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Chainlink CCIP now live on ZKsync, boosting cross-chain interoperability

[Sep 16 2:00 PM] Chainlink’s CCIP goes live on ZKsync, empowers developers to create cross-chain DApps, and fosters greater interoperability.

Bitcoin’s Role in Defi Evolves: CMC Research and Footprint Analytics Report

[Sep 15 8:30 PM] Coinmarketcap (CMC) Research and Footprint Analytics have released a thorough report exploring the swift expansion of decentralized finance (defi) on the Bitcoin blockchain. The report delves into Bitcoin’s evolving role, driven by…

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.

Bitcoin Layer 2 Protocol Stacks Achieves New High in Smart Contract Deployments

[Sep 9 9:30 AM] Stacks, the Bitcoin Layer-2 protocol, has achieved a new high in smart contract deployments, with a 30% month-over-month increase. This growth reflects the ongoing efforts of developers to enhance the Bitcoin ecosystem, making Bitcoin a more…

Stacks’ smart contracts reach record high ahead of Nakamoto upgrade

[Sep 8 1:05 PM] Stacks hit a record of over 1,400 monthly smart contract deployments ahead of the Nakamoto upgrade, which is set to revolutionize Bitcoin DeFi and scalability.

Ripple Will Soon Add Ethereum Compatible Smart Contracts to XRP Ledger

[Sep 3 12:01 PM] The contracts will exist on a sidechain built on XRPL, developers said in a Tuesday post.

Ripple to add smart contracts to XRP Ledger

[Sep 3 10:41 AM] The move aims to attract developers and expand XRP Ledger's capabilities, bringing new use cases to its ecosystem.

Qatar introduces regulatory framework for digital assets

[Sep 2 12:30 PM] Qatar’s central bank governor believes that the framework will bring opportunities to the country’s financial sector. 

DeFi network Radix team cuts 15% of staff, citing need to ‘refocus’ 

[Aug 29 2:59 AM] Piers Ridyard, the CEO of RDX Works said the cuts are part of a “more comprehensive set of changes that need to be made.” 

Audited, Yet Hacked: The Critical Role of Real-Time Monitoring in Web3

[Aug 27 4:30 AM] In the evolving landscape of Web3, security remains a paramount concern for crypto companies. Most of these companies rely heavily on pre-deployment smart contract audits, believing that such audits will safeguard their projects and client funds…

DBS Bank pilots blockchain-based government grants

[Aug 22 7:22 AM] The blockchain-based solution builds on DBS Bank’s participation in Project Orchid, an effort by the Monetary Authority of Singapore to test the benefits of tokenization. 

BitVM Version 2 Introduces New Era for Bitcoin L2 Scaling Solutions

[Aug 18 8:30 PM] On Aug. 15, 2024, the white paper for BitVM2 was published, outlining significant advancements in Bitcoin’s layer two (L2) capabilities. Building on the foundation laid by BitVM version 1, BitVM2 aims to bridge Bitcoin to second layers with…

Dark DAOs: Vitalik Buterin explores ways to mitigate bribery threats

[Aug 16 9:59 PM] Proof of Complete Knowledge (PoCK) aims to prevent bribery attacks by ensuring real control over voting keys.

Chainlink Integrates Data Streams and VRF on Base Blockchain

[Aug 15 7:30 PM] Chainlink has expanded its offerings on the Base blockchain by launching its Data Streams and Verifiable Random Function (VRF) services. This development ensures that the full suite of Chainlink products is now accessible to developers using Base…

New DeFi protocol Nudge aims to unlock hidden value in users’ wallets

[Aug 15 1:00 PM] Nudge seeks to unleash a new DeFi primitive called Re: allocation Value.

Ethereum Set for Overhaul of Crucial Programming Standard With 'EVM Object Format'

[Aug 14 11:00 AM] The EOF proposal is a series of smaller EIPs that include measures aimed at updating and improving the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), the programming environment that executes smart contracts on the blockchain, and arguably Ethereum’s secret sauce…

Internet Computer Protocol Implements Threshold-Schnorr Signatures, Enhancing Bitcoin Integration

[Aug 13 3:30 PM] The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has integrated threshold-Schnorr signatures and onchain Bitcoin block headers as part of its Deuterium milestone. This development aims to expand the utility of Bitcoin within the decentralized economy, allowing…

Ethereum at 9: Industry leaders reflect on the ecosystem

[Jul 30 2:01 PM] As Ethereum celebrates its ninth anniversary, we reflect on its transformative journey and share nine key insights from leading executives.

Polymarket Bettors Predict 84% Chance of Trump-Harris Debate Before Election

[Jul 26 3:26 PM] According to the blockchain-based prediction market Polymarket, there is an 84% likelihood that former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris will debate before the election. Trump has shown hesitation to debate Harris…

Bitcoin Network's OP_CAT upgrade fuels developer innovation

[Jul 26 1:30 PM] Bioniq CEO Bob Bodily talks about Ordinals and the need for covenants on the Bitcoin network at Bitcoin 2024.

dYdX v3 website recovers after DNS attack, users warned to delete cache

[Jul 24 2:33 AM] The exchange warned users to clear their browser’s cache before visiting the website to avoid accidentally caching the compromised version.

10 years on: How Ethereum’s ICO changed the crypto landscape

[Jul 23 7:32 AM] Nick Johnson, lead developer of the Ethereum Name Service, shared his thoughts and memories of Ethereum on its 10th anniversary.

Kazakhstan pays for rail line to China using programmable CBDC

[Jul 19 11:36 AM] The second phase of the Kazakhstan central bank digital currency pilot focused on control of its many potential uses.

TON Foundation to Launch Bitcoin Bridge on The Open Network

[Jul 18 11:30 AM] The TON Foundation has announced the upcoming launch of TON Teleport BTC, a bridge designed to facilitate trustless and secure transfers of bitcoin to and from The Open Network (TON). This initiative aims to expand bitcoin’s utility by…

Sui expands custody with Copper to attract institutional finance

[Jun 26 6:00 AM] The two-year-old layer-1 blockchain is teaming up with the digital assets financial services provider to create new infrastructure options.

Space and Time Unveils Sub-Second ZK Prover, Now Open-Sourced

[Jun 13 2:19 PM] With goals set on advancing blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) integration, Space and Time has publicly released its high-speed zero-knowledge prover, Proof of SQL, under an open software license. The team says the release marks a notable…

MultiversX boosts layer-2 transaction speed with Sovereign Chains

[Jun 11 6:59 AM] Existing L2 networks can increase their transaction and smart contract throughput by 100 times by utilizing Sovereign Chains.

Squads Labs Raises $10M Series A, Unveils Smart Wallet for Public Testing on iOS

[Jun 10 8:24 AM] The funding round led by Electric Capital included participation from RockawayX, Coinbase Ventures, L1 Digital and Placeholder.

Zilliqa 2.0 upgrade enhances speed and cross-chain compatibility

[Jun 7 7:28 AM] Block times can also be adjusted as desired. The root mainnet shard features an average block time of just two seconds.

Crypto hacks increase in 2024, but smart contracts are not to blame

[Jun 7 5:02 AM] Smart contracts are no longer the biggest concern, as hackers are vying for easier targets, such as private key leaks.