Japanese Web3 developer HashPort Group raises $8.5M in funding round
Japanese blockchain developer HashPort has raised 1.2 billion Japanese yen ($8.5 million) in a Series C funding round led by...
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Twitter hijacks @X handle, offered user merch, trip to HQ as ‘thank you’
Twitter is currently undergoing a rebrand to X after owner Elon Musk grabbed headlines when he announced that the 17-year-old social...
Binance postpones listing of new stablecoin due to ‘technical issues’
The recently introduced stablecoin, FDUSD, which was scheduled to be listed on Binance on July 26, 2023, at 08:00 (UTC),...
Former CFTC chairman says stablecoins can be a bridge between two worlds
The previous chairman of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Timothy Massad, highlighted the importance of government attention...
Korean banks research stablecoin, CBDC alternative
Several private banks in South Korea are studying the potential of tokenized deposit technology, an alternative to both private stablecoins...
Nigerian central bank adds NFC upgrade to eNaira for contactless payments
Despite the former governor’s ousting nearly two months ago, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) continues to be committed to...
What is the difference between DApps and protocols?
In recent years, the rise of blockchain technology has paved the way for groundbreaking innovations in the realm of decentralized...
Dota 2, Rocket League pros ‘want to explore’ Web3 and blockchain gaming
While game developers seem to hate the idea of Web3 coming into games, players who compete in gaming tournaments for...
Shared Web3 user base could power new social app integrations — Aave CEO
The latest version of Web3 social layer Lens Protocol has been released, introducing improved functionality to support new use cases...
Celsius could repay all USD claims if Bitcoin, Ether prices rose by 2X: Simon Dixon
Bankrupt crypto lender Celsius is battling a Chapter 11 bankruptcy with billions of dollars in claims made by various parties....
Internet Computer will be a key alternative to AWS-like services
The Web 3.0 ecosystem is built on the principles of decentralization, however, most of the aspects of the ecosystems are...
Unstoppable Domains adds .eth domains through Ethereum Name Service
Two of the biggest platforms powering Web3 decentralized domains are now available under one roof after Unstoppable Domains announced support...
The transformative power of asset tokenization
Asset tokenization has long been regarded as one of the most compelling applications of blockchain technology. Back in June 2019,...
5 peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms for borrowers and lenders
Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending, which links borrowers and investors directly, has become a well-liked substitute for traditional banking. P2P lending networks...
Multichain stops operations over lack of funds
Cross-chain router protocol Multichain has announced that it is "forced to cease operations" because of the lack of operational funds....
Understanding the effects on price and market sentiment
Bitcoin (BTC), the pioneering cryptocurrency that sparked a global revolution in digital assets, operates on a unique monetary policy. One...
Bank of China trials offline payments for digital yuan via SIM cards
The Bank of China, one of the largest state-owned banks in China, is currently conducting trials for a novel offline...
Multichain’s ‘mysterious withdrawals’ have whiffs of a ‘rug pull’ — Chainalysis
The multimillion-dollar exploit of cross-chain bridge protocol Multichain could have been an internal rug pull, according to blockchain security and...
XRPL grows in Q2 despite SEC lawsuit concerns: Report
Despite lingering concerns over the Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit, The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has demonstrated significant growth in multiple areas...
Ripple Labs to revolutionize real estate industry through tokenization
Digital payments and blockchain technology company Ripple Labs has announced an initiative to transform the real estate industry using tokenization.Antony...
Layer One X: Revolutionizing Blockchain with Speed, Interoperability, and Tokenomics
Layer One X is a decentralized blockchain platform that offers unparalleled interoperability, scalability, speed, and security. Designed to be a...
Nigerian crypto tax move is ‘premature’ — Local stakeholders
The president of the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SIBAN), Obinna Iwunna, has commented on the implementation of...
