SOON closes funding round for Solana-based layer 2
[Aug 27, 2024 4:15 PM] Backers hail from Solana Labs, Coinbase Ventures and Celestia, among others.
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36% Chance for Durov’s Freedom in August: Polymarket’s High-Stakes Bet on Telegram Founder’s Fate
[Aug 26, 2024 5:30 PM] According to the blockchain-powered prediction market Polymarket, bettors are giving Telegram founder Pavel Durov a 36% chance of being released this month. Durov was taken into custody by French judicial police at Le Bourget airport in France…
Paypal’s PYUSD Stablecoin Reaches $1 Billion Market Cap in Just Over a Year
[Aug 26, 2024 4:30 PM] On Aug. 26, Paypal’s PYUSD stablecoin hit the $1 billion mark for the first time since its launch in August 2023. Initially rolled out on Ethereum, PYUSD has seen a significant shift, with most of its tokens now issued on Solana…
Bitcoin Sets New Transaction Milestones as Top Ten Busiest Days Occurred in 2024
[Aug 26, 2024 3:35 PM] In 2024, the Bitcoin network has hit some significant milestones, including reaching an all-time high price, achieving peak hashrate and difficulty, and recording the highest onchain fees ever. On top of these metrics, the blockchain also saw its…
Argentina adds Ethereum to Buenos Aires high school curriculum
[Aug 26, 2024 1:06 PM] High schools in the city of Buenos Aires will offer blockchain internships to provide hands-on experience to students.
TON Community Backs Telegram Founder Durov — Reaffirms Commitment to Decentralization
[Aug 25, 2024 11:30 PM] The TON community has reaffirmed its commitment to freedom of speech and decentralization, showing strong support for Telegram founder Pavel Durov following his arrest in France. The community emphasized Durov’s dedication to an open internet…
Ethereum and Blockchain to Be Included in High School Curricula in Argentina
[Aug 25, 2024 9:20 PM] ETH Kipu Foundation, an organization focused on supporting and developing the Ethereum ecosystem in Latam, has partnered with the Ministry of Education of the City of Buenos Aires in Argentina to include Ethereum and blockchain as part of high…
Bitcoin’s Last Difficulty Drop Likely to Be Erased in 3 Days
[Aug 25, 2024 6:45 PM] Bitcoin’s hashrate is on the rise once again, edging closer to the peak levels seen at the end of July. Despite a recent 4.19% dip in difficulty during the last retarget, current projections suggest that this drop might soon be history. On…
The singularity: How AI could become the final boss whale of crypto
[Aug 25, 2024 5:19 PM] World-renowned futurist Ray Kurtzweil says the singularity is coming sooner than expected.
2 Vintage Bitcoin Wallets From 2011 Spring to Life, Moving $4.7 Million in BTC
[Aug 25, 2024 3:30 PM] Over the past day, bitcoin has been hovering just under the $64,000 mark, while two wallets, which had been inactive for more than 13 years, suddenly moved 75 bitcoin worth $4.7 million. These transactions are particularly notable as they mark the…
New Breakthroughs Propel Render Price Up 11% – Here’s What’s Happening
[Aug 25, 2024 3:00 PM] Render continues its bullish rally with a cool 11% increase as noted by CoinGecko. Although the market has dipped slightly, the majority of it is still flashing green with the major cryptocurrencies reaching their respective targets. However…
Why 2024 Should Be Bitcoin’s Year to Step Away From Politics
[Aug 25, 2024 3:30 AM] As the U.S. election season heats up, Bitcoin finds itself once again in the political crossfire. From Washington, D.C., to international capitals, this digital currency has become a talking point, with politicians on both sides of the aisle either…
Bitcoin Wallet Dormant For A Decade Reawakens Amid Push To $64,000
[Aug 24, 2024 9:30 PM] According to on-chain data, a dormant Bitcoin (BTC) wallet created over a decade ago has suddenly reawakened, transferring over $1 million worth of BTC to an unknown address. This unexpected yet substantial transaction comes as Bitcoin’s price…
DNA computing breakthrough could turn living cells into functioning blockchains
[Aug 24, 2024 8:22 PM] Scientists built a DNA computer capable of playing chess.
Injective (INJ) Skyrockets 21% As Proponents Weigh In On New Developments
Bitcoin’s Reign Unchallenged: Altcoin Season Continues to Fade Into Obscurity
Polygon’s Discord channel hacked, team works to regain control
[Aug 24, 2024 8:42 AM] As the value and popularity of digital assets continue to rise, cybercriminals are incentivized to exploit any vulnerabilities they can find.
India Expected to Release Consultation Paper on Cryptocurrency Regulations in Coming Months, Report
[Aug 24, 2024 2:30 AM] The Indian government, through a panel headed by the Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), is expected to release a consultation paper on cryptocurrency regulations. The paper, scheduled for release between September and October…
Nigerian Central Bank Affiliate Partners With Blockchain Startup Zone to Boost Payments
[Aug 23, 2024 11:30 PM] The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has partnered with Zone, a decentralized payment infrastructure company, to improve its payment services. NIBSS will use Zone’s blockchain technology to streamline its Payment Terminal Service…
Satoshi vs physics: How quantum Bitcoin miners could make ASIC obsolete
[Aug 23, 2024 5:28 PM] Quantum rigs might pose a bigger threat to blockchains than quantum decryption.
Bitcoin Block 857,911 Delivers $1.12M to Antpool as Miners Enjoy Fee Windfall
[Aug 23, 2024 4:30 PM] On Thursday, Bitcoin network fees took a significant leap, crossing the $100 mark shortly after 8:45 a.m. EDT. However, this spike was short-lived as fees quickly dropped, settling at just $0.34 per transaction by 7 p.m. EDT. Data collected from…
Tether shuns blockchain launch, cites market concerns
[Aug 23, 2024 1:01 PM] Tether’s decision to avoid launching its blockchain stems from the crowded market and strategic alignment with existing platforms.
Fetch.ai launches Innovation Lab with $10M fund for startups
[Aug 23, 2024 1:00 PM] Fetch.ai is opening an Innovation Lab in San Francisco for early-stage startups working with AI agents.
El Salvador’s Bitcoin holdings grow by 162 BTC with daily buys
[Aug 23, 2024 10:30 AM] With each new Bitcoin purchase, the country’s financial future becomes increasingly tied to the fortunes of an unpredictable crypto market.
Upbit to pause NEAR deposits for network upgrade
[Aug 23, 2024 9:25 AM] Upbit ensures uninterrupted NEAR trading while suspending deposit and withdrawal services amid a crucial network upgrade.
Pip Labs Raises $80 Million at a $2.25 Billion Valuation to Protect IP via Blockchain
[Aug 23, 2024 5:30 AM] Pip Labs has raised $80 million in a Series B funding round led by VC firm A16z, reaching a valuation of $2.25 billion. The round aims to extend the development of Story, a blockchain aiming to tokenize and protect what Pip Labs calls the…
Paypal Launches PYUSD Rewards Program With Anchorage Digital
[Aug 23, 2024 1:30 AM] Anchorage Digital has launched its first stablecoin rewards program for Paypal USD (PYUSD) holders, offering institutions a secure way to earn rewards. Available through Anchorage Digital’s platform and the Porto self-custody wallet, the…
Franklin Templeton Expands Tokenized Money Market Fund to Avalanche Network
[Aug 22, 2024 5:10 PM] Franklin Templeton has extended its blockchain initiatives by launching its tokenized U.S. Government Money Fund on the Avalanche network. This move marks another expansion of the firm’s onchain financial products. Avalanche Adds Franklin…
Metaverse pioneer and movie VFX team unite for blockchain project
[Aug 22, 2024 4:00 PM] Wētā Workshop is known for its special effects work on movies like The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
Babylon Staking Sparks Bitcoin Fee Surge: Transfers Hit $105 Before Plummeting
[Aug 22, 2024 2:04 PM] On Aug. 22, Bitcoin’s onchain transaction fees took off, soaring to more than 1,250 satoshis per virtual byte (sat/vB), which translated to over $105 per transfer at 8:45 a.m. EDT. However, by 9:40 a.m. EDT on Thursday, fees had dropped to…