Network’s $DAG and $LTX Tokens Launch at LCX Exchange
LCX will provide a legal framework package for additional L_0 tokens and businesses.
OKEx Announces Support for Spark (FLR) Airdrop as XRP Holders Prepare for Token Distribution
OKEx has joined other digital asset exchanges in announcing support for the upcoming Spark (FLR) token airdrop.
Ripple Discloses Interest in Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Network
Blockchain payments firm Ripple Labs Inc is reportedly interested in learning about the bankrupt crypto lending platform Celsius Network.
Axie Infinity's Home Ronin Network Suffers Over $600m in another DeFi Hack
The Ronin Network has suffered what is being tagged as the largest hack in the history of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) which funds in excess of $625 million carted away by the hackers.
American Fugitive Wanted for $722 Million Crypto Scam Arrested in Indonesia for Child Sex Offenses
An American fraud fugitive wanted by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a $722 million cryptocurrency scam has been nabbed in Jakarta, Indonesia, for child sex crimes.
Beanstalk Stablecoin Protocol Suffers $80M Loss in Hacking
An emerging Ethereum stablecoin protocol, Beanstalk has come off as the latest blockchain startup that suffered a breach from hackers with a massive loss of $80 million moved from the protocol.
Largest DeFi Hack Recorded on Poly Network with $610M Stolen
A $610 million hack has been recorded by interoperability protocol Poly Network in what is tagged as the biggest heist in the DeFi world.
Hacker Turns Hero? All Stolen Funds from the Poly Network Have now Returned
The Poly Network is set to start a new journey as its protocol exploiter has now returned all of the stolen funds
TOR Network Vulnerability May Have Facilitated Dark Web Bitcoin Theft
According to a cybersecurity researcher, Bitcoin thieves and hackers have controlled more exit relays on the Tor network this year than in the past five, raising serious cybersecurity concerns that experts are looking to fix.
Woman Arrested for Bitcoin Murder-for-Hire Deal with Dark Web
A Nevada woman has been charged with a murder attempt in which she paid a hitman Bitcoin in exchange for killing off her ex-husband.
Hackers Return $260M amid the Cyberattack against Poly Network
The hacker of the Poly Network has returned as much as $260 million out of the stolen funds.
$12M in Bitcoin Stolen from pNetwork DeFi Protocol
A vulnerability in pNetwork allowed the thief to run away with the funds. The DeFi network is now begging the hacker to return the money.
T-Mobile Hacker Leaks Clients' Data to Sale for 6 BTC
The hacker who breached T-Mobile's system intends to sell the data in underground marketplace for 6 BTC
Decentralized Finance BXH Network Records a Protocol Hack with about $130M in Stolen Funds
Decentralized trading platform, BXH Network has suffered a system breach that has resulted in about $130 million from the protocol.
Animoca Brands-Backed Lympo Protocol Suffers Hack With Over $162M Loss
According to a statement shared by Lympo Network with its community members, the protocol suffered a cyberattack that duly impacted its hot wallets, leading to a loss of approximately 165.2 million LMT tokens.
Welcoming the Future of Finance with Blockchain
Blockchain is not limited to creating cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. In fact, it has the potential to entirely remodel every industry out there, including the financial institutions.
PAID Network DeFi Platform Attacked as Hacker Gains $3 Million Of ETH After Minting $166 Million Of Tokens
PAID token crashed by over 75% instantly after the popular PAID Network DeFi protocol experienced a massive hack.
Billionaire Entrepreneur Mark Cuban Invests in Polygon,Driving it to Surge by 12645% on a Year-to-Date Basis
Today, Mark Cuban, an American billionaire entrepreneur, officially supports the Polygon network-which drives Polygon's token MATIC to surge by 12645% on a year-to-date basis.
United Nations Showcases NFTs Meant to Foster Climate Change Awareness
The United Nations, through its UN-Habitat program, is taking advantage of NFTs to create awareness about the global climate crisis through an initiative called DigitalArt4 Climate.
Dolce & Gabbana Launches First NFT Collection "Collezione Genesi"
Dolce & Gabbana is entering into the NFT metaverse with the launch of its 9 piece collection.
NYDIG Launches Wolf an Accelerator for the Lightning Network
NYDIG's parent company, Stone Ridge has launched a new accelerator designed for the Lightning Network
Telegram to Launch TON Network Later This Month
Telegram Open Network (TON) announced that the original investors had been informed that the blockchain network would launch in late October.
TomoChain Prepares for Zorro Network Upgrade
Smart contract platform TomoChain today released details of an upgrade to its network. The Zorro Network upgrade will take place on January 22nd and will improve the functionality of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) — a collection of nodes that ensure security for the Ethereum network.
Bitfinex Integrates Tether Stablecoin into the OMG Network as Ethereum Network Faces Congestion Issues
Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange has announced that it has integrated Tether (USDT) into the OMG network. The integration is set to reduce transaction confirmation and fees. The crypto exchange will enable Tether withdrawals and deposits on the OMG network. OMG network, previously known as OmiseGo, is a scaling platform, which enables peer-to-transactions in real-time, a solution that enhances the scalability of the Ethereum network.
Elliptic to Provide AML Services to Zilliqa’s Blockchain Network
Elliptic, a London-based blockchain analytics startup, has partnered with Zilliqa, a Singapore-based blockchain network provider, to propel the infrastructure compliance and security of the latter’s network by offering an anti-money laundering (AML) compliance support.
IOTA Foundation Releases Testnet of Fully Decentralized Network Pollen
The IOTA Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on blockchain and open-source development has announced the launch of its testnet of a fully decentralized network, Pollen.
China’s Blockchain Service Network Unveils New International English-Based Website
China's Blockchain Service Network, introduced in early 2020, has launched an official international website.
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.
BNY Mellon Joins the Marco Polo Network to Develop a More Open and Connected Trade Finance Network
The Marco Polo Network announced a new strategic partnership with the Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) to create a vast financial atmosphere that will ensure economic as well as trade growth, making BNY Mellon a member of the top network of financial institutions which leverage blockchain technology for trade finance.
Justin Sun: Tron Network is Holding 3000 Bitcoin
Tron network, a blockchain-based decentralized operating system, is hosting 3,000 Bitcoin (BTC) configured as BTCTRON, according to its CEO and founder Justin Sun.
Franklin Templeton to Enable Money Fund Shares on Stellar Network
Global investment fund Franklin Templeton Investments filed a preliminary prospectus with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a money market fund where shares would be recorded and tokenized on the Stellar Network.
China’s Low-Cost National Blockchain Service Network to Launch in April
The Chinese government’s State Information Center revealed its plans for its national Blockchain Service Network (BSN), aiming to provide small businesses and individuals to operate blockchain applications easily without using a private blockchain network.
First Private Bank Joins Turkish Digital Asset Blockchain Network
Garanti BBVA, the second-largest private bank in Turkey with $104 billion of consolidated assets has confirmed that it will be the first and only private bank joining the Turkish Digital Asset Blockchain Network.