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Investment Firm Proof Group Eyes Revival of Bankrupt Crypto Exchange FTX
7.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Rafael Henrique Proof Group is one of three bidders eyeing a potential acquisition of the fallen crypto exchange FTX according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The investment firm is already familiar with the crypto sector. As part of the Fahrenheit Consortium,...
Kraken Said to Seek Partner to Help Build It a Layer 2 Blockchain Network
7.11.2023
The crypto exchange is still considering which blockchain developer should build its network, with Polygon, Matter Labs and the Nil Foundation in the mix, according to people familiar with the situation. Rival crypto exchange Coinbase blazed the trail with Base
Stablecoin Issuer Circle Terminates Consumer Account Support
2.11.2023
Stablecoin issuer Circle is discontinuing support for consumer Circle Mint accounts. In a statement on its website, the company wrote, “Consumer-only Circle Mint accounts will no longer be supported and will be closed. No further action is required from the account holders in this...
The Solana Price Has Rallied More Than 50% In The Last Week – Here’s Why
1.11.2023
The solana price has climbed sharply this week, rallying over 50% in a matter of days. The cryptocurrency rose to as much as $46.97 around 2:45 p.m. EST, according to Coinbase data provided by TradingView. This price compared to the value of roughly $31.26 it fell to on Saturday, additional...
Major Market-Makers in Talks to Provide Liquidity to BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF If Approved – Here’s Why That Matters for the BTC Price
31.10.2023
Some of the global financial industry’s largest market-makers might jump in to provide liquidity for BlackRock if the firm’s spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) application is approved by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), reported CoinDesk on Tuesday citing a personal...
South African Crypto Platform Pins Hope on ‘Phased Asset Recovery’ Proposal
30.10.2023
A South African crypto investment platform has expressed hopes that an asset recovery proposal will result in users regaining access to funds blocked after its custody partner froze withdrawals. The crypto platform said it has also engaged regulators whom it hopes will help expedite resolution...
No Evidence Hamas Received Significant Crypto Donations: Elliptic Says Data Has Been Misrepresented
27.10.2023
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic says there is no evidence that Hamas has received significant volumes of cryptocurrency donations, emphasizing that crypto data it provides on the matter has been misrepresented. Noting that crypto accounts linked to Hamas have been seized or frozen, Elliptic...
Indian Banks Offer Rewards to Encourage Digital Rupee Adoption
27.10.2023
Indian banks are actively promoting the adoption of the central bank digital currency (CBDC), digital-rupee, by offering a range of incentives to encourage users to conduct transactions with the national digital currency. These incentives include cash-back rewards and reward points, Reuters...
Lawmakers Urge DOJ to Decide on Binance and Tether’s Role in Crypto Funded Terrorism Linked to Hamas and Israel Conflict
26.10.2023
Today, as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) evaluates possible criminal charges against Binance and Tether, two prominent U.S. lawmakers are emphasizing the urgency of the matter. U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wy.) and Representative French Hill (R-Ark.) dispatched a letter to Attorney General...
Starknet and zkSync buck trend as crypto ecosystems shed devs by 28%
19.10.2023
Monthly active developers across the crypto ecosystem fell 28% year-on-year in October, though some have managed to buck the trend
What is Reed’s law, and why does it matter in the crypto space?
16.10.2023
Reed’s Law highlights exponential growth from diverse communities, crucial in crypto for innovation, DeFi and decentralized governance
Deadline for SEC Appeal Against Grayscale’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Ruling Expires
14.10.2023
The U.S. securities regulator has apparently missed a deadline to appeal a court ruling against its rejection of Grayscale’s spot bitcoin ETF application. Media reports, quoting sources familiar with the matter, unveiled ahead of the deadline that the agency was not planning to appeal the decision...
Scroll zkEVM Launches, Blockchain Data Shows, Competing With Polygon, Matter Labs
12.10.2023
The new Ethereum layer-2 network's debut adds to the competition among rival providers of so-called "zkEVMs," including Polygon and Matter Labs
What is finality in blockchain, and why does it matter?
7.10.2023
Finality ensures irreversible transactions — crucial for trust and security — prevents double-spending and fraud, and keeps blockchain records immutable
The Protocol: Which Ethereum Layer-2 Project ISN’T Competing to Land Celo?
4.10.2023
In this week’s issue of The Protocol, we highlight layoffs hitting key firms as well, and how blockchain projects are competing for new mandates – specifically big Ethereum layer-2 developers like OP Labs, Polygon and Matter Labs vying to provide the technology for the Celo blockchain’s new network
Buenos Aires Releases Blockchain Digital Identity Solution Powered by Matter Labs’ ZK Proofs
28.9.2023
Citizens of Buenos Aires can access the identity solution, the QuarkID wallet, where they can store their birth and marriage certificates, according to the city government
How Much Does the First Mover Advantage Matter for Crypto Staking?
25.9.2023
Binance’s Work Culture Explained
22.9.2023
Game rooms, unlimited food buffets, massage chairs and all those gimmicks were so 2010’s. Sure, it has been fun for a while, but soon enough, we started seeing more and more reports and news articles about how these incentives don’t accomplish their goal. No matter how many fancy perks there...
Matter Labs steps back as zkSync launches ecosystem portal managed by DappRadar
14.9.2023
The launch brings Matter Labs one step closer to its goal of complete decentralization for the zkSync protocol
‘Ethereum Supreme Court’ Mooted by Blockchain Executive as Alternative to ‘Code Is Law’
5.9.2023
A proposal from Matter Labs co-founder Alex Gluchowski would see a “hierarchical system of on-chain courts” arbitrate on-chain disputes