Polygon's New ZK Proving System, 'Plonky3,' Comes as Open-Source Toolkit
16.7.2024
Proving systems are a crucial component at the heart of blockchain ecosystems, allowing secondary "rollup" networks to confirm transactions on a base chain like Ethereum. Polygon's prior version, Plonky2, was released in 2022
Proof of funds technology seeks to replace exchanges’ reserves reports
16.7.2024
Data lake provider TRES is introducing a new mechanism to track exchange and custodian reserves, joining Chainlink and other solutions catering to institutional demand
Vitalik Buterin Warns Against Over-Investment in Instruments
16.7.2024
Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, recently spoke out about the overinvestment in the crypto space. He noted that most investors attract high-risk investments in the hope of getting high returns. They justify their investments by funding infrastructure that might not call for such risks....
Crypto Exchange Kraken Signs Sleeve Sponsorship Deal With Premier League Club Spurs
16.7.2024
Last week, Kraken announced an equivalent deal with Spanish soccer team Atlético Madrid, meaning the company now has a presence in both England's Premier League and Spain's La Liga
Kraken and Tottenham Hotspur score big in crypto partnership
16.7.2024
Kraken is now Tottenham Hotspur’s first official crypto and Web3 partner, with the goal of boosting fan engagement and increasing awareness about cryptocurrency
U.S.-Listed Bitcoin Miners' Share of Global Hashrate Reached Record in July: JPMorgan
16.7.2024
The aggregate market cap of the fourteen bitcoin miners listed in the U.S. that the bank tracks rose 29% since the end of June, the report said
Are crypto cards still a thing in 2024? Industry weighs in
16.7.2024
Self-custody and Lightning Network integrations are anticipated to drive the next milestone in the development of crypto cards
UK Court Reverses Bitcoin Whitepaper Decision Against Cobra
16.7.2024
The UK court has set aside all judgments against Cøbra, the pseudonymous operator of Bitcoin.org. It is based on the long-running copyright dispute over the Bitcoin whitepaper. This decision marks a major shift in the legal battle initiated by Craig Wright, who claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto,...
Judge Refers Craig Wright for Criminal Prosecution in Bitcoin Case
16.7.2024
Craig Wright has been referred for criminal investigation in Britain for alleged perjury. Wright claimed to have authored the foundational 2008 Bitcoin white paper under the pseudonym “Satoshi Nakamoto.” He pursued litigation globally, including in the UK and the U.S., asserting...
Mt. Gox repayments will only cause Bitcoin sell pressure among ‘paper hands’ — Analyst
16.7.2024
Only the holders with the least conviction will be selling Bitcoin on the Mt. Gox repayment news, according to popular on-chain analyst ZachXBT
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Retreats as Mt. Gox Moves $3B of BTC
16.7.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 16, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
zkNation and OKX Web3 wallet integration to enhance user access
16.7.2024
zkNation recently announced integrating with OKX Web3 Wallet. The strategic move will help the parties expand their user bases while offering simplified access to the ZKsync ecosystem. The collaboration will try to bridge the gap between dApps (decentralized apps) and traditional finance. Moreover...