51 / 74 Relevant items tagged with #Blockchain
Posts: 2,198
Posts
How Web3 improves data storage: GhostDrive joins Cointelegraph Accelerator
[Sep 11, 2023 11:00 AM] FileCoin-based data storage app GhostDrive focuses on user experience and encryption features.
Avalanche's HyperSDK blockchain upgrade hits 143K TPS on testnet
[Sep 10, 2023 9:39 PM] Ava Labs is testing a high-throughput framework that will enable developers to build their own virtual machines.
What Are Smart Contracts? Unpacking Today’s Digital Agreements
[Sep 10, 2023 12:00 AM] In the digital currency realm, smart contracts have enhanced the financial industry through tokenization, decentralized finance (defi) and other agreements in the form of self-executing code. But how exactly do they work? What benefits do they…
Is Ethereum Outshining Bitcoin in Terms of Fees? Crypto Voices Share Thoughts
[Sep 9, 2023 4:47 PM] Lately, the crypto sphere, with bitcoin aficionados in particular, has been buzzing with chatter about the fees pocketed by BTC miners. They’re pondering if these fees will adequately offset the impending 2024 halving and the accompanying…
JPMorgan Mulls Blockchain-Based Deposit Token, Report
[Sep 9, 2023 4:00 PM] America’s biggest bank by assets, JPMorgan Chase, is exploring a blockchain-based deposit token for cross-border payments and interbank transfers. If approved by regulators, the banking giant may create the digital asset, which would be different…
Fourth Consecutive Week of Decline: NFT Sales Dip 6.75%
[Sep 9, 2023 10:00 AM] Non-fungible token (NFT) sales took yet another dip this week, marking the fourth consecutive week of decline, albeit a slight one, with a decrease of 6.75%. From September 2, 2023, to September 9, the total sales for this week amounted to…
Ripple Acquires Crypto Financial Services Company Fortress Trust
[Sep 8, 2023 11:30 AM] Ripple, a leading blockchain and cryptocurrency company, has acquired Fortress Trust, a Nevada-licensed financial services provider for the crypto industry. The purchase expands Ripple’s regulatory licenses and infrastructure to bolster its…
LBRY Gears Up to Contest US Securities Law Violation Ruling
[Sep 8, 2023 10:30 AM] In a recently filed court document, blockchain-based publishing company LBRY has signaled its intent to challenge a New Hampshire district court’s verdict. This ruling, made in November 2022, concurred with the U.S. Securities and Exchange…
Web3 made simple: Brinc joins forces with Cointelegraph Accelerator
[Sep 7, 2023 7:30 PM] Brinc partners with Cointelegraph Accelerator to establish a two-way support bridge for startups developing the future of Web3.
Bitcoin Witnesses Second-Highest Daily Ordinal Inscription Count as Inscriptions Near 30 Million
[Sep 7, 2023 11:43 AM] While Bitcoin-based nonfungible token (NFT) sales have declined, and the network has dropped to seventh out of 23 blockchains in sales this past month, Ordinal inscriptions continue unabated. The number of inscriptions linked to the Bitcoin…
Ark Invest, 21shares, and Vaneck Forge Ahead With Spot Ethereum ETF Applications
[Sep 7, 2023 8:00 AM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has temporarily postponed its ruling on seven bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications. Meanwhile, a fresh wave of applications has emerged, with Ark Invest and 21shares, in addition to…
Blockchain and AI Are Set to Transform Financial Markets: Moody's
[Sep 7, 2023 5:46 AM] Incorporating AI and DLT into business models may require "substantial investment" at first – but could help lower expenses and improve market liquidity over time, a new report said.
Blockchain Firm Raises Millions From Andreessen Horowitz, Paris Hilton to Help Monetize AI Mashups
[Sep 7, 2023 1:30 AM] Investors led by Andreessen Horowitz have backed a company that has set out to help content creators monetize their work in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). The tech firm intends to employ blockchain technology to track remixes and mashups…
Bitcoin’s 21 Million Supply Cap: Immutable Truth or Future Flexibility?
[Sep 6, 2023 3:30 PM] This week, the crypto community is abuzz with discussions about Bitcoin’s 21 million supply cap and the potential for its alteration. On September 4, in a social media exchange, software developer and Bitcoin Core contributor Peter Todd…
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust's alleged wallet addresses released by Arkham
[Sep 6, 2023 2:46 PM] The blockchain analytics firm claims Grayscale is the world's second-largest BTC entity.
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Dips 2.65%; Network Clocks Modest Uptick in Hash Price
[Sep 6, 2023 12:00 PM] On Tuesday, September 5, 2023, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty experienced a 2.65% dip at block height 806,400, offering a slight reprieve for miners. This marks the first decline since July 26, when a 2.94% slide was recorded at block height…
$21 Million in ‘Sleeping Bitcoins’ Awaken After Years of Dormancy
OriginTrail on AI, real-world adoption and the value of knowledge: The Agenda podcast
[Sep 6, 2023 6:20 AM] OriginTrail co-founders Žiga Drev and Tomaz Levak break down the importance of knowledge verifiability in the era of AI hallucinations, plus much more.
Anoma Foundation Plans Native Blockchain for Privacy-Focused Namada Protocol
[Sep 6, 2023 3:12 AM] The mainnet joins the ranks of at least 50 other blockchains in the crypto ecosystem as of Tuesday.
Decoding the Dominance: A Deep Dive into Ethereum and Tron’s Tether Wallets
[Sep 5, 2023 11:30 AM] Although bitcoin and ethereum dominate the crypto realm in terms of market capitalization, tether (USDT) stands out as the third-largest digital currency by market valuation. Notably, while USDT operates on multiple blockchains, Ethereum and Tron…
Visa Expands Stablecoin Settlement to Solana and Merchant Acquirers
[Sep 5, 2023 8:30 AM] Visa is taking a step in advancing digital currency adoption by expanding its stablecoin settlement capabilities to the Solana blockchain network. The payments giant also announced new pilot programs with merchant acquirers Worldpay and Nuvei to…
Only Web3 Social Media Can Bring Back Power to Users — Phaver CEO Joonatan Lintala
[Sep 5, 2023 1:30 AM] According to Joonatan Lintala, the co-founder and CEO of Phaver, the limited progress of the technology behind Web3 social media platforms is one of the reasons why prospective users are reluctant to try them out. Lintala also added that…
Bybit Introduces Tradegpt: AI-Powered Chatbot Offers Real-Time Crypto Market Data, Trading Tips
LSE Group Plans to Offer Blockchain-Powered Market for Traditional Assets: Report
[Sep 4, 2023 12:02 AM] LSE is considering using a separate entity for the blockchain-based markets business, according to the Financial Times.
Musk Funded Dogecoin, Mulled Blockchain Social Media, Biography Details
[Sep 3, 2023 4:30 PM] A biography of billionaire investor Elon Musk reveals details about his involvement in the Dogecoin project and an idea to launch a social media platform based on blockchain. The book, which should be available later this month, also mentions a…
Web3’s Swiss Army knife of personal finance Changex joins Cointelegraph Accelerator
[Sep 3, 2023 4:00 AM] Changex combines crypto trading and lending with traditional banking features that also include an upcoming Visa debit card.
Study Shows Fastest Growing L2 Blockchains Adopt Users in Weeks, Not Months
[Sep 2, 2023 3:30 PM] The newest layer two (L2) blockchains are being adopted at record speeds, with some reaching one million users within weeks rather than months, according to a study by Coingecko. L2 Blockchains Hit One Million Users Faster Than Ever, Coingecko…
Defi Sector Navigates an Extended Crypto Winter: TVL Dips to February 2021 Levels
[Sep 2, 2023 1:30 PM] The realm of decentralized finance (defi) is grappling with the aftermath of the sweeping crypto market slump that marked the close of August. As it stands, the total value locked (TVL) in defi, pegged at $37.59 billion, has plummeted to a low last…
How Web3 can prevent Hollywood strikes - Replay joins Cointelegraph Accelerator
[Sep 2, 2023 4:00 AM] Hollywood strikes echoed the unbalanced value distribution in the streaming video industry — blockchain can change that.