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Solana has impacted Africa’s crypto market maturity — Exchange exec

[Jul 7 1:45 AM] Adopting any technology is based on the strength of its community and Solana has proven that with its African community.

Bitcoin Proponent Bruce Fenton Calls Out Jack Dorsey Over Censorship Allegations During Twitter Tenure

[Jul 6 3:20 PM] Over the weekend, a prominent personality in the bitcoin and blockchain sector, Bruce Fenton, addressed Jack Dorsey, CEO of Block, Inc., through a post on the social media platform X. Fenton asserts that Dorsey owes an explanation, as…

NFT Sales Rise 8% Higher Amid Broader Crypto Market Downturn

[Jul 6 1:45 PM] Over the past week, non-fungible token (NFT) sales have increased despite the significant decline in the broader crypto market. Approximately $109 million in NFT sales were recorded, marking an 8.1% rise from the previous week. NFT Transactions…

Sleeping Bitcoin Wallet Transfers 1,000 BTC Worth Over $56M After a Decade

[Jul 6 8:23 AM] On Friday, July 5, 2024, at 8 p.m. EDT, as bitcoin’s price hovered around $56,500 per unit, a dormant wallet, created on Nov. 24, 2013, transferred over 1,000 BTC, valued at $56.5 million, at block height 850,855. Long-Inactive Bitcoin…

Intimidating Wallet Interfaces Hinder Adoption of Defi Lending Protocols, Says Crypto Veteran

[Jul 6 5:30 AM] Decentralized finance (defi) has improved efficiency, inclusivity, and performance in consumer lending, but poor user experience remains a significant barrier to adoption, according to Thor Abbasi, co-founder of Zivoe. Abbasi argues that as long as…

Nigerian central bank alleges unauthorized transactions by Binance

[Jul 6 4:51 AM] Binance’s alleged illegal operations were highlighted in court on July 5, with a central bank official testifying on the lack of necessary licenses and regulatory approval.

Nigerian blockchain leader advocates AI to save African languages

[Jul 6 4:09 AM] The use of blockchain and AI for improvement in various areas of society is essential in Africa now more than ever.

Crypto investor doubles Solana donations to pro-crypto PAC

[Jul 5 12:50 PM] The conservative Sentinel Action Fund supports four pro-crypto U.S. Senate candidates.

Protocol Village: Valora Introduces 'Mobile Stack' to Simplify Web3 Apps on iOS, Android

[Jul 5 9:57 AM] The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 5-10.

Germany’s BTC Wallet Sees Inflows, Mt Gox Moves Billions, US Gov Transfers $13.6M Unnoticed

[Jul 5 7:15 AM] Approximately 14 hours ago, the German government sold roughly $175 million worth of bitcoin, reducing its holdings to about 40,359 BTC. However, recent activity has increased the total back to 41,226 BTC. German Bitcoin Divestment Followed by…

Mt Gox Trustee Transfers $2.7B in Bitcoin, Creating 19th Largest BTC Wallet

[Jul 4 7:58 PM] On Thursday, the trustee overseeing the Mt. Gox bitcoins transferred about 47,228.73 BTC to an undisclosed address. The transfer, valued at approximately $2.7 billion, leaves Mt. Gox with around 141,687 BTC worth nearly $8.1 billion. This…

Opentensor Foundation Addresses Bittensor Security Breach

[Jul 4 2:10 PM] The Opentensor Foundation, the development team behind the Bittensor chain, has tackled a recent security breach affecting the network, impacting several community members. The foundation insisted that prompt actions were implemented to mitigate…

$207 Million Invested in AI, Crypto and Blockchain Startups in 96 Hours

[Jul 4 7:35 AM] Based on data from the past four days, 14 distinct artificial intelligence (AI), cryptocurrency and blockchain startups and projects secured approximately $207.28 million in investor funding. The leading entity for July is Sentient, an open-source…

German gov’t transfers $172M in Bitcoin to multiple locations

[Jul 4 4:05 AM] The German government’s latest Bitcoin transfers could impact the market significantly, as it moves 3,000 BTC to various crypto exchanges and an unknown wallet.

Nigeria plans nationwide AI and blockchain research centers

[Jul 4 2:11 AM] The research centers are another step toward Nigeria taking a leadership position in artificial intelligence development in Africa.

Vitalik Buterin opts for faster Ethereum, EIP-7732 gives hope

[Jul 4 2:03 AM] EIP-7732 aims to make things easier for Ethereum validators by splitting their tasks and creating a committee to check if transactions are revealed on time.

Layerzero Integrates Flare, Enabling Connectivity to 75 Blockchains

[Jul 3 1:22 PM] Layerzero has integrated with Flare, a layer one (L1) blockchain, to connect it with 75 other blockchains. This integration aims to broaden the scope of decentralized applications (dapps) and improve data sharing across networks. Flare and…

United Nations, ICP launch digital credentials pilot in Cambodia

[Jul 3 12:35 PM] The UNDP’s Universal Trusted Credentials will get its second trial in Cambodia. The plan is to create a 10-country ecosystem.

Ethereum DApps On Fire: Volume Soars Over 90% — Good For ETH Price?

[Jul 3 12:30 PM] Ethereum (ETH) has become a beacon in the sea of blockchains, boasting a staggering 92% surge in dApp (decentralized application) volume over the past week. This news, however, comes with a layer of complexity, revealing a landscape of both…

Consensys Acquires Wallet Guard to Enhance Metamask Security

[Jul 3 10:28 AM] Consensys has announced its acquisition of Wallet Guard, a browser extension focused on protecting digital assets from theft and fraud. This move aims to integrate Wallet Guard’s security features into Metamask. Metamask to Boost Security Following…

UN Development Programme Partners With Dfinity Foundation to Boost MSME Inclusion

[Jul 3 9:30 AM] The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced a partnership with the Dfinity Foundation to enhance its Universal Trusted Credentials (UTC) initiative. The collaboration aims to improve financial inclusion for micro, small and medium…

Bittensor Blockchain Placed in ‘Safe Mode’ Following Multi-Million Dollar Wallet Drains

[Jul 3 9:12 AM] According to reports, the Bittensor (TAO) blockchain was paused due to the depletion of funds from several wallets. The final block was processed 14 hours ago, and the network is now in safe mode, as stated by the Opentensor Foundation. TAO Network…

Fidelity, Sygnum partner with Chainlink to bring NAV data onchain

[Jul 3 12:00 AM] The partnership will make the Net Asset Value of Fidelity’s $6.9 billion Institutional Liquidity Fund accessible onchain in real time.

JPMorgan: Ant International Processes Billions of Dollars Using JPM Coin

[Jul 2 8:35 PM] A JPMorgan report reveals that JPM Coin has processed billions of dollars seamlessly with Ant International, the global arm of Ant Group, which owns and operates Alipay. The report emphasizes plans for client-hosted blockchain nodes, currently…

Paxos Gains Full Approval From Singapore’s Monetary Authority for Digital Token Services

[Jul 2 9:34 AM] Paxos has secured full approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to offer digital payment token services, positioning Singapore as a key player in Paxos’s global stablecoin operations. The approval permits the issuance of stablecoins…

Paxos gains approval for Singapore stablecoin launch with DBS partnership

[Jul 2 7:17 AM] Paxos will partner with Southeast Asia’s largest bank, DBS, for the stablecoin launch.

These Hot Crypto Tokens Beat Bitcoin Gains in Q2. Here's What Drove Prices and What's Next

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Polkadot’s treasury has $245M with 2 years of runway

[Jul 1 8:25 PM] The blockchain’s revenue declined over the first half of 2024, and its head ambassador has called for its token’s inflation rate to be lowered.

Vitalik Buterin proposes faster Ethereum trades with single-slot finality

[Jul 1 7:03 AM] Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin proposed moving away from Ethereum’s epoch-and-slot mechanism to a single-slot finality system, pointing out key potential challenges.

Philippines adopts Tether’s USDT for social security payments

[Jul 1 4:34 AM] The Social Security System is a state-run social insurance program that serves employees in the official, informal and private sectors.