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World Economic Forum Releases GSMI Global Blockchain Standards
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released blockchain standards dubbed the Global Standards Mapping Initiative (GSMI).
Corrupt Cop Sentenced to Prison for Accepting Bitcoin Bribe from Dark Web Drug Dealer
A former police officer has been sentenced to 8 years in prison for accepting a Bitcoin bribe from a dark web dealer, in exchange for his professional services.
President Trump Nominates Brian Brooks to Serve as US Comptroller of the Currency for A Five-Year Term
President Trump has nominated Brian Brooks to lead as the national bank regulator for a full five-year term.
Australia's Federal Police Force Floats Crypto Unit: Report
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has launched a new unit to help focus its fight against crimes that are perpetrated in the digital currency ecosystem.
Ontario Securities Commission Criticizes Binance for Incomplete Registration
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) of Canada stated that Binance has not yet obtained the legal operating qualifications for the province of Ontario.
DelMonte Adopts Blockchain-Powered Traceability Solutions for Quality Assurance
To render innovative and best-in-class solutions to its products and services, Fresh Del Monte Produce has invested in Jordanian and UK-based startup Decapolis for blockchain-enabled traceability solutions.
Apollo Teams Up With Anchorage to Expand its Product Offering
Apollo Global Manage and Anchorage have partnered to expand the former's crypto products
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.
Accenture Forms Strategic Partnership with TradeIX, Joining the Marco Polo Network
Professional services firm Accenture has partnered with TradeIX to create new use cases for the buyers and sellers in the trade finance market. TradeIX, a trade finance blockchain startup, previously launched the Marco Polo Network along with R3.
Traditional Financial Giant Lloyd's of London Introduces Cryptocurrency Insurance for Hot Wallets
Insurance giant Lloyd’s has launched a new insurance product to protect digital asset holders against the rising threat of cybercrime in the crypto market.
BORA to Establish Cross Chain with Polygon in expanding Web 3.0 Market: KBW 2022
South Korean-based and blockchain-based content platform operator BORANETWORK (BORA) announced Wednesday to establish a cross-chain with Polygon to expand the global ecosystem and user liquidity contact points.
First Blockchain National Currency Platform Ready for Central Banks’ CBDC Issuance
The blockchain national currency platform issued by blockchain company Apollo Fintech was finalized and completed on August 12.
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.
Marketlend Launches New Stablecoin Against the Australian Dollar for Security Token Purchasing
Marketlend creates a digital currency to be backed by the Australian dollars to create a secondary market for corporate loans prompting a means through which assets can be tokenized over the blockchain.
South Korea’s Leading Crypto Exchanges Aid Police in Hunting "Nth Rooms" Blackmail Porn Members
The four primary crypto exchanges in South Korea, namely Coinone, Korbit, Bithumb, and Upbit, have reportedly offered to help police investigate the sexual exploitation of underage girls in the “Nth Rooms” scandal that has sparked a national outcry.
Polygon Partners with NGO OCEEF for Ocean Conservation Initiatives
This collaboration between Polygon and OCEEF aims to offer interactive experiences to facilitate ocean conservation actions.
Norwegian Police Arrest Millionaire For Wife's Murder After Two-Year Goose Chase for Kidnappers Demanding $10M Monero Ransom
In October 2018, a Norwegian millionaire named Tom Hagen reported that his wife had been kidnapped and presented a ransom note to police that demanded $10 million worth of the privacy-centric cryptocurrency Monero.
Polygon Selected for Joining Disney's Accelerator Program
Polygon becomes the only blockchain selected for Disney's 2022 accelerator program, which will help the development of the web 3 fields.
DEVITA Goes Live on Polygon for Equitable Healthcare and Speedy Data Transmission
To maximize healthcare operations and processes through the latest innovations in NFT and decentralized identification (DID) technologies, DEVITA has joined the Polygon network.
Coinbase Launches New App, Providing Crypto Policy Advocacy Information for Midterm Election
Brian Armstrong, the founder of Coinbase Brian Armstrong, said he plans to add encryption policy content to Coinbase trading app for the upcoming US midterm elections.
Google Cloud and Polygon Labs partner for Ethereum scaling
Google Cloud will provide framework and developer tools to aid Polygon Labs’ Ethereum scaling protocol. The partnership aims to streamline developer integration for decentralized applications on Polygon.
Taiwanese Singer Chen Lingjiu Implicated in JPEX Cryptocurrency Fraud Case
Taiwanese singer Chen Lingjiu faces fraud case involving JPEX, highlighting potential pitfalls of celebrity endorsements in cryptocurrency investments and the need for robust regulatory measures.
$136M Inflow into Crypto Assets, Bitcoin Remains Preferred Choice
In the latest update from CoinShares, digital asset investment products have seen a significant inflow of $136 million in the past week. This surge marks the third consecutive week of inflows, totaling $470 million, effectively offsetting the outflows observed in the preceding nine weeks.
ZachXBT's Defamation Lawsuit Receives Over $1 Million in Donations as Prominent Figures Rally Support
In a surprising turn of events, renowned on-chain analyst ZachXBT has exceeded his initial fundraising target, amassing a staggering $1,055,233 in donations, according to Nansen data. This remarkable achievement has been made possible through contributions from various entities and influential figures within the crypto industry.
Binance Delists ALPINE/EUR, GMT/BNB, LAZIO/EUR, POLS/BNB, PORTO/EUR Pairs
Binance to discontinue five spot trading pairs, including ALPINE/EUR, as part of its market quality management.
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."
Wakweli and Polygon Partner for NFT Authentication
Web3 protocol Wakweli has partnered with layer-2 scaling platform Polygon to offer certification of authenticity for NFTs. The partnership will allow all digital assets on Polygon to be compatible with Wakweli's certification system, enhancing the security of the digital ecosystem. Wakweli's testnet will be available in April, with alpha testing with Polygon's mainnet set to begin in Q2 2023.
Polkadot (DOT) New Vision: JAM Session Unveiled by Gavin Wood
Polkadot's founder, Gavin Wood, announces a new vision for the next generation of Polkadot technology named JAM.
Polkadot's JAM: Dr. Gavin Wood's Next Step in Blockchain Scalability
Dr. Gavin Wood, co-founder of Ethereum, is taking blockchain scalability to the next level with his creation of JAM, following his previous project, Polkadot.
Polkadot (DOT) and Conor Daly Revolutionize Sports Sponsorship
Polkadot and Conor Daly pave the way for decentralized sports sponsorship.
Fox Corporation to Transition Verify Beta to Polygon (MATIC) CDK-Powered Layer 2
Fox Corporation is upgrading Verify Beta to a dedicated Layer 2 using Polygon (MATIC) CDK, with TIME as the first external partner for content attestation.
Crypto Enthusiasts Gain Political Influence as Presidential Candidates Endorse Blockchain
U.S. presidential candidates are increasingly endorsing blockchain, drawing support from young crypto enthusiasts and influencing regulatory changes.
NVIDIA Advances Vision AI with Metropolis Microservices and Isaac Sim
NVIDIA's Metropolis Microservices and Isaac Sim accelerate vision AI development, enabling real-time multi-camera tracking and cloud-native deployments.
Composability Labs Unveils Spark: A High-Speed Onchain CLOB Leveraging Polygon (MATIC) Miden
Composability Labs introduces Spark, an innovative central limit order book (CLOB) utilizing Polygon (MATIC) Miden's state-minimization features to enhance DeFi efficiency.
Polygon (MATIC) Launches Miden Alpha Testnet v3 with Enhanced Features
Polygon (MATIC) Miden Alpha Testnet v3 introduces sub-second updates, transaction IDs, and a no-std client, aiming to revolutionize dApp development.
Binance Completes Polkadot (DOT) Integration on Asset Hub, Enables Deposits and Withdrawals
Binance finalizes Polkadot (DOT) integration on Asset Hub, allowing users to deposit and withdraw DOT tokens.
Vitalik Buterin Warns Against Choosing Political Allegiances Based on 'Pro-Crypto' Stance
Vitalik Buterin advises against basing political support solely on 'pro-crypto' stances, emphasizing deeper values and broader technological freedoms.
Farcaster Frames Integrates Polygon (MATIC) PoS Transactions, Launches $500k Grants Program
Farcaster Frames now supports Polygon (MATIC) PoS transactions and has launched a $500k MATIC grants program to encourage builder innovation.
Polygon (MATIC) CDK Integrates Bridged USDC Standard for Enhanced Stability
Polygon (MATIC) CDK is the first chain development kit to integrate Circle's Bridged USDC Standard, offering seamless upgrades and improved liquidity.
Study Reveals Similar Drivers for Crypto and Traditional Asset Prices
New research highlights how traditional financial factors like U.S. monetary policy impact crypto prices, showing similarities between digital and traditional assets.
Marta Belcher Discusses IPFS, Filecoin, and Crypto Policy Developments
Marta Belcher of the Filecoin Foundation discusses deploying IPFS in space, civil liberties, and crypto policy developments in a recent podcast episode.
New Research Reveals Key Drivers of Crypto Asset Prices
A study by Uniswap (UNI) Labs, Circle, and Copenhagen Business School uncovers how traditional financial factors influence crypto prices.
2024 US Presidential Candidates' Stance on Bitcoin (BTC) and Crypto Policies
Explore the crypto policies of future US presidential candidates and their potential impact on Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader cryptocurrency market.
UK's New Tech Policy Could Catalyze Economic Growth Through Blockchain
The UK stands at a critical juncture to boost economic growth by fostering new tech policies, particularly in blockchain, according to a16z crypto.
Crypto Takes Center Stage in U.S. Politics: Key Developments and Implications
Explore the significant political shift towards cryptocurrency in the U.S., including policy proposals from key figures like Trump, Kennedy, and Lummis.
Hong Kong and Macao Authorities Crack Down on Cross-Boundary Fraud in Listed Company
The SFC, ICAC, and Macao Judiciary Police have launched a joint operation targeting cross-boundary fraud and misconduct in a listed company.
PolitiFi Tokens Surge 782.4% in 2024, Surpassing Meme Coins
PolitiFi tokens have surged 782.4% in 2024, significantly outperforming meme coins. Learn about the top performers and key events driving this trend.
BitMEX Users to Experience Changes Amid MATIC to POL Migration
BitMEX will support the migration from MATIC to POL tokens on the Polygon network, delisting MATIC contracts and enabling zero network fees for withdrawals.
Binance to Support Polygon (MATIC) Swap to Polygon (POL) Token
Binance announces support for the Polygon (MATIC) token swap to Polygon (POL), with detailed instructions and timelines for users.
BitMEX Delists MATICUSDT and MATIC/USDT Amid Polygon Migration
BitMEX delists MATICUSDT and MATIC/USDT pairs following the MATIC to POL migration on Polygon.
Polygon (POL) Token to Replace MATIC in Major Ecosystem Upgrade
Polygon announces the transition from MATIC to POL, enhancing utility and functionality within the network. The upgrade aims to bolster security and scalability.
Bitfinex to List POL, Native Token of Polygon (MATIC)
Bitfinex announces the listing of POL, the native token of Polygon (MATIC), enhancing trading opportunities for users.
BitMEX Lists POLUSDT Perpetual Swap with 10x Leverage
BitMEX has introduced a new perpetual swap listing, POLUSDT, offering traders up to 10x leverage, according to BitMEX Blog.
BCW Technologies: Key Player in Polygon (MATIC) PoS Validation
BCW Technologies, a prominent Polygon (MATIC) PoS validator, discusses their infrastructure, mission, and vision in the latest Spotlight Quest series.
BitMEX to Launch POLUSDT Perpetual Swap with Up to 10x Leverage
BitMEX is set to launch a new POLUSDT perpetual swap contract with up to 10x leverage on September 5, 2024.
Deltia AI Enhances Manufacturing Efficiency with NVIDIA Metropolis and Jetson
Deltia AI leverages NVIDIA Metropolis and Jetson AGX Orin to optimize assembly lines, promising up to a 50% productivity increase.
Polygon (MATIC) Miden Alpha Testnet v4 Launches with New Features
Polygon (MATIC) Miden Alpha Testnet v4 introduces new features for developers, including Rust compiler support and a block explorer.
BitMEX Spot Lists Polygon (POL), Enabling Deposits, Purchases, and Trades
BitMEX has officially launched support for POL, the Polygon ecosystem token, allowing users to deposit, buy, and trade it on its spot platform.
Polars Launches GPU Engine with RAPIDS cuDF for Enhanced Data Processing
Polars releases GPU engine powered by RAPIDS cuDF, boosting data processing speeds up to 13x on NVIDIA GPUs. Now available in open beta.
Polygon (MATIC) (POL) Launches Ahmedabad Upgrade on PoS Mainnet
Polygon (MATIC)'s Ahmedabad upgrade introduces enhanced features for developers and users, including increased code size and improved network observability.
BitMEX Introduces POL Token Conversion Amid MATIC Migration
BitMEX now supports the conversion of POL tokens, enhancing the MATIC to POL migration process. Users can convert Tether to POL without fees or slippage.
NVIDIA Enhances Polars Data Processing with CUDA-X Acceleration
NVIDIA integrates CUDA-X with Polars, significantly boosting data processing speeds. The update promises up to 13x faster performance, enhancing efficiency for data scientists and engineers.
Hong Kong Enhances SME Financing Guarantee Scheme Amid Economic Challenges
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announces enhancements to the SME Financing Guarantee Scheme, offering extended loan guarantee periods and new repayment options to support businesses.
dYdX Introduces Prediction Markets with Leverage on Its Chain
dYdX launches prediction markets with up to 20x leverage on its chain through integration with Polymarket, offering new speculative opportunities.
Polygon (MATIC) Introduces AggLayer to Unify Blockchain Ecosystem
Polygon (MATIC)'s AggLayer aims to resolve blockchain fragmentation by aggregating sovereign chains, offering a unified ecosystem for liquidity, users, and state through innovative architecture.
Cryptocurrency Gains Political Attention Ahead of 2024 U.S. Elections
As the 2024 U.S. elections approach, cryptocurrency emerges as a key political issue, gaining interest in swing states and prompting legislative action.
EU DeFi Policy Roundtable: Insights and Challenges Explored
Polygon (MATIC) Labs and Coinbase held a roundtable in Brussels to discuss DeFi policy in the EU, focusing on regulation, innovation, and market fairness.
Polygon (MATIC) Expands NFT Functionality with Instagram Integration
Polygon (MATIC) announces integration with Instagram, enabling users to mint, showcase, and sell NFTs, enhancing creator engagement and monetization opportunities.
Polymarket's Rise: Crypto Propels Prediction Markets to Mainstream
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan discusses the significant impact of cryptocurrency on the success of Polymarket, the world's largest prediction market.
Anthropic Advocates for Targeted AI Regulation Amid Rapid Advancements
Anthropic stresses the need for targeted AI regulation to harness benefits while mitigating risks, as AI capabilities grow rapidly. The company outlines its Responsible Scaling Policy as a model for proactive safety measures.
Impact of Ranked Choice Voting on Electoral Campaign Strategies
Harvard's Peter Buisseret examines how ranked choice voting influences candidate campaign strategies compared to plurality rule, revealing conditions that affect campaign broadness and target-specific approaches.
a16z Crypto Advocates for Comprehensive U.S. Crypto Policy Framework
a16z Crypto invests $23 million towards Fairshake PACs, supporting bipartisan crypto policy-making for the 2026 midterm elections, emphasizing the need for clear regulations.
Polkadot Developer Parity Technologies Reportedly Cuts Over 300 Staff This Week
Parity Technologies lays off over 300 employees amidst a strategic shift towards community-driven operations. The move comes as Polkadot faces ecosystem challenges, including a large upcoming supply event and a seeming lack of demand in parachain auctions. Community members have expressed mixed reactions, and concerns are rising on Polkadot's ability to maintain its market valuation in the medium term.
Polygon Announces Beta Launch of Zero-Knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine
Polygon's zkEVM Ethereum scaling solution will deploy on mainnet beta March 27.
API3 Unveils Enhanced Data Feed Service to Bolster TVL on Polygon zkEVM
API3, a blockchain oracle provider, has introduced a managed data feed service to support the growth of Total Value Locked (TVL) on Polygon zkEVM. This innovative push oracle, built around the Airnode first-party oracle node, eliminates intermediaries and provides direct access to real-world data, aiming to enhance the DeFi ecosystem and decentralized finance future.
India Implements AML Standards on Crypto
The Indian government has imposed anti-money laundering (AML) standards on crypto, subjecting a range of crypto transactions to the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act (PLMA) 2002. The PLMA obliges financial institutions to maintain a record of all transactions for the last ten years, provide these records to officials if demanded, and verify the identity of all clients. The notification will complicate the life of crypto companies in India, as regulators worldwide are tightening AML standards for crypto.
Philippines Spearheads ASEAN AI Regulatory Framework
Philippines' Congress Speaker Martin Romualdez plans to introduce an AI regulatory framework to ASEAN during its chairmanship in 2026, focusing on digitization, cybersecurity, and managing generative AI in economic policies.
Circle Launches Native USDC on Polygon
Circle has natively integrated USDC on the Polygon PoS network, enabling direct access for users and developers. This move phases out the need for bridged USDC.e, providing a more stable and straightforward means for transactions on the network. The development is anticipated to foster numerous use cases, enhancing the overall ecosystem.
Ethereum Layer 2s See Surge in Popularity in Q1 2023
Alchemy's Q1 2023 report shows Ethereum layer 2 networks, including Optimism, Arbitrum and Polygon, saw a 44% increase in bridged crypto assets compared to Q4 2022, and a 518% increase compared to Q1 2022. The report suggests this growth may have been driven by successful airdrops from Optimism and Arbitrum. Additionally, the deployment of smart contracts related to layer 2s increased by 160% compared to Q1 2022, despite a 30% decrease from Q4 2022.
Two suspects have been arrested by the French police in connection with Platypus
French authorities apprehended two individuals in Platypus' $9.1 million exploit.
StarkWare to Open Source Proprietary Prover
Starkware's chief of product, Avihu Levy, thinks it will boost project confidence in Starknet Prover.
Polygon Founder Announces POL: Massive Technical Upgrade to MATIC
Sandeep Nailwal introduces the POL token, a technical upgrade to Polygon's ecosystem, revolutionizing multi-chain staking and introducing a new era in token design.
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.
Kraken Launches Kusama Parachain Auction Platform,Driving it Surging by 19.07%
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken official announced to launch of the Kusama Parachain Auction platform. Kraken will support users of the exchange to bid on the Karura and Shiden projects.
Turkey Names Blockchain Expert to Central Bank Committee
Turkey's central bank embraces blockchain with the appointment of crypto expert Prof. Fatma Ozkul to its monetary policy committee.
Donald Trump's NFT Success Unveils Former President's Crypto Ventures
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has made significant strides in the NFT market, as revealed in a recent financial disclosure form submitted to the Office of Government Ethics.
CCI Poll Highlights Crypto Influence on 2024 US Election
The CCI poll indicates that 83% of crypto-focused voters are expected to be a significant swing bloc in the 2024 US elections.
Polkadot (DOT) Launches Alpha Program to Foster Collaborative Building
Polkadot launches the Alpha Program, a groundbreaking initiative to foster collaborative building and lower entry barriers for blockchain projects. The program provides resources, community support, and the opportunity to shape Polkadot's future.
Polkadot's Chinese Arm, PolkaWorld, Pauses Operations Amid Funding Controversies
PolkaWorld, the Chinese community for Polkadot, has halted operations for the first time in four years due to the rejection of its proposal for its #OpenGov initiative. The decentralization of Polkadot's governance and treasury management have led to long-term contributors and organizations leaving the ecosystem. The community has expressed concerns about the ecosystem's lack of appreciation for users, business practices, and marketing, and the decision to temporarily remove the OpenBrush repository from GitHub.
Starkware to Open Source Proprietary Prover
Starkware's chief of product, Avihu Levy, thinks it will boost project confidence in Starknet Prover.
Astar, Kabocha Lead in Polkadot and Kusama Auctions
Bill Laboon at Web3 Foundation highlights ongoing parachain lease auctions for Polkadot and Kusama networks, highlighting Astar's strong position and Kabocha's maintaining lead. He also discusses educational opportunities and grant programs.
Fox Corporation and Polygon Unveil "Verify for Blockchain-Based Content Authentication
Fox Corporation partners with Polygon to launch 'Verify', a blockchain-based tool for authenticating digital content. Verify aims to combat AI-generated media and deepfakes, ensuring the integrity of media content in the digital age.
Polkadot Reports Q3 Growth: New Parachains, Staking Metrics, and Technical Upgrades
Polkadot's ecosystem saw significant expansion in Q3 2023, with the addition of five new parachains, a rise in staking metrics, and major technical upgrades. The total volume of staked DOT increased to 663 million, and the platform recorded more than 190 million on-chain events. The quarter also saw the introduction of native USDC and a 20% quarter-on-quarter rise in XCM messages.
Zodia Custody and Parity Technologies Forge Strategic Partnership for Polkadot Ecosystem
Zodia Custody has partnered with Parity Technologies to enhance institutional access to the Polkadot ecosystem, a pioneering blockspace network. The partnership will provide custody services, staking DOT, and bridging the gap between traditional finance and digital assets. Zodia Custody will also support the ecosystem's sustained evolution through research and development, promoting global initiatives associated with Parity and Polkadot.
Singaporean Police Force Claims Do Kwon is Not in Singapore
The Singapore Police force has made it known that Kwon is not in Singapore. This statement comes after a Spokesperson claimed that Kwon and five other individuals were issued an arrest warrant and were hiding in Singapore to avoid arrest
0x Protocol's API is Live on Polygon Network
0x Project officially announced that its API is officially integrated with Polygon. The launch of the DEX liquidity API aims to expand this vibrant ecosystem Polygon.
IMF Proposes Framework to Assess Crypto Asset Risks
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a working paper that delves into the macrofinancial risks tied to crypto assets. The paper, part of the IMF's Working Papers series, proposes a framework aimed at aiding policymakers and regulatory authorities in understanding and tracking systemic risks from the crypto sector. This framework is crucial as traditional financial tools are not well-suited for assessing crypto-related risks.
MATIC: Polygon zkEVM Prepares for Dragon Fruit Upgrade
Polygon ($MATIC) has announced its Dragon Fruit upgrade on September 10, ForkID5, which introduces the latest Ethereum opcode, PUSH0, and a non-critical RLP parsing bug fix. The upgrade will be implemented on Polygon's zkEVM Mainnet Beta, with a 10-day timelock for users and developers.
Reddit Avatars on Polygon Blockchain
Reddit has launched the third generation of its blockchain-based digital collectibles, Reddit Avatars, on the Polygon blockchain. The release has generated excitement and predictions of quick sellouts, but some users have criticized the payment process.
Orange Financial To Launch Innovative Yield Farming Treasury - Stablecoin Rewards for NFT Holders
Orange Financial, a multi-chain yield farming treasury, is excited to announce its public mint date on February 1st, 2023. As the only NFT project to offer stablecoin rewards through yield farming to its holders, Orange Financial will revolutionize the world of yield farming and NFTs.
Animoca Brands to Focus on Markets Outside U.S. after SEC Labels Sand Cryptocurrency an Unregistered Security
Hong Kong-based blockchain giant, Animoca Brands, has announced its plans to shift its focus to markets outside the U.S.
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.
Polygon(Matic) to Slash zkEVM Transaction Fees by 20%
Polygon, the scalable Ethereum layer-2 solution, has announced its intent to optimize its zkEVM (Zero-Knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine) in the coming weeks.
Circle Introduces Gas Station and Smart Contract Platform to Streamline Web3 Development
Circle announces new Web3 services—Gas Station and Smart Contract Platform—to simplify blockchain development and lower costs. These user-centric solutions aim to accelerate the mass adoption of blockchain technologies.
LSE Set to Launch Bitcoin and Ethereum ETNs
LSE readies for Bitcoin & Ethereum ETN listings in Q2 2024, aligning with FCA's updated crypto stance, signaling a landmark for regulated crypto investments.
Ex-Polychain Capital General Partner Launches $125M Crypto Venture Fund
The fund, dao5, will invest in early-stage protocols and blockchain firms.
UK to Host First International AI Safety Conference in November
The United Kingdom is set to host the world's first international conference on AI safety on November 1-2, 2023. The summit aims to position the UK as a mediator in tech discussions between the US, China, and the EU. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will host the event at Bletchley Park, featuring notable attendees like US Vice President Kamala Harris and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis. The conference will focus on the existential risks posed by AI, among other safety concerns.
Tether Implements Wallet-Freezing Policy Aligned with US Regulations
Tether's wallet-freezing policy, in line with US OFAC regulations, is a proactive approach to cybercrime, setting a new standard in the crypto industry.
Mastercard Launches NFT-Gated Artist Accelerator Program
Mastercard announced a new artist accelerator program, which is NFT-gated and only accessible to holders of its Mastercard Music Pass NFT. The program is a collaboration with Polygon and offers free access to educational materials, unique AI tools, and other experiences.
Court Upholds OFAC's Designation of Tornado Cash Under IEEPA
The US District Court upheld the OFAC's designation of Tornado Cash under the IEEPA, rejecting plaintiffs' claims of overreach and First Amendment violations, highlighting legal challenges for privacy-oriented blockchain entities.
Polygon Announces the Launch of a Direct Bridge by Ren Protocol
Polygon’s official Twitter announced to launch a direct bridge to Polygon by Ren open protocol.
Polygon Labs Proposes Celo's Transition to Ethereum L2 Using Their Chain Development Kit
Polygon Labs has proposed a technical upgrade for Celo, transitioning from an independent EVM-compatible L1 to an Ethereum L2. The proposal uses the Polygon Chain Development Kit (CDK), an open-source toolset that allows developers to create a ZK-powered L2 for Ethereum. Key benefits include enhanced collaboration, an EVM-equivalent environment, security, low fees, a unified L2 ecosystem, customization, fast transactions, and high standards of support. The proposal aims to achieve optimal technical upgrades for the blockchain community.
Tetra Partners with Kiln to Enhance Staking Service Including Ethereum and Solana
Tetra Trust partners with Kiln to expand staking services on major PoS blockchains, including Ethereum and Solana, enhancing digital asset management in Canada.
FTX Boss Is Rethinking On $1B Political Donation, Calls It A Slip of Tongue
Democratic cryptocurrency exchange founder Sam Bankman-Fried said in the past that he could spend a record $1 billion in the 2024 US election.
Ethereum bulls awaken after four years to transfer 22,982 ETH.
Recently, two inactive accounts transferred 22,982 ETH to new addresses. Genesis and Poloniex ETH tokens transferred 13,103.99 ETH and 9,878 ETH, respectively. On transfer day, the asset cost approximately $1,200 per ETH.
Google Cloud Becomes Validator on Polygon's PoS Network
Google Cloud has joined Polygon's PoS network as a validator, adding an extra layer of security and credibility. The network already has over 100 validators, and Google Cloud's involvement is expected to further strengthen it. Users can monitor validator performance through a dedicated dashboard, where Google Cloud has staked 25,391.67 MATIC.
Dutch Government Invests Heavily in AI to Compete Globally
The Dutch government has allocated €204.5 million ($222.07 million) for AI development, signaling a robust commitment to advancing the Netherlands' position in the global AI landscape and adhering to the EU's AI Act.
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.
Web3 Foundation Announces Over $1.1M in Grants Under Wave 19 Program
The Web3 Foundation disclosed the conclusion of its 19th grant wave, allocating over $1.1 million to 33 projects to bolster the Polkadot ecosystem. The foundation marked its 600th grant and 1000th milestone, reflecting the growth and the fervor of the Polkadot developer community, now the second largest globally. This wave spotlighted grants enhancing smart contract capabilities on Polkadot’s ink! smart contracts, and core infrastructure improvements. The foundation continues to welcome new proposals, underlining its ongoing commitment to support the evolving Web 3.0 ecosystem.
To Shift Its Collection To Polygon, NFT Received $3M
y00ts and DeGods received $3 million to migrate their collections from Solana to Polygon. Frank III, creator of the two projects, issued a Discord and Twitter statement. Business development, graphic design, content production, and events coordinating will be hired using the cash.
Uniswap Foundation Announces Grant Recipients for V4 RFPs
The Uniswap Foundation announced the winners of its first round of RFPs for Uniswap V4 on November 1, 2023. The projects include developing a Deposit Liquidity Widget, creating an open-source design package, compiling POC hook developer documentation, and researching malicious hook design space.
Kazakhstan Seeks to Improve Cryptocurrency Trading Framework
DATF framework supports "AFSA's Strategy for 2022," which includes crypto framework development as one of three regulatory goals.
Bitcoin Dominates Digital Asset Fund Flows with $140M Inflows in a Week
In the past four weeks, digital asset investment products have seen a significant surge in inflows, totaling $742 million, according to the latest weekly report from CoinShares. This marks the largest run of inflows since the final quarter of 2021.
Mastercard Launches Web3 Musician Accelerator With Polygon
Mastercard launched a Polygon-based accelerator program for Web3 artists. Five international performers will be mentored by the business to establish their Web3 music brands. For those not chosen for the program, Mastercard is offering the Mastercard Music Pass NFT collection.
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.
Nigerian Police Arrest Politician Wilfred Bonse for Involvement in Patricia Technologies Financial Fraud
Nigeria Police Force arrests politician Wilfred Bonse for over 200 million Naira financial fraud at Patricia Technologies, three for romance scam, and USDT recovery in cryptocurrency fraud.
Wintermute-Backed Decentralized Exchange Bebop Expands to Polygon
Following its launch on the Ethereum blockchain in June, Bebop, a decentralized exchange incubated by crypto trading firm Wintermute, has now expanded support to Polygon.
Microsoft and AFL-CIO Forge Partnership to Navigate AI's Impact on the Workforce
Microsoft and AFL-CIO's partnership marks a significant step in integrating AI into the workforce, focusing on worker education, labor rights, policy influence, and ensuring AI meets workers' needs.
Polygon Launches Web3 .polygon Domains with Unstoppable Domains
Polygon and Unstoppable Domains have partnered to offer the ability to create Web3 .polygon domain names, enabling users to log into Web3 applications, use human-readable wallet addresses, and create decentralized websites. The service will be available to an estimated 180 million users and 40,000 services across the Polygon blockchain ecosystem. Unstoppable Domains makes use of Polygon to mint decentralized domains with zero gas fees. Users will be able to use .polygon domains to create digital identities that are compatible across 750 applications, games and metaverse platforms, as well as to login to web apps, act as cryptocurrency wallet addresses, and create decentralized websites.
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.
Interpol Issues Red Notice for Terra's Kwon
Terraform Labs co-founder has been issued with a red notice from Interpol, prosecutors in South Korea claim, according to a report from Bloomberg.
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.
Puerto Rico Police Say No Evidence of Foul Play in MakerDao Co-Founder’s Death
On Friday, local district police in Puerto Rico announced the results of the investigation into the death of MakerDAO Co-Founder Nikolai Mushegian. The report said there is no evidence of criminal elements involved in the death.
Fox Renews Dan Harmon Krapopolis for Third Season Amid NFT Tie-Up
Fox has renewed the animated comedy series, Krapopolis, for a third season before its first season even airs. Produced by Fox Corp’s NFT firm Blockchain Creative Labs, the show features NFTs called “Krap Chickens” that depict cartoon chicken avatars in the same art style as the show, and holders are given exclusive access to experiences, content, rewards, and voting rights on certain aspects of the show. In other NFT-related news, Baobab Studios sold out its first collection of 8,888 NFTs just nine hours after launch, and Flare welcomed its first NFT platform after Sparkles went live. Additionally, Square Enix’s NFT-friendly CEO, Yosuke Matsuda, is stepping down after nearly 10 years at the helm.
Ethereum ERC-4337 Account Abstraction Grant Round Recipients Announced
The Ethereum Foundation has awarded grants to 18 teams in its ERC-4337 Account Abstraction grant round, supporting projects focused on ERC-4337. Notable recipients include ZeroDev Kernel, Skandha Bundler, and MynaWallet, which integrates with the Japanese Government-Issued ID Card. These grants promote modularization, diverse blockchain applications, and enhance the Ethereum network's capabilities.
WisdomTree Adds Polygon and Avalanche to Crypto-Basket ETPs
WisdomTree continues to expand its range of crypto-basket ETPs in Europe in response to investors' demand. The company announced adding MATIC and AVAX into two ETPs.
Optimism (OP) Announces Critical Fault Proof Upgrade Impacting Bridges and Exchanges
Optimism introduces major updates to Fault Proofs, affecting withdrawal processes for bridges and exchanges on OP Mainnet and OP Sepolia.
PolySign Acquires Digital Fund Administrator MG Stover
With its acquisition of fund administration firm MG Stover, PolySign plans to add cryptocurrency capabilities to its existing platform as part of efforts to enable its institutional investors to trade cryptocurrency and digital assets.
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.
Digital Assets Soar to $67 Billion, Avalanche (AVAL), Polygon (MATIC) and Chainlink (LINK) Gain Momentum
Digital asset investment products saw record-breaking inflows of $2.45 billion, raising total assets under management to $67 billion, with Bitcoin dominating, benefiting major players like Avalanche, Polygon and Chainlink.
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.
Binance NFT Adds Polygon Network Support for Marketplace Trading
Binance NFT has expanded its marketplace by adding support for Polygon network, allowing users to trade NFTs using their Binance accounts. However, only selected ERC-721 NFT Collections on the Polygon network are currently available on the platform, with more to be integrated regularly. Binance also tightened its rules on NFT listings, delisting those with daily trading volume lower than $1,000 and limiting the number of NFTs artists can mint per day. Binance is also exploring AI with the launch of its AI-powered NFT generator, "Bicasso," which minted 10,000 NFTs in just 2.5 hours.
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.
Illia Polosukhin Appointed CEO to Lead NEAR's Open Web Drive
NEAR Foundation appoints co-founder Illia Polosukhin as CEO, marking a new phase for the NEAR Protocol, focusing on ecosystem growth and process optimization.
SEC's Upcoming Decision on Bitcoin ETFs and the Implications
The SEC's anticipated decision on Bitcoin ETFs, expected by January 2024, could significantly boost U.S. crypto adoption, balancing financial institutions' interests and legal challenges.
Bitfinex and Polygon zkEVM Facilitate Tether Gold Transactions
Bitfinex has integrated Tether Gold transactions via the Polygon zkEVM transport layer, marking a significant step towards cost-effective and secure digital asset transactions from October 11, 2023.
Polygon and Google Cloud Partner for Ethereum Scaling Tools
Polygon Labs and Google Cloud have partnered to enhance the development of Ethereum scaling protocol's infrastructure and tools. Google Cloud's framework and developer tools will benefit Polygon's core protocols and simplify developer integration to build, launch and grow Web3 products and decentralized applications (DApps) on Polygon. The partnership is expected to advance Polygon's zero-knowledge development, resulting in faster and cheaper transactions. Polygon will use Google Cloud's Blockchain Node Engine to remove the need for Polygon developers to configure and run Polygon PoS nodes.
US States Challenge CBDC as Legal Tender
Four U.S. states - Utah, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Tennessee - have filed bills to exclude Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) from their legal definitions of money, reflecting rising state-level resistance and concerns over privacy and federal overreach.
Xternity migrates Solana multiplayer Web3 game for Polygon
Polygon and Xternity migrated Synergy Land, a multiplayer Web3 game from Solana, to Polygon. Solana-compatible wallets are linked, burned, then recreated on Polygon. Polygon's update reduces gas charge spikes and fixes chain rearrangement.
Institutional Investors Seek Tokenization Solutions
Institutional investors are seeking solutions for easy implementation of tokenization to improve liquidity for global assets expected to reach $145.4 trillion by 2025. Polygon has been working with global players such as Hamilton Lane, which has already tokenized part of its $824 billion assets under management, and JPMorgan, which executed its first cross-border DeFi transaction on the Polygon network.
Trump Launches Limited Edition Digital Trading Cards on Bitcoin Ordinals
Donald Trump's latest NFT collection, minted as Bitcoin Ordinals, brings a unique collectible aspect to the digital trading card market. This integration into the Bitcoin blockchain ensures longevity and immutability, enhancing the value of these limited-edition collectibles.
Polygon Emerges as Second-Largest Blockchain Gaming Network
Polygon, a layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum, has become the second-largest blockchain gaming network with 138,081 unique active wallets engaging in games in March. Polygon surpassed third and fourth-ranked Hive and BNB Chain, with Wax in the first place with 314,000 UAWs. Polygon's surge in user activity was primarily due to Hunters On-Chain, which saw a UAW increase of over 17,000% in the past 30 days alone. Polygon is gaining recognition as a gaming blockchain and has notched big-name partnerships such as Warner Music, Starbucks, and Adobe.
US Authorities Uncover Chinese-linked Bitcoin Mining Operations
US authorities have identified a significant number of Chinese-linked Bitcoin mining operations across the United States, sparking national security concerns. Published by The New York Times on October 13, the report highlights the close proximity of some of these operations to critical military and infrastructure sites. Amidst escalating US-China political tensions, the surge in Chinese Bitcoin mining operations in the US, coupled with their substantial energy consumption, poses critical questions regarding cybersecurity, energy sustainability, and geopolitical dynamics.
Polygon Solutions to Ethereum Scaling Challenges: An Overview
Ethereum's scaling problem is a long-standing issue, with its steady evolution ensuring safety and decentralization. Polygon 2.0 aims to address this by enhancing Ethereum's scalability. Polygon 2.0 consists of Polygon PoS, Polygon zkEVM, and Polygon CDK, designed to be interoperable for swift cross-chain transactions. These chains, which mirror the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), enable developers to develop applications challenging to achieve on account-based systems like Ethereum. Polygon Labs plans to transform Polygon PoS into a zkEVM validium, mirroring Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) capabilities.
Polygon Launches New Division Polygon Studios, Focusing on Blockchain Games and NFT Fields
Ethereum layer 2 scaling solution Polygon today announced establishing a new division, Polygon Studios, to focus on blockchain games and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
eToro and Robinhood Modify U.S. Cryptocurrency Offerings Amidst Regulatory Changes
The global cryptocurrency landscape is witnessing significant shifts, with leading trading platforms, eToro and Robinhood, adjusting their U.S. cryptocurrency offerings. Both platforms are responding to the rapidly evolving regulatory environment in the United States, affecting popular cryptocurrencies such as Algorand (ALGO), Decentraland (MANA), Dash (DASH), Polygon (MATIC), Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA).
DeSantis Proposes Flat Tax and IRS Elimination, Sparks Trump Rivalry in 2024 Race
In the 2024 presidential campaign, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis advocates for a flat tax system and the elimination of the IRS, a move that has ignited a political battle with Donald Trump, highlighting internal Republican party dynamics and differing tax policy visions
Title: EU Council Adopts DAC 8 Directive to Enhance Tax Oversight on Crypto Transactions.
The Council of the EU has adopted the DAC8 directive to enhance administrative cooperation among national tax authorities concerning crypto-asset transactions and tax rulings for high-net-worth individuals. The directive broadens the scope of assets covered, mandates automatic information exchange, and aligns with global standards set by the OECD and G20 to address challenges posed by the digital economy.
USDC will integrate into Polkadot, NEAR, Base, Cosmos' Noble, and Optimism this September
Circle, the creator of USDC stablecoin, is expanding its reach to six new blockchain ecosystems, including Base, Cosmos via Noble, NEAR, Optimism, and Polkadot, solidifying its market leadership.
Baidu's Stock Tumbles Amid Military Testing Rumors of AI Chatbot Ernie
Reports of Baidu’s AI chatbot Ernie Bot undergoing military testing led to an 11.5% drop in its stock, reflecting investor concerns over potential U.S. sanctions and the intricate challenges facing Chinese AI companies in the global tech landscape.
A British National Charged With Aiding North Korea in Violating US sanctions
Despite the DoJ's crypto financial sanctions targeting Russia, local authorities helped their American colleagues.
Huobi HTX Responds to Recent Hack, Ensures Full Compensation for Affected Users
Huobi HTX pledges to compensate users affected by a $30 million hack, ensuring minimal impact and enhanced security measures, as part of a series of attacks on Justin Sun's entities.
WEF Report Warns of AI and Quantum Computing Risks
The WEF 2024 report warns of the negative impacts of AI and the risks of quantum computing, including misinformation, labor market disruptions, security concerns, and ethical issues in healthcare and geopolitics. The report calls for increased regulation and public awareness of AI.
NEAR and Polygon Partner to Launch zkWASM
NEAR Foundation and Polygon Labs are collaborating on zkWASM, a zero-knowledge prover for WASM blockchains, to enhance interoperability with Ethereum and improve scalability and decentralization.
Council of Europe Adopts Groundbreaking AI Guidelines for Journalism
The Council of Europe has adopted new guidelines for responsible AI use in journalism, emphasizing human rights and rule of law in the news media sector.
Rarible launches Polygon-based NFT marketplace builder
Rarible launched a marketplace builder for nonfungible token (NFT) collections. The team reported "tremendous traction" in Polygon NFT.
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.
Bored Ape Yacht Club wins legal battle, Mandala Metaverse selects Polkadot, Square Enix partners with Elixir Games, and Cricket Stars launches on Tezos
Yuga Labs, the creators of the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT collection, have won a legal battle against Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen, the creators of the RR/BAYC NFT collection. Mandala Metaverse has chosen Polkadot to host its first major NFT drop, called the "Cryptonauts". Square Enix has partnered with Elixir Games to bring blockchain gaming to the mainstream. Cricket Stars, a multiplayer NFT cricket strategy game, has been launched on the Tezos blockchain.
Polygon Labs Announces Downsizing, Cuts 19% of Workforce
Polygon Labs has laid off 19% of its team, reducing operational efficiency. CEO Marc Boiron emphasized the decision for agility in the blockchain sector. The company also announced a 15% compensation increase and Polygon ID project spin-off.
Iran Joins BRICS to Reduce Reliance on Western Economic Systems
Iran joins BRICS, aiming to mitigate US sanctions and challenge Western economic dominance, amidst mixed reactions and uncertain benefits.
Uniswap to Join the Polkadot Ecosystem via Moonbeam Network, Bolstering Liquidity and Volume
Uniswap is set to make its debut in the Polkadot ecosystem via the Moonbeam Network parachain.
Uniswap to Launch on Polygon's zkEVM
Decentralized exchange Uniswap is set to launch on the Ethereum scaling solution provider Polygon's zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine (zkEVM) roll-up. The proposal has already passed the 40 million vote threshold required for approval, with 100% of addresses voting in favor.
South Korea's Police Agency Requests INTERPOL's Assistance for Extradition of Terra's Do Kwon
South Korea intensifies efforts to extradite Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon by seeking INTERPOL's cooperation after a Montenegrin court rejects U.S. extradition.
Hong Kong to Propose Statutory Licensing Regime for VASPs: CE John Lee
Hong Kong leader John Lee delivered his first policy address Wednesday, indicating that the administration has introduced a bill to propose establishing a statutory licensing regime for virtual asset service providers.
Sean Patrick Maloney's OECD Role Amidst Crypto Advisory Background
Sean Patrick Maloney, after serving in the U.S. House and on Coinbase's Advisory Council, faces scrutiny over potential conflicts in his OECD ambassador role, signaling a pivotal moment for crypto regulation.
Nomura's Laser Digital Partners with WebN Group to Launch Libre Protocol on Polygon
Nomura's Laser Digital and WebN Group have unveiled the Libre protocol, a fund tokenization infrastructure powered by Polygon technology, set to launch in Q1 2024. The protocol aims to revolutionize the management and distribution of alternative investments, with Brevan Howard and Hamilton Lane as initial users.
Polygon 2.0 Takes Major Step with POL Contracts on Goerli Testnet
Polygon is closing in on the launch of its 2.0 version with the deployment of POL contracts on the Goerli testnet. This significant development is a result of community consultations and the introduction of two new Polygon Improvement Proposals (PIPs), PIP-24 and PIP-25. These PIPs aim to modify the EIP-1559 burn system and adjust the POL token supply.
Chinese Police Investigate STFIL Team Members in Filecoin (FIL) Liquid Staking Protocol
Chinese police are investigating STFIL technical team members, who relocated 2.5 million FIL tokens to an unknown address during an unscheduled protocol update, seeking community assistance to protect stakeholders' interests.
Worldcoin Emerges as Largest Deployer of Safe Wallets on Polygon Blockchain, Onboards 1.2 Million Self-Custodial Safe Smart Accounts
A tweet from Worldcoin states that they have successfully onboarded an impressive 1.2 million self-custodial Safe Smart Accounts
OKX and Polygon Introduce Cryptopedia's Seventh Season
OKX, partner with Polygon, has launched its seventh season of Cryptopedia, a platform designed to promote crypto-centric education. Participants can earn MATIC rewards and participate in DApp interactive quests to learn about various DApps within the OKX Wallet. To participate, users can create a new wallet or integrate one, then visit Cryptopedia: Learn to Earn and choose their preferred DApp. The platform also introduces the Discover Event, a Web3 offline event aggregator, and a streamlined NFT ticketing system.
Polygon Expanded Collaborations with Disney, Meta, Starbucks, and More in Q2 2023
Accordint to a report released by Messari, Polygon ($MATIC), a suite of Ethereum-based scaling solutions, unveiled key insights and recent developments in its ecosystem for the second quarter of 2023.
Taiwanese Authorities Caution Against Crypto Betting for 2024 Presidential Election
Taiwanese authorities warn against using cryptocurrency betting platforms for the January 2024 presidential election, amid ongoing investigations and multiple arrests.
Nearly Half of Millennials Own Cryptocurrencies
A recent survey conducted by Bitget, a cryptocurrency exchange, has found that 46% of millennials in major population countries own cryptocurrencies, compared to 25% of Gen X, 21% of Gen Z and 8% of baby boomers. The survey also revealed that 27% of millennials and 36% of Gen Z consider cryptocurrency regulation an important factor when voting for political candidates.
Bank of America Opens Job Position for Crypto Public Policy Analysts
Bank of America wants to onboard new professionals to man its crypto drive
IBM Unveils NorthPole: An Energy-Efficient AI Chip Prototype
IBM has introduced a new prototype AI chip named NorthPole, exhibiting remarkable speed and energy efficiency, as reported in Science Magazine on October 19, 2023. The chip, showcasing a 25-fold higher energy efficiency and a 22-fold lower time latency on benchmark tests, addresses the longstanding von Neumann bottleneck by melding memory with computation on-chip. This innovation opens up avenues for applications like autonomous surgery and self-driving vehicles, with continued research on this architecture already underway at IBM.
Digital Currency Group Sells Shares in Subsidiary's Crypto Funds
As the crypto empire struggles, Barry Silbert's Digital Currency Group has divested interests in Grayscale Investments funds.
Google Updates Advertising Policy on NFT Gaming
Google has updated its policy on advertising for blockchain-based games involving non-fungible tokens (NFTs) from September 15, 2023. Advertisers can promote NFT games that allow players to purchase in-game items, but must adhere to Google's "Gambling and games policy" and receive proper Google Ads certification. Google has also allowed crypto and NFT-related products on its Play Store, promoting blockchain integration in mainstream gaming.
Public Worry Grows Over Bank Stability
A recent Gallup poll conducted in the US revealed that 48% of respondents are concerned about their money in the bank, with almost 20% "very concerned." Experts at a think tank postulate that if half of uninsured savers withdrew all of their cash, 186 American banks would be at risk of impairment. Additionally, research suggests that half of the banks in America could be insolvent.
HKD.com HDAO: Restructure and Burn for a Better Future
With the new HDAO (HKD.com HDAO) proposal passed in the recent meeting between HDAO private investors, HDAO foundation, and the HDAO development team, HDAO foundation decided to restructure the HDAO distribution and move the entire HDAO from Ethereum, and Tron networks to Polygon network.
Bored Ape Yacht Club wins legal battle
Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) creator Yuga Labs has won a legal battle against copycat non-fungible token (NFT) project RR/BAYC. The United States District Court found that the co-creators of RR/BAYC had infringed Yuga Labs’ trademarks, and Yuga Labs is entitled to an injunction and damages. In other news, Mandala Metaverse has chosen Polkadot to host its first major NFT drop, Final Fantasy developer Square Enix has partnered with Elixir Games for blockchain gaming, and a free-to-play multiplayer NFT cricket strategy game called Cricket Stars has launched on the Tezos blockchain.
SlowMist Report: 10 Crypto Incidents Unveiled
The SlowMist Weekly Security Report (Oct 1 - Oct 7, 2023) underscores ten security incidents in the crypto realm, with Stars Arena suffering the heaviest loss of $3 million. From DNS hijacking to Discord hacks, the report highlights the financial repercussions and urges the community to adopt stringent security measures.
Polygon Emerges as Second-Largest Blockchain Gaming Network
In March, Polygon saw a surge in user activity, making it the second-largest blockchain gaming network in terms of unique active wallets. Polygon's Hunters On-Chain game, which has seen a 17,000% UAW increase in the past 30 days alone, was a significant contributor to this surge. Polygon's NFT integrations and partnerships with big-name companies like Warner Music, Starbucks, and Reddit have also contributed to its bullish momentum.
Coinbase CEO Criticizes Chase UK’s Crypto Transaction Ban
Coinbase CEO, Brian Armstrong, condemns Chase UK's restrictive stance on cryptocurrency transactions, urging UK crypto holders to close their Chase accounts. This move by Chase UK could potentially impede Coinbase's expansion plans in the UK and Europe.
British Columbia Court Upholds Government's Temporary Ban on Cryptocurrency Mining Electricity Supply
British Columbia's Supreme Court upheld a temporary suspension of electricity supply to new cryptocurrency mining operations, emphasizing the government's role in balancing energy demands with sustainability goals.
HKD.com HDAO：代幣分布重組和燒毀，共創美好未來
在 HDAO 私募投資者、HDAO 基金會和 HDAO 開發團隊最近的會議上通過了新的 HDAO (HKD.com HDAO) 提案，HDAO 基金會決定重組 HDAO 分佈，並將整個 HDAO代幣從以太坊和波場網絡轉移到Polygon網絡。
OpenAI Initiates Preparedness Team to Address AI Catastrophic Risks
OpenAI has launched a new Preparedness initiative, led by Aleksander Madry, to address catastrophic risks associated with AI models. The initiative will monitor, evaluate, and mitigate potential dangers, develop a Risk-Informed Development Policy, and launch an AI Preparedness Challenge to recruit talent.
Alchemy Pay to Deploy on Polygon zkEVM Chain
Alchemy Pay is partnering with Polygon to integrate its payment services on Polygon's zkEVM chain, allowing users to convert local fiat currencies into cryptocurrencies. This zero knowledge scaling solution combines Ethereum Virtual Machine and Ethereum L1 security, reducing transaction costs and increasing throughput.
IMF Warns of AI's Impact on Global Job Market: 40% Positions at Risk
The IMF warns that AI could impact 40% of global jobs, rising to 60% in advanced economies. This trend may exacerbate income inequality, with younger workers adapting more easily than older ones. The IMF urges comprehensive safety nets and retraining programs to mitigate the effects.
Australia Evaluates Mandatory AI Rules in High-Risk Areas
Australia is considering mandatory regulations for AI development in high-risk areas, balancing innovation with public safety, ethical concerns, and global alignment in AI governance.
Coinbase Legal Chief Urges Swift US Crypto Legislation Amid Israel-Hamas Tensions
Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, emphasized the importance of preventing cryptocurrency misuse and advocated for sensible crypto legislation in the US amidst geopolitical unrest involving Israel and Hamas. Grewal highlighted Coinbase's proactive measures like KYC checks and law enforcement partnerships to curb illicit activities on its platform. The discourse also spurred reactions from the crypto community regarding asset seizures and the role of other crypto exchanges like Binance.
Polygon Labs Unveils New PoS Testing Toolkit to Enhance Devnet Operations
Polygon Labs' Polygon PoS v1 Testing Toolkit revolutionizes blockchain innovation with advanced deployment, efficient testing, and automated processes, marking a milestone for Web3's future.
Crypto Investment Firm Paradigm Welcomes New Government Affairs Lead Alex Grieve
Alex Grieve joins Paradigm as Government Affairs Lead, bringing a decade of experience in politics and financial policy. Paradigm broadens its focus to include AI alongside crypto.
Japan's FSA Unveils Financial Policy Focus for 2023:
Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) has announced its fiscal 2023 financial administrative policy, aiming to maintain economic stability and tackle social issues like climate change and digital transformation.
TrueUSD's TUSD Circulating Supply Surpasses $3 Billion Despite Prime Trust's Challenges
In June 2023, TrueUSD (TUSD) experienced significant growth and adoption across multiple blockchain ecosystems. With the circulating supply reaching 3,059,838,623 TUSD, backed by dollar reserves of over $3 billion, the stablecoin is gaining more recognition in the crypto markets.
Vitalik Buterin Highlights Polymarket's Prediction on Ethereum's Gas Fee Reduction
Vitalik Buterin draws attention to predictions of lowered Ethereum gas fees post-EIP-4844, with market speculation suggesting major cost cuts.
The Reserve Bank of India is Expanding CBDC While Dismissing Privately Issued Stablecoins
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is planning to increase the number of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) transactions to one million per day by the end of 2023, according to Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar.
Binance Announces Cessation of The Sandbox NFT Staking and Polygon Network Support
Binance NFT will halt The Sandbox NFT Staking Program on September 26, 2023, and suspend LAND NFTs for daily SAND rewards. All staked NFTs will undergo an unstaking process, with return expected by September 28, 2023. Users holding Polygon Network NFTs are advised to complete withdrawals by December 31, 2023.
OKX NFT Adds Base, Linea Support, Beyond Ethereum, Optimism, Polygon
OKX expands NFT Marketplace compatibility to 17 blockchains, including Base and Linea, enhancing interoperability and composability, and utilizing over 11 blockchain networks as a centralized hub for NFT transactions.
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.
Polkadot (DOT) Price Analysis – March 23,2021
The bears occupy the main market, pushing the DOT/USD to the support line below the triangle line. What does this mean?
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.
Polkadot Regains Bullish Momentum as Osprey Launches Polkadot Trust
Crypto asset management company Osprey Funds announced the establishment of the Osprey Polkadot Trust.
February 18, 2021: Crypto Price Analysis for BTC, ETH, and DOT
As BlackRock has announced its intent to "dabble in Bitcoin", the cryptocurrency has continued its surge, along with Ethereum (ETH) and Polkadot (DOT).
Polkadot (DOT) Price Analysis - April 21,2021
If the overall crypto market remains bearish, Polkadot (DOT) may follow the broader market trend and continue its current downward momentum, falling below the $30 mark.
Ethereum (ETH) and Polkadot (DOT) Lead The New Year Crypto Bull Run
With the recent price surges seen in the market, Ethereum and Polkadot take the lead among the top ten cryptocurrencies by market cap.
Polkadot (DOT) Price Analysis – March 16,2021
Polkadot (DOT) is currently the sixth-leading cryptocurrency with a market cap of around $31,766,980,598 and trading at $34.37 at the time of writing.
Polygon MATIC Price Surges to $0.951, Driven by Major Institutional Network Adoptions
The MATIC price has grown impressively over the last week driven by the chain's adoption.
Exclusive: How to Achieve Interoperability Between Polkadot and Bitcoin?
Claimed as the candidate of Decentralized Web 3.0 Blockchain interoperability platform, what makes Polkadot so popular? We are glad to speak with Jack Platts, Head of Collaborations of Web3 Foundation to share with us how Polkadot is interoperable with Bitcoin! He also explains the GRANDPA protocol of Polkadot and how Polkadot can interact with Ethereum!
Hong Kong's Highest-Profile FinTech Consultant: Libra Puts CBDCs to the Top of the Central Banks' Agenda
Blockchain.News interviewed Arslanian at the Asian Financial Forum held in Hong Kong earlier this month, where he was invited to speak on the development of FinTech.
Exclusive: Can Web3 Foundation Achieve a Truly Decentralized Web?
Following the technical underpinnings of Polkadot in Part 1, Jack Platts, Head of Collaborations Web3 Foundation reveals their effort towards the goal of decentralized web! He also explained the governance and technical challenges in achieving a decentralized web!
Decentralized Hackers 'Anonymous' Promise Retribution for George Floyd, Will Expose Minneapolis Police Record of Systemic Racism
Hacktivist group ‘Anonymous’ has promised retribution against the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) for the death of George Floyd last week.
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.
New Zealand Police Issues Warning Against “Nasty” Sextortion Blackmail Porn Scam Demanding Bitcoin Ransom
New Zealand police are warning about a new porn blackmail scam that is targeting residents who watch adult content videos in the country. Scammers will take compromising video or photos of the victim while they are watching pornography and later contact them demanding a ransom in Bitcoin to keep the content private.
Polkadot Announces The Launch of Phase Five with Parachain Functionality
Gavin Wood, the creator of Polkadot and Kusama, announced that the Polkadot mainnet will begin developing phase five-the final phase of Polkadot.
Poloniex celebrates its 9th anniversary
Poloniex is celebrating its 9th anniversary this year as one of the most well-established global crypto exchanges with more products and services to be launched in the coming months.
Metropoly Pre-Sale Raised 300k After Releasing Beta
The Metropoly presale for the METRO token has started successfully, with seven stages sold out and only three remaining. The METRO token presale started at $0.033 and will launch at a fixed price of $0.1. Metropoly has already managed to raise over $300,000 in its presale. The blockchain-based project aims to transform the real estate industry's operations, bringing it into the digital age.
Tron's Justin Sun Hopes USDD to Become First Stablecoin in “EthereumPOW ecosystem”
H.E. Justin Sun, Founder of TRON and investor of Poloniex, a global cryptocurrency exchange, hopes that USDD the stablecoin would become the first one in the “EthereumPOW ecosystem” after the completion of the Merge. However, Sun reiterated that he supports the fork with the strongest community consensus and the largest hashrate instead of supporting one specific fork.
COINNEWSEXTRA AND GLOBAL POLICY HOUSE TO HOST FIRST UNPRECEDENTED CBDC CONFERENCE IN AFRICA
One of the best gift possessed by humans is the ability to adapt to change. Little did we know that the global COVID-19 pandemic was going to deprive us of our regular mode of living, here we are today with several months of stay at home with many organisations and people pivoting into the digital economy. The immense impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected the whole world with developments changing frequently. However, digital innovations and technology solutions have been deployed to respond urgently to these changes, This has led to a notable increase in demand for online transactions, resulting in a significant shift from cash to digital payment methods.
Poloniex to List ETH Potential Hard Fork Tokens in Support of the Merge
Poloniex, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, announces that it fully supports the Ethereum Merge with listing of two potential forked ETH tokens: ETHS & ETHW, with commencement date of trading on August 8.
Polygon Founder-Led Web3 Accelerator Beacon Hosts Inaugural Demo Day
Beacon, positioning itself as the most founder-friendly accelerator started by Sandeep Nailwal (an accomplished web3 builder in his own right), hosted its inaugural Demo Day today. Graduates of Beacon’s first cohort presented their ideas on various sub-sectors of the crypto-economy, such as gaming, infrastructure, decentralized lending, and developer tooling. This group, known as Cohort 0, was described as “the MVP of Beacon” by the program’s core contributor Sandeep Nailwal, co-founder of the Polygon blockchain. Looking ahead, Nailwal plans to expand the program by running two Cohorts of 20-25 companies twice per year.
Primex Finance Introduces Beta 0.3.0 App With Deployments to Polygon Mumbai and zkEVM Testnets
Cross-chain prime brokerage protocol Primex Finance rolls out a major update to its application. Launching in two stages, Beta 0.3.0 introduces a variety of new features, as well as improvements and fixes of existing functionalities.
Top 3 Tokens to Watch this Week: BTC, LTC & DOT
As the new week unravels with its own fundamentals, here are the top three coins to watch.
Chinese Police Discover Illegal Bitcoin Mining Activity in Mysterious Graves
Police in China recently discovered illegal Bitcoin mining, which was buried underneath a local cemetery. Power losses within the area caused the initial suspicion. A Chinese oil field company submitted a tip to the local police requesting them to investigate suspicious power losses in the northern city of Daqing, Heilongjiang province. The police officers arrived at the scene and spotted mysterious two grave mounds lying in the field.
Colorado Becomes First US State to Accept Crypto as Tax Payments
Colorado has set the ball rolling as the first U.S. state to offer residents the option of paying taxes in cryptocurrencies.
Nous Launches World's 1st Decentralised Hedge Fund
Blockchain start-up Nous Systems has announced the launch of the world's first decentralised hedge fund built on blockchain technology.
Polygon Raises $450M from Venture Capital Firms Led by Sequoia
Ethereum-based Layer-2 protocol, Polygon, has raised the sum of $450 million in a private token sale that marks the most significant funding round for the firm.
Ripple Co-Founder says US-China Tech Cold War Will Be Won and Lost on Crypto and Blockchain Battlefield
Ripple Co-Founder, Chris Larsen believes the Cold Tech War between China and the United States is going to be won and lost on the blockchain battlefield.
SuperLayer Raises $25M With Backing from Polygon
SuperLayer, a blockchain venture studio, has secured $25 million in funding with backing from its strategic partner, Polygon Network - a Layer-2 scaling solution.
Defi Cross-chain Interoperability Protocol Nomad Raises $22.4m from Crypto Leaders
Defi cross-chain interoperability protocol Nomad has secured a $22.4 million seed round from crypto industry leaders.
JPMorgan, UBS, and Goldman Sachs Back Polkadot (DOT) with an ETP Investment
As institutional investors enter the cryptocurrency scene, investor appetite may not be limited to Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Sequoia Capital Invests over $500M to Participate in Crypto Governance
Sequoia Capital is doubling down on its bullish stance in the digital currency ecosystem with the launch of a $500 to $600 million investment.
Central Bank Digital Currencies Are Not Like Bitcoin or Cryptocurrency
CBDC are digital assets, but they are not cryptocurrencies and in fact strike at the heart of the very philosophy that brought Bitcoin into existence.
BIS and Central Bank Research Identifies Principles and Core Features For CBDC Issuance
The BIS along with seven central banks has released a report identifying the principles necessary for CBDCs to help central banks meet their public policy objectives.
Slow and Steady Wins the CBDC Race: Why the US is not Concerned with China's Speed
Slow and steady wins the CBDC Race: there are several reasons why the United States' digital dollar development has an edge over China’s speedy approach to its digital yuan.
Reserve Bank of Australia Meeting Finds No Strong Case for CBDC or e-AUD
The Reserve Bank of Australia has found no strong public policy-case to issue a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC).
Polygon Network Contemplating the Idea of Creating DAOs
Polygon is looking to build a DAO to harmonize its growing ecosystem.
Over 48 Terra Projects Merged to Polygon Ecosystem
Over 48 projects that used to run on Terra blockchain have been jointly migrated to the Polygon ecosystem, including the well-known Lunaverse (LUV) Metaverse platform, OnePlanet NFT marketplace, and Derby Stars play-to-earn (P2E) games.
EY Adopts Polygon Protocol & Framework on Ethereum Solution
Accountancy and consulting firm Ernst & Young (EY) announced Tuesday to provide blockchain solutions on the public Ethereum (ETH) blockchain ecosystem by utilizing Polygon protocol and framework.
Polkadot: A Decentralized Center for Specialized Blockchain Interoperability
Polkadot could be one of the most carefully crafted blockchain projects to date, allowing for better coordination and communication between blockchains.
Crypto Watchlist: Biggest Losers This Week (AVAX, MATIC, KCS)
With most coins trading in the negative, here is a look into the three coins with the biggest weekly losses.
QuickSwap Breaches $1,000 for the First Time amid Increasing Adoption of Polygon
QuickSwap is a decentralized trading platform leveraging Polygon's Layer 2 network. Its native token QUICK achieved a new record-high today, breaching $1,000.
Polkadot Price to Continue its Consolidation with Imminent Breakout
Just like the rest of the entire crypto market, Polkadot has been in a period of consolidation while making attempts to break out from its current levels.
TikTok Encryption Layer Bypassed Google Android Safeguards to Track Users Data
Following President Trump’s executive order against TikTok, new evidence has revealed that the social media app had been collecting unique identifiers from millions of mobile devices, allowing the China-based app to track user’s online without permission.
Polkadot's 2023 Annual Report: A Comprehensive Analysis
Polkadot's 2023 Annual Report showcases significant technological advancements, governance restructuring, financial integrations, and community growth, indicating a strong position for sustained development and market impact.
Surge in Generative AI Interest: Insights from Twitter Discussions
A recent study titled "Public perception of generative AI on Twitter: an empirical study based on occupation and usage" unveils a broad spectrum of sentiments and uses of generative AI across various occupations, highlighting the technology's impact and ethical considerations.
DOT Price Analysis March 4, 2021: Will Bulls Manage to Push Polkadot (DOT) Back to its All-Time High of $42?
Polkadot has performed very well in the past and set a new all-time high of $42.22 on February 20. What should we expect from DOT in the next few days?
Are Institutional Investments Fueling Correlation Between Crypto and Stock Markets?
With macroeconomic factors like interest rate hikes affecting both stocks and crypto, this begs the question: are institutional investments propelling the correlation between the two markets?
UniPi: Revolutionizing AI with Text-Guided Video Policy Generation
UniPi's innovative AI approach combines text-guided video generation with policy-making, enabling broad applications in robotics and AI planning.
Seven Key Takeaways You Need to Know About Central Bank Digital Currencies
Why are Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) important? Do we really need them? What are the implications? How will they be designed? Here are seven key takeaways you need to know.
Central Banks Could Monopolize Commercial Banking Sector via CBDC, Says Federal Reserve
A new working paper from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia indicates that the development of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) may create a fundamental shift in the way banks operate.
First Bitcoin Car Heads to the 105th Running of the Indianapolis 500
The world's first Bitcoin car is ready to go public, bringing cryptocurrency to the racing world.
Prepare for Bitcoin’s Early Adopters (They’re Not Who You Expect)
As the opt-out movement gains steam, another group of people may end up pushing crypto into the mainstream: old people and business leaders.
Top 3 Coins to Watch this Week: BTC, AVAX and MATIC
Amid a dramatic twist and turns that we may witness this week, here is a highlight of the top three coins to look out for this week.
Short-Term Holders Dominate Primary Driver for Bitcoin's Liquidation amid Ukraine Crisis
Analysis by IntoTheBlock shows that short-term holders have been the primary catalysts of the present leg down as they continue liquidating their BTC investments.
Former British Politician Godfrey Bloom Announces First Bitcoin Purchase
Godfrey Bloom, the former British Member of Parliament, has revealed that he is making his first purchase of Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Gains Momentum as Biden Slaps Russia with Sanctions
Bitcoin entered the green zone after U.S. President Joe Biden revealed new sanctions meant to cut off Russia from western finance.
Bitcoin Pumps to Mid-June Levels following Boris Johnson’s Resignation
Bitcoin (BTC) hit the $22K level, a scenario last seen in mid-June after Boris Johnson resigned as the UK prime minister.
Bitcoin Price Could Continue on Bullish Momentum Towards $15,800 Amid Double-Dip Recession
Bitcoin’s price is currently struggling to continue its push towards $12,000, however, a chance of a double-dip recession could take BTC higher.
China Plans to Thwart Procedural Violations in the Police Force and Courtrooms with Blockchain
China has laid plans to use a new automated system powered by blockchain and other technologies to propel surveillance of its judges and police officers.
Web3 Foundation Claims DOT is a Piece of Software and Not a Security
Web3 Foundation has made a conclusion based on SEC terms that Polkadot is not a security
IOTA Introduces a New Database for the Release of an Updated Version of Pollen Testnet, V0.3.2
IOTA recently announced the release of a new version of its Pollen testnet, v0.3.2. What's new with this version of Pollen?
Polkadot(DOT) Price Analysis – Feb 23,2021
Over the last 24 hours, DOT has dropped by 21.73% and is trading at $29.92 at the time of writing. What's next for DOT?
Polkadot (DOT) Price Surges to a New All-Time High, Large-Cap Altcoins to Rally in 2021
While Bitcoin’s price has rallied to record highs, Polkadot (DOT) has also seen a rally of its own.
Top Three Altcoins to Watch This Week: DOT, AVAX, and MANA
With a mildly volatile weekend done with, investors are looking forward to another new week in hopes of charting a positive trade history across all markets. Here are three altcoins to watch ahead of the new week.
Polkadot (DOT) Becomes the Tenth-Largest Crypto by Market Cap Leading the Altcoin Surge
Polkadot (DOT) has recently become the tenth-largest crypto by market capitalization.
Moonbeam Wins Second Parachain Auction Slot on Polkadot
Moonbeam, an emerging protocol that prides itself as one of the most powerful Ethereum-compatible smart contracts on the Polkadot blockchain has won the second parachain auction slot.
IOTA Looks into “Data Sharding” to Increase Storage on Tangle in Progress for Nectar
IOTA recently published a December update, announcing its progress for its remaining elements for the delivery of IOTA 2.0, Nectar.
Brazil’s Nubank Set To Launch Digital Currency On Polygon Blockchain
Nubank, a fintech bank based in Brazil has announced it’s set to launch its own digital token called Nucoin which will be available by the first half of 2023.
Ethereum Killer Polkadot Rallies as ETH Lags Behind, What’s Next for DOT?
The Polkadot (DOT) token has managed to secure its gains in the past week, while other altcoins lagged behind Bitcoin’s price surge.
Ukraine Opens Channel for Dogecoin Donations Towards Relief Efforts
As the Russia-Ukraine war rages on, Ukraine has increased the number of digital currencies. It now accepts Dogecoins from donors.
Cardano Now the Biggest Proof-of-Stake Network as ADA Flips Polkadot (DOT) to Become 7th Top Crypto
The total amount staked on Cardano (ADA) has officially surpassed that on Polkadot (DOT), making Cardano the largest proof-of-stake network as of now.
Litecoin Unseats Ripple XRP as Fourth Largest Cryptocurrency by Market Cap, Is Polkadot Next?
While the world rang in the New Year this weekend, the cryptocurrency industry had more than that to celebrate.
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.
Polkadot and Binance Coin Prices Surge, Flippening Bitcoin Cash and Chainlink by Market Cap
Polkadot (DOT) and Binance Coin (BNB) have climbed up the market capitalization ladder, overtaking Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and Chainlink (LINK).
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.
Top 3 Altcoins to Watch This Week: ETH, MATIC, and ADA
The underlisted three tokens should be watched as the broader market keeps watch as the Ethereum blockchain transitions from the Proof-of-Work (PoW) model to the Proof-of-Stake (PoS) version
Ripple CEO Disagrees with Coinbase CEO's Apolitical Work Policy, Considers Relocating Overseas
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has banned political discussions in the crypto work environment, a move that Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse disagrees with.
Ukrainian Government Accepts Polkadot DOT Donations, Expanding Crypto Donations Over $30M
Ukraine expands over $30M crypto donation program and accepts Polkadot’s DOTs after Russian army invasion.
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.
Solana Elbows Tether to 4th Position amid NFT Secondary Sales Clocking $500M
Days after flipping Cardano (ADA) to become the fifth top cryptocurrency, Solana (SOL) is not relenting in its quest to scale the heights because it has dethroned Tether (USDT) at the fourth position.
Polkadot (DOT) Continues on Bullish Momentum, Becoming the Sixth-Largest Crypto by Market Cap
The Polkadot (DOT) token was invited to major exchanges earlier this week and has recorded an ROI of more than 80 percent in the past four days.
Can Polkadot Maintain the Position of Being the Fourth Largest Crypto in the Long Run?
Polkadot has surged in its market cap, enough to place it as the fourth-largest crypto in the place of XRP. Can DOT maintain this position?
Chainlink, Uniswap, and Polkadot among the Altcoins that Have Held Up Well Despite Bitcoin’s Plunge
While Bitcoin has plunged by 15% on a seven-day period, dragging most of the cryptocurrency market along with it, some altcoins have survived the drop.
Polkadot Developers Gains Access to Chainlink Oracle Through Moonbeam Integration
Thanks to the latest integration of Chainlink oracle into the Moonbeam smart contract platform, developers in the broader Polkadot ecosystem can now access reliable price feeds as they seek to build functional DApps
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.
Polkadot Becomes Fourth-Largest Crypto by Market Cap, Dethroning Ripple's XRP
XRP’s woes continue, as its recovery on the cryptocurrency market seems unattainable in the near future.
SkyLaunch Plans to Collaborate with Polygon to Boost Crypto Projects
To tackle issues and support the aim of a decentralized finance ecosystem, SkyLaunch birthed the vision to become a multi-chain initial Decentralized offering platform that will bring changes to the ecosystem.
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
Google To Allow Crypto Exchange & Wallet Advertisements in August
Google announced an update of its crypto ad policy and its financial products and services policy to accept crypto exchange & wallet advertisements in the coming August.
Digital Asset Firm Osprey Unveils First-Ever Polygon Trust Fund
Osprey Funds digital assets management firm has launched the Osprey Polygon Trust to make it easier for both institutional and retail investors to invest in Polygon (MATIC) cryptocurrency.
Digital Currency Ecosystems Company BTCS Inc. Adds Ethereum Layer 2 Sidechain Polygon
An early mover in the blockchain and digital currency ecosystems BTCS Inc. announced the addition of Layer 2 proof-of-stake sidechain Polygon (“MATIC”) to its blockchain infrastructure operations.
Polygon to Hire 200 New Workers despite Market Downturn: Bloomberg
Polygon’s Head of Human Resources, Bhumika Srivastava said the Layer-2 scaling solution has plans to hire as many as 200 new staff before the end of the year.
CoinShares Acquires Napoleon Asset Management, Expanding into EU Markets
The deal underscores interesting points about CoinShares. The digital asset firm has bought its rival based in France to double down on European Union expansion.
South Korean Watchdogs Request Interpol’s Red Notice against Do Kwon
The controversy surrounding Do Kwon’s whereabouts continues to grow, given that South Korean prosecutors asked Interpol to issue a red notice against the Terraform Labs’ founder.
Bithumb CEO Summoned by South Korean Authorities Following Police Raid on Offices
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bithumb Holdings, Lee Jung-hoon has been summoned by the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Intelligent Crime Investigation Unit following the unit's incessant raid on the exchange.
US Judge Rejects Motion to Dismiss Fraud Case Made by Former OpenSea Employee
A US Judge has dismissed former OpenSea's Nathaniel Chastain's request to dismiss his insider trading charges
New Zealand Police Froze $140 Million in Assets and Crypto From Alleged BTC-e Exchange Money-Launderer Alexander Vinnik
New Zealand police said they have frozen $140 million linked to Russian crypto fraud suspect, Alexander Vinnik, alleged to have been the operator of the now-defunct BTC-e crypto exchange.
British Farmer Attempted £1.4M Bitcoin Extortion from Tesco by Contaminating Baby Food
Nigel Wright, a 45-year-old sheep farmer from Lincolnshire, England, has been accused of trying to extort Bitcoin worth £1.4 million, approximately $1.8 million, from retail giant Tesco. He made this blackmail to reveal the Tesco stores he had planted the contaminated baby food.
Poloniex and Bittrex Added to Ongoing Class-Action Lawsuit Facing Tether and Bitfinex Over Bitcoin Price Manipulation
Two US cryptocurrency exchanges Bittrex and Poloniex have been added to a class-action lawsuit that alleges billions of unbacked Tether stablecoin were used to manipulate Bitcoin prices. The two US exchanges have been added as defendants in an ongoing lawsuit against Tether and Bitfinex. Poloniex and Bittrex have been summoned to appear to the court because of their alleged involvement in the manipulation of Bitcoin price during the bull run in 2017.
Brock Pierce Served for Securities Fraud in Connection with His Blockchain Company Block.one During Electoral Campaign
Presidential hopeful Brock Pierce was served a court summons during his electoral rally at his new headquarters in New York City today.
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.
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.
USDT Tokens Now Live on the Polkadot Network
Tether Limited recently expanded its reach across various blockchain platforms by launching its stablecoin (USDT) on the Polkadot network
5% of Coinbase Employees Leave the Exchange, Rejecting Its “Apolitical Stance”
About 60 employees have left Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange because of the firm’s new controversial policy.
Brock Pierce For President, Crypto Venture Capitalist Announces Candidacy
Brock Pierce has announced that he will be joining the presidential race in the 2020 US elections.
“Bitcoin Has Depreciated in Half” Says Clueless Chechen Republic Leader Kadyrov
Ramzan Kadyrov, the Head of the Chechen Republic has a strong distrust of Bitcoin, along with a profoundly confused understanding of BTC price.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Supports Nigerian Protest Against Police Brutality With Bitcoin Donations
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has supported Nigeria's EndSars campaign against police brutality with an undisclosed amount of Bitcoin (BTC), asks public for further donations.
New Blockchain Patent Presented by US Postal Service as Trump Denies Funding for Mail-In Votes
In light of the 2020 US presidential elections, Trump admitted to denying funding to the United States Postal Service (USPS), despite the mailing service’s proposal on Thursday of a new patent for a blockchain-powered voting system, which would make ballot casting more secure.
Crypto Advocate Pierre Poilievre Elected as Leader of Canada's Conservative Party
Bitcoin-friendly Pierre Poilievre was elected leader of the Conservative Party of Canada on September 11.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Apologizes for Bitcoin Hack, But Not Before Dutch Politician Was Compromised
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey came forward on Thursday to apologize thoroughly for his social network company’s failure to prohibit and shut down Bitcoin scam artists' digital heist of important verified accounts, that ranged from that of tech moguls Elon Musk and Bill Gates to political figure Joe Biden.
South Korea’s Presidential Nominee to Raise Campaign Funds by Using NFT
The campaign office of Lee Jae-myung, a South Korean Presidential aspirant, has announced the plans to raise funds through a blockchain-based digital platform with plans to issue a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) to donors afterwards.
Brock Pierce Running for President to Bring Blockchain Technology to the Forefront
Speaking at the Unitize conference on July 7, Brock Pierce discussed his motivations for his sudden entrance into the presidential election. Despite being extremely unlikely to win, Pierce believes his campaign will serve as an inspiration to younger voters as well as highlight the benefits of blockchain.
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.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Says Coinbase CEO's Apolitical Stance "Leaves People Behind"
Following the move by Coinbase to offer severance packages to staff who disagree with the ‘apolitical’ stance of the firm, Twitter’s CEO Jack Dorsey has slammed the move.
Mastercard Enhances Crypto Wallet and Exchange Business
Payment giant Mastercard announced Tuesday to enhance its function and experiment for cryptocurrency wallets and exchanges to their clients. The card issuer cooperates with multiple crypto enterprises to convert crypto and traditional fiat money more accessible.
Stripe Launches USDC Payments via Polygon
Stripe has begun providing businesses with the ability to pay their customers in crypto through USDC stablecoin.
Robinhood Rolls Out Tokens Offerings, Adding SOL, SHIB, MATIC & COMP
To meet customer requests for a broader selection of cryptocurrencies, American financial services company Robinhood has listed Shiba Inu, Solana, Polygon and Compound.
Hacker Steals $1m from Multi-Chain Crypto Wallet BitKeep
BitKeep was robbed of $1 million in crypto tokens. The users who were robbed had approved their tokens on BitKeep's swap service - called a swap router - on the BNB Chain and Polygon.
Cryptos Confiscated from $4.2 Billion PlusToken Scam Likely Sold by Chinese Police, says Journalist Colin Wu
China’s crypto journalist Colin Wu believes that Chinese police have sold cryptocurrencies seized from the $4.2 billion PlusToken Ponzi crackdown.
Ransomware Masterminds Arrested in Ukraine in Joint Investigative Operation
A joint strike action between Europol and other international crime enforcement agencies has led to the arrest of two ransomware gang members.
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
Preventing Future Hacks: Twitter Improves Security Ahead of US Elections
Social media giant, Twitter has revamped its security measures for high profile accounts ahead of the U.S. November Presidential Elections.
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.
60-Year-Old Man Cons Over 50 People with Indian Crypto Scam
Police have revealed another crypto scam in India has left more than 50 people counting losses.
DeFi Platform DFX Finance Says it Has Been Hacked for $7.5M
The stablecoin platform DFX Finance is the latest victim of a $7.5 million hack
Europol Empowers Victims with Tools to Fend Off Ransomware Attacks
Europol, European Union’s law enforcement agency, has put together an anti-ransomware initiative that has managed to intercept $630 million dollars and more in ransomware demands, since 2016.
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
Europol Cybercrime Report Identifies Monero, Zcash, Dash and Privacy Wallets as Emerging ‘Top Threats’
Europol assessed the new developments in cybercrime in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic and identified certain cryptocurrency wallets as top threats.
India Darknet Policing Ramps Up Following Drug Racket Arrests
Law enforcement agencies in India are teaming up with national research and academic institutions to enhance their ability to police the darknet.
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.
Gavin Wood Steps Down as CEO of Parity Tech While Retaining the Chief Architect Position
Gavin Wood has announced he would be stepping down as the CEO of Parity Technologies
FTX CEO Quits Crypto Policy Debate, Allows Crypto Twitter to Carryon
FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried has willingly left crypto policy debates to "Crypto Twitter"
Blockchains Do Not Address Any Fresh Issues - Polygon's Sandeep Nailwal
The Co-founder of Polygon Sandeep Nailwal has disproved one of the most harmful myths propagated by fervent blockchain skeptics: the Web3 revolution is not solely intended to address "new" problems
FTX CEO Says His Brand is "Totally on Board With Regulation"
Sam Bankman-Fried said he has a positive disposition to regulation as it is the right thing to do
Terra's Do Kwon Says He is Cooperating With Prosecutors in New Interview
In a new interview with Laura Shin, Do Kwon maintained that he has been cooperating with prosecutors
Germany's Federal Ministry of Finance Puts Digital Security Adoption at Core of Blockchain Strategy
Germany’s Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) and the Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection (BMJV) have introduced a bill that highlights the adoption of digital securities as a crucial element of Germany’s blockchain strategy.
Polkadot’s Treasury Built as a Significant Step Towards the Vision of a Decentralized Internet
Polkadot has recently established a new decentralized platform—Polkadot Treasury, to fund projects.
Aave and MATIC Surge to New ATHs as On-Chain Transactions Rises
DeFi protocols Aave and Polygon has seen a surge leading to an ATH in their respective native tokens.
DeFi Derivatives Platform SynFutures Raises $14M in Series A Funding Led by Polychain
Singapore-based DEFI derivatives EXCHANGE-SynFutures announced Wednesday a Series A funding completed with a total value of $14 million.
Is Ethereum the Future of DeFi? Scalability and Cost Issues Open Door for Cardano and Polkadot
As Ethereum continues to struggle with scalability and cost—traders continue to question the limitations of the Ethereum network and whether it really is the future of Defi.
MAS Launches First DeFi Pilot Tests with Polygon and Aave
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has completed a pilot test on DeFi using Polygon and Aave
Ethereum Killers: Emerging Smart Contract Platforms to Rival ETH Dominance
While Ethereum dominance in decentralized finance (DeFi) cannot be denied, rival smart contract platforms the Ethereum Killers note significant value growth as well.
Composable Finance Wins Polkadot Parachain Auctions
Composable Finance, a robust cross-chain and cross-layer infrastructure with intuitive tools for developers, has won the 8th slot in the 7th Polkadot Parachain auctions.
Decentralized Lending Platform Cream Finance Announces Integration with Polygon Network
Decentralized lending platform Cream Finance officially announced integrating with Polygon by launching its money markets on the Ethereum layer 2 scaling solution Polygon network.
Decentralized Information Markets Platform Polymarket to Pay Civil Fine of $1.4M, Violating Unregistered Swaps
Decentralized information markets platform Polymarket was imposed a civil fine of $1.4 million by the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CTFC), failing to obtain a proper registration.
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.
Revolut Launches Learn & Earn Program in Partnership with Polkadot
Revolut, a London-based financial technology company that offers banking services, has announced the launch of its flagship ‘Learn & Earn’ education courses.
Whitehat Hacker Receives the Largest Bounty for Identifying Exploits in Polygon's Codes
A Whitehat hacker, Gerhard Wagner, has received the largest bug bounty in history after he discovered a vulnerability in Polygon’s plasma bridge.
Dubai Police to Release Second Bunch of NFTs
The Dubai Police plans to roll out the second collection of NFTs after the first bunch attracted approximately 23 million people globally.
Starbucks Rolls out NFT-based Membership Program by Adopting Polygon
American chain coffeehouse Starbucks has unveiled its NFT and Web3.0 program dubbed Starbucks Odyessy by adopting Polygon technology.
Reddit Launches New NFT Avatar Marketplace
Reddit has partnered with Polygon blockchain to enable the launch of the new NTF marketplace. The popular social media platform is capitalizing on NFTs to propel its growth.
OpenSea Introduces New NFT Theft Policy
OpenSea, the world’s biggest marketplace for trading NFT marketplace, has updated its new policy governing the handling of stolen digital arts and general theft on its platform.
Dolce & Gabbana Launches First NFT Collection "Collezione Genesi"
Dolce & Gabbana is entering into the NFT metaverse with the launch of its 9 piece collection.
Instagram to Run Polygon-backed NFT Marketplace
Meta has announced that social media giant Instagram will be introducing an NFTs marketplace that will run with the support of Polygon.
YouTube to Explore NFTs, Head of Gaming Quits to Join Polygon
YouTube's CEO Susan Wojcicki has announced that the company plans on adding NFT features for its video creators. Meanwhile, YouTube’s head of gaming Ryan Wyatt is leaving to join Polygon Technology.
Bentley Announces its Debut into the Web3 World with NFT Collection
Bentley Motors is moving into the Web3.0 ecosystem with a new NFT collection, saying that 208 is a lucky number for their company.
Dubai Police Releases Free NFTs to Enhance Authority
As part of a campaign to showcase security, innovation, and communication values, the Dubai Police has rolled out a set of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) comprising 150 free digital assets.
Ajman Police Breaks History as it Offers Services to Customers in the Metaverse
The Dubai Ajman Police has launched a capability to offer customer service through the metaverse. Interesting times are here
INTERPOL Creates a Global Police Force in the Metaverse to Combat Digital Crimes
Interpol to create a new metaverse unit as it looks to combat online crime in grand style
PolyU 1st in Hong Kong to Offer Metaverse & Blockchain Post-grad Programmes
Hong Kong's Polytechnic University is offering a postgraduate course in the metaverse and blockchain-related technology from September 2023, costing around $40,000 for tuition fees.
Ten Malaysians Arrested for Unlawful Bitcoin Investment Event
Ten Malaysians have been arrested in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and charged with illegally running a business that encourages Chinese nationals to invest in Bitcoin without a valid license.