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Linux debuts decentralized trust with Hedera and 100+ members

[today 5:10 PM] The Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust will incorporate all of Linux's decentralized projects in one place, including all of Hyperledger.

Vitalik Buterin: Solo staking key to Ethereum’s security

[today 11:00 AM] At Ethereum Singapore 2024, Vitalik Buterin explored how solo stakers strengthen Ethereum’s security and decentralization by reducing reliance on centralized entities.

SEC Regrets Confusion Over ‘Crypto Asset Securities’ — Ripple and Coinbase Weigh In

[today 1:30 AM] Coinbase and Ripple legal chiefs, Paul Grewal and Stuart Alderoty, have criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its inconsistent approach to classifying tokens as securities. Grewal referenced Footnote 6 in the SEC’s…

$135.4M in Dormant Bitcoin Revived by Mid-Sept., 2016 Wallets Dominate Activity

[yesterday 1:30 PM] According to the latest figures, 32 dormant bitcoin transactions have surfaced during the first two weeks of September 2024, with a hefty 2,253.54 BTC spent so far. When it comes to the biggest spenders, btcparser.com shows wallets dating back to…

Swift Unveils Plan to Integrate Digital Assets and Currencies Into Global Payment Network

[yesterday 12:30 AM] Swift has unveiled a plan to enable the movement of digital assets and currencies on its global payment network. The initiative aims to integrate regulated digital currencies into Swift’s platform, building on past experiments. “We’re…

Bettors on Polymarket See 69% Chance of Trump Launching a Token Before Election

[Sep 14 3:05 PM] Two days ago, former President Donald Trump made headlines by announcing his family’s decentralized finance (defi) platform, World Liberty Financial, boldly claiming the initiative is “embracing the future with crypto.” Meanwhile, over on…

Network Latency Drives Solana Validator to South Africa’s Commercial Hub

[Sep 14 5:30 AM] Superfast founder Martin Tromp has launched a Solana validator in one of Teraco’s Johannesburg data centers. Solana is a fast, scalable blockchain platform competing with Ethereum. As a proof-of-stake system, validators like Tromp’s…

Worldcoin’s World ID gets bridge to Solana via Wormhole

[Sep 13 5:09 PM] Wormhole was one of 17 projects to receive a Worldcoin Wave 1 Community Grant.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Fee Drop: The Perfect Time for Cost-Effective Transactions

[Sep 13 4:05 PM] Although both bitcoin and ethereum have been cruising at lower prices compared to earlier this year, there’s been a silver lining: transaction fees on these leading blockchains have significantly decreased. With costs now sitting at notable…

Tokenized Real-World Assets (Excluding Stablecoins) Market Value Hits Over $12B: Binance Research

[Sep 13 11:40 AM] RWAs continue to experience growth led by tokenized U.S. Treasuries.

Vitalik Buterin ups X activity in August, posts more than last 18 months

[Sep 13 6:29 AM] After moving to Farcaster, Vitalik Buterin appears to be back on X with over 150 posts or replies in the last month.

Trump to launch World Liberty Financial crypto platform on Sept. 16

[Sep 13 4:34 AM] In a video posted on X, Donald Trump announced that his World Liberty Financial crypto project would launch on Sept. 16.

Donald Trump Announces World Liberty Financial Launch — ‘We’re Embracing the Future With Crypto’

[Sep 12 11:30 PM] Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the launch of his family’s cryptocurrency platform, World Liberty Financial, positioning it as an alternative to traditional banks. He encouraged users to join a live event on X next Monday…

Eve Frontier’s in-game economy will let players create real cryptos

[Sep 12 8:54 PM] CCP games says it isn’t a blockchain game; it’s a game that utilizes blockchain.

Bill seeks to create SEC-CFTC joint committee on digital assets

[Sep 12 8:50 PM] Congressman John Rose would make the agencies work together and listen to user and industry representatives.

Coinbase Launches Wrapped Bitcoin for Ethereum and Base Networks

[Sep 12 6:30 PM] Coinbase has unveiled Coinbase Wrapped Bitcoin (cbBTC), giving users a gateway to decentralized finance (defi) apps on Ethereum and Base, using bitcoin (BTC). The cbBTC token is essentially a wrapped version of bitcoin, fully backed by BTC held in…

Vega Protocol retires chain and token after near unanimous vote

[Sep 12 6:25 PM] The community will now move forward with proposals supporting the development of its core protocol software.

Northern Trust introduces digital carbon credit trading platform

[Sep 12 6:16 PM] The Northern Trust Carbon Ecosystem will enable carbon credit transactions from issuance to retirement.

3DOS launches decentralized global 3D-printing service on Sui

[Sep 12 4:38 PM] The company says it has nearly 80,000 printers spread across 120 countries.

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. 10�

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.