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Grayscale Unveils First XRP Trust In The US, ETF Ahead?

[Sep 12 2:47 PM] Grayscale, a leading cryptocurrency asset manager, unveiled the first XRP trust in the US, propelling the token’s price by 8% to $0.57 at press time. XRP Trust Announced, Is The XRP ETF Incoming? Digital assets manager Grayscale today…

Will Trump and Harris Debate Again? Polymarket Bets Say There’s a 60% Chance

[Sep 12 1:30 PM] According to Polymarket’s betting odds, there’s a 60% chance we’ll see another debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, even though no additional debates are currently scheduled beyond the one held on Sept. 10â€

1inch Network releases cross-chain innovation white paper

[Sep 12 12:59 PM] The white paper comes shortly after Polygon Labs and Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin revealed new cross-chain interoperability solutions.

Rebranded Fantom Project, Sonic Labs, Set to Redefine Blockchain Speed With 720ms Finality

[Sep 12 12:35 PM] Earlier this year, the blockchain project previously known as Fantom rebranded as Sonic Labs, generating significant buzz within the crypto community. Recently, Sonic Labs’ chief technology officer Andre Cronje showcased the network’s testnet…

Uniswap CEO denies bribe allegations for protocol deployment

[Sep 12 11:10 AM] The reaction comes after users took to X to complain about Uniswap asking for as much as $20 million for protocol deployment. 

Blockchain music startup Tune.fm raises $50M from Global Emerging Markets

[Sep 12 3:00 AM] The fresh capital brings Tune.fm's total funding to $80 million. The funds will be used to reward artists and users within the platform.

India, Nigeria, Indonesia Lead Chainalysis 2024 Crypto Adoption Index

[Sep 12 2:30 AM] India, Nigeria, and Indonesia top Chainalysis’ latest global crypto adoption index, which ranks 151 countries based on grassroots cryptocurrency usage, adjusted for population and purchasing power. The report notes strong growth in crypto…

Protocol Village: Flight-Tracking DePIN Protocol Wingbits Raises $3.5M

[Sep 11 11:42 PM]

Open Oracle Network DIA Launches Lumina to Bolster Web3 Data Infrastructure

[Sep 11 11:30 PM] DIA, an open oracle network, has launched a new oracle architecture called Lumina. The design aims to enhance trustless data infrastructure for Web3, offering improvements in scalability and decentralization. DIA Introduces Lumina: A New Trustless…

Cleanspark Expands Bitcoin Mining Operations by Acquiring 7 Tennessee Facilities

[Sep 11 9:11 PM] Cleanspark Inc. has unveiled plans to acquire seven bitcoin mining facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee. The $27.5 million deal is expected to boost the company’s current mining capacity by 5 exahash per second (EH/s) by 2024, representing a…

Young consumers may be getting bored with blockchain loyalty reward programs

[Sep 11 9:02 PM] Mini-dApps, microgames, and the burgeoning prediction markets sector appear to be the most popular methods for retaining engagement.

Grayscale Launches SUI Trust for Accredited Investors

[Sep 11 7:55 PM] On Sept. 11, Grayscale, the digital asset manager, revealed that its SUI Trust is now available to accredited investors eager for SUI exposure. The SUI token, native to the Sui blockchain, powers a layer one (L1) network designed to provide quick…

Ford, Toyota double down on blockchain as driverless car tech stagnates

[Sep 11 5:37 PM] The automakers led the field in blockchain technology patent filings for Q2 2024.

Bitcoin’s All-Time High Difficulty Challenges Miners as Revenue Falls

[Sep 11 4:30 PM] On Sept. 10, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty rose 3.58% higher bringing the network’s difficulty to a new all-time high of 92.67 trillion. The news follows Bitcoin’s overall hashrate rising near the 700 exahash per second (EH/s)…

Chainlink dominance challenged by Pyth’s 46x growth in 2024

[Sep 11 1:33 PM] While Chainlink retains a strong lead, Pyth’s rapid rise in total value secured hints at shifting dynamics in the oracle market.

AI Tokens ICP, FET Buck Crypto Market Drop as Apple Flags Artificial Intelligence Foray

[Sep 11 9:22 AM] The iPhone maker's "It's Glowtime" event on Monday focused on bringing AI capabilities to the smartphone.

US lawmakers divided in first Congressional hearing on DeFi

[Sep 11 3:59 AM] Pro-crypto Representatives noted the need for a freer financial system, while more skeptical lawmakers blamed DeFi for crime, scams and tax evasion.

Bitcoin miner solves block alone, grabs $180,000 reward

[Sep 11 3:23 AM] A single Bitcoin miner received the total reward of a Bitcoin block, a rarity due to the hash and power requirements needed to mine the blockchain.

Lawmaker Criticizes Biden-Harris Administration’s Approach to Defi Regulation

[Sep 10 11:30 PM] House Financial Services Subcommittee Chairman French Hill emphasized the need to understand decentralized finance technologies during a hearing. He criticized the Biden administration’s regulatory approach and urged Congress to keep…

Accenture invests in Emtech to strengthen CBDC, fintech solutions

[Sep 10 7:21 PM] The deal will see Emtech’s CBDC solutions and its regulatory and compliance sandboxes integrated into Accenture’s offerings.

Glassnode Reports Rising Bitcoin Hashrate, ETF Outflows, and Lower Investor Engagement

[Sep 10 6:45 PM] Glassnode’s latest report reveals a persistent rise in Bitcoin’s hashrate despite falling revenues for miners. Concurrently, investor engagement with exchanges and trade volumes are showing a notable decline, reflecting reduced appetite…

Fractal Bitcoin Absorbs Over 35% of Bitcoin’s Hashrate After Mainnet Launch

[Sep 10 2:30 PM] Data reveals that after Fractal Bitcoin’s mainnet went live, the project’s block explorer indicates the blockchain now controls over 35% of Bitcoin’s total hashrate. While Bitcoin hums along at an impressive 681 exahash per second (EH/s), Fractal…

Merlin Chain, BitcoinOS partner to unveil ZK-powered Bitcoin bridge

[Sep 10 2:02 PM] Merlin Chain and BitcoinOS join forces to deploy the Grail Bridge, introducing zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) for secure cross-chain transactions.

Standard Chartered begins UAE crypto custody services with BTC, ETH

[Sep 10 1:45 PM] Standard Chartered was approved by the Dubai Financial Services Authority to offer crypto custody solutions in the UAE. 

Tether stablecoin issuer and Tron launch financial crime unit

[Sep 10 1:41 PM] Tron, the largest network for the USDT stablecoin, will provide its technical expertise to identify and freeze illicit USDT transactions within the new financial crime unit.

Nansen acquisition enables staking services to over 20 blockchains

[Sep 10 1:34 PM] Nansen expands its services by acquiring StakeWithUs, enabling users to stake assets onchain across 20+ blockchains.

Polygon and Fabric team up to fast-track ZK-proof adoption on AggLayer

[Sep 10 1:00 PM] The integration of Fabric Cryptography’s Verifiable Processing Units promises faster, more secure transactions on Polygon’s AggLayer.

Over 86% of Web3 professionals are confident in the future of crypto — Consensys

[Sep 10 12:59 PM] The surprising workforce optimism comes despite current regulatory uncertainty ahead of the US elections.

BBVA Enhances Institutional Crypto Solutions With USDC Integration

[Sep 10 8:30 AM] BBVA has integrated stablecoin USDC into its services in Switzerland, allowing institutional clients to manage USDC alongside traditional investments. This move enhances efficiency and enables faster, secure crypto trading. The USDC addition…

SEC Warns of Bitcoin and Ether ETF Risks — Labels BTC, ETH Highly Speculative Investments

[Sep 10 1:30 AM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a bulletin warning about the risks of bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), highlighting their speculative nature. The regulator urged investors to consider potential issues…